Michael Knowles on Becoming Catholic, His Wife, & Dating | The Lila Rose Podcast E58

[@aler7648]

I love watching Knowles on interviews, especially with other Catholics, thank you for having him on, Lila!

[@itskeagan3004]

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVS For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

"What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself. Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith. Thou believest that [b]God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?" James 2:14-21. @@itskeagan3004

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

​@@itskeagan3004 "If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing. Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil; rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall be done away; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall be done away". 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

Brother: You are misunderstanding what Saint Paul means by the expression "works": he refers to the Jewish "works of the Law", not works or acts of love for one's neighbor, in which case he would contradict what Jesus himself taught us about the importance and primordial value of love to God and our neighbor, and would destroy the value of living according to the Commandments.

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

@@itskeagan3004 Faith is certainly a Gift of God's grace (of the greatest importance for sure, because it is the gate to our life in holiness before God), without any merit on our part, but once received it must bear fruit as a free and voluntary decision on our part (God will not force us to do so) to keep it alive and make it fruitful for everyone. through works (actions) of love and mercy toward others.

[@madlinisho4336]

As a Catholic myself it’s a great joy to see two devoted Catholic experiencing their faith openly ❤🙏

[@BecketGrimm]

me too!❤

[@yoricusrex]

I like listening to Knowles, he was one of the forces that made me accept God and become a Catholic after most of my life as an Atheist and Buddhist

[@carolmcln5028]

That’s amazing! Welcome home!

[@peaceandlove544]

Wowwww, what convinced You? I am catholic but looked into everything. And finally said, what? No, Holly Eucharist? No true doctora of the Church? No true spiritual armours like Rosary, sacramentals, Blessed water, etc; no true Mass? No true sacraments? No, real Bible? No no-pastor-fullt Jesus centered Church service? No, a Jesús founded Church? That's just all the Christian denominations. I Also looked into paganism like Buddism, New age..... though they presentes like something else. And confussion is not from God.

[@jmorr1780]

Same here. I was an atheist 10 for 10 years. I converted to Christ in June 2024, and I begin RCIA this October with my wife. We're so excited!

[@dianamarie1652]

Great conversation! Iam 63 and in RCIA for the 3rd time. I have been thinking of becoming Catholic for years but fear has kept me from doing this. No more fear! Iam following Christ ✝️✝️✝️💖💖💖🕊🕊🕊

[@peaceandlove544]

You are running late.

[@dctechnology917]

Go to Jesus not the church. Assemble after you receive Jesus as savior..at any assembly. Where two or three are gathered together in My Name I am there in the midst. JESUS

[@Blondelululover]

@@peaceandlove544God accepts us at any time. It’s never “too late”

[@francoisroy349]

@@dctechnology917 Go to Jesus not the church? Go to any assembly? Where do you find that in the bible ?

[@LisaHShields]

I’m Baptist and really loved watching this episode as I am fascinated with Church history. Thank you for sharing!

[@Me-hf4ii]

Church history ≠ catholic history. The Catholic Chruch claiming their the OG is fake news. We really should take the great church thinkers back from the RCC. They have appropriated them, but the truth is, those great thinkers would NOT recognize the Catholic Church as Christian.

[@john_chrysostom_is_awesome]

You should look into Eastern Orthodoxy :)

[@MrISkater]

@@john_chrysostom_is_awesomewhy not Coptic Orthodox?

[@john_chrysostom_is_awesome]

@@MrISkater Coptic Orthodox too :) just Early Christianity in general really!

[@italianmama7616]

Read the Church Fathers and you will come home to the Roman Catholic Church

[@gdc6614]

My 17 yrs old son introduced me to MK, I enjoy all his interviews and his show on the Daily Wire. My son has been an instrument for me to coming back to the light of GOD. For so long, I was in denial and fell for the new age spiritual stuff. I thought I didn't need God but seeing my son learning about God without me tell him to is a miracle!!!! God works in mysterious ways.

[@carolmcln5028]

That is wonderful!!

[@peaceandlove544]

Wowwwwww

[@nineth220]

What a blessing 🙏🏻

[@miguelacevedo4691]

The Michael Knowles DW Show is great, but I confess I enjoy his participation in podcasts about Catholicism much more!

[@blaisehahn6751]

Michael and Lila are great examples of what catholics should be like.

[@jacobkestler8340]

I love Michael’s interviews. I have a very similar story as Michael. I was raised Catholic and became an atheist through my own pride and stupidity in my early twenties. About a decade later I came back through the grace of God and the Blessed Mother (I also credit my parents saying all 4 mysteries of the rosary daily). My three children were baptized 2 years ago and my marriage was convalidated in the church in May of this year. True freedom lies in following the will of God and not your own. Atheism put me in so much darkness and despair. When I came back God lifted all that. He’s so good and so merciful! I love Michael and Lila. I consider you both friends even though we have never met. Keep doing the work of Our Lord and standing up for the Church and Her teachings! Thank you both for showing us what good Catholic men and women look like! God bless you! Stay close to the Church and the Sacraments!

