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Engaging False Accusations Against Pope Francis
Michael Lofton interacts with Raymond Arroyo and Dr. Regis Martin who accused Pope Francis of denying the exclusivity of salvation in Jesus alone, as well as the accusation that Pope Francis taught the “church’s catechesis on sin is in diapers.” He then interacts with their criticism of the German bishops.
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When Protestants Argue Like Eastern Orthodox
Michael Lofton reviews the recent debate on Catholic Truth between Brian Mercier (Catholic) and Justin Bailey (Protestant) found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9zex7EW3Q&t=3688s&ab_channel=CatholicTruth
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Nun Sues Bishop Over Sex Scandal Accusation?
A group of nuns in Arlington, Tx is suing their bishop for the removal of their abbess – who was removed for allegedly violating her vow of chastity with a priest.
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Matt Walsh’s What Is a Woman REVIEW
Michael Lofton gives an overview of the What Is a Woman documentary by Matt Walsh. He examines some of the arguments of the activists in the documentary and dismantles them. He then makes some interesting comparisons between Matt Walsh and Socrates.
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Will There Be Three Days of Darkness? w/ Jimmy Akin
What is the three days of darkness? Is it a new prophecy? Is it an authentic prophecy? Is there Biblical precedent for the three days of darkness? Jimmy Akin returns to R&T to answer these questions and many more!
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Protestant Storms Catholic Pulpit and Preaches Heresy
Michael Lofton takes Ryan Foley to task for the arguments he presented in a Catholic Church when he rushed the pulpit and began to preach his protestant heresies against Catholicism.
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Did Catholics Change the Ten Commandments?
Michael Lofton refutes the slanderous claim that Catholics changed the original ordering of the ten commandments. He also shows that the people who make this accusation are the very ones guilty of altering the ten commandments.
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God’s Providence and Man’s Free Will w/ William Lane Craig
World-renowned scholar, author, apologist, philosopher and theologian, Dr. William Lane Craig comes on R&T to present his case for Molinism – a Christian philosophical approach that attempts to reconcile the tension between God’s providence and man’s free will.
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DEBATE: Catholics and Climate Change (Annett vs. Horn)
Trent Horn and Anthony Annett debate climate change from a Catholic perspective.
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What Does Catholicism Teach on Adam and Eve?
Jimmy Akin goes over the Catholic Church’s teaching on the historicity of Adam and Eve.
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Catholics Aren’t Biblical Christians DESTROYED!
Michael Lofton refutes Protestant Pastor Adam Fannin of Law of Liberty Baptist Church in Jacksonville Florida on the claim that Catholics aren’t Biblical Christians.
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One Argument Eastern Orthodox Can’t Answer!
Michael Lofton reads the response of an Orthodox professor who attempts to reconcile how the Sixth Ecumenical Council (Constantinople III) accepted papal infallibility in light of Orthodoxy’s rejection of papal infallibility. Michael shows the professor doesn’t adequately understand the parameters of the discussion – let alone does he sufficiently solve the problem from an Orthodox…
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Abbot Tryphon’s Odd Critique of Catholicism
Michael Lofton reviews Abbot Tryphon’s straw man arguments against Catholicism – including appeals to liturgical abuses, the filioque and dissatisfied Catholics.
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Jay Dyer’s Inner Circle EXPOSED by Former Dyerite
Michael Lofton reads Noah Jefferson’s article exposing the inner tactics of Jay Dyer. He shows how he and his followers have created an environment of harassing and threatening their critics and how the behavior is becoming a parallel church within Orthodoxy. See here for screenshots of Dyer doxing and threatening his critics: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxTtnwJE84FVyxOC30VvxEOLcoUYVucnEy
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The Radical Traditionalists Begin to Fall Apart
Michael Lofton talks about the fragmentation of the Radical Traditionals surrounding the Hope is Fuel conference put on by Patrick Coffin.
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Archbishop of Puebla Calls the SSPX a “Schismatic Movement”
The Archbishop of Puebla recently released a letter warning the faithful about the “schismatic movement” of the Society of St. Pius X and notes they are not under his authority. He also warns his flock from canonical penalties associated with schism if they were to join the SSPX.
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Tradition, Culture and the Papacy w/ Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton gives an interview to the Logos Podcast and discusses questions related to the relationship between Sacred Tradition and the papacy.
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Will The Greek Orthodox Restore Female Deaconesses?
