Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of Astana, brings his traditionalist views and insights into the challenges faced by today's world. He highlights the rise of a 'new pagan society' and encourages prayer and confidence in the power of the Rosary. Bishop Schneider shares his personal journey from the Soviet Union to the bishopric, emphasizing the significance of prayer and community. His upcoming book, "Salve Regina," calls for a Rosary Crusade to seek holy popes, blending history, tradition, and the transformative power of faith.
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Bishop's Underground Church Story
Bishop Athanasius Schneider grew up in an underground Church under Soviet persecution where secret masses took place.
This experience gave him strength and a lifelong love for the unchangeable Catholic faith.
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Western Neo-Pagan Society Reality
Western society is becoming a neo-pagan culture rejecting Christian values publicly and morally.
Despite crises inside the Church, God renews it through small faithful groups and holy leaders.
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Prayer: Freedom, Faith, and Humility
God requires us to ask for graces because prayer expresses humility, freedom, and faith.
Prayer is essential for pleasing God and receiving gifts; faith and perseverance amplify God's generosity.
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In "Salve Regina: A Rosary Crusade for Holy Popes," Bishop Athanasius Schneider emphasizes the power of the Rosary as a means of prayer and intercession. The book delves into the historical and theological significance of the Rosary, highlighting its efficacy in seeking divine intervention. Schneider encourages readers to pray for holy popes, believing that strong spiritual leadership is crucial for the Church's well-being. The book also explores the various mysteries of the Rosary and their spiritual fruits. It serves as a call to action, urging Catholics to actively participate in prayer and seek a deeper connection with their faith.
“And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already filling [.…] And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” (Mk 4: 37-41)
Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan, has identified the challenges of our age, “a new pagan society,” he calls it, and “anti-Christian”; others have said “post-Christian” or apostolic. Although the time is difficult, Bishop Schneider is not afraid. He tells us to pray and to have confidence in the power or the Rosary, its importance and efficacy. So, today we are talking about his new book, Salve Regina: A Rosary Crusade for Holy Popes (Sophia, 2025); he entreats us to petition God that He give us holy popes in the coming years, that the head may lead the body, as the church sails on into the unknown. He also talks about the traditions and history of the Rosary. We also talk about his remarkable life.
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