[@mayalmariomendoza134]

Awwww... love this!

[@IsabellaKathryn]

I’m a catechumen in the Catholic Church, I’m fourteen and my parents are agnostic I get received into the church this Easter Vigil!

[@peaceandlove544]

Isabella, Blessed You are. And You are bringing blessings to your life. But how did You convinced your parents to let to become catholic? How did You find the Catholic faith?

[@IsabellaKathryn]

@@peaceandlove544 me finding the faith is a very long story so I’ll tell you that in another comment, my parents agreed that they would not have to attend Mass or be involved in the church, they just had to drive me

[@IsabellaKathryn]

@@peaceandlove544 ok so I found the faith because when I was 7 I had Musical theater friend who were catholic. One came in with a stack of theology homework and told me about it (she was 10). A few years later I was trying to find something to be apart of. I then had a dream with a voice saying “come home” I felt a warmth that I can’t explain. I then remembered that I was looking for something to be apart of and started looking at churches. When I to,d my parents I wanted to go to a protestant church they said no because I had catholic family, so they took me to a Catholic Church. I felt the warmth I felt in that dream and knew it was right! I was 12 when I started my conversion and I just received my sacraments of initiation on Saturday March 30!

[@evea9811]

Thank you, Lila, for letting him speak openly & freely. MK is truly a blessing to this generation of Catholics!

[@maryannvitale67]

I’m an Old Catholic (71yrs) and I can’t imagine my life without my Faith. It influences every decision I make and gives me great peace. Gotta hurry up and get that brown scapular!!😘

[@gdc6614]

Amen! & God Bless you.

[@itskeagan3004]

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVS For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@gloriarodriguez3721]

I read old Catholic and immediately thought fell away from the Catholic church then I saw the 71 years in parentheses and felt relief. 😂 that's why you gotcha keep reading. also good for you and I second the brown scapular ❤

[@kfresne3011]

Read the works that Jesus lists in His Sermon on the Mount...we are expected to be doing them.

[@kfresne3011]

Read the works that Jesus lists in His Sermon on the Mount...we are expected to be doing them.

[@zanegoodman2453]

I'm in the process of converting from Lutheran to Catholicism! Super excited and enjoying RCIA classes.

[@theknight8524]

Watch Dr Gavin Ortlund

[@marilynmcmahon5932]

I was Lutheran too. My husband asked me to change and I am so grateful I did. It is so complete; and the Mass is beautiful.

[@mattb4249]

I grew up in the Catholic religion, then started reading the Bible later in life. The Bible reveals the Truth and who Christ is. Religion will only give you an experience that doesn’t save your eternal soul and provides false hope. You will not find the true Christ in the Catholic religion.

[@itskeagan3004]

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVS For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@itskeagan3004]

@@marilynmcmahon5932 Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVS For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@glitterbug305]

I converted from the Evangelical/ND tradition to the Catholic Church during my last semester of college. There is nothing that can describe the peace of knowing I have chosen the church that Christ founded!!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 The Holy Trinity in Scripture John 16:13-15 Genesis 1:26 John 5:18 Acts 5:3 Mark 1 :10-11 Three Separate Persons John 14:9 John 14:16 John 17:3 John 17:20 God with Us Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23 I AM Exodus 3:12-14 John 8:57 Alpha y Omega Isaiah 44:6 Revelation 1:8 Revelation 1:17-18 The Word John 1:1 John 1:14-18

[@dawnstonerock4253]

Beautiful!

[@johnbrowne2170]

Christ didn't "found" the Roman Catholic Church. Think about that church's history and you'll realize a Holy God would have nothing to do with it.

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

@@johnbrowne2170 If you go to the Holy Land you will find that all ancient Christian churches have altars because worship was and is Eucharistic-centered. Does your church have an altar? The Catholic Church gave us the Bible, not the other way around. If you think the Catholic Church is so bad, why don’t you return your Bible and come up with your own? If you refuse to return your Bible, then you are saying that you trust the Bible that the Catholic Church compiled and presented to the world, but you don’t trust the Church to interpret it. What about the Church’s history are you scandalized by? What church do you attend and who founded it? The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ himself, all other “churches” are man-made. Lutheran church Martin Luther, Baptist church John Smith, Mormon Church Joseph Smith, SDA Ellen G. White and Joseph Bates, Calvary Chapel Chuck Smith and the list goes on and on. If you believe that the Church that Christ founded became corrupted, what makes you think that anyone else can build a better one?

[@ceruleansinee6775]

I don’t have a Latin mass readily available in my area, but I do attend Novus Ordos with the same amount of reverence. I do stick out a lot because of my veil and receiving on the knees, but I still feel the presence and peace of God after every mass.

