A tribute to Alexander Ogorodnikov - Faithful witness under persecution. Dr G Ashenden 2024-09-08 | For the full video please go to:-youtu.be/sr4wAC7O4cM?si=iHRmiusGc9aGVcLz
The opening Olympics ceremony tells us they are afraid of Catholicism Dr G Ashenden 2024-07-27 | The opening Olympic ceremony tells us that the elite are afraid of Jesus, the miracle of the mass, the giftedness of sexuality, and our freedom of speech.
Cosmetic Catholics & the Crisis of Authority. Taylor Marshall Exposes Calvin Robinson to scrutiny. Dr G Ashenden 2024-06-12 | Catholic Unscripted presents :‘Cosmetic Catholics and the Crisis of Authority’:See link below.youtu.be/RFpm2m-j_Zw?si=Hak00iJDNO95WrF8Please like and subscribe when you get there.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Choosing between Secular Trans & Catholic Trans in Pride or Humility month. Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-06-08 | Ashenden ScriptedChoosing between Secular 'Trans' & Catholic 'Trans' in Pride or Humility month. Ashenden Scripted.Whatever heaven might consist of , I’m hoping for some to some exciting and informative theological conversations.At the top of my list is a chat with St John over why he chose to make the last supper a platform for the washing of the disciples’ feet and not about the Eucharist?And that’s not the only conversation. There I another pressing one.I want to ask St Jerome who translated the Greek text into the Latin Vulgate, why on earth he translated ‘epiousios arton’ in the Lord’s Prayer into ‘panis quotidianum’ ? ‘Bread for the whole of our contingent being’ (episousious is a made up word used just to describe the mind blowing message of Jesus) and is not the same as ‘Daily food’.The two conversations are connected, because by doing so St Jerome reduces the Eucharistic overtones the Lord intended to comprise the central hinge of the Lord’s prayer. And the miracle of the Mass down the centuries has been the nuclear energy that fed, inspired, haled and empowered the Church as through it, Christians fed on Christ, and were themselves transformed.Guiding the Church down the centuries seems to be a business not unlike adjusting the help of a sailing ship; constant corrections and adjustments. Some are to compensate for a change in the weather, and others for human error. One of the great shocks of our own culture is the discovery from Pew research that about 69% of Catholics in American don’t in fact believe in the miracle of the mass. They have become de facto protestant or secularised in their incapacity to believe with their heart what their rationally propagandized minds tell them is impossible.Given the importance, significance and power of the sacrifice of the Mass it seems to be not unreasonable that our Lord would want to speak to a medieval mystic about creating a Feast to rebalance of the life of the church.The Feast of Corpus Christi found its origin in the prayer life of St Julianna of Liege in the 13th century .AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Francis, Frankness and Faggotry. In Praise of frank speaking. Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-05-31 | The fallout from Pope Francis’ remarks to the Italian bishops has continued since he made them. This is in part because why he should have spoken as he did has defeated both progressives and conservatives, as they try to understand why the pope should have used the language he did to make the point he made.Perhaps we are served better by reflecting on what we can know instead of what we can’t? What has become more evident in the wake of them is the merciless fury of the rainbow lobby for those who transgress. As the Catholic blogger and commentator Mario Andinolfi has observed, “Whoever touches that bare wire [that topic] electrocutes himself... Always.”This raises the wider question of what the Catholic Church has been dealing with as it set out from the beginnings of the Second Vatican Council to build a bridge of better mutual understanding across the chasm of modernity.As the project always doomed because of the unfolding nature of secularism?Throughout the whole of his pontificate until this last week, Pope Francis has been given a platform of admiration by the media, and recognised as being much more ‘one of them’ than any previous pontiff.“Who am I to judge” became his catch phrase in the public square. But to the shock of the media, is sits uneasily with the assertion that there is too much “frociaggine” – ( “faggotry”) in seminaries and that homosexual men should not be ordained.Except of course for the context. How might the context help us to square a problematic circle?It was originally simply an off the cuff remark to journalists on the plane. But the phrase has passed into contemporary political and cultural consciousness developing a life of its own, with such impact that the conversation that gave birth to it is often forgotten or ignored. It was in fact a response to a scandal that had emerged following rumours about the private life of scandalously active Catholic priest. The man at the centre of the scandal was Monsignor Ricca who had had a relationship with another man – the "intimacy" of which was "so open as to scandalize numerous bishops, priests, and laity" of Uruguay, where he served in the nunciature from 1999 to 2004. His private and sexual life was so publicly provocative that it caused outrage, first