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These are powerful lectures by Charles Coulombe which cover a wide range of topics ranging from metaphysics, to the characteristics of God, to His relationship and interactions with His creation.

The American Revolution continues to impact American society up to the present in ways we take for granted. In this brilliant discussion, Biersach and Coulombe expose the anti-Catholicism of America's founding Fathers, and how their sentiment permeates the very air we breathe. In this collection, our duo discuss Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, Cardinal Gibbons, the American Confederacy, the Intolerable Acts, and (of course) Vatican II. Is Catholicism compatible with democracy? How do the principles of the Revolution affect us today? Find out in this entertaining audio set.

Both of these beings are very popular these days, taking the spotlight in art, song, literature, and movies. But are they anything like these commercial portrayals, or are they metaphysically and substantially something entirely "other"? Our rambunctious speakers take us on an intriguing exploration of the nature and purposes of these beings.

A priest is an "altar christus", or other Christ, because he acts in the image and likeness of God, dispensing graces through the Sacraments. But what if our local parish priest spouts heresy? Or steals from the collection? Or frequently violates liturgical rubrics? Is he still entitled to our respect? To what extent may you criticize him?

A thought-provoking look at the historical origin, theological meaning, and practical implications of this great Mystery, as well as its connection to the Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception.

When it comes to beautiful ceremonies that rivet our attention to fundamental doctrines of the Catholic Faith, it doesn't get any better than this. Benediction, which traces its origin back to the thirteenth century, focuses our minds on the Mystery of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament in a profound and soul-searching way. Adorned with songs composed by St. Thomas Aquinas and enhanced with clouds of incense, this devotion scandalizes unbelievers and captivates all man and women of good will. How sad it is that in our times this time-honored ritual is gradually disappearing, and even those priests who try to keep it alive do not have the training to do it properly. As we pray, so we believe.

If "Chivalry is dead," as we're so often told, what exactly is it that died? Or did it? Far from just a code of polite behavior, Chivalry was actually a courageous way of Catholic life, an avowed state which involved the taking of oaths and which was considered for centuries to be a source of Grace for those men brave enough to follow it. What grand oaths the Knights of old took! Furthermore, this talk includes an examination of that of that mysterious search known as the Quest for the Holy Grail. Finally, a thoughtful presentation of how Chivalry might be revived in our time?indeed, how it must be lived by every Catholic in the face of such cultural, social, and moral opposition as we face in our day. A must for young men and women aspiring to be virtuous Catholics.

Many people dismiss the hard-teachings of the Council of Florence based on the pretext that "we must understand the council in light of its historical context." So, what exactly is that historical context? After listening to these CDs you will have a basic understanding of what events led up to this important Council as well as an over-view of the Council's teachings.

An examination of what the Catholic Church actually teaches with respect to the End of the World versus the spurious and sometimes absurd speculations held by many of the faithful and the not-so-faithful.

Always seeking to destroy modern myths, Biersach and Coulombe revel in countering the ever-evolving theory of Evolution - citing fascinating scientific information in their counter argument - information with which all Catholics should be armed. They discuss the history of how the theory developed, its main promoters, its incompatibility with Church teaching and its impact on American culture.

A sermon by St. Robert Bellarmine, read by Charles Coulombe. Like a spash of cold water on the face, this is a wake-up call describing our skewed perspective of reality. Despite the enormous stakes of either Heaven or eternal torment, we still choose to serve ourselves over God, for fickle pleasures which don't even truly make us happy. This talk covers the tremendous gravity of sin, the overwhelming happiness in Heaven versus the unthinkable suffering in Hell, the endless NOW of eternity and the despair and rage of the damned.

Do movies change societal attitudes or vice versa? This is a compare and contrast of the Hollywood of old with modern day Hollywood. Specifically discussed are the stylistic changes in the comedy, western, musical, mystery, and horror genres. Also covered are the various old quasi religious films such as the Ten Commandments and Ben Hur.

It has been said that rat poison is 99 percent nutritious? It's the 1 part of strychnine that does in a rat. Some religious books contain mostly good information, but also contain a few paragraphs of sinister misinformation that can send a trusting reader way off his rightful spiritual course. The same can be said to catechisms, movies, secular books, and the accounts of recent Marian apparitions. It is also common for verses to be taken from the Bible out of context and used against the precepts of the Catholic Faith. In an attempt to alert sincere Catholics to the peril of uncritical reading and viewing, Mr. Biersach presents us with excerpts from a variety of sources and shows how their immediate meaning can be misleading until they are reinserted back into their overall context.

Be he subtle or flagrant, Satan is out to get us any way that he can. It doesn't matter to him if we go to Hell for impure acts or uncharitable behavior, for practicing witchcraft or embracing heresy - just so we turn away from God and embrace evil. So many are the wiles of the serpent and so sneaky his approach to human frailty, that Bill and Charles have given three continuous talks expounding on the various traps and snares that Satan lays for sincere Catholics.