[@rhwinner]

❤

[@peaceandlove544]

Me too.

[@Joes-Cool-Stuff]

Thanks for putting out your interviews. As a Protestant who's been heavily leaning towards Catholicism, I really appreciate all the good conversations you and other Catholics have been putting out for the public: This podcast, Knowles, Fradd, Bishop Barron, Fr Schmitz, etc. I'd ask for prayers if anyone reading this is so inclined. I don't know what my path is to be yet, but at this point I'm fairly sure it will lead me home - that is, to the one true Church. Peace be with you and thanks to Lila and Michael

[@Beepbopboop19]

They pray to the dead. Please look more into why Martin Luther separated from the religion of this church. Praying for us all to read and understand the Bible.

[@colour81]

Will be praying for you @Vilasiiiii .....

[@Joes-Cool-Stuff]

@@colour81

[@tracyd1218]

@@Beepbopboop19 We pray to God, but we ask saints to intercede for us. It is no different than the way @Vilasiiiii asked for prayers. If you ask a person on Earth to pray for you, there is a chance they may forget or they may not be as connected to God. However, saints are individuals who have passed away and are now in heaven. They will never forget to ask God for assistance on your behalf and they are much closer to Him than anyone currently alive on Earth.

[@11antun]

Praying for you❤

[@miracles_metanoia]

Just attended TLM. Packed with young people despite it being noon Friday. Its such a refreshing atmosphere of serenity and humility amongst a distracting, noisy world. A little piece of heaven !

[@anthonyjones866]

Love the traditional Latin Mass and grateful to Michael for speaking to its unique beauty!

[@angietrif]

As an Orthodox Christian, although we have beliefs that differ, I still love your content because it can really be helpful to all Christians. And I have love for you! I understand the feeling of joy and peace you talk about. Wordly happiness is fleeting, but true joy is found in God. It would be fun to see you talk to other folks at the daily wire 😊

[@Jaxphotographs]

Howdy fellow orthodox Christian

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

Never hurts to dabble in content by Christians of other denominations. I'm Catholic, but listen to the odd Protestant and the odd Orthodox. While you frequently come across some things you don't agree with, you can often still get a lot of good out of them since there's a substantial amount we do in fact agree on, and sometimes you can get a slightly different perspective on something you already agree with that doesn't contradict the doctrine you uphold. It's one thing if they slander Catholicism, then it may turn into an unfollow, but if they just happen to say something that doesn't align with Catholic teachings I just ignore it if there's a lot of good that they're saying.

[@angietrif]

@@SuperSaiyanScandinavian Yeah I like to do the same thing and I find it allows you to learn more and be more open minded which is always a good thing! I actually went to a Catholic high school and am currently at a Catholic university, so I’m familiar with it! One thing we definitely all have in common is we’re going through the Christian struggle in a very anti-Christian world. So I don’t think there’s anything wrong with leaning on each other while we still uphold the truth of our faith. In fact I think that’s beautiful that we have love for one another!

[@sineadyoutube]

Orthodox Christian here too! ☦️

[@psyche8187]

Me too 😊

[@jessicamunnia5969]

I died laughing when he said “then I’m African American “

[@dallonthedell4498]

I converted in 2020 and i pray for more people to check out the Catholic Church! As soon as I started going to mass with my wife I loved it and knew i was in the right place 🙏

[@FrostBitey3]

I'm a pentecostal and I can say that MK is a real star in the christian community! God bless you all!

[@Fiona2254]

He’s 100% right after my reversion what really hit home was the Tridentine Mass. My husband’s journey to be finally confirmed at 60 started the first time we went to Latin Mass. We are fortunate that our parish is alive and although we don’t have the Tridentine Mass now we have High Mass with many altar boys and very reverent priests and nuns. Thank you Sor Andrea, and the other Dominican Sisters of Fatima, for praying for my husbands Confirmation and first confession in over 45 years and for adopting him as a brother! May we be blessed with many more conversions, reversions and vocations! Edit: we may have been poorly catechized in the 70s and 80s but at least we have a base to build on to return home.

[@peaceandlove544]

Yes!! Craddle catholic here.

[@Floridiansince94]

I am a new catholic (a year and a half) and catechism is still very week and very woke ! I became a catholic because I read John 6 and that was it for me! This is the one true Church! God bless you both!

[@dadjoma]

I'm glad you are Catholic, someone who is a master catechist. I have been in both camps. I don't think being catholic makes your faith superior. We have to be careful in doing that. All that matters to God, is Do you love me and do you love others. all the rest is not important.

