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Father Anthony Cekada continues his monthly commentary on his bestselling work on the liturgy. This month we examine the "Preparation of the Gifts" - the replacement for the immemorial Offertory Prayers. If you want to learn the roots of the new "preparation of the gifts," the play-acting of the laymen who bring up "their" gifts, and the origins of the new and impoverished prayers, take a listen to this month's episode. Host Stephen Heiner speaks with Father about the changes in common with Luther, Pius XII's warnings in Mediator Dei, and how these changes perfectly prepare the faithful for what follows: the "Eucharistic Prayers." Should you wish to obtain a copy of Work of Human Hands to follow along, you may do so at SGG Resources: http://sggresources.org/products/work-of-human-hands-by-rev-anthony-cekada Original Air Date: June 25, 2015 Show Run Time: 52 minutes Show Guest(s): Father Anthony Cekada Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner Season 4 Sponsor: Novus Ordo Watch http://novusordowatch.org/ Episode: http

In this month's episode of Work of Human Hands we review Chapter 10 of Father Anthony Cekada's book: "Adroit Choices, Gigantic Voices." This chapter examines the new Lectionary in depth. We were supposed to get "more Scripture" but the reality is that we not only get a lot less Scripture through strategic editing ("adroit choice"), but we get the notion of "liturgy as classroom" (the "gigantic voice"). Gone is a consistent and thematic group of readings that can be counted on every season of the Liturgical Year, every year without fail. In its place is a set of stripped down readings, which unsurprisingly are missing the "negative theology" that the "reformers" so despise. If you are attending the Novus Ordo service, this is a great episode to listen to so you can understand yet another way you are being conned. Should you wish to obtain a copy of Work of Human Hands to follow along, you may do so at SGG Resources: http://sggresources.org/products/work-of-human-hands-by-rev-anthony-cekada Original Air Dat

After a long winter's nap of nearly half a season, Work of Human Hands returns to the airwaves to finish its companion run to Father Anthony Cekada's recently back-in-print master study on the changes to the Mass brought on by the Second Vatican Council. In this episode host Stephen Heiner discusses Chapter 9 of Father's book, which was once, in large parts, a slim book called "Problems with the Prayers of the Modern Mass" that sold tens of thousands of copies when in print for TAN Books. This chapter (and episode) addresses the fact that 83% of these prayers were revised, and that not only the style but the content was revised, specifically the removal of: - "negative theology" - prayers for the dead - despising of the present world and life and mention of: - merits of the saints - miracles with new additions of: - ecumenism Should you wish to obtain a copy of Work of Human Hands to follow along, you may do so at SGG Resources: https://sggresources.org/products/work-of-human-hands-by-rev-anthony-ceka

In this flagship episode Father Anthony Cekada and Stephen Heiner discuss the announcement that the SSPX will receive faculties - confessions without concessions - as a part of the upcoming "Year of Mercy." Is this a brilliant move by Francis? What can the SSPX really do? How are their faithful reacting? Father and Stephen walk through these issues for all interested in the ongoing great drama of Econe. This episode is provided free of charge to all who wish to listen courtesy of the Members who help support our Network. Original Air Date: October 1, 2015 Show Run Time: 39 minutes Show Guest(s): Father Anthony Cekada Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner Season 4 Sponsor: Novus Ordo Watch http://novusordowatch.org/ Episode: https://www.truerestoration.org/season-4-the-flagship-show-episode-46-sspx-and-their-new-imperfect-communion/ The Flagship Show: https://www.truerestoration.org/category/radio/the-flagship-show/ Subscribe: https://www.truerestoration.org/member-signup/ The Flagship Show℗ is a production of t

