The Persecution of Secret Christians | The Catholic Talk Show

[@CamilleCharlier]

Could we get an update on Father Rich and his mom? He is so missed! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@aci.]

Fr. Rich, we hope and pray you are doing well.

[@Hagood2011]

I miss Father Rich. I hope he’s doing well.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

Me, too! Big prayers for him and madre.

[@abil4127]

Same.

[@thestitchwitch680]

Me too

[@jeffreysharp8526]

A most excellent show. Growing up next to the "Iron Curtain" we knew of persecuted Christians and heard some of the horror stories of their endurance. Precious few Americans can even begin to understand. Thanks again for everything. Pax

[@lauraharris8140]

Powerful! This episode should be offered for viewing at all churches. Lest we forget the price Jesus paid for our souls, and the persecuted hidden Christians continue to suffer and die for.

[@simoneales2568]

I really learn a lot from you guys, thankyou! Came back to the church 2 years ago, the lord is my light.

[@Patzi-l1w]

Hey Rich and Rich, how is Fr. Richard doing? And when is he coming back? I love your videos, you are doing a great and important job! 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️✝️🤗😇🕊️! Px

[@jonathansmith4712]

Dr. Anthony E. Clark is an expert on the Catholic Church in China. Steven W. Mosher would be another good one.

[@AAbaya2024]

The Dutch prosecuted the Catholics in Sri Lanka during the 17th century. 40 years later, Fr. Joseph Vaz, a Goan(Indian) priest, arrived secretly and revived the faith. His impact was so great that despite the Dutch prosecution, and then the British favouring Anglican and Methodist denominations (total control of 300 years), the Catholic faith forms nearly 90% of the Christians. All due to this one priest, who was elevated as St. Joseph Vaz, by Pope John Paul. Praise the Lord!

[@barbarapiazza-georgi3831]

When you mentioned how the photo of the execution of Father Miguel Pro backfired on the executioners, because instead of frightening people off, it became a powerful rallying symbol.... I was straining to hear you follow it up with a mention of the 21 Coptic Martyrs of Libya in 2015. The grisly video of their execution, and especially the photos of their serene faces looking up at the sky, have become just as strong an inspiration to Christians worldwide. The best is that the families of the martyrs - and many of us devotees - take the photos also as a reminder to pray for the executioners, that they may repent and convert. (I hope that you did not leave them out because they were not Catholic. Remember that the Pope has added them to the Catholic martyrology, that's the equivalent of canonizing them.)

[@CatholicTalkShow]

We just did a powerful episode on the 21 Martyrs of Libya. Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXUlaWPm7eoY7c

[@barbarapiazza-georgi3831]

@@CatholicTalkShow Hey, thanks! I watched it with great interest. Please keep their story alive!

[@Bina6019]

This is one of your best shows. Left me in tears. God bless.

[@jacquelinemoreland6976]

Love to have Father Matt as our new Pastor at Blessed Trinity!

[@CatholicTalkShow]

He’s great!

[@pprdrolshfgh4460]

Wonderful discussion. Hope to hear more about this subject in the future.

[@Bullhead2017]

Great discussion, thank you so much!

[@alyssedahlgren5285]

I love this episode on the persecuted Christians! I like Fr. Miguel Pro's fun character! The concept of hidden cardinals amazed me! That one pope would hide half his cardinals ahead of chaos? And his successor (Bishop Mastai-Ferreti) among those hidden? So the incorrupt peacekeeper Bl. Pius IX during the unification of Italy was a hidden cardinal? Wow!! Then he succeed Simon Peter, and then became confined in Rome during the unification, keeping the peace amid chaos. Hidden faith inspires and interests me!!

[@JackieHamlin-xs5se]

So glad you mentioned Servant of God, Fr Walter Ciszak. His book He Leadeth Me, awesome, what an inspiration.

[@KathyMcClernan]

Please pray for my nephew Dan H. He has carried his cross of MS, from a young man. His wife found him on the floor, unresponsive. He is now 60. I have prayed for his return to the Church. I pray he comes to and there is still a chance for his return. God Bless each one of you.

[@KathyMcClernan]

Thanks be to God, Dan came home yesterday! Thank you for yours prayers. ❤

[@paul_321]

How would the church get mass in Saudi Arabia? We should speak up about this 🙏

[@ladysaffire4006]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤

[@ialanarethebestest]

my mom loves yall

[@ElizabethBoldy-ks3iw]

Thanks for another great show.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you!

[@ChristopherClerico-qc9gv]

God Bless!

[@lumpichu]

How it worked in the Japan with the sacrament of matrimony? You can baptize, but what about that? Are you allowed to skip it in circumstances like that?

[@mattier5344]

Buen trabajo, padre Matt! Como esta el padre Rich? Buen show. Me gustO!

