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Good information about the Catholic faith is more readily available today than ever before. Yet, there is still widespread confusion about Catholic belief and practice. Officially, it is the job of the Catholic bishops to clear up such confusion. But in the current reality, lay Catholics need to take it upon themselves to know, share, and defend their faith. Every week Catholic author and speaker Matthew Arnold gives clear and simple witness to the Catholic Faith without obscuring, complicating, or watering down the exclusive claims of Christ and His Church. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said, “I am the way and the truth and the life… and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 14.6; 8.32). And that is no nonsense.

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Good information about the Catholic faith is more readily available today than ever before. Yet, there is still widespread confusion about Catholic belief and practice. Officially, it is the job of the Catholic bishops to clear up such confusion. But in the current reality, lay Catholics need to take it upon themselves to know, share, and defend their faith. Every week Catholic author and speaker Matthew Arnold gives clear and simple witness to the Catholic Faith without obscuring, complicating, or watering down the exclusive claims of Christ and His Church. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said, “I am the way and the truth and the life… and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 14.6; 8.32). And that is no nonsense.

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Episodes
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24 Jul 24 – Catholics, Extraterrestrials & UFOs

7/24/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Can lay Catholics pray the “Prayer Against Satan and the Rebellious Angels” which is chapter 3 of the Rite of Exorcism? Many Catholic prayer cards contain this prayer and they recommend it to lay Catholics 2, 3, 4) What should we Catholics make of all the alien and UFO sightings? What should we think when we hear that the U.S. Government studies alien corpses at Area 51? What does the Church teach about UFOs?

Duration:00:51:11

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22 Jul 24 – Co-Redemptrix & Mediatrix of All Graces

7/22/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Do Traditional Catholics Reject Vatican II? 2) Are the lex orandi, lex credendi of the Old Mass and New Mass identical? 3) Will the Church return to Tradition? 4) Mary IS Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix

Duration:00:51:14

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15 Jul 24 – The Deadly Consequences of the Sin of Detraction

7/15/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Readings for the Eighth Week after Pentecost: Romans 8.12-17; Luke 16.1-9 2) The Sin of Detraction 3, 4) More restrictions coming for the Traditional Latin Mass and Confessions of a Traditional Catholic https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2017/09/26/a-conversation-with-a-traditiona

Duration:00:51:15

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08 Jul 24 – The Amazement of Jesus

7/8/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Six key reasons why Jesus is the greatest teacher of all time 2) The Amazement of Jesus Mark 6.1-6 3) Ugly as Sin: The "art" of Fr. Rupnick 4) Striving for Spiritual Excellence

Duration:00:51:15

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01 Jul 24 – Perseverance in Faith: Trusting in God’s Timing

7/1/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Are the Luminous Mysteries "Traditional"? / New Divine Mercy Chapel https://www.churchpop.com/inside-nycs-divine-mercy-adoration-chapel-manhattans-first-ever-perpetual-eucharistic-adoration-chapel/ 2) Gospel for 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mk 5.21-43 3) The Virtue of Persistence from The Imitation of Christ 4) Overview of the Luminous Mysteries

Duration:00:51:15

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24 Jun 24 – Lies, #*@% Lies, and Statistics

6/24/2024
Today's Topics: 1) More Than Two-Thirds of Catholics Believe the Eucharist is Truly Jesus? https://www.ncregister.com/cna/new-study-suggests-more-than-two-thirds-of-catholics-believe-the-eucharist-is-truly-jesus#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20has%20found,core%20tenet%20of%20the%20faith. 2) Not all the Psalms can be made their own by Christians https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2024/documents/20240619-udienza-generale.html#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20Psalms%20that,make%20the%20Psalms%20our%20prayer. 3) Divine Providence: 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mark 4.35-41 4) Why did Jesus teach in Parables?

Duration:00:51:15

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17 Jun 24 – How to Embrace God’s Unique Plan for Your Life

6/17/2024
Today's Topics: 1) The vital role moral virtue plays in evangelization 2) 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time: 2 Corinthians 5.6-10; Mark 4.26-34 3) God's will for your life vs God's plan for your life 4) The origin and meaning of the saying, "Speak the truth to power"

Duration:00:51:15

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10 Jun 24 – The Shocking Resilience of Catholics

6/11/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Why anti-Catholics are surprised when we defend our faith 2) Gospel for the 10th Sunday in OT, Mark 3.20-35 3) Six Ways to sin against the Holy Spirit 4) Should Catholics come up for a blessing at Communion time?

Duration:00:51:26

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03 Jun 24 – The Real Presence and Holy Communion

6/3/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Why we no longer see the more extraordinary charisms that were evident in the early Church 2) The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ aka Corpus Christi, Mark 14.12-16 (New Catholic Bible) 3) The importance of 1 Corinthians 11.23-29 4) Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary

Duration:00:51:15

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20 May 24 – The Gifts of the Spirit – Unleash the Power Within

5/20/2024
How can I know what is God's will for my life? How can I understand what God wants from me? Why is it that I not only understand God but it seems like sometimes God doesn't understand me? Well, the answer to all these questions can be found in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, explained by the Catholic Church. In this episode with Matthew Arnold, discover the truth about the third person of the Divine Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Today's Topics: 1) Who is the Holy Spirit 2) Pentecost (Acts 2.1-11) 3) How Confirmation is Your Own Personal Pentecost 4) The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Duration:00:51:15

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13 May 24 – The Ascension & Fatima

