

The Catholic Defender: Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-ignatius-of-antioch/ He laid the foundation for dogmas that would be formulated in succeeding generations. His advocacy of a hierarchical structure of the church with emphasis on episcopal authority, his insistence on the real humanity of Christ, and his ardent desire for martyrdom are subjects that h


The Catholic Defender: I Confer A Kingdom On You
There are some who are awaiting for a kingdom to come that the Lord will eventually establish at the end of the age. It is true that in the Lord's prayer we do pray, "Thy Kingdom Come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven"! At the Parousia, the fullness of what this Kingdom will be, will be made manifest. Of this Kingdom, the Prophet Daniel writes, "I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to th


The Catholic Defender: The Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Promise 2
https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-the-promises-jesus-to-st-margaret-mary-promise-2/ 2. I will give peace in their families and will unite families that are divided. This promise is a very important one for most families in our day and time. In fact, Jesus made this interesting statement regarding families: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword. For I have come to set a man ‘against his fat


The Catholic Defender: Jesus says "I confer a kingdom on you, just as my Father has conferred one on me," (The Catholic Faith)
This quote comes from Luke 22:29 in the Bible, spoken by Jesus to his Apostles during the Last Supper just hours before his arrest and crucifixion. The Dispute Over Greatness: Right before Jesus speaks these words, the Apostles argue among themselves about which of them is the greatest. Redefining Kingship: Jesus corrects their human view of power. He contrasts worldly rulers (who "lord it over" others) with true Christian leadership, which is based on service. Jesus states,





