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is considering the implementation of female altar servers, lectors and even deaconesses. Michael considers this news in light of the Alexandrian Patriarchate’s 2017 consecration of female deaconesses. He also considers the phenomenon of female deaconesses in the Armenian Orthodox Church.
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Is This “Catholic” Philosopher Ready to Go into Schism?
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski recently gave a lecture implying that he is willing to go to an “independent rite” church in order to continue the preservation of the Missal of 1962 if Pope Francis were to restrict it further. Michael considers whether this reflects a Catholic view of the papacy or an Eastern Orthodox view.
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Bishop Strickland’s Accusation of Pope Francis
Bishop Joseph Strickland has recently made some interesting comments about Pope Francis, as well as the Society of St. Pius X. Michael reviews these comments and then compares them to Bishop Gasser’s Relatio at the First Vatican Council.
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My Commentary on the Candace Owens Protestantism Debate (Part 2)
George and Allie recently shared their faith journey and debated the Catholic and Protestant positions on sola scriptura, The Virgin Mary, authority of the church, and more. Michael Lofton reviews the debate by offering his commentary in an effort to strengthen the arguments of both sides of the debate.
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My Commentary on the Candace Owens Protestantism Debate (Part 1)
George and Allie recently shared their faith journey and debated the Catholic and Protestant positions on sola scriptura, The Virgin Mary, authority of the church, and more. Michael Lofton reviews the debate by offering his commentary in an effort to strengthen the arguments of both sides of the debate.
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The Dictatorship of Woke Relativism w/ Karlo Broussard
Do you remember when relativism was the nemesis of Christians and all people of right reason? This idea that “you have your truth and I have mine” was so pervasive and insidious that Pope Benedict XVI warned it was a “dictatorship” that threatened all our freedoms. Then, seemingly overnight, we’re being told that it’s not…
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5 Things to Know About Christianity and Tattoos
5 Things to Know About Christianity and Tattoos Michael Lofton offers five things to know about the Christian view of Tattoos, all of which may be very surprising to hear! #bible #tattoos #christianity #apologetics
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Apparition to Anonymous YouTuber Reveals REAL 3rd Secret of Fatima?
Anonymous Editor’s Preface: The following is an account of an apparition of an angel from heaven who appeared to an anonymous Catholic YouTuber on 05.08.2023 in Monroe, Louisiana while he was deep in prayer. This happened after Pope Benedict XVI appeared to the same YouTuber the night before. The apparition has been named Our Angelic…
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Are We in the Great Apostasy?
Are we in the end times and the great apostasy of the church? Is the Antichrist going to reveal himself any day now? Michael Lofton goes over Catholic ecclesiology, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Scripture in order to answer these questions. He also addresses an end times frenzy that some people currently display…
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An Orthodox Perspective on Roman Catholicism REFUTED w/ Trent Horn
In this episode Trent Horn and Michael Lofton respond to Eastern Orthodox priest Fr. Josiah Trenham and his objections to Catholicism.
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Ask Anything About the Church Fathers w/ Dr. Jim Papandrea
What did the early church fathers believe about Tradition, councils, the papacy, and the Eucharist? Dr. Jim Papandrea answers all of these questions, and many others, from a live audience!
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A Conversation on the Resurrection with Fr. Alan Benander
Fr. Alan Benander returns to R&T to discuss the resurrection of Jesus. He covers historical and apologetic arguments for the resurrection, along with ways in which the resurrection still impacts us today!
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This Priest Invalidated My Confession!!!
Michael Lofton talks about a situation where a Latin-Rite priest invalidated his confession by omitting the words of absolution and offers advice on how to deal with such situations.
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5 Signs You’re Addicted to SPIRITUAL PORN
What is spiritual pornography and how can you know you are addicted to it. Michael Lofton provides five signs and then offers five solutions. If you are struggling with feelings of frustration, or are worried about the state of the Catholic Church, please watch this video!
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The Obscurity of Scripture w/ Casey Chalk
Turn on Christian radio anywhere in the United States and see how long it takes before someone declares that “Scripture clearly teaches [fill in the blank].” There’s a reason for that, and it has to do with the very origins of Protestant Christianity more than five hundred years ago. The Protestant Reformation coalesced around five…
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Catholics Panicking over Laity in the Synod on Synodality
Michael Lofton covers the news that Pope Francis recently approved for laity, including women, to participate and vote in the upcoming synod on synodality. He addresses the inconsistency of those who believe this is devastating to the Catholic faith and then offers some blunt advice to Catholics who are publicly panicking over this decision.