5/13/2024
Besides addressing some of the lesser scandals surrounding the Catholic Church today, Bishop Strickland seeks, in this episode of The Bishop Strickland Hour, to catechize listeners on Christ's Ascension. Bishop Strickland explains the Feast of the Ascension and shares his biblical exegesis. In the Celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima, Host Terry Barber asked Bishop Strickland to give his thoughts on the Apparition which led to the discovery that Bishop leaves for Fatima, Portugal the following week. With another hour of inspiration, listeners will be pleased to hear a Catholic Bishop say Catholic things. Today's Topics: 1, 2) The Ascension 3) Five Easy Ways to Incorporate Your Confirmation Saint into Daily Life https://www.churchpop.com/5-ways-to-engage-daily-with-your-confirmation-saint/ 4) The Story of Fatima - What Our Lady Asks of You

Duration:00:50:58

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06 May 24 – How to Get More Out of Mass

5/6/2024
Why is the Mass Boring? How come Mass seems so long? Are you asking these questions? In this episode, you will learn that there is no other Mass outside of the Catholic Church. Matthew Arnold of No Nonsense Catholic dives deep into the reality and nature of the Catholic Mass. Matthew Arnold argues many Catholics do not actually know what the Mass represents and therefore find it boring. Matthew Arnold demonstrates that no matter who the Priest is; the Liturgy will always carry spiritual power. Today's Topics: 1) Relics of Saint Jude; Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter (Jn 15.9-17) 2) On the Love of Jesus (Jn 15.9-17) 3) How to get the most out of Mass 4) A Catholic Priest's Six Fundamental Rules for Attending Holy Mass with Respect https://www.churchpop.com/6-rules-for-living-the-holy-mass-according-to-a-catholic-priest/#:~:text=The%20priest%20included%20dressing%20well,at%20the%20end%20of%20Mass. How to Engage Daily with Your Confirmation Saint: Five Easy Tips https://www.churchpop.com/5-ways-to-engage-daily-with-your-confirmation-saint/

Duration:00:51:15

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29 Apr 24 – The “I AM” Statements of Jesus

4/29/2024
Today's Topics: 1) The "I AM" Statements of Jesus; Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter (John 15.1-8) 2) More on Catholic Optimism; About the Ordination Class of 2024 https://spiritdaily.org/blog/news/and-the-average-priest-is 3) The Sign of Peace; Thoughts on Saint George; Is Christ Sacrificed Again at Mass? https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257419/rite-of-peace-is-not-just-a-greeting-or-friendly-gesture-nun-explains 4) The Rise of the Catholic chatbot; Is the Congregation Essential to the Mass?

Duration:00:51:16

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22 Apr 24 – Action & Contemplation

4/22/2024
Today's Topics: 1) “I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10.11); Action & Contemplation (Luke 10.38-42) 2) Nine facts about U.S. Catholics https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/04/12/9-facts-about-us-catholics/ https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/04/15/9-facts-about-catholics-in-the-u-s-according-to-pew-research/ 3) Will the Bishops of Africa Save the Church? https://catholicherald.co.uk/cardinal-sarah-denounces-atheistic-western-bishops-who-prefer-the-world-to-the-cross/?fbclid=IwAR0a8VlrFAk3V1qmvxSLcybyAQsEm1F2JoHVGKcGBWpnNpuFcIYKzGdrdaI 4) Social Reign of Christ the King

Duration:00:51:14

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15 Apr 24 – Optimism and the Wrath of God

4/15/2024
Today's Topics: 1) "Peace be with you" Luke 24.35-48 2) Can a Catholic be an Optimist? 3) "Let go and let God?" 4) What the CCC says about "Human Dignity"

Duration:00:51:15

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08 Apr 24 – The Gospel Truth About Judas

4/8/2024
Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3) The Gospel Truth About Judas 4) 10 Things Every Catholic Needs to Know about the Annunciation Monday through Friday: 9 am - 12:30 pm, Pacific Time How to listen to ANY show LIVE: Download Virgin Most Powerful Radio App at http://www.virginmostpowerfulradio.org/​ or go to Virgin Most Powerful Radio on Facebook, or, Rumble Office: 1-877-526-2151 Keep us on the air with your prayers and donations at VMPR.org Gab.com: @VMPRadio https://gab.com/VMPRadio Twitter: @VMPRadio https://twitter.com/VMPRadio​ Facebook: Virgin Most Powerful Radio https://www.facebook.com/VirginMostPowerful Rumble: Virgin Most Powerful Radio https://rumble.com/c/c-395555 Instagram: VMPRadio https://www.instagram.com/VMPRadio

Duration:00:50:36

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01 Apr 24 – Why did Jesus Appear to His Disciples?

4/1/2024
Today's Topics: 1) The Easter Season Revealed 2) Why did Jesus appear to His disciples after the Resurrection? 3) Overcoming Hardness of Heart 4) The Truth About Divine Mercy Sunday

Duration:00:51:14

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25 Mar 24 – Is There Really Any Longer Any Doubt?

3/25/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Gospel: John 12:1-11, The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany 2) Is There Really Any Longer Any Doubt? The Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin https://spiritdailyblog.com/news/is-there-really-any-longer-any-doubt 3) What does it Mean that Our God is a "Jealous" God? 4) The Benefits of Studying Scripture and the Catechism

Duration:00:51:14

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18 Mar 24 – Who Is Really the Head of the Catholic Church?

3/18/2024
Today's Topics: 1) Is the Pope really the Head of the Catholic Church? 2) Better Covenant, Better Promises 3, 4) "Alms-living"

Duration:00:51:14

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11 Mar 24 – What Is the Greatest Verse in the Bible?

3/11/2024
Today's Topics: 1, 2) Interview with Jim Valois 3) Laetare Sunday Jon 3.14-21 4) Abstinence and Mortification

Duration:00:51:15