Our latest Flagship episode addresses a timely issue: a recent statement by Bishop Richard Williamson in a question and answer session in which he stated it was okay for a layman to attend the New Mass. Bishop Donald Sanborn and host Stephen Heiner discuss, in part, an article that Bishop Sanborn penned on the matter, as well as add personal reflections on the rather troubling musing of Bishop Williamson. This episode is provided free of charge to all who wish to listen courtesy of the Members who help support our Network. Original Air Date: August 4, 2015 Show Run Time: 46 minutes Show Guest(s): Bishop Donald Sanborn Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner Season 4 Sponsor: Novus Ordo Watch http://novusordowatch.org/ Episode: https://www.truerestoration.org/season-4-the-flagship-show-episode-44-williamson-watch/ The Flagship Show: https://www.truerestoration.org/category/radio/the-flagship-show/ Subscribe: https://www.truerestoration.org/member-signup/ The Flagship Show℗ is a production of the Restoration Radio

On the 3rd anniversary of the establishment of Restoration Radio we welcome back Father Anthony Cekada to discuss the recent episcopal consecration of Jean-Michel Faure by His Excellency Bishop Richard Williamson. The new bishop was a classmate of Father Cekada's and was in his graduating class of ordinands. While Father Cekada shares some personal insights into this new bishop, he goes into the action taken and how it is situated within the Church law and teaching. Father also discussed the reactions of the SSPX, the Vatican, and various other media outlets while offering his own thoughts as to the significance of this action. Stephen Heiner is the host for this program which is provided free of charge by the Network in commemoration of its 3rd anniversary of existence. It was intentionally started on a major feast of Our Lady and we always thank her for her watchfulness over our apostolate. Original Air Date: March 25, 2015 Show Run Time: 43 minutes Show Guest(s): Father Anthony Cekada Show Host(s): Step

On this month's episode of the Flagship Show, we finally give some attention to a demographic of Catholics who seem to almost completely forgotten: the singles. What appears to be an ideal life to some is a misery to others, so why is this state of life so prevalent and so misunderstood at the same time? What are some of the underlying causes which have given us so many single men and women today in the traditional Catholic world? What are Catholics to do in this day and age to find a suitable marriage partner when so many of us live in isolation? We will discuss the importance of understanding the obligations of the single life and why it is so important to view it as a joyful time rather than a time of depression or despair. Father will give remedies for the despair and loneliness so often felt by those who find themselves single. We will also speak about understanding the single life viewed from the angle of a vocation - is it correct to call the single life a vocation? What about the consecrated single

On the first show in a new miniseries of Trad Controversies, His Excellency Bishop Daniel Dolan and Father Anthony Cekada join us to discuss SSPV's policy of forbidding parishioners to assist at the Masses of certain other traditional Catholic groups and clergy, and refusing sacraments to those who do. Father Clarence Kelly initiated this policy in 1989. In the more than twenty-five years that have passed since then, most traditional Catholics have the impression that the controversy originated in a dispute over the validity of sacraments conferred by Abp. Pierre-Martin Ngo-din-Thuc, or over associations with the CMRI (Congregation of Mary Immaculate) of Spokane, Washington. Most listeners will find it interesting to learn that what actually sparked the dispute and led to the SSPV policy to refuse sacraments had nothing whatsoever to do with either Abp. Thuc OR CMRI. These issues were tacked on later, well after Fr. Kelly first instituted his policy. Our purpose is not to attack anyone’s character, but onl

The Military Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, the OSJ, is a historic religious order of the Catholic Church. As with all religious orders, the OSJ derives its jurisdiction directly from the pope and is not subject to the diocesan bishops. When the Vatican II revolution forced traditional priests to leave their dioceses, priests, desiring to serve the needs of the faithful who recognized the poison of the new religion, were still faced with the difficulty that they were not granted ordinary jurisdiction, for instance, to hear confessions. With the confusion of that time and unable or neglectful to study and explain how they received the required jurisdiction, priests of that time period grasped from anyway which sounded legitimate in order to acquire jurisdiction. One of these means was the organization called the OSJ founded here in America which held forth its hand as a means for these priests to have jurisdiction. Now while the OSJ has its headquarters in Rome and was still recognized as a legitimate Cath