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Did Pope Francis Say the SSPX is NOT in Schism?
Michael Lofton reviews the comments of retired bishop Vitus Huonder concerning his claim that Pope Francis told him the SSPX is not in schism. He also evaluates the bishop’s claims about Lefebvre and the doctrinal status of the SSPX.
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I WAS MURDERED! Pope Benedict Appears to Nun?
An alleged apparition of Pope Benedict XVI, revealed to an anonymous nun, according to a sketchy blog, purports that Pope Benedict XVI claims he was murdered by Pope Francis and his personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein. It also clams that Benedict reveals that he was the last pope and that Pope Francis is an imposter…
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Taylor Marshall Spreads LIE About Pope and Anglican Mass
Michael Lofton reviews Taylor Marshall’s video that spreads the lie that Pope Francis approved of an Anglican bishop celebrating mass at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. He also addresses the theological errors made by Taylor Marshall in his review of this event. He then considers Marshall’s behavior in light of Sacred Scripture.
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EXPOSING the Dark Side of Orthodox Apologetics w/ Benjamin Cabe
Michael Lofton brings Benjamin Cabe (Theoria) on to discuss the dark side of Christian apologetics, with a focus on recent issues in Eastern Orthodoxy but with wider applications to Catholicism and Protestantism. They especially focus on figures such as Fr. Peter Heers, Jay Dyer, Deacon Ananias Sorem and others.
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What Christians Haven’t Considered About Elon Musk and AI
Michael Lofton reviews two videos about AI manipulating public opinion and being trained to disseminate falsehoods. He then speaks about the potential threat of using AI to frame people and manipulate presidential elections. Lastly, he speaks of some threats to Christianity that most Christians have yet to consider. #musk #elonmusk #chatgpt #ai
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David Wood vs. Khalil Andani: Was Jesus Crucified Post-Debate Review
Dr. Khalil Andani (Muslim) and David Wood (Christian) join R&T to discuss their post-debate review of their recent debate on the crucifixion of Jesus.
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What Vatican II ACTUALLY Did | Michael Reacts
Michael Lofton reacts to Fr. Casey Cole’s (Breaking in the Habit) video called What Vatican II ACTUALLY Did.
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Was Pope Francis in a Canadian Pagan Ceremony? w/ Fr. Dcn. Dragani
Fr. Deacon Anthony Dragani explains Pope Francis’ 2022 Canada visit and goes through the “Western Grandma” ceremony and considers whether the pope is guilty of participating in an idolatrous ceremony.
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Jay Dyer Shows the Orthodox Grass isn’t Greener
Michael Lofton covers the recent war Jay Dyer proclaimed against the Orthodox Church in America for speaking out against him. Michael also shows where Dyer walks viewers through the problems in Eastern Orthodoxy which demonstrate the Orthodox are struggling with many of the same things Catholics are. Michael then shows how these problems illustrate that…
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Elon Musk DESTROYS BBC Journalist
Elon Musk destroys BBC interviewer James Clayton on the claim that Twitter has become filled with “hate speech” after Elon took over. The interview takes a drastic turn and Elon Musk becomes confrontational and interviews the interviewer on the BBC’s problem with hate speech and misinformation.
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Understanding the Church Fathers w/ Dr. Jim Papandrea
Dr. Jim Papandrea returns to R&T to explain how to understand the church fathers. He goes over the view of the early church on how to read the Bible, on who Jesus is, on the view of the pope, on the Council of Nicaea, on Constantine’s influence on the early church, and many other topics!
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Did Judas Iscariot Go to Heaven?
Michael Lofton reads an article from L’Osservatore Romano on Judas’ possible reconciliation with God. He then considers it in light of John 17:12, Matthew 26:24, Acts 1:16-25, the Catechism of the Council of Trent, and various saints.
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THE POPE: ANSWERS Reviewed
Michael Lofton reviews the Hulu documentary The Pope: Answers. He offers his opinion about Pope Francis’ comments about abortion, same-sex acts, gender ideology, women’s ordination and other hot button topics!
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Did Jesus Go to Hell When He Died?
Michael Lofton goes over whether Jesus went to hell. He also covers the meaning of Holy Saturday and then covers the Gospel of Nicodemus and its story about Jesus’ harrowing of hell.