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

@@dadjoma Who told you this? Jesus founded a Church in Matthew 16:17-19. Are you saying that he didn’t expect anyone to attend it? He also said that if we love him, we will keep his commandments in John 14:15. He wants us to be Holy 1 Peter 1:15. Anything else is easybelievism and modern “Christianity”. If you go to the Holy Land you will find that the Ancient Christian churches have altars because their worship was Eucharistic centered. Does the church you attend have an altar?

[@nicolasjacquet2460]

Go to traditional masse it’s a game changer you’ll se the real faith and real catholicisme of its beginnings

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

@@nicolasjacquet2460 I attend the Latin mass. At the beginning, the mass was in Aramaic, the language of Jesus. The Chaldean Catholics still incorporate Aramaic in the liturgy :) The Novus Ordo mass is available in your own language and the Latin mass requires a missal that includes the English translation. All Catholic masses in full communion with Rome are beautiful and valid. I recommend attending a Byzantine Catholic liturgy too. It is also ancient and beautiful.

[@madonnahood3381]

​@@user-ks3qr5fk6mmy parish does. Front and center of the church.

[@danryan3597]

We watch Lila & Michael from Ireland and welcome them both to the truth of our Global Catholic family. Two greag people with wisdom de ency. God bless them both.

[@diogosabino2545]

BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW!!! Always great hearing you two!! You are both big catholic role models and inspirations!🙏

[@Nicole11522]

Loved this interview! Although I’m a daily connoisseur of Michael’s content, I love watching him discuss his faith with fellow Catholics. Great job Lila❤

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@richyaxl1151]

After listening to Michael's background, I can relate to him in many ways. He and I share very similar stories. Although, I never left the Church, but I do sin often. I always acknowledge my faults and give confession. His love story with his wife is somewhat like mines too. My wife and I met in High school. Began dating shortly after graduation, been together 13 years overall, and been married 5 years now. I my respects for Michael just went higher. Hopefully one day we can meet up! I believe a great friendship could be built between he and I. 🙏🏽 God bless y'all!! ✝️

[@thomasjsheridan1532]

There's nothing so beautiful as a chaste courtship of a pretty girl, a good, sacramental marriage, and a house alive with young children! I appreciate and respect you both, respectively Michael and Lila, and follow you both.

[@dunamis333]

Another great interview! When I met my wife she was fit, friendly, feminine and a virgin. I said to myself "Now that's the kind of woman I'm prepared to go to the ends of the earth for" That was 28 years ago! My lovely wife as raised our four children being at home full time. And even after 28 years of marriage she's still fit, friendly and feminine! When a man loves a woman who love God, his love for her is how he live out his faith in God! An like Michael said divorce doesn't exist in the world of such man!

[@ghostofauntjemima816]

This is so beautiful!!! Your wife sounds lovely - an example for all us ladies waiting to find our future husband!

[@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom]

That was beautifully said. As someone who was atheist/agnostic for a long time & recently found my faith again I love reading people's journey to God. Yours is lovely and I wish many blessings on you, your wife, and family 🙏♥️✝️

[@dunamis333]

@@ghostofauntjemima816 Thank you for your kind words.

[@dunamis333]

@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom Welcome home, dear sister! Know that the Lord has always loved you and will continue to do so forever.

[@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom]

@@dunamis333 That put a big smile on my face. Thank you 😊

[@giuliana1969]

Confession brings so much peace and joy

[@alexandrabeckett]

Michael is brilliant. I love listening to his stories and perspectives. This was an excellent interview by Lila.👏🏼

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@mement0_m0ri]

As an Orthodox Christian, watching Catholics fall away because of the liturgical abuses of the church has been heartbreaking, especially since we in the East have been using the same unchanged liturgy since the 4th century. But, seeing all these young millennials and gen z'ers interested in patristics and tradtion is really encouraging. I truly hope that one day the church can be whole again, but our patriarchs need to watch the movement of the laity and get it together!

[@sineadyoutube]

Orthodox Christian here too! ☦️

[@tagp]

Another Orthodox here!

[@peaceandlove544]

Eastern catholic Orthodox too

[@KM-ok6pk]

I love listening to other strong Catholics share their stories! Great interview :)

[@MrRick461]

Onetime I felt myself give a heavy sigh after confession burden and worry were gone. So thankful for my faith and brush with grace.

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

What a fantastic interview. I know Michael doesn't shy away from his Catholic beliefs, but I really love hearing him speak on Catholicism in long form discussions, rather than just getting the nuggets of his faith that he inserts in his content.

[@gdc6614]

Amen!

[@ornange]

Michael Knowles... as a millennial Catholic woman... he is a the epitome of the ideal millennial Catholic man. Can't wait for God to grace me with a man with those same faith, intellect, values, & convictions (&humor of course)🙏🏻

[@anastasiaogomaka3717]

Praying for same too. Amen ❤

[@Foxie770]

Michael Knowles is every woman’s dreams, I’d convert to Catholicism for him if I weren’t already married & Jewish 😂

[@kita3256]

But he smokes…. That’s not Christian like .

