Reflect with Dr. Brant Pitre on the temptations of Jesus in the desert as he gets to the heart of the meaning of Lent.

Fr. John Burns explains the significance of the temptation of Jesus in the desert and how we can learn from Jesus’s example of confronting the devil. In each of the three temptations of Christ, we see the confidence Jesus has in his father—a confidence that we can tap into to overcome temptation ...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St. John the Apostle, defended the faith against early heresies, and offered his life like Christ as a martyr.

Polycarp's Letter to the Philippians:...

Saint Peter tells the epic story about the key event in European and world history: the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, focusing on the leader of that new religion. St. Peter is played by the renowned Egyptian actor, Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago). The film i...

In the Week One video for the Restore Lent series, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, reflects on the theme of the week—the desert.

She explains that Jesus is inviting you to move beyond your comfort zone and into the deepest places of your heart with him. It is Jesus who helps you root out the s...

We are not defined by our mistakes. In Confession, Jesus invites us to encounter his mercy and be healed by his love. When he tells us "Go and sin no more," he also gives us the grace to do so.

Fr. John Burns focuses on the passage from the prophet Joel in which the Lord calls his people to return to him with their whole heart. We are reminded in this passage that God is inviting us into a relationship with him, a relationship of love and faithfulness. Like the people of the Old Testame...

What happens after the moment of our death? Once the soul has been separated from the body, then what? What is heaven, hell, and purgatory? What is the difference between the particular judgment and the general judgment? This session looks at the truth about what awaits the human person on the ot...

How do we maintain faith in the middle of fear and suffering? Chris’ daughter Rosemary shares her life-changing story of overcoming depression, clinical anxiety, and now her fight with multiple sclerosis. Chris also sits down with Fr. Dave Pivonka, who shares his insights about the culture of fea...

Have you ever wanted to live more liturgically but not known how? We want to help all families by providing these discussions on liturgical living during Lent to be a resource for the Domestic Church—the home. We pray that these discussions bless you and your family.

Dr. Ben Akers sits down wi...

Join Dr. Michael Barber as he discusses the transformative power of grace and almsgiving.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?

Many of us call ourselves "Catholic." We check off all the expected boxes: weekly Mass attendance, rosary, receiving the sacraments. We understand and believe basic Church teaching and volunteer for religious ed or at the soup kitchen. We think that ...

In week two of Restore, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, discusses the practice of fasting and how it can heal your relationship with yourself. Jesus desires to love us and bring us back into communion with him. When you say NO to something through fasting, this allows you to say YES to the true ...

How can the Word of God help us face fear and win back victory from the Enemy’s control? Chris continues his conversation with Fr. Dave Pivonka about how people of faith address fear. Scripture provides concrete ways to wield the power of God's Word against the fear of need, abandonment, vulnerab...

Archbishop Paul Coakley attended the University of Kansas where he completed his undergraduate studies in English and Classical Antiquities. After being ordained to the priesthood in 1983, he served as a priest of the Wichita Diocese for 21 years. He was installed as bishop of Salina, Kansas by P...

Be led in the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with this spoken Rosary set to music. Enter into the most trying hours of our Lord Jesus Christ's life, alongside the Blessed Virgin, through this devotional prayer, accompanying passages from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and ...

Let your heart be filled with the joy of God's wonderful love as you listen to these powerfully moving songs depicting the life, death, Resurrection, and glory of His Son through the prayers of the Rosary.
Songs include:

The Rosary Song
The Sign of the Cross
The Apostles' Creed
The Our Fath...

"Maybe you've seen it on a bumper sticker: ""Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven."" There's a lot of truth in that slogan, even if some people misuse it. Nobody's perfect, not even those who profess to follow Jesus.

But didn't Jesus tell his followers, ""You therefore must be perfect, as yo...

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them...

Join Brother Francis as he follows our Lord on his way to the Cross. This episode includes:
- A short introduction to the traditional Stations of the Cross, and how meditating upon them brings us closer to our Savior.
- The traditional 14 stations beautifully illustrated with 14 thought-provoki...