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Wait! The Nordic Bishops Said What?!
Michael goes over the Nordic bishops who speak against the immorality promoted by contemporary society. He reads their pastoral letter and offers his own commentary. After this, he goes over Pope Francis’ revision to the code of canon law for Eastern Catholics and how it impacts church discipline.
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How to Spot Fake News
Michael Lofton goes over various principles he uses to identify fake news vs. credible claims. He then shows how this is applicable to secular news, church news and even claims made in the workplace. He also notes various applications of these principles to former President Donald Trump’s indictment, along with church news about Pope Francis.
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Egyptian Temple Used as a Christian Church!
Michael Lofton talks about the temple of Dendur, located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and considers its use as a Coptic Christian church. He also considers the crux ansata (ankh) used by Coptic Christians and addresses the implications of appropriating pagan temples and symbols for Christian use.
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How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization w/ Dr. R. Jared Staudt
The greatest civilizations have all sought immortality. From inventions to massive monuments, these societies have tried to produce something that would define them and last forever. But only one is eternal: God Himself. Christ’s greatest gift, His divine flesh and blood in the Eucharist, is the eternal defining legacy of Christendom, the flower of Western…
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Pope Paul VI DESTROYS Liberal Catholics on Vatican II
Michael Lofton reviews the comments of St. Pope Paul VI on the authority of the Second Vatican Councils with an emphasis on correcting those who attempt to use the council to break with the past. He also notes Paul VI on the importance of reading Vatican II consistently with the past, along with whether the…
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Pope Paul VI’s Letter to Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
Michael Lofton reviews Pope St. Paul VI’s letter to Marcel Lefebvre, warning him of schism and exhorting him to return to the orthodox faith of the Catholic Church.
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The Day of the Unborn w/ Fr. Alan Benander
Fr. Alan discusses the importance of the annunciation in Christianity and how it impacts our understanding of the unborn!
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Bishops Respond to The German Synodal Way
Michael Lofton reviews the comments of Bishop Hying, Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Mueller on the German bishops. He also engages the comments of the Patriarch of Alexandria about the Patriarch of Moscow.
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A Catholic Response to Hilarion Heagy’s Conversion to Islam w/ Luis Dizon
Michael Lofton interviews Luis Dizon for his thoughts and reaction to Troy Heagy’s (formerly Fr. Hilarion Heagy) conversion to Islam.
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1054 and All That w/ Karl Keating
Michael Lofton interviews Karl Keating, founder of Catholic Answers, about Catholic apologetics and his new book 1054 and All That.
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The Theological Censures Explained by Arnaldo Xavier da Silveira
Michael covers Arnaldo Xavier da Silveira explanation of the theological notes, which are used to classify the grade of an erroneous teachings.
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A Catholic Study of the Psalms w/ Luis Dizon
Luis Dizon gives an overview of the Psalms from a Catholic perspective.
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AUDIOBOOK of Church Chaos by Michael Lofton
Are you tired of all the confusion in the Catholic Church? So was I! For this reason, I decided to intensely study the Catholic Magisterium in order to discern between what people say about the Catholic Church vs. what it actually says and teaches. If you are a confused Catholic, or are discerning becoming a…
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Let’s Play AUTHENTIC OR NOT w/ Michael Lofton & James Battle
Michael Lofton and James Battle present quotes to live contestants who have to determine if the quote is authentic or not.
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Bishop Schneider on Disobeying the Pope?
Michael Lofton addresses recent comments made by Bishop Athanasius Schneider on disobeying the pope’s restrictions for the Missal of 62 (erroneously called the Traditional Latin Mass). He points out some concerns with his approach in light of the Catholic magisterium on the authority of the pope over the sacred liturgy.
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What Really Happened at Assisi in 1986? w/ Fr. Dcn. Dragani
Fr. Dcn. Dragani returns to R&T to discuss the 1986 world peace meeting in Assisi hosted by Pope St. John Paul II. Did Christians pray with non-Christians? Did the pope commit an act of idolatry? Was a statue of the Buddha placed on a tabernacle? These questions, and many others, are explored!
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Archbishop Vigano on Russia & Cardinal Parolin on Germany
Michael Lofton addresses Pope Francis’ comments on gender. He then tackles Cardinal Parolin’s comments on the German bishop’s approval of blessing same-sex unions. Lastly, he analyzes Archbishop Vigano’s comments praising Russia as the third Rome.