in Uruguay and then in Rome after he moved there. The facts had been documented by a journalist, Sandro Magister in L’Espresso. The details of the scandal demonstrate why the matter should have produced such notoriety. John Daniel Davidson, has written a prescient book called the new paganism the fall of AmericaHe is yet another voice warning us that that the old gods have returned The new paganism can be summed up by the saying nothing is true everything is permissible Rainbow sexuality would endorse than – fully.We have interpreted the disordered Ness of same-sex un boundaried appetite as a low standard of Christianity that is required by our aspiration for virtue and her holiness And it is that But given the completely opposed anthropology of pagan , and the role at sex plays in defining human dignity and appetite, it’s just as possible for same sex attracted self definition to be the bridgehead to a dark and paganism, which might explain it’s a variant hatred of the church, Christian ethics and Christian continence. This is not our lapsed friendThis is our long term enemy/ back in the Ring. If Pope Francis’ frank phraseology has thrown any light on the situation the church faces, it may be to demonstrate the task of converting a decaying secular culture is a more radical one than we knew. AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
The Choice between Jesus (Son of God) & Mohammed (Warlord and Religious Jurist). Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-05-30 | The Choice between Jesus (Son of God) & Mohammed (Warlord and Religious Jurist). Ashenden Scripted.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Here Comes the New Blasphemy Law: The Plan to Criminalise Islamophobia - Part 1 Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-05-29 | Here Comes the New Blasphemy Law: The Plan to Criminalise 'Islamophobia' - Part 1 Ashenden.For Statistics please see:-See Rafe Heydel Mankooyoutube.com/watch?v=CwVFtWy61FAAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Real, trickery or diabolic ? Apparitions and the Supernatural :vetting and the Vatican. Dr G Ashenden 2024-05-27 | DISCERNMENT OF ALLEGED SUPERNATURAL PHENOMENAOne of the most compelling attractions of Catholicism is the immersion in the supernatural. The Church birthed with the miracle of the resurrection. It was launched with the miracle of Pentecost. The old pagan gods of the Roman Empire gave way before the supernatural potency of the sub apostolic church. Despite the best efforts of schismatics down the ages, God has renewed and refreshed his Church with infusions of the mystery of the miraculous.Protestantism has increasingly succumbed to either dull rationality or hyper-hysteria. In the Catholic world the apparitions of our Lady remain one of the most powerful tools of renewal of piety, repentance and faith. But the supernatural is double edged. It presents us with authentic interventions, but equally with distorted and even diabolic phenomena. It is a truism that evil has the capacity to present itself as good. It is equally true that the supernatural can be mimicked. The Catholic Church has taken the task of discernment with the utmost seriousness. A good deal hangs on being able to tell good from evil and the authentic from the illusory.The last time the procedure for assessing the authenticity of supernatural phenomena took place was 1978. Their are a number of cogent reasons for Giving fresh thought to the process, of which the most persuasive is the development of social media.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Encountering God as the Holy Trinity - Bending the Boundaries of the Mind- Ashenden Scripted Dr G Ashenden 2024-05-27 | If we could fit God into the capacity of our mind he would no longer be good but some kind of idol. The encounter with the holy Trinity, father son and Holy Spirit bends the boundaries of our mind..Being with a story about Saint Augustine of hippo and an angel on the beach we explore the implications of an encounter with God that is bigger than either are mine or our heart.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Jordan Peterson: the resurrection of Jesus, and unmasking the strategy of evil. Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-04-24 | Ashenden scripted.After his wife became a Roman Catholic, Jordan Peterson has begun to use different language to describe his relationship with Jesus, Christianity and the faith.What does this mean and how should we understand it?AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
They cant cancel us - so save the Church. Reflections on Dignitas Infinita Ashenden scripted Dr G Ashenden 2024-04-16 | “Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to you, the people. You have the minds, the eyes, and the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that your priests act like priests, your bishops act like bishops, and your religious act like religious.”Monsignor Fulton Sheen.“I expect to die in bed; my successor will die in prison, and his successor will die a martyr in the public square. His successor will pick up the shards of a ruined society and slowly help rebuild civilization, as the Church has done so often in human history.”Cardinal GeorgeAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Crisp brand mock mass - Catholic objections. Gavin Ashenden on GBnews. Dr G Ashenden 2024-04-10 | ...