[@ornange]

@@kita3256 lots of Christians smoke(d) in moderation... GK Chesterton, CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, Matt Fradd.. list goes on .. key words- *in moderation*😉

[@tylerp7522]

Is he though? I like michael and as he is now. But he was basically as redliller women user as they could come from 18-27. I'm glad he is better and espousing good things, but it rings hollow when you got to that and accomplished getting your family by being a weirdo yuppy redpiller.

[@leahsmigel7648]

I have been attending the Traditional Latin Mass for the past 3 years and it has changed me forever. It is all about Jesus, and what He has done for us. It is sacred, holy and full of truth from my pastors, something the world is desperately needing right now. Thank you, Lila for having Michael on for he has spoken so freely on the blessings Christ has given us in the true form of liturgy.

[@jz1528]

I remember arguing with my boomer grandparents about the value of the Latin mass over the vernacular they’re only retort was always “you can understand the vernacular. You can’t with the Latin.” And I remember thinking to myself “but you guys don’t go to either!“

[@john_chrysostom_is_awesome]

I relate to Michael’s story in that I was raised Catholic and had a poor catechism then became agnostic for many years before returning to the faith. Yesterday my husband and I just received Chrismation in the Eastern Orthodox Church. I feel very blessed for what God has done in my life.

[@baseballmomof8]

I’m so glad younger Catholics are finding beauty and truth in the TLM. But as a 67 yr old Catholic I must tell you that irreverent TLM masses were offered “Back in the day.” In my Parish Fr. Redford aka Fr. Jet could offer a Sunday TLM in about 25 minutes. It was not a thing of reverence or beauty.

[@akinitusken8598]

I was just thinking about this the other day; how I want Michael to make a testimony and then I stumbled upon this video! Thank you for doing this, it was so worth the watch! ❤

[@kanyekubrick5391]

Love the Christian content. Christians must unite and put aside the differences. ✝️☦️

[@booooo1881]

I have to respect Micheal for admitting his past. I feel like that is something very important that is missing in society. A lot of people have this idea that once you have sinned in surtain areas you are doomed to hell. These people haven't done their research ofcouce but Christianity is welcoming and loving and forgiving. So I'm very happy this is a topic.

[@jamesgibson538]

On Eagle's Wings is literally a psalm from the Bible (Ps 93). One may argue about the musical mode and style, but Scriptural music is very appropriate for the liturgy of the Eucharist.

[@lumarei1]

I wholeheartedly agree with Michael. As a cradle catholic, my post Vatican teenage years did hardly contain any catechesis. So I fell into sin and Satan kept me in his grips for 40 years. 40 years in the Wilderness. I thank God for that grace.

[@marlenr8691]

I never became an atheist but I did strayed from my Catholic faith for several years. Then after the ending of a horrible relationship with a narcissistic personality type… I saw the right path had always been there, waiting for me to come back. Thank you God. Thank you Jesus.

[@gabrielbaje6917]

Knowles is one person responsible (just like himself) for my reversion to the faith. God bless him. And hopefully through his platform may he influence and speak the truth to more people.

[@frenis]

I love listening to him wax on about the beauty of Catholicism. I had not realized he was a revert, or how recently that was considering how young he is. But whenever I’ve watched him before, I’m always struck with the apparent depth of his knowledge about serious Catholic topics, I want to ask him how he educated himself about the faith as an adult. Being a revert myself, I feel like a lot of us who do experience God’s Grace calling us back to the religion of our parents, we sort of stumbled back into Mass, back into confession, back to the sacraments sort of haphazardly feeling our way back because we already had all the Sacraments of Initiation, so we just felt it was our birthright, and we could just come back and start practicing again any time. Listening to him talk about the dearth of catechesis in his youth, I’m just curious if he went through any formal instruction in the faith or if he just re-taught himself by reading books or what have you.

[@mariojorge9529]

Thank you very much! May God bless you, your family and all listeners! #StayStrong

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

This interview is a treasure. Thank you both!

[@catherinezamot6333]

Hi Lila! I would love if you made dating and relationship videos but in the context of marriage, with kids. For example, tips on planning getaway with husband, ideas on simple dates etc I’m sure itll be fun to listen to and learn!

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

As a Calvinist I couldn’t agree more when it comes to Pro life position. And I absolutely love what you’re doing.

[@boidoh]

As a Calvinist wouldn't all the aborted babies be predestined to be so?

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

@@boidoh I believe God permits and babies to be aborted I don’t believe he actively chooses for that to happen to them.

