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Mark Bonocore vs. Matt Slick: Discussions about the Catholic Faith
In these twelve exchanges hosted by Christian Apologetics Research Ministry's "Faith and Reason" Web Radio broadcast, Catholic Apologist, Mark Bonocore, and Calvinist Apologist, Matt Slick, discuss the teachings of the Catholic Church. Topics include Ecclesiology, the Canon of Scripture, Tradition, the Papacy, Mary, Predestination, Justification, Purgatory and many other areas of agreements and disagreements between Catholics and Protestants. The first exchanges start out rather stoically, but thankfully the latter ones get a bit more impassioned and more interesting. Mark scores a number of jaw dropping, knock-out blows during this series. (Click here and here to sample just a couple of them.) Interestingly, we are uncertain why Mr. Slick is offering only five of these 58-minute discussions for sale when Mark appeared twelve times on his hour long show. Mark does an absolutely superb job in exposing the inherent weaknesses of Protestant objections to Catholic teaching and showing the inherent weak foundation of Protestantism. A great resource to share with a Protestant friend.

Mark Bonocore vs. Gary DeMar: Why Catholicism is necessary to debunk The DaVinci Code
In this barn-burner of a dialogue, Mark Bonocore takes on Gary Demar on Stu Epperson's TruthTalkLive.com. As the broadcast makes evident, the Catholic approach to debunking The DaVinci Code is the most effective way of countering the liberal distortions of our time since it incorporates the early Church's historical witness to the divinity of Christ. The dialogue, however, soon gets off track with both Mark and Gary defending each other's views regarding the Canon, the Church Fathers, and Eschatology among other topics.

The Real Story of the Inquisition
I'm sure you've heard it all. The big bad Inquisition - 90 million dead, endless tortures, forced conversions, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. It's all a bunch of hooey! Were there abuses? Sure, but nothing like the hyperbole and lies you hear about from the media and anti-Catholics. Next Christmas when Uncle Charlie starts whining about the 'oppression' of the Catholic Church, stick this great talk by Anthony Schratz in his stocking!

The Myth of "Oppression" of Women in the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has always been the greatest liberator of women. No religion has done as much to elevate the status of women in society more than the Catholic Church, and no other organization - religious or secular - can even come close today in legitimately advancing the plight of women today. Find this hard to believe? Well, you've probably been watching too much CNN. Next time some excitable hot headed feminist starts to spout about being oppressed, cool her jets with this talk by Anthony Schratz.

The Crusades: Modern Myth vs. Historical Reality
Staff Historian, Anthony Schratz, reviews this tulmultuous time in Church history. He provides the details and biographies of those who were involved in trying to recapture the ancient lands where Christians were being persecuted. If you're tired of revisionist history and appreciate an account which recognizes the context of an historical question, then you'll value this talk. Particularly relevant today given recent world events involving the Islamic world.

Witchcraft and the Catholic Church
The National Film Board of Canada produced a "documentary" called The Burning Times back in the mid-90s claiming that the Catholic Church burned 90 million witches. Yes, folks, that's no typo...that's what they claimed. But, consider the source. Anthony Schratz debunks this myth and gives the real number. In fact, it was the Catholic Church who was the responsible and sane voice in this song. Next time some silly feminist starts railing against the Church for persecuting her Wicca friends, cast this spell on her and watch her melt.

Baptism Debate (Matatics vs. Oosterman)
Listen to these two Apologists debate Baptismal Regeneration and Infant Baptism [June 24, 2000]. Listen to how Gerry puts forth the Catholic position so eloquently and forcefully from the bible. You'll be floored with his ability to piece Scripture together in such a way that completely vindicates the biblical view of infant and baptismal regeneration.

The Four Cardinal Virtues of Secularism
Father Ignatius exposes the great gaps in contemporary false views of toleration and egalitarianism. He is particularly brilliant in showing the utter foolishness of current agnostic and nihilistic thought. This talk is an absolute must for those who wish to show our a-religious and a-moral opponents the futility and meaninglessness of their position. Highly recommended.

The Church and the Homosexual Person
Father Ignatius discusses the scientific and the cultural implications of homosexuality in relation to the Church's teaching. He is very careful to point out that although homosexuals are persons created in the image of God and therefore they must always be treated with respect, their behaviour must be rejected for the good of society.

Justification Debate (Sippo vs. White)
Art Sippo and James White debated the issue of Justification back in 1991. Listen to how Art easily dismantles White's unbiblical beliefs and shows the Catholic position on justification right from the bible.

The Biblical Basis for the Papacy
Staff Apologist John Pacheco gives a biblical primer on the papacy. He surveys the main passages in support of the papacy and shows the sound biblical grounds for this central and unifying Catholic dogma. Far from being only a New Testament revelation, the Papacy has its roots in the Old Testament - even as far as back as Genesis.

Assumptions about Mary: The Four Dogmas Defended
John Pacheco presents and ably defends the four dogmas of the Catholic Church regarding Mary. Dissecting the objections which are sometimes raised by Protestants, John goes right to the bible (and common sense!) to show that there are strong grounds for the teachings surrounding Mary's title "Mother of God", her Perpetual Virginity, her Immaculate Conception and her Glorious Assumption. Far from demoting Christ, they exalt Him and honour Him.

The Communion of Saints: Death Hath No Sting
Pacheco presents his best talk yet. Pacheco pieces together the biblical evidence for this mind-blowing Catholic teaching to show how coherent and sound the doctrine is. The Body of Christ is one and so are we with the saints in heaven! You'll never think about this subject the same way again when you recite the Apostle's Creed: "...I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints..." A great starting point with Evangelicals who have a problem with Mary! Use this approach first, and then your job will be much easier...guaranteed!