Resisting The Thought Police- the Horror of Thought Crime: Ashenden Scripted Dr G Ashenden 2024-04-06 | Thought Crime, Scottish legislation. Freedom of SpeechAshenden ScriptedAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
The Resurrection 2024. Choosing between the Risen Christ & the two dark alternatives. Dr G Ashenden 2024-04-01 | The feast of the Resurrection.Reflections - Gavin Ashenden.
The meaning of Easter, for the monarchy and for society. GB News asks for an Easter message of hope. Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-31 | Gavin Ashenden.http://ashenden.org.Easter, monarchy, hope GBNews.
Moloch, the C of E and the buying of children. Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-26 | Moloch, the C of E and the buying of children. Ashenden Scripted.Ashenden Scripted "The Anglican episcopate had originally tried to deflect questions about Stonewall’s possible involvement. The bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, denied that Stonewall had written the report when he faced questions about it earlier. But that was only technically true; the wrong question has been asked. When the right question was asked, Jonathan Frost, the Bishop of Portsmouth was forced to admit that what had actually happened was that had Stonewall had funded it instead. He refused to disclose how much money Stonewall had given the Church of England. And as always with such funding, the whole point of the money changing hands was to ensure that the Stonewall agenda was promoted by the Church of England. It was not a gift with ‘no strings’ attached.Miriam Cates, the Tory MP for Penistone and Stockbridge, quoted by the Daily Telegraph was excoriating in her criticism of the : ”Activist groups should not be enabled by any education providers to push their political agendas on schools…taking money for essentially allowing Stonewall to dictate the Church of England’ s policy is a complete failure by those in authority.”AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Jesus, Barabbas and Judas - the importance of following the real Jesus. Holy Week 2024 Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-24 | ...
SIGNS THAT THE RELIGION OF PEACE IS INTENSIFYING IT GRIP-ASHENDEN SCRIPTED. Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-16 | Ashenden Scripted.The British government have just offered £1 million to fund and Islamic monument in remembrance of Muslims who are part of the British Empire and died in the 19 1418 war. One view of this is that it is just a piece of multiculturalism 100 years later, the strict necessary. I've been taking in conjunction with the influence of the religion of peace, ever more threatening protest and evermore alarming threats to democratic representatives. Does it signify a deepening of the strategy to intensify an Islamic narrative in our culture?If you have found this helpful in any way and would like to contribute to the costsOf placing it in the public spaceThen please visitpatreon.com/Gavin AshendenorPaypal.me/GavinAshenden.With very many thanks.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
No no to the new Irish Referendum which replaces family & mother with chaos.Catholic Unscripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-07 | Catholic Unscripted examines the progressive push to undermine the Catholic Constitution with work and incoherent terminology with consequences that will be damaging to our society. What happens in Ireland today may happen in the UK tomorrow and elsewhere.We rely on your support to continue this work in the public space. Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com today and see how you can help. With thanks. Summary Ireland is considering amendments to its constitution that would recognize polygamy and redefine the role of mothers in the home. These proposed changes have sparked controversy and opposition. The government's approach to these amendments has been criticized for its lack of clarity and potential for unintended consequences. There is growing resentment against the government and a lack of trust in its decision-making. The Catholic Church's role in opposing these amendments has been questioned, with some feeling that the clergy has not provided sufficient guidance. Lay Christians have taken on the responsibility of defending the family in society. The impact of these amendments extends beyond Ireland and may have implications for Europe and the UK. The conversation explores the importance of an intellectual foundation and the role of worship, law, and ethics in society. It discusses the unraveling of the modern age and the connection between worship and law. The conversation also delves into the significance of the land as articulated in the current constitution of the people and the progressive agenda of destruction. It highlights the lack of clarity in replacing traditional values and the crisis point in Ireland. The complexities of Irish history and identity, as well as the negative self-perception of the Irish, are also examined. The conversation concludes with the value of tradition and the importance of voting no. Takeaways Ireland is considering amendments to its constitution that would recognize polygamy and redefine the role of mothers in the home. The government's approach to these