[@rhwinner]

Welcome!❤

[@tylerp7522]

​@boidoh aren't all things under the dominion of our creator? What is your point? Regardless of the randomness or less so of our destiny

[@tylerp7522]

And so my reformed friend, how does a man find a wife in today's culture? They all run off to the charismatic guitar strumming churches. It seems one must strum the guitar so to speak to find a wife, as opposed to being a masculine man with goals lol.

[@ThinkGenius]

Great podcast ! Lila's smile is divine God bless both of you! 🙏

[@myronmercado]

What a great view to see two amazing Americans and Catholics in one video show.

[@espevillasenor4060]

If it weren't for my son's death from cancer at 24yrs old, I would not be a revert today. The Holy Spirit led me back home and Jesus took my son to heaven. Now, I'm on fire for my Catholic faith and attend the LM.

[@vdamntam]

This was such a fantastic interview. Thank you both!

[@Cathtradman]

As a Protestant Presbyterian I loved this interview

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@johnyang1420]

Take RCIA

[@angelamcf6335]

The Trinity is in the Bible. At the Baptism of Jesus, hear the words. "I Baptise you in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit." More examples also. Too many to list here. Read the New Testament.

[@lisabeck6264]

Another great episode Lila. I love seeing your channel grow. Keep up the great work!

[@arlettedsouza7326]

This conversation has so much virtue. was not a convert but a revert ❤ I reverted ❤❤❤!!! Lovely way to put it.

[@violetroberts9407]

As a Catholic I've had many moments where my faith wavered when I witness the evil actions of some humans, especially towards animals, children and the elderly. It's so heartbreaking. But, I will never lose my faith in Jesus.

[@adamwijemanne4225]

I was so excited when Michael said he went to mass at Saint John the Baptist in Costa Mesa. When we visit my in laws, that’s where I go, and I can confirm it’s a very lovely novus ordo mass. Also, their priests are Norbertines from Saint Michael’s Abbey! Your channel is really featuring them 😊

[@JohnBoyX570]

The Norbertines will save the Church. We are blessed to have them here in O.C. (and now in Springfield, IL

[@oliviagoh9265]

Great insights from Michael and Lila and love the quick repartee. I agree with Knowles that the TLM, by its very rubrics, help point to the divine and the transcendental. But I'd like to add that in the vast lands of Asia, where languages are very distinct from the latin/roman roots of the Western languages, the vernacular of the Novus Ordo has enabled generations of thousands of converts (I'm thinking of my own family, as well as many of my friends') to worship and pray in the Holy Mass with greater appreciation of what's going on. I'd also be very cautious about putting a blanket description on how the novus ordo is celebrated. In Asia, where rituals and rites are very much part of our culture, our Catholic priests do celebrate the Novus Ordo with a lot of piety and dignity, thus showing us that the Mass is indeed the "mysterium fidei" . And by the way, in our archdiocese, we kneel throughout the entire Eucharist prayer - as laid down by the episcopal conference here. So, when Knowles refers to careless liturgical gestures in the Novus Ordo, perhaps the fault isn't in the novus ordo per se, but lies more in the norms laid down by the episcopal conference, as well as the disposition of individual priest-celebrants.

[@alphacause]

Thank you for having Michael Knowles on your podcast. He is absolutely correct that it is the joy, which Christians exemplify, that is the most compelling reason that people come to the faith or revert back to the faith. The esoteric arguments of Christian philosophers and those dedicated to Christian apologetics was never convincing to me, when I fell away from my faith and became an atheist. It was the void in my heart and the emptiness that I felt that led me back to Catholicism.

[@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397]

Two well spoken and articulate non-degenerate people, these are rare in this society.

[@elizabethhelmin3346]

This was an absolute treat to listen to, thank you!

[@brycem.4062]

Man I don’t know what to think about Catholicism, I’ve been raised evangelical. But I admire Michael so much and this conversation has made me want to do a deep dive to see which side of the fence I really want to be on! 😂

[@midmomom2490]

Start doing your own research

[@brycem.4062]

@@midmomom2490yep. I do for most things but haven’t researched Catholicism. Do you have any recommendations of where to start?

[@midmomom2490]

@@brycem.4062Bishop Barron, Pints of Aquas , RCIA classes at your local parish, Hallow app

[@roarkkaufman9339]

​@@brycem.4062i was raised nondenominational/evangelical/bapticostal and became Byzantine Catholic (yes we are still catholic, just different liturgy) The thing that got me was reading the early church fathers and seeing that nothing of what I was doing was present in them. They believed in church hierarchy, one universal visible Catholic church, baptism saving, and the eucharist!. Its true that the Catholic church is the first church. Start with Ignatius of antioch

[@brycem.4062]

@@roarkkaufman9339thank you for telling me your pathway of coming to Catholicism! And also for the recommendation!

[@xtreme_survival7879]

For me after confession with a Traditional Priest.... I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders.. it truly is Liberating.