Why Catholics Honour Mary
Catholic Apologist John Pacheco discusses the biblical and logical basis why all Christians, and not just Catholics, should honour Mary. Fifty minutes of basic but solid instruction.

Embracing Lent & Tithing
In his talk on stewardship and trusting God, the founder of the Companions of the Cross, Father Bob Bedard, gives an inspiring and motivating talk which will transform and revitalize your whole disposition toward tithing - in terms of money and time. Yeah, I know. You're thinking: "Why do I want to listen to a priest tell me I need to give more money to the Church?" There are two reasons: Because when you start to really sacrifice for God, God puts your investment to work for you. Sometimes you get paid back financially; other times spiritually. One thing is for sure, my friend, you are not going to be more generous than God is. Father Bob Bedard is an electrifying speaker who can blow your sad and mediocre life right out of the water and replace with a life on fire for Christ. He's not the founder of one of the fastest growing religious societies in the world for nothing.

HUMANAE VITAE CONFERENCE 2006 - A NEW BEGINNING CONFERENCE
May 12-14, 2006 | Lansdowne Park | Ottawa, Canada

Humanae Vitae 2006 - A New Beginning was the first ever comprehensive conference on Humanae Vitae and the lethal consequences of contraception to our culture. It was held to celebrate the natural conjugal act and to expose the harmful effects of contraception on family, marriage, Church and society at large. The name of the conference "A New Beginning" was consciously chosen to signal the shift of popular culture towards human life and generosity to God, and to expose the disordered nature of "contra-ception" which literally means "against the beginning". The conference represented the first step in seeking to encourage, equip, and empower Christians with the information and resources they need in order to spread the Gospel of Life. Listen to first-rate speakers and learn about the recent research into the medical and moral flaws of contraception. Click here to order.

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The Catholic Legate's Church History Time Line
Volume 1: Pentecost to Charlemagne
Staff Apologist Mark Bonocore has embarked on a project which will trace the Catholic Church's lineage from Apostolic times to modern times. His work will be placed in a "time line" format, tracing major historical events throughout the political and ecclesiatical histories of the the Holy Roman Pontiffs and their counterparts in the political world. The first installment traces the major patristic and ecclesiastical developments from St. Peter's Pontificate all the way through to the crowning of Charlemagne (29 A.D.- 814 A.D.) which will cover all the councils Catholics hold in common with the Orthodox. Part 2 will take us through the Middle Ages, the Schism, and into the Protestant Reformation. Finally in Part 3, Mark will take us from the Reformation and outline the major events to the Pontificate of our present Pope, Benedict XVI. Volume 1 which is 37 pages in length (exclusive of Appendices) has now been completed. A sample of the first two pages of Mark's work can be viewed in Adobe (PDF) format by clicking here and here.

The Catholic Legate is now accepting orders for Mark's valuable work. Click below to order!!!

Our staff canon lawyer, Pete Vere, breaks out with his first major apologetic work, More Catholic Than the Pope: An Inside Look at Extreme Traditionalism (click here to order). Co-authored with Envoy's Magazine's Patrick Madrid, this book represents the first comprehensive published work to rebut the claims of ultra-traditionalism. It is the only book that examines and critiques the claims of a number of aggressive, aberrant Traditionalist groups that have proven so effective in luring Catholics from the Church. These are the sects that relentlessly argue the pope has "lost the Faith" and "abandoned Tradition." The ones that boldly claim or strongly imply they are "more Catholic" than the current Vicar of Christ on earth because they - and not he - have remained faithful to Traditional Catholicism.

Pete's other new book with fellow canonist, Michael Trueman, Surprised by Canon Law (click here to order), is the watershed book of canon law for lay people. Answering 150 questions Catholics ask about canon law, Pete and Mike explore the mysterious and enigmatic world of canon law, bringing it down to a level that we can all understand. From time to time, all Catholics have them: nagging questions about church life, often prompted by some personal encounter or challenging situation: Is a layperson allowed to preach a homily? Is a pastor required to report to someone regarding parish finances, or is he on his own? It seems like the parish council is running your parish. Does it have the authority to do so? Must a child be baptized in a church, or may the baptism take place at home? Surprised by Canon Law tackles these and many other questions, all of which have been formally addressed by the Roman Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law.

Dom Calvert's Tomorrow Christendom explores the steps our modern culture must take in order to re-Christianize western civilization and save it from total collapse. Dom was the former abbot of St. Benectine Monastery in France. His famous traditionalist work was entitled "Demain Chretien". Pete Vere and Raymond Levesque have translated Dom Calvert, O.S.B.'s monumental work from French.

Pete's "reversion" story is featured in Surprised by Truth III. Read about his fall from the Catholic Faith, discovery of the Lefebvrites, and then his exodus back into the Church. Surprised by Truth III showcases dramatic, thought-provoking conversion stories, ten men and women reveal why they changed their minds about Protestantism and entered the Catholic Church. These riveting personal stories will do for you what these converts had to do for themselves: Answer the most common objections to Catholicism — and answer them in terms that non-Catholics find familiar and easy to understand.

Schism
by Pete Vere

FrancisIsidore is proud to offer as part of our "Little Graces" line this unique collection of short stories guaranteed to chill and inspire! A weary priest battles the legendary Grappon on Halloween night...lives are threatened in the wake of a controversial annulment...mysterious shadows haunt a young lumberjack in a cold Canadian forest. This is not your typical Catholic fiction! (FrancisIsidore Electronic Press)

"Schism is Stephen King meets Andrew Greeley." - Mark Shea (Author, By What Authority?)

"If you like Catholic fiction, horror, mystery, suspense, or you just like Pete Vere, get Schism now." - Onerock Magazine

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Mother of My Lord
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Schism
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Mother of My Lord
by John Pacheco