amendments has been criticized for its lack of clarity and potential for unintended consequences. There is growing resentment against the government and a lack of trust in its decision-making. The Catholic Church's role in opposing these amendments has been questioned, with some feeling that the clergy has not provided sufficient guidance. Lay Christians have taken on the responsibility of defending the family and women's roles in society. An intellectual foundation is crucial for a society to thrive and maintain its values. Worship, law, and ethics are interconnected and essential for a just and moral society. The erosion of traditional values and the exclusion of a Godward perspective in law lead to the degradation of humanity. The land represents the spirit of the people and should be cherished and protected. The progressive agenda often focuses on destruction without offering a sustainable and visionary alternative. Irish history and identity are complex, and the Irish people have faced challenges in preserving their culture and faith. The Irish should embrace their heritage and have a positive self-perception to overcome societal challenges. Institutional laws and traditions should be carefully considered and preserved to maintain societal order and values. Voting no is important to protect traditional values and prevent the erosion of moral principles. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 00:54 Proposed Amendments to the Constitution 03:18 Misrepresentation of the Constitution 04:45 Growing Resentment and Opposition 06:14 Lack of Trust in the Government 07:33 Importance of Protecting Women and the Family 08:30 Replacing Christian Marriage with Legislative Incoherence 10:15 Motivations Behind the Proposed Amendments 11:40 Role of the Church and Lack of Guidance 12:48 Criticism of the Catholic Clergy 16:10 Defending the Family and Women 19:36 Impact on Europe and the UK 21:13 Changing Attitudes in Ireland 22:34 Interwoven Church and State Institutions 23:26 Utilizing Church Resources 24:26 Teaching Doctrine and Theology 25:51 Anti-Clericalism and Individual Priests 26:12 The Importance of Intellectual Foundation 27:09 The Role of Worship, Law, and Ethics 28:05 The Unraveling of Modern Age 29:05 The Connection Between Worship and Law 30:34 The Land as the Spirit of the People 33:19 The Progressive Agenda of Destruction 34:28 The Lack of Clarity in Replacing Traditional Values 36:07 The Crisis Point in Ireland 38:04 The Complexities of Irish History and Identity 41:29 The Gradual Erosion of Irish Identity 43:26 The Negative Self-Perception of the Irish 45:29 The Value of Tradition and Institutional Law 47:14 The Importance of Voting No
The dark gods are back: enraged crowds, psychosis and possession. Ashenden Scripted Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-05 | What language fits the mob psychosis that carried violence, rage, anger, and threat against a small group of pro-life students at the University of Manchester? Should we use the language of politics, therapy, sociology, or some other frame of reference? Or are we driven to turn back to the ancient language of discernment, rooted in the gospels, the lives of the apostles and the early church?Ashenden scripted.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Manchester student mob uses intimidation tried to close pro-life group down - Join the resistance- Dr G Ashenden 2024-03-03 | Catholic Unscripted invite you to join them at a meeting in London to meet them and support our work of resisting growing action against Christian, Catholic and democratic values - at the Rosary Shrine, St Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road, London NW5 4LB 7.30-9.00 Thursday March 14th.2024.Tickets £15.00Available below:- Please seecatholicunscripted.com/events-retreatsAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Twerking on the Holy Stones - Lessons form Canterbury. Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-21 | Twerking on the Holy Stones - Lessons form Canterbury. Ashenden Scripted.Anglican cathedrals all over the country are preparing to sell their sacred space to drinking dancers desecrating the ancient holy shrines.Some reflections on holiness and matter. Why matter matters.
CU #55 Trans Travesty at St Patricks NYC, Tucker Carlson meets Putin; Pope Francis & women deacons. Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-18 | Please visit https://www.catholicunscripted.com/pl... to support our workJoin Gavin Ashenden, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert as they discuss the recent news of transgender sex worker and self proclaimed atheist Cecilia Gentili's funeral at St Patricks Catholic Cathedral in New York City. Fr James Martin celebrated the move. Pope Francis fails to correct and make clear comments made which suggest he supports women deacons. Katherine has written recently about the significane of a male priesthood https://www.catholicunscripted.com/po...Tucker Carlson recently visited Vladimir Putin in Russia and Gavin, Katherine and Mark discuss the complexities of navigating politics whilst keeping our eyes fixed on Christ. Catholic Social Teaching was discussed and a reminder was given that there are limited places on the upcoming Catholic Unscripted Spring retreat at Stonyhurst.
