Dr. J Show | April 10, 2024 - Fr. Mitch Pacwa

The prophet Isaiah taught us how to avoid discouragement in the face of corrupt rulers, material hardship and flat-out political misrule. Biblical scholar, author, and EWTN personality, Fr. Mitch Pacwa gives insights into the problems and politics of Israel in Isaiah's day, and explains how Isaiah sided with the culture of life over the culture of death.

"There's nothing new under the sun," Fr. Pacwa says. "Many of the problems we have with societal and familial breakdown occurred in the past, and the reality of human sin and fallenness shows up at every period of history."

"When citizens are uninformed about their government and economy and don't bring forward moral issues, then you're subject to the whims of demagogues at best, and dictators at worst."

In the second half of this interview on Locals, hear Fr. Pacwa answer the questions: Are we in the End Times or just difficult times? Have we already seen several antichrists?

Truly, history repeats itself. Learn from the deep past how to overcome the challenges of the present by watching the full episode on Locals, or find only the first half on YouTube, Bitchute, or Odysee.

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Triumph Over Suffering

By Faith Hakesley at "Advice from a Survivor"

Everyone suffers whether due to their own personal choices, what someone has done to them, or because of natural occurrences. Life doesn't seem "fair" at times, but by opening our lives to Christ, we discover that only He can triumph over suffering. He is the key!

Jesus never said anything about this life being free from difficulties. As a matter of fact, Jesus said, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." (Matthew 16:24) By His very suffering and death, Jesus shows us that suffering is a part of life. He shows us how powerful it is when done with love.

Our Lord also shows us that suffering has purpose and meaning. Embracing the cross plays a vital role in our lives, not only if we wish for ourselves and others to be healed, but also if we wish to love and follow Christ.

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a couple on their 58th wedding anniversary, and for their health issues.
two people who had strokes.
a woman having a difficult pregnancy.
a woman in a mental health crisis planning to have an abortion.
Patricia's health struggles.
conversion and reversion of family members to their faith.
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