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This is the second conversation with Fr Penna on this topic. Angelic Warfare Confraternity, a powerful devotion rooted in the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and entrusted to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

These prayers address every dimension of the human person—not only external behavior, but the senses, imagination, memory, intellect, will, and conscience. They show why the struggle for purity is not won by willpower alone, but through grace, prayer, and spiritual warfare.
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The struggle for purity is not new — but the world our children, families, and communities are facing today is unlike anything before it.
In our latest video, we sit down with Fr. Penna to discuss a powerful and largely forgotten Catholic devotion: the Angelic Warfare Confraternity — a prayerful response the Church has relied on for centuries in the battle for purity of heart.
This conversation explores:
Why the Church understands lust as a spiritual battle
How prayer and community have always been central to the Church’s response
Why this ancient devotion is especially needed today
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Do land acknowledgements go too far in Catholic churches and Catholic prayer settings?

In this video, Fr. Cristino — a Catholic priest with Indigenous heritage — offers a clear Catholic response to land acknowledgements, reconciliation, and prayer in Canada.

Land acknowledgements are now common across Canada — in schools, public events, and increasingly in Catholic settings. Many Catholics are asking sincere questions: What do land acknowledgements actually mean? When are they helpful? And when do they risk losing their meaning or distracting from prayer and worship?

In this thoughtful conversation, Fr. Cristino brings together his Catholic faith, Indigenous heritage, and pastoral experience to address these questions with clarity and charity. He explains the origins of land acknowledgements, the difference between traditional territory and unceded land, and why context and frequency matter.

In this discussion, we explore:
• What land acknowledgements are — and what they are not
• Whether they imply guilt, shame, or victimhood
• Why prayer must always remain central in Catholic gatherings
• How Catholics can approach reconciliation without ideology
• When land acknowledgements may be meaningful — and when they are not
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Is Canada on the verge of banning public prayer? A Catholic priest explains what’s at stake for religious freedom, faith, and culture.
As Quebec moves toward legislation restricting public prayer, Catholics are asking a serious question: can prayer be pushed out of public life?

A proposed bill in Quebec would ban public prayer in streets, parks, and other public spaces. In this in-depth interview, Fr. Cristino offers a Catholic response to the growing push for radical secularism—explaining why this issue goes far beyond one province and why it matters for all Canadians.

This conversation explores the religious freedom implications of banning public prayer and asks whether secularism has quietly become a replacement religion in modern society. Drawing on Catholic teaching, philosophy, and the history of Quebec, Fr. Cristino explains why faith cannot be confined to private spaces without serious consequences.

KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED:
– Is banning public prayer a violation of human rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
– Can a government decide where and when prayer is allowed?
– Does forcing religion into private spaces increase division and radicalization?
– Why has Quebec moved from deep Catholic roots to hostility toward public faith?
– What should faithful Catholics do when unjust laws are proposed?

This video is essential viewing for anyone concerned about Catholic teaching on prayer, religious liberty in Canada, and the future of faith in public life.
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Christmas Eve Catholic message of hope and gratitude. On this holy night, the Yasinski family shares a heartfelt Christmas blessing and thanks you for journeying with us through Advent as we await the coming of Christ.

Merry Christmas from the Yasinski family to all of you who have journeyed with us this Advent. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, your time, and your support. Because of you, we are able to continue sharing the Catholic faith on YouTube. Without you, there would be no channel. Thank you for being part of our lives, and may the Lord who comes tonight fill your home with His peace and glory.
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