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Can Catholics Believe Theistic Evolution? w/ Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin comes on R&T to discuss theistic evolution, old earth vs. young earth, and monogenism vs. polygenism from a Catholic perspective. He addresses objections often raised from the Church Fathers, Pope Pius XII and Sacred Scripture.
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Africa’s Catholic Roots w/ Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina joins R&T to discuss his new book Africa and the Early Church and addresses important contributions to Christianity from African Christianity.
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Church Chaos: New eBook Now Available for FREE!!!
Michael Lofton releases his free eBook on the crisis in the Catholic Church. He offers Biblical precedents for the confusion in the church and Scriptural insights as solutions. If you are a confused Catholic and you don’t know why God is allowing his church to experience confusion and you don’t know what to do, or…
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SHOCKING: Demonic Ritual Possession in Buddhism
Michael goes over the esoteric practices of tantric Buddhism associated with the Vajrayana sects of Tibetan Buddhism and the shocking phenomenon of ritual possession and tantric sex.
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My Response to the Ortlund/Horn Sola Scriptura Debate
Michael Lofton offers an in-depth examination of Gavin Ortlund’s arguments at the Trent Horn/ Gavin Ortlund debate hosted by Pints with Aquinas.
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The Pope, Cardinal Roche and the Latin Mass w/ Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis returns to R&T to discuss his take on the recent rescript on the Latin Mass, as well has his interaction with Cardinal Roche.
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Pope Confirms Cardinal Roche on the Latin Mass
The Vatican confirms that Cardinal Roche, who is over the Dicastery for Divine Worship, has acted within his authority in reigning in bishops who have allowed the use of the Missal of 1962 after Traditionis Custodes.
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Eastern Catholic Priest/Monk Becomes a Muslim
Michael Lofton covers the situation of former Fr. Hilarion Heagy who recently renounced Christ and became a Muslim.
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Bishop O’Connell Tragically Shot to Death
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was tragically shot to death yesterday. Please pray for the repose of his soul and that forgiveness may be given to the shooter.
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Lefebvre and the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Some Radical Traditionalists are appealing to the testimony of a demon named Lucifer to promote their view of Marcel Lefebvre, and by extension, the Society of St. Pius X. Is the testimony of a demon, during an exorcism, reliable? Have these Radical Traditionalists properly verified what the demon said about Lefebvre during Anneliese Michel’s exorcism?…
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Marcel Lefebvre’s Erroneous Ecclesiology w/ John Salza
John Salza covers the erroneous ecclesiology of Marcel Lefebvre by examining his own words on the Catholic Church and on jurisdiction.
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The Status of the SSPX w/ Dr. John Salza
Michael Lofton interviews John Salza on the discussion of the status of the SSPX between Eric Sammons (Crisis Magazine) and James Vogel (U.S. Director of Communications for the SSPX).
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Response to Sammons and Vogel on the Status of the SSPX
Michael reviews key moments from the discussion between Erick Sammons (Crisis Magazine) and James Vogel (SSPX U.S. Communications Director).
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Should We Bring Back Excommunications and Anathemas?
Michael considers the opening speech of St. Pope John XXIII on the medicine of mercy, along with the Code of Canon Law, and then asks some probing question in light of Sacred Scripture.
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Hermeneutic of Continuity
Michael goes over Pope Benedict XVI’s 2005 Christmas address to the cardinals where he explained the hermeneutic of continuity vs. the hermeneutic of rupture.
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Did Vatican II Change Catholic Ecclesiology?
Michael examines the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s document clarifying some aspects of Catholic ecclesiology from the Second Vatican Council.
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Amazon Synod Leader on Our Lady of the Amazon
Fr. Roberto Rojas, a leader at the Amazon Synod in 2019, tells us what the statue at the Amazon Synod was and where it originated.
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The Sin of Schism and Supplied Grace Ceremonies
Is schism automatically a mortal sin? What are supplied grace ceremonies? Is a new schism fomenting? Michael goes over these questions, and more!
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Is Pope Francis a Universalist?
Is Pope Francis a Universalist? Does he promote syncretism, freemasonry or relativism? Michael gets to the heart of the question with a homily by Pope Francis.
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The PACHAMAMA Ceremony at the Vatican Explained
What really happened at the Vatican in August of 2019. Did the pope worship an idol? Did he host a pagan ceremony? Fr. Dcn. Anthony Dragani, Professor of Religious Studies at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, gives a comprehensive answer to these questions, and more!