With the recent off the cuff comments and scandalous behavior from the current modernist pretender to the papal throne, Bergoglio, people who were entrenched in the "R and R," the position which recognizes these heretics still as lawful successors to St. Peter, have been forced to reexamine their position. In a furious attempt to stop this attempt of people beginning to rethink their position, which has degraded into a practical absurdity on its face, writers and publications who have dedicated themselves to the defense of the R&R position are desperately launching a flurry of articles against the Sedevacantist conclusion. Father Anthony Cekada joins us for another episode of Trad Controversies to discuss the basis for both of these two opinions and refute some of the more common objections to the Sedevacantist position. In a hope to shed some light on the faulty theology which has plagued the Traditional movement as a whole and become part of the seemingly endless book of Catholic mythology of today, Father

This month’s Trad Controversies returns with a new host, James Schroepfer, to examine the old legend of Archbishop Lefebvre’s orders being doubtful because the cleric who ordained and consecrated Archbishop Lefebvre, Cardinal Lienart, is said to be a Freemason. Unfortunately, this concept of a masonic bishop’s ordinations being doubtfully valid is still a prevalent idea in our day, and with many of the traditional priests coming from Archbishop Lefebvre, some of the Catholic laity have been quite disturbed with this assertion. Our regular guest Father Anthony Cekada joins us to give the background to the controversy and guide the listener through the sacramental theology which applies to this particular case. The show covers where the initial accusation of Cardinal Lienart being a Freemason and what proof is available to validate this claim. Tracing the sources back, Father is able to demonstrate the proof, or lack of, found to prove this assertion. Father then examines this from a worst case scenario point

Ten years ago the questions behind the "Pius XII changes" to Holy Week (as they are so often called) seemed consigned to academia and the geeky liturgical fringe. However, as time has gone on, and as even many Motu groups have begun to take a serious and honest look at these changes, two questions have appeared: 1. Firstly, what were the changes to Holy Week? 2. What should Catholics do in light of both the Pius XII legislation and the current situation? Guest Father Anthony Cekada has researched this topic extensively and begins with the second question first, the legal question: if some Catholics consider Pius XII as the "last true pope" shouldn’t those Catholics obey his legislation? After examining that Father walks through Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Vigil, explaining briefly the massive destruction wreaked on some of the most ancient ceremonies in the Roman Rite in the name of "Restoration" which we know the Novus Ordo sect uses in its most Orwellian sense. Many attendees of a 1958 or 1962 M

Many Traditional Catholics, particularly since the advent of Jorge Bergoglio, have wondered how it is possible to pray "in union with" known heretics - be they "declared" or otherwise. But Catholics don't make decisions based on feelings; They base them on Church teaching and precedent. In this episode Father Anthony Cekada walks through what the "una cum" prayer is and why it is in the Canon, why we can not "opt out," remain silent, or "withhold consent" during that portion of the Mass, and the implications for naming a notorious heretic/apostate in that part of the Mass. If you are struggling with this issue or have never heard of it before, this is an episode that is well worth a listen. We never expect to "settle" a matter on Trad Controversies, but we do hope to put out some important points of reflection so that the Catholic of good will can go on to research and pray on his/her own to come to proper conclusions. Join us as host Stephen Heiner is accompanied by Father Anthony Cekada, Assistant Pasto

In this episode of Trad Controversies, Father Anthony Cekada addresses the "Home Alone" issue. "Home Alone" is a term that was coined by Father Cekada many years ago which describes this position held by a minority of Catholics which use proof texts from Canon Law to denounce Catholic priests currently living their lives as priests - providing sacraments and offering Mass - as doing something illicit and immoral and as such, they should not be approached for reception of the sacraments. As a result, those who hold this position choose to stay home and refuse to assist at Mass or receive sacraments from any validly ordained priest. While in the early days of the traditional Catholic movement, confusion about jurisdiction, the role of a diocese during a worldwide apostasy, and the proper application of epikeia could lead some to this position. In taking a serious look at the documents, Canon Law, and an appeal to basic Catholic sense should help most to overcome all of the objections of the "Home Alone" crowd