[@edwardjacklewis]

A very Catholic stance says God forgives, the priest stands in for Christ- it doesn’t matter who or how is leading the sacrament.

[@MrISkater]

@@edwardjacklewisthere is a difference on who ministers the sacrament. Priests are not just a wall, they are there to help people. So it does matter how well a priest advises the penitent.

[@elizabethcastillo2100]

Yes! I love your hearts! So excited to watch! Thank you for your proactivity and courage Lila! You inspire me to embrace my feminity, traditional family values and religion in a sweet compassionate way 🥰🥰

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@miriamcroucher5079]

Thank you for this wonderful interview, Lila Rose and Michael Knowles. You both added that touch of gentleness and light to bring out the fullness of truth. You lifted my spirit and I am grateful. I am also grateful, Lila Rose for your comment, written separately, about Hallow's partnership with Liam Neeson. When I heard Liam advertising Hallow for Advent, I was shocked and and very disappointed with Hallow; but because I have a tendency to the wrong kind of criticism, I thought: "surely Hallow would not support an anti-Catholic actor; maybe Liam has reverted." Your comment helped me enormously to trust my instinct. I am pleased to hear that Hallow no longer advertises on your podcasts. God bless you!

[@MrJulio173]

When is Lila rose joining forces with the daily wire?

[@sarah1957]

I just love me some Michael Knowles! Wise beyond his years

[@denissearellano4752]

Literally my two favorite youtubers! So excited for this video :)

[@patriciag6127]

This was fantastic! I loved every minute of it. Thank you both! 🙏

[@fulviab]

It is beautiful for me, Italian, to hear you talk about your Italian, Sicilian and Calabrian origins, I was born and lived in Rome and now I always live in central Italy but you made me feel proud to be Italian, today! Michael is right, Sicilians are said to be North African, this is very sad, my eldest daughter's boyfriend is Sicilian, from Catania. I love to follow Michael, always brilliant, nice, makes me think, makes me understand, I'm happy to have met Lila thanks to him. Wonderful conversation, it was very pleasant to listen to you

[@Egyptbound10]

Why is it sad to be considered Northern African?🤔

[@grace-filledhearts6168]

I clicked so fast! Love you both

[@elisec1792]

The more I listen to Knowles the more I admire him. Two fantastic people conversing is always a pleasure to listen to.

[@raymondpronovost5491]

great conversation; excellent topics; and, especially - no dodging - taking the hard issues which MUST be discussed and presented - head on. well done to you both. Witnessing to help guide others through the terrible minefield the Enemy has laid out for all in these times.

[@lemili524]

I laughed out loud at the On Eagle's Wings bit - I was raised Catholic & I physically cringe at that song.

[@LilaRosePodcast]

To each their own 😂

[@lizridenour1014]

Can’t agree more-maybe it’s because I’m a convert but most of the Catholic music from the 60s-80s is so terrible to my ears (choralist speaking here) 😂

[@lemili524]

@@lizridenour1014I was in the choir too! Fond memories 😂💙

[@teresacrawford1239]

I cringed when Michael mentioned eagles wings. Words matter. I get that some songs are easier to sing than others, but the words speak volumes, especially when they co incide with the readings. Singing is the highest form of prayer. That's what matters the most. The reverence of the words. God hears our prayers always and answers them in His time. If we experience the joy, it's uplifting. To each their own.

[@carolhensen8005]

Great conversation love this show, Michael Knowles Lila Rose Thank you for inviting Michael, a wise young man,good information……God Bless your ministry Lila Rose…….

[@soniagonzalez-qr9rt]

Thank you for talking about yourself and opening up and talking about our catholic faith.. we do have a very traditional mass..we don't have loud screaming and music to get everyone to join in and make it fun and happy, we pray like Jesus used to go pray when he would go pray to his father.. no noise focused on prayer

[@Savedbygrace20232]

Biblically, there are different forms of worshiping the Lord; music is one of them.

[@oliveoilsupremacist5314]

I’m so excited for this! Didn’t know that Knowles was a convert, either. Probably why i share his at times cynical humour 😅. Weee praise God for the growth of the Traditional Catholic community with such amazing representatives as these two great people! Christus est Rex 👑

[@tsr3779]

Revert…not convert

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Downloaded both your podcast and Michael's podcast today! Happy Friday, Lila. And Happy Feast Day of the Holy Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael! God entrusted us to them, so we can trust they will help us get to Heaven. They love us by name, and love us with a Heavenly love. They're our friends! Exodus 23:20-21 See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared. Be attentive to him and obey him. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeing the ruin and destruction of souls. Amen. Hope you and your family have a light-filled, peaceful good weekend!

[@carolinemccullough9838]

And to the question about evangelicals, I would add protestants, one of the things I'm most grateful for as a Catholic convert is bible study. We would gather in groups weekly, read the Bible, share our personal experiences and pray for each other. You didn't have be born Protestant to be eagerly welcomed, and baptised (some time was given for consideration). But I really miss that. It was quite inclusive of new comers in a very material way.

