วีดีโอ

Hands down one the best historical theology videos I've seen in aeons (see what I did there?)

Pumped that this is reemerging in Catholic thought! I found this info in the lord of spirits podcast and it blew my mind and resulted in a couple of years debating between Catholicism and Orthodoxy. The TLM and the historical claims won me over but it’s always been tricky since this wasn’t really brought up on the Catholic side.

I was in Rome briefly and visited. you could do tours of it, if I recall correctly. 2 Tim 4: 21Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.

I'm 55 and have been immersed in Carmelite spirituality and this is leading me to a strong draw to orthodoxy. The intellectual arguments are not particularly important to me, beyond I believe the truth of orthodox Christian church and it seems to me that both Orthodox and Catholic churches are valid. Such a shame that historic events caused the schism. I'm fine with pope Francis. fine with the masses I was brought up with. It's not a need for bells and smells. More the trinitarian Christology that seems to be so much more central to the life. In contrast I find the devotional practices of Catholicism seem to be to be post reformation reactions, that have become a bit of a distortion from the liturgy and scriptures. Also the fact that Catholicism is so broad in spirituality and theology. Any thoughts gratefully received. And on a different point this seems to be a great channel. I hope you tread lightly on those of us Catholics who grew up in and were formed in the church of the seventies and eighties. I had wonderful priests and my father played the guitar in mass for many years. PPS what you (brother 2!!) said about the Eastern practices - that's what I am.

Keep the Rome videos coming!

Is there a way for the public to see the table that St Peter consecrated the Eucharist?

Ai generated i can smell it

That was an entertainingly quick tour of the interior! Your Roman pilgrimage videos are a delight.

Ah, Divine providence. I’ve been to Rome many times but never knew about this. About to be there again soon, will definitely go visit. Thanks for the info.

The Basilica di Santa Pudenziana, is the name of this Church. The building is an amalgamation of work completed over the course of nearly two millennium. It says something about the antiquity of the Building that the front facade, which is more than 150 years old, can be called new. In a way it speaks to the nature and the antiquity of the Catholic Church.

Can’t believe this is still standing, I figured it would be in flames by now thanks to the religion of peace😅

So much history there

What is the name of the church again?

The part that is confusing to me, is if Nicea II isn't claiming the the apostles themselves venerated icons, but rather just that the practice of veneration is something that relies on the faith of the apostles, why is an anathema proclaimed on those who do not kiss images (or, I think some translations say salute instead of kiss)? Like if we all agree that the apostles probably were not kissing images, why is it no longer OK to, like them, not kiss images? And this is further confusing to me because the brothers seem to be saying that the council does not actually require veneration, but then they just said to go read the text yourself, and when I read it, it seems like it does require veneration. So what did this anathema mean if it does not require the act of veneration? Anyways, other that that one part I'm still confused on, I really appreciate the work you guys put into this video. Very very helpful to think through this issue. I love Trent Horn on other issues, but his response with Jimmy Akin to Gavin on this topic was even more confusing for me. I appreciate hearing your more historical perspective!

Top-notch episode. Fascinating in its details. Well done.

Good for you Ben, Good for you ✝️❤️ welcome home

One cult to another

A really wonderful view of the mother city of the Church. I especially liked the Late Antique poetry; I feel like we have much to learn from this oft forgotten era. Many blessings onto you, thank you for the continued education.

TO JAVIERRFRIAS2423: YOU: Hi night what opposition do you have against Rome? ME: Their adoption of paganism mixed with Christinaity. YOU: That it’s not of Christ? ME: Correct. 39 doctrines by the RCC counter the teachings of Jesus Christ YOU: Have you studied on the succession of Peter’s chair ME: I have studied scripture. There is no succession. YOU: and how Eastern fathers and saints would affirm this teaching and doctrine ? ME: Prove your claims please. YOU: Although they would talk about unity of bishops but they would also separately talk about Peter’s chair for unity in Christ Church. ME: Cite your source YOU: What then would be the means and grounds of binding for EO if everything is up for question ? ME: If your doctrines are false, then they are false. YOU: How can you know you are in the truth if your own boundaries and rules of faith can be questioned within EO let alone outside ME: Just read the bible for what is SAYS, not the added manmade traditions foisted upon it. This fortune is given to every saint by the Holy Spirit. YOU: . Thanks. ME: No problem.

Good stuff

The FSSP have a beautiful church in Rome, although it must be admitted there is no shortage of beautiful churches in Rome. If it is of interest look up *Piazza della Trinità dei Pellegrini* (Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims Parish). Thanks again for documenting you Roman pilgrimage.

I like your jacket!

We miss your episodes guys! Please please please make more!

Been missing your videos

I really don’t see the actual historical documentation on the papacy being relevant in the early church. They were always councils. Even bishops that tried to stand up and take control were persecuted. I’m born Roman Catholic(literally an ethnical Roman) and left to the Orthodox Church. They did not require me to baptize again. Personally my opinion does not matter but I will share. I usually do not engage in politics. My particular parish as well with the Catholics we are able to take communion in both churches if I ever attend a Catholic mass during travel and no Orthodox Church is around. I don’t usually engage in church politics. I believe it takes the focus of Christian unity and brotherhood. But I am very intrigued to see an orthodox convert switch to Catholicism. It is not something you see often. Yet we see hundreds of Catholics converting through our parish annually. But I do see Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox moving to eastern Catholic Churches. Which I also find odd. I hope we can both admit in both Catholic and Orthodox Churches have changed over the years. My church references relevance of Rome often. The issue is again, the papacy. I just feel brother Ben is referencing/basing information from the issues that went on in the Russian church and it’s own schism, but left out parishes like I attend are actually going back to the original Byzantine tradition to resolve the issue. Again this is not an attack. Just a curious brother here ✝️ ❤ ☦️

I was raised a Catholic I'm in my late 70s Baltimore catechism Catechism of the Catholic Church Council of Trent you two are the scariest people on TV calling yourself Catholic I don't know where you came from or what you're doing but you sound a little Protestant a little Lutheran and very judgemental after Taylor Marshall !!!You need to get off the are your podcasts when I listen to some of the things you say in this love of Francis you have for all his heretical statements need to find another church boys you don't belong in this one I tried I listened to two of your videos and I thought these are some scary guys but they think they're Catholic they're delusional judgmental mean spirited and don't know your theology would Define you the best Run after Francis he'll lead you right into his dismantled Church the ape Church!!

Isn’t there a missing piece in the text that leaves the Son of Man’s identity a mystery? And doesn’t Melchizedek admit he isn’t the messiah? I this is a little misleading.

The Angle of THE LORD is HIS Avatar, for lack of a better word. THE ANGLE OF THE LORD is how people like Jacob can wrestle with HIM face to face and live!

St Agnes Pray For Us. ☘️✝️🕊

These videos are fantastic!

Superb channel and discussion! As someone who has rejected Marcionism but cannot intellectually or scripturally refute it, I will definitely be here in a flash if you ever have a discussion refuting it, particularly as regards the YHWH playlist on the good god channel. IMHO, this is something that is sorely needed. You have the best and most balanced explanations of "offshoots" I have seen, but don't delve quite enough into refutation for me to feel easy. Subscribing!

Take that paganism!