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Did Pope Leo III Deny the Filioque?
Does the story of Pope Leo III making two silver shields without the filioque mean that he rejected the theology of the filioque? Michael examines this claim in light of Leo’s own words, along with the work of Orthodox and Protestant historians.
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Did Pope Pius V Say the Latin Mass Can’t Be Changed? (Restream)
Michael goes over Pope Pius V’s Quo Primum and considers whether it teaches that the Latin Mass is irreformable.
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Catholic Apologist Questions AI Chatbot
Catholic apologist Michael Lofton questions an AI chatbot on Catholic apologetics issues in order to see if he will still have a job in the future!
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None of Us Recite the Original Nicene Creed
Have both Catholics and Orthodox departed from the original Nicene creed?
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R&T Live | Open Phone Lines | 02.03.2023
Michael Lofton answers live phone calls and chat questions on a wide range of topics.
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BREAKING: Papal Conclave Elects New Pope!
BREAKING: Papal Conclave Elects New Pope! Michael Lofton breaks the news about a new pope that was just elected in a papal conclave in Rome. He then takes calls to get live reactions!
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Is Hyperpapalism a Brain Disease? Peter Kwasniewski Says Yes
Peter Kwasniewski accuses Michael of being a “hyperpapalist” and says hyperpapalism is a “brain disease” that promotes a “hatred of reason.” Michael explores what exactly drove Kwasniewski to make such a wild claim and then engages the claim itself.
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Can Pope Francis Ban the Latin Mass? More Than 5 Quotes
In this video, Michael Lofton explores the question of whether the pope can ban the Missal of 1962, which is often erroneously called the Latin Mass and/or the Traditional Latin Mass. Erratum: at the 27:18 mark I said that communion under one kind is apostolic but what I meant to say is communion under BOTH…
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Healing from an Abortion w/ Fr. Alan Benander
Fr. Alan Benander, O.Praem., is a priest of the Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey and has worked in the pro-life movement for many years.
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Latin Mass Priest Comments on Latin Mass Restrictions
Michael reviews Fr. Keith Kenny, a Latin Mass priest, who explains why there are restrictions on the Latin Mass from Pope Francis with Traditionis Custodes.
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Are Icons Idols and Accretions? w/ Dr. Jim Papandrea
Many Protestants claim that the veneration of icons is idolatrous. Some even claim they are a very late accretion in church history. Are these claims true? Dr. Jim Papandrea weighs in.
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Thoughts on Gavin Ortlund and the Horn/Akin Icons Debate
Michael Lofton offers his thoughts on the response by Gavin Ortlund to Jimmy Akin and Trent Horn rebuttal on the veneration of icons. He focuses on the hierarchy of truths and the claim of Nicaea II that icon veneration is apostolic.
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Popesplaining? Engaging the Latest Papal Distortions
Michael reviews the most recent misrepresentation about Pope Francis by an author at One Peter Five.
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New Latin Mass Suppression Document?
Is there really a new document in the works to further restrict the Traditional Latin Mass? If it is true, why would the pope do this and what should we do in response?
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Are the Orthodox Still Orthodox?
Michael examines the changes with Eastern Orthodoxy on the issue of the filioque and considers whether the Orthodox are still Orthodox.
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R&T 4 Year Anniversary Chill Stream
R&T celebrates 4 years of production with a chill stream and R&T trivia!
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Can a Pope Be a Heretic
Michael examines the various opinions on whether a pope can be a heretic and also considers the question in relation to his magisterial teachings. He also engages the book on this topic by Arnaldo Xavier da Silveira.
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Are We Catholics the Pharisees Condemned by Jesus?
Us Catholics have often been called Pharisees, by both Protestants and even other Catholics alike. Is there truth to this claim? You might be shocked to find out the answer after considering the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.
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PAVONE: It’s Possible I Missed Laicization Notice
The other side of the story comes out as the Diocese of Amarillo states they notified Pavone of his laicization, contrary to what Pavone claimed. Pavone digs a deeper hole for himself by dropping the bombshell that he forbade his bishop (Zurek) to communicate with him.
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Priestly Advice to Confused Catholics w/ Fr. Eric Gilbaugh
Fr. Erick Gilbaugh makes his debut on R&T to offer advice to Catholics who are confused and/or hurt by problems within the Catholic Church.