[@twopintsofmilk]

Thanks for the episode Lila and Michael. God bless the the two of ye :)

[@Catilieth]

I am fortunate to be in the diocese of Charlotte. While in my home parish I do not have available every Sunday the traditional Latin mass, it is available to us every month on Sunday. But I have to say that the Novus ordo Mass in our parish, and in general our diocese, is very reverent. Here at Sacred Heart Parish Mass is always said ad orientum. The 10:30 Mass and the 12:30 Spanish language Mass are a high Mass as in incense, etc. There are always AT LEAST a half dozen altar boys, often more. It is heartwarming to see the older boys helping the little ones who are still learning. All that being said, the Novus ordo Mass is an empty shell of the Mass of the ages.

[@CristianaCatólica]

WONDERFUL INTERVIEWWW 💗💗💗

[@flyswatter6470]

"felt banners" OMG I fell out of my chair. That is exactly what my 6 years of high and junior high religious education were about.

[@apball1223]

Good job Lila pushing back at Michael when he was attacking the NO Mass. we receive the same amount of infinite grace in both the TLM and NO. The Novus Ordo restored some long forgotten standing traditions of the Mass that it brought back. 1) the requirement of a Homily on Sundays and on Feast days 2. the reinstitution of the prayers of the Faithful 3. The expanding of the lectionary now to include a wider range of reading from the Bible , we have three times the readings. We can hear more of the highlights of the Bible 4. The option to receive holy communion under both species. 5. The prayers of the Mass in sacramentary Are more ancient than the Tridentine mass. 6. Prior to V2 very little OT in Mass. in the new lectionary we got it right . We have the OT reading every Sunday and during the weekdays which is carefully coordinated with Gospel. We can see the connection/fulfillment of the OT with the NT. 7. Making the prayers audible for the congregation

[@JimboJohnsy]

We are blessed to have a local TLM. Church is always packed with large, young families. On the other hand, my friend runs a protestant calvanistic church. They have guitars, drums, setup for praise and worship and an enourmous space... but a dwindling congregation of mostly folk in their 60s...

[@SakuraDove]

Love this episode! It's remarkable how so many topics were covered within a short amount of time. The comment about the young girl in Dante's Inferno is spot on. Those who love God have this sparkle in their eyes that is memorizing.

[@DaveReddy]

Funny, in his entire lead up to the "sappy 1970's songs" around 8:00 I was thinking about "Eagles Wings";) Though I dug that song in grade school ... still do, but also totally get his point.

[@ichbineinegluhbirne4141]

I'm a confessional Lutheran, which is a very conservative and traditional style denomination, and I considered coming back as a catholic. My biggest problem with other christian denominations including cathocism is what has been added to the scripture. There are things like the priests no being allowed to marry that is not written in scripture. When I returned to the faith, I wanted to find a denomination which answered any question with "what does the bible say?" That is what I found in Lutheranism. Btw we aren't very fond of the elca lol...

[@1libra.]

I think that's legit. And I think there's some of God's light in most churches. I think if you can feel God and recognize him thats the best

[@joselongo1601]

The celibacy was an advice that Saint Paul gave in one of his letters. And Jesus talk about the eunuchs for the kingdom of heavens. In a point of his history the Church of Roman rite adopted it as mandatory for who wanted the priesthood. It's a discipline that can eventually change but is totally based in scriptures and God gives the gift of celibacy to the men he call for this ministry. You're always on time to consider coming back to the church that Jesus founded.

[@banquo80s99]

I wish I had the same depth of faith as these two...and their passion for defending the faith and what the Church stands for

[@georgesouza]

Helpful interview for young men, kudos

[@WcJ31]

Finding Christ and accepting him as my Lord and savior is the best thing I ever did! It is the foundation of my family, he gets us through anything! The peace that surpasses all understanding!! Great video

[@NigisttheKingsCHILD]

the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Galatians 5:22-23

[@LovelyMrsLong]

I am so excited to see this. I also came to Christ through Atheithism abd its so wonderful to hear I am not alone in this.

[@LovelyMrsLong]

I am quite influential over my husband, we also dated in school and broke up for college for like 5 years. How wonderful were 21 year in love, 13 years married. I am now fostering community for my children and I'm happier and feel more supotlrted in reading my Bible and being in worship with other believers. I think my children feel more values also.

[@matthewgallant3622]

I’m returning to the Catholic Church myself, after reading The Brothers Karamazov. My wife wanted to go to church also so she may convert one day, for now we’re attending regularly and I also lived the same atheistic life he described. It’s the same experience I had.

[@ATageH]

There interviews are excellent Lila, great work!

[@LilaRosePodcast]

Thank you!!