Godsplaining Sacrifice, Suffering & Mary as Our Mother w/ Fr. Donald Haggerty
Aug 4, 2025
Fr. Donald Haggerty, a New York City priest and author of 'The Hour of Testing', joins the discussion on the state of the Church and the spiritual trials facing Catholics today. He emphasizes the power of prayer, sacrifice, and the importance of relying on the Blessed Mother as a model of strength. The conversation touches on the contrasting experiences of poverty, the need for spiritual renewal amid challenges, and the comforting role of Mary and the rosary in navigating life's uncertainties.
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Mother Teresa Meets Dorothy Day
- Mother Teresa's desire to meet Dorothy Day was sparked by her concern for the poor dying in the streets of New York.
- Dorothy Day explained many were not yet dying but self-destructing, which inspired Teresa's global mission work.
Facing The Hour of Testing
- We live in an era requiring deep spiritual renewal amid crisis, not panic or extreme apocalyptic views.
- Historical faith decline prompts a call for intense spirituality and readiness for challenges in the church.
Warnings of Moral Theology Crisis
- Potential alterations in Church teaching on morality signify a grave internal crisis.
- A magisterial shift on intrinsically evil acts would mark unprecedented challenges to Church unity.
