John B. Manos

A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Third Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ. BFD004

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/b6t6cw/BFD004_Tre_Ore_The_Third_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The Second Word – Fr. James McCumminskey SJ. BFD003

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/9m6r2t/BFD003_Tre_Ore_The_Second_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey_SJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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A somber depiction of three crosses on a hilltop, with Jesus crucified in the center. Dark skies and barren landscape evoke a Catholic theme of Golgotha, with a lone figure standing below. Predominantly muted tones with hints of green and brown.

Tre Ore – The First Word – Fr. James McCumminskey BFD002

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/ihp39v/BFD002_Tre_Ore_The_First_Word_Fr_James_McCumminskey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPerfect lenten meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.  This was recorded in 1975 and spoken by Fr. James McCumminskey at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.   As one listener puts it:  “I have to listen to this every year.  Several times.“ Seven episodes in all, expect a…

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Statue of Mary, Mother of Mercy, in a white robe and crown, hands clasped in prayer. Blue background with text: "Mary, Mother of Mercy, Pray for Us!"

Our Model of Penance, Saint Mary of Egypt BFD001

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/bellarmineforum.podbean.com/mf/play/yrja3d/BFD001_Life_of_Saint_Mary_of_Egypt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadConfession requires that we make satisfaction for our sins.  This is done by penance.  Penance is a required action of the worthy reception of the Sacrament of Confession.     Says St. Augustine:  “Accuse thyself, and God will excuse thee; excuse thyself and God will accuse thee.” He also says, “Chastise thyself, if thou…

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Statue of an elderly bearded man in classical robes, holding a book and rosary against a blue sky. The statue appears to be of Saint Robert Bellarmine, a prominent Catholic figure.

On St. Joseph, Updates, and Another Podcast Feed for Shorts or keep it all together? BFP012

A short update episode with a great passage on St. Joseph, for his feast day today. What to do if you are in an area with no good option for Mass and the Sacraments.

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A collage featuring a black background with text "LOL! You Can't 'Fast' from Facebook!" and "Three Kinds of Fasts and other Grouchy Things About Lent." Includes a Facebook logo with the text "facebook fasting" and various images related to giving up social media for Lent, such as "BRB 40 days" and "I am giving up facebook for Lent."

You Can’t “Fast” from Facebook – The Three Kinds of Lent Fasting

Fans of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual exercises will enjoy the three kinds of fasts, but more importantly, why there is no such thing as “fasting” from facebook.

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A religious illustration depicting the nativity scene with angels, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a manger. The text is a Christmas novena prayer for Catholics, beginning with "Hail and blessed be the hour...". The artwork features warm colors like golds, reds, and oranges."

Feast of St. Andrew: Time to start your Christmas Novena!!!

The St. Andrew Christmas novena begins today. We have a trick to help you say the novena this year! Free and our pleasure to provide!

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A man wearing glasses and a black vest with white stripes, standing in front of a textured wall. Text overlays read: "PLED NO CONTEST TO GAY RAPE, LEWD ACTS, ABUSE OF TEENS" and "YOUR ANNULMENT TRIBUNAL JUDGE". Red arrows point towards the man. The context suggests a critical commentary on Catholic Church figures."

“McNullments” and the Homosexual Contagion – Sexual Suicide Played out in Tribunals?

Towards the end of Father Hardon’s life, he gave some talks on the concept of sexual suicide (previously covered at this post). Rooted in Marxism, and focused on destroying the family, the gist is that divorcing sexual activity from procreation destroys the family, and hence society. Father Hardon said, “The feminists, homosexuals, and pornographers as a…

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Cupich Sends Bishop to Force Parish Priest onto Street: Quotes of how he did this to a seminarian

Mahound’s Paradise, a Chicagoland staple, reports that the auxiliary Bishop Marc Bartosic barged into Resurrection Parish unannounced and forcibly removed Fr. Paul Kalchik.  He didn’t put his hands on the priest to force him. Rather, he reportedly told the priest that he had minutes to pack his things and vacate or the police would be called…

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A man in clerical attire next to a book titled "God Fearing Souls" by Tony Ghepardo. Text reads: "When Cupich was Rector of the Josephinum. One Seminarin's Reports, Recordings, and Experience." The book cover features a pastoral scene with clouds."

Book Gives Recordings of Cupich as Rector, Homosexual Subculture at Josephinum Seminary

I’ve been fascinated by car wrecks, explosions, catastrophic accidents and over the top forensics for a long time. As a kid, the idea of Quincy M.E. piecing together a mystery from the hint of a piece of material found blew my mind. As I got older, I found out that pathology like Quincy requires being around decayed…

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