Catholic Unscripted Retreat - May 17-19 2024 An Invitation Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-15 | Catholic Unscripted Retreat - May 17-19 2024 'An Invitation'catholicunscripted.com/event-details-registration/click-here-paradigm-lost-catholic-unscripted-2024-retreat-in-lancashireWe are delighted to invite you to the Catholic Unscripted Exclusive 2024 retreat, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Lancashire. Our beautiful Theodore House awaits you for a transformative weekend from Friday 17th May - Sunday 19th May.Retreat Highlights: Accommodation: Choose from comfortable twin and single bedrooms (twin room priced for two persons). Housed in the beautifully restored and renewed Old Mills at Stonyhurst, Theodore House is a place of encounter and dialougue - a unique environment in which to draw on Britain and Stonyhurst's remarkable Christian story. Theodore House is named after St Theodore of Tarsus, a 7th Century Archbishop of Canterbury. It has a library, two seminar rooms, a lecture theatre and a refectory. The grounds of Stonyhurst are something to behold. Fellowship: Time to gather together, share stories, talk, laugh, pray and draw strength from one another.Prayer: With exclusive use of the chapel throughout the weekend, there will be opportunity to celebrate the Divine Office together, as well as opportunity for confessions and mass for those who wish to attend. Talks:Gavin, Katherine and Mark will deliver talks, record a live episode of Catholic Unscripted and enjoy Q&A with guests. A fuller programme will be emailed to those attending, nearer the time. Social and Culinary Delights: Drinks and socializing: Expect laughter echoing through the corridors, glasses clinking, and hearts connecting as we sit and share meals together.Scenic Grounds: Theodore House is set within the historic grounds of Stonyhurst College, where you will find beautiful lakes, gardens, woodland and pathways. There is plenty of space to walk, talk, think and reflect. 📆 Event Details: Date: Friday 17th May (5pm) to Sunday 19th May (4pm)Location: Theodore House, LancashireMeals and drinks: Provided (because nourishing the soul requires nourishing the body)Cost: Single room full board £435 Twin room full board (cost based on two people sharing) £545Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy fellowship, conversation and prayer with the Catholic Unscripted team. Only 20 rooms available. Reserve your spot now!
Death & the dog collar -resisting the killers. Catholic Unscripted 54 - Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-11 | As mentioned, please contact BBC Sunday Morning Live to let them know that there are those who are against this proposed change in law and support the arguments made by Katherine on the programme. Email: sundaymorninglive@bbc.co.ukFacebook: @SundayMorningLiveTwitter: @BBCSMLIf you are in a position to support what we do, please support us here https://www.catholicunscripted.com/pl...In this episode, Mark, Gavin and Katherine discuss the euthanasia debate in the UK. They highlight the importance of dignity and the slippery slope argument against euthanasia. They also discuss the role of language control and the expansion of criteria and erosion of safeguards in the euthanasia debate. The impact of funding and media bias is also explored. The conversation emphasizes the inherent dignity of every human person and the enrichment of relationships in the face of suffering. The last chapter of life and the importance of reciprocal love are also discussed. The conversation explores the topic of euthanasia and the arguments surrounding it. The hosts discuss the role of suffering in deepening compassion and the rejection of suffering for personal convenience. They also address the privilege and access to palliative care, highlighting the varied positions of those approaching death. The flawed logic of relativism and the dismissal of counterarguments are examined, along with the intimidation that can come from those confidently pushing the counter argument. The slippery slope argument and the importance of the heart in understanding truth are also discussed. The hypocrisy of using opinion polls that suit whilst ignoring others, the impact on society, and the relationship between reasoned arguments and faith are explored. The conversation concludes with a focus on the inalienable right to life, the nature of the medical profession, and the power of reason and intuition.TakeawaysThe euthanasia debate raises important questions about dignity, the slippery slope argument, and the role of language control.The expansion of criteria and erosion of safeguards in euthanasia laws is a cause for concern.Funding and media bias can influence the public perception of euthanasia.The inherent dignity of every human person should be respected and upheld.The last chapter of life can provide opportunities for growth, virtue, and reciprocal love. Suffering can play a role in deepening compassion and interdependence.Access to palliative care is a privilege that varies for different individuals.Relativism can lead to flawed logic and the dismissal of counterarguments.Education should not be used to intimidate or invalidate others' perspectives.Opinion polls may not always be relevant or reliable in forming arguments.Euthanasia has the potential to impact society and the medical profession.Reasoned arguments can be supported by faith, but faith is not the sole basis for arguments.The inalienable right to life should be upheld and protected.The heart can guide us in understanding truth.