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In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.The Great Rosary Campaign is a yearlong mission for the conversion of cultural leaders. We will announce a weekly call to pray every Sunday for specific fallen-away Catholics and non-Catholics.Today will be the one exception, since the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary happens to fall on a Monday this year. Originally, it was called the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, in commemoration of the victory of the naval forces of the Holy League against the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. St. Pope Pius V asked all the soldiers and leaders to pray the Rosary. On the day of the battle, which was hundreds of miles away, he received a revelation that the Catholic forces had won a great victory. He called for the Cardinals, priests, and officials to offer thanks to God that very day, despite the fact that he only received received final confirmation of the victory weeks later.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:1. Keeping the Faith2. Moral renovation3. Conversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).THIS WEEK, the first week of the Great Rosary Campaign, we are praying for the Pope and Priests of the Catholic Church. The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is giving up a meal.Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

“CULTIVATING SAINTS, SAGES, AND STATESMEN THROUGH THE GREAT TRADITION” EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, we do another "Papal Snapshot." Each Papal Snapshot will examine one story, document, or quote from the ancient Church, and unpack what it reveals about the papacy. This Papal Snapshot covers the remarkable instance of Origin (c. 185-c. 253)—a prominent Christian theologian from Alexandria, Egypt—repenting to St. Pope Fabian (died 250) for some of his doctrinal errors.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:05 - Roadmap02:03 - Historical Context02:43 - Rufinus's Apology04:06 - ConclusionLIKE, SHARE, AND FOLLOWWe hope this episode of the Eternal Christendom Podcast is a blessing to you and those you love. If it is, please share it with them, like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and follow Joshua on X. You can also follow the podcast on Apple, and Spotify. Please consider giving us a 5-star rating and writing a positive review if you believe we have merited it.BECOME A PATRON OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL AND ENDURINGAs always, a special thanks to our Patrons. Be assured of our daily prayers for you as we put our hands to the plow of this apostolate. This is just the beginning.In the midst of our civilizational crisis, if you are not a Patron, please consider supporting this apostolate as we work to achieve our mission by building the “Five Masterpieces.” There are multiple ways to give. This podcast is Masterpiece #1. With your patronage, so much more is on the horizon, and we will have more exciting announcements in the coming months.Thank you in advance for your generosity.“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matt. 6:19-21).Visit our website at: www.EternalChristendom.comBecome a Patron of Eternal Christendom: www.EternalChristendom.com/become-a-patron/Follow Joshua on X: www.x.com/JoshuaTCharlesOUR VISIONThe preservation and revival of the Great Tradition for future generations by adapting it from the bare texts of former ages into the most engaging and beautiful media of our time, utilizing all the artistic and digital tools available to us in the 21st century.OUR MISSIONCreating a platform that recruits the greatest thinkers, teachers, artists, poets, musicians, and filmmakers to preserve and revive the Great Tradition through the creation of the most engaging and beautiful books ever made, and integrating them with all the audio, visual, and interactive tools of the digital world.Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternal-christendom-podcast/id1725000526Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3HoTTco6oJtApc21ggVevu?si=032ca08d5d3647de Outro Music: “A Place in Heaven” by Thomas Bergersen License Code: 9OTZEL9EAVMBUDMY

Ammianus Marcellinus, an ancient pagan historian, discusses the surprising acknowledgment of papal authority during the mid-300s. He highlights how Pope Liberius stood firm against Emperor Constantius amid the Arian crisis. This unique perspective sheds light on the intersection of faith and politics in early Christianity. The conversation dives into the implications of this historical moment, showing how papal authority was recognized even by non-Christian figures, adding a fascinating layer to the understanding of the Church's evolution.

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