A new addition to Restoration Radio this season, Trad Controversies tackles controversial and sticky issues that Traditionalists often have to deal with either during or after their recognition that the Novus Ordo Sect is not the Catholic Church. In this introductory "zero" episode, host Stephen Heiner asks His Excellency, Bishop Daniel Dolan and Father Anthony Cekada why they think "trad controversies" occur in the first place and then go on to deconstruct a particular controversy from the 1990s in which some Catholic faithful were asked to sign a "loyalty oath" as a condition of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. More than twenty years on, the clergy who were involved with this affair reflect on the matter then and now, and give those honestly searching for answers a template for how to examine other trad controversies that we will deal with this season. Original Air Date: January 24, 2015 Show Run Time: 39 minutes Show Guest(s): Bishop Daniel Dolan, Father Anthony Cekada Show Host(s): Stephen Hein

We know Jesus Christ is the 'Messias' or 'Redeemer' promised by God because in Him has been fulfilled all that the prophets have foretold of the Redeemer, as may be seen in the life and sufferings of Christ. A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. Bishop Donald Sanborn finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida on this episode of This is Catholicism. Part I On Faith (continued) Chapter II. Chief Truths of Faith (continued) The Second Article. 'And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.' 1. What does this Second Article of the Creed teach us? 2. What does the name 'Jesus' signify? 3. What does the word 'Christ' signify? 4. Why is Jesus called the Anointed? 5. Why is Jes

On this episode of This is Catholicism, we welcome guest Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida. A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. Bishop Donald Sanborn finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith. Part I On Faith (continued) Chapter II. Chief Truths of Faith The First Article 'I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.’ Continuation: § 4. On the Angels. 59. Has God created nothing else but the visible world? 60. In what state were the Angels when God had created them? 61. Did the Angels all remain good and happy? 62. How has God rewarded the Angels that remained faithful? 63. How are the good Angels affected towards us? 64. How do we call those Angels who are particularly given to man

This month on This is Catholicism, we welcome guest Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida. On the Three Divine Persons: The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity is most important; for it is the principal and fundamental doctrine of Christianity, insomuch that to reject it would be to deny the Christian Faith. On the Creation and Government of the World: God created, made out of nothing — the whole world, the heavens and the earth, and all that is in them. A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. Bishop Donald Sanborn finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith. Part I On Faith (continued) Chapter II. Chief Truths of Faith The First Article 'I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.’ Continuati

The First Article of the Apostles' Creed: 'I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.' To believe in God means that you believe in Him as the savior of your soul. That He is going to deliver you from sin and bring you to eternal salvation. You believe in Him as the source of all good and the source of your salvation. In the fifth episode of This is Catholicism, His Excellency, Bishop Donald Sanborn, guides us through "On God and His Attributes or Perfections" in A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. Deharbe’s Catechism was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. His Excellency finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith. Follow along with us as His Excellency, Bishop Donald Sanborn, rector of Most Holy Trinity Seminary, and host Jason Guardiano cover the beginning of Chapter II: Chief Truths of Faith. Part I On Faith (conti

Sacred Tradition is revelation and revelation is from God. The doctrines contained in the Sacred Tradition are from God. The Catholic Church infallibly preserves and proposes Sacred Tradition. The Catholic Church has access to everything that is necessary for promulgating the doctrines that God wills for the salvation of His people. The qualities of our faith must be universal, firm, lively, and constant. In the fourth episode of This is Catholicism, His Excellency, Bishop Donald Sanborn, guides us through "Tradition" and "Qualities of Faith" in A Complete Catechism of the Catholic Religion by Father Joseph Deharbe, S.J. Deharbe’s Catechism was originally written in German, was very popular in the 19th century, and was translated into English. His Excellency finds the Deharbe Catechism to be the most complete to convert and instruct people in the Catholic Faith. Follow along with us as His Excellency, Bishop Donald Sanborn, rector of Most Holy Trinity Seminary, and host Jason Guardiano cover “On Faith in