[@brianagrzybowski4734]

The Church in France went underground during the French Revolution. That was some deadly anti-Catholic discrimination there, leading to a widespread loss of the faith. The Church became subordinate to the French government, much like it is in China today. But probably the greatest Phoenix to rise from those ashes was a young St. John Vianney receiving his vocation to the priesthood spending his adult life helping to repair that damage.

[@Andy-cq2hf]

France wanted to change the week to 10 days. Just to eliminate Sundays and worship.

[@AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye]

Sadly he was baptized a Catholic, but got himself excommunicated….. I think he was letting the Jews chirp in his ear and destroyed the French society just for the sake of his own power

[@darmat6288]

@@Andy-cq2hfThey sound woke!

[@gilbertotoledo1421]

I like father Matt. But does anyone know where's father Rich? I hope he's doing alright.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

From what I can tell, his mother is sick, and he's using his time off to care for her.

[@ajyyoung3263]

So I’m just starting this… hoping you’ll address that the Mass closest to the Catacombs is being persecuted from within. Will likely be forced back into the Catacombs by her own Church. As far as I know, this will be the first persecution of 1800 years of tradition committed by our own Church.

[@forrestlin9590]

The local parish prays for His Holiness and the Catholic Church during Mass. But still, I’m a bit ashamed for not being underground. I know if Christ calls I must follow Him no matter the cost, but the stakes are just too terribly high…

[@yeehaw69420]

Whatever happened to Father Rich? I've been away for a while

[@charlesbarnhart9323]

What happened to Father Rich???

[@MickMickey]

Are you guys at the Eucharistic Revival?

[@JenniferConrad-kg5no]

Under St Peter Basilica is known as the “scavi”

[@HillSummitHomestead]

Tenete Traditiones God bless

[@supernerd8067]

I didn't know tempura came from the Portuguese Catholic influence on Japan. I will need to remember that next time I eat Japanese food.

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

What's the point in making a secret cardinal?

[@jacobsullivan9847]

Question for Father: How did the Japanese validly marry without a priest? Trent made it clear, for canonical form, for there to be a priest with faculties to witness marriages present. If this is the case how did they marry?

[@simonslater9024]

It’s what’s in the heart that matters. God bless.

[@heathervancalcar4446]

God is always present and the Judge. He'll take care of it.

[@antonioflores7917]

Thanks 🙏. Good to see everyone

[@mkatharinadewes2272]

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[@ednarivas645]

May I ask what happened to Father Rich and his mother?

[@georgerafa5041]

Mexico just elected a feminist Jew so we have plenty to pray for our Mexican brothers and sisters be protected from.

[@patrickwalsh2497]

Always listen to ur show after work , great 🇨🇮❤️

[@marivicvictor3008]

Could it be, that there will come a time that Catholics will once again hide to celebrate the Eucharist?

[@The_lastman]

The guy in the middle needs to chill a bit. Seems like the other two guys are just sitting there listing to him speak, and they look kind of awkward, format needs work. Good info though.

[@pcola4594]

The real question is, if you are in Cleveland for a short time, which Parishes are must go see?

[@ignatiusjackson235]

The real question is, if you are in Cleveland, why are you in Cleveland?

[@cynthiamull129]

When I was in Egypt I in 1990”s I went to mass at a person house.

[@kevinrtres]

Just remember this, dear Roman Catholics: The rosary contains this line: *Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope* Jesus alone is King - there is no "queen" in heaven. God is our life - Deut 30:20 Jesus is our life Colossians 3:4 Psalm 62 - God is our hope. Mary is deified in this line - anyone praying it is committing idolatry

[@anthonyrichardgravallese8489]

God Bess you gentlemen. I've noticed a trend in our society that Christ may not approve of which is a lot more to do with the evangelist. I expected to hear of modern day hidden ✝️ Christians. Instead it feels like jeopardy and glorifying each other instead of My Savior. Humble yourself and you will be exalted, exalt yourself self not letting anybody else speak and you will eventually be humbled, plus it causes anxiety sorry for busting your bubble He relayed this message to me blame Him

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[@raymondparnell439]

Jesus is our king 🤴 Sell your cloaks and buy swords !

[@ialanarethebestest]

it is annoying

[@ialanarethebestest]

oh ummm this was supposed to go after my next p[ost

[@ameliadiaz8040]

In the following years, Christmas will never be Christmas anymore, but S A T A N M A S ! 👹

[@heathervancalcar4446]

Doesn't matter what anyone but God says... It will not change not for me and my family.. in our House we serve the Lord. Christmas is not a Day.. It's Praising God for the Birth of His Son.

[@Patzi-l1w]

I’m really sorry guys I got your names wrong Ryan and Ryan!🥹😱🤦🏼‍♀️! Px

[@MaranglikPeterTo-Rot]

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