My wife and I have been members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre for over 25 years. It is an order of Knights and Dames since the Crusaders Period. Our mission is to defend and support the Christians and the holy sites in the Holy Land.

In 2019 our Lieutenant asked me to give the keynote speech and when I asked him what the title was I was shocked to find out that it was “How Can a John Paul II Catholic Survive in a Pope Francis World”. There were at least 10 bishops and archbishops in the room and over 100 members of the Order.

I had to give the talk the morning after I returned home from Israel at 10 PM the day before!

It was one of the toughest talks I’ve ever given! High up hierarchy called from Rome to get my talk canceled..

With all of the current speculations and the intrigue going on with our current pope, not the least the elevating men like Bishop McElroy to be a cardinal and inviting Fr. James Martin to speak at World Youth Day, I thought folks might like to hear my talk and be encouraged about the Catholic faith, but also what our job is today as faithful Catholics.

I apologize for the quality of the video but it was recorded by a Knight in the audience. But it is easy to understand and I hope you find it helpful and edifying especially in our current situation in the Catholic Church today in America.

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  1. Uncle Mike

    What a powerful presentation! Holy Spirit, guide your faithful in these troubled times.

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