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background03:35The Importance of Dignity04:04The Slippery Slope Argument05:25The Cost of Convenience07:19The Euthanasia Debate and Language Control08:31Expanding Criteria and Eroding Safeguards09:25The Influence of Funding and Media Bias13:11The Role of Palliative Care14:11The Impact of Personal Stories19:14The Fallacy of Public Opinion21:45The Fallacy of Expert Consensus22:46The Superficiality of the Debate28:39The Fantasy of a Suffering-Free Life32:48The Inherent Dignity of Every Human Person35:06The Straw Man Arguments38:29The Enrichment of Relationships in the Face of Suffering40:32The Importance of Reciprocal Love46:51The Last Chapter of Life and Virtue47:50The Subjectivity of Arguments and Personal Experiences48:29The Role of Suffering and Compassion49:30Privilege and Access to Palliative Care51:12Dismissal of Counterarguments52:23The Flawed Logic of Relativism53:12Intimidation and Education54:12The Slippery Slope Argument55:02The Importance of the Heart56:24The Irrelevance of Opinion Polls57:34The Impact on Society58:10Reasoned Arguments and Faith59:08The Inalienable Right to Life01:00:28The Nature of the Medical Profession01:01:32The Power of Reason and Intuition01:02:41The Ideal vs. Reality01:03:46The Importance of Public Discourse01:04:16Personal Experience and the Retreat
Catholic Unscripted 53: form & matter in the sacraments - & the desecration of Canterbury Cathedral. Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-11 | To support this channel please visit https://www.catholicunscripted.com/pl...In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Gavin, Katherine and Mark discuss the upcoming retreat at Stonyhurst College and the release of a doctrinal note on sacraments. They emphasize the importance of form and matter in the sacraments and the need to adhere to the teachings of the Church. The hosts also discuss the recent rave held in Canterbury Cathedral and the need for Catholics to stand up for the sacredness of religious spaces. In this conversation, Katherine and Gavin discuss the importance of pointing upwards and keeping sacred things sacred in the Catholic Church. They also explore the symbolism of martyrdom and the difference between reality and artificiality. Finally, they emphasize the need for teaching the importance of tradition to young people.TakeawaysThe form and matter of the sacraments are crucial for their validity.Authority is important in the Catholic Church, and Catholics should submit to the teachings and authority of the Church.Catholics need to stand up for the sacredness of religious spaces and the proper celebration of the liturgy.Individual Catholics have a responsibility to live according to the teachings of the Church, even if society fails to do so. The Church should constantly direct its focus towards Christ.Sacred things should be kept sacred to allow our eyes to be drawn upwards and appreciate the beauty of the Church's traditions.Symbols, such as the red shoes worn by Pope Benedict, can carry deep meaning and convey important messages, but in a culture that doesn't imbibe this reality through their beliefs and rituals, people need to be informed. It is crucial to teach young people about the timeless traditions and teachings of the Church.Chapters00:00Introduction and Retreat Announcement07:05Doctrinal Note on Sacraments12:25Authority and the Church26:07Rave in the Nave44:07The Importance of Pointing Upwards45:00Keeping Sacred Things Sacred45:30The Symbolism of Martyrdom46:24The Difference Between Reality and Persona46:52Teaching the Importance of Tradition
Discriminating between authentic and bogus asylum conversion. Ashenden Scripted Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-09 | The revenge attack by Abdul Aziz in Clapham, threw into question the claims of his Christian conversion. On further examination, it turns out there is a whole industry of bogus conversion designed to facilitate the hoodwinking of asylum tribunals..And yet authentic Christian conversion is the only means of saving our Christian culture and civilisationAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Canterbury Cathedrals Rave in the Nave- Dirty dancing over the shrine of the saint Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-07 | Ashenden Scripted.AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMXA group of protesters plans to gather outside Canterbury Cathedral tomorrow evening to “peacefully” object to a dance event being held in the cathedral’s interior.Labelled by some as the “rave in the Nave”, its organisers at the cathedral argue that the event called 90’s Silent Disco In The Cathedral is a way to raise much needed funds for the cathedral and to grow awareness about religion among younger generations. The protestors, however, have branded the event – that will run for two nights – as “absurd” and described it as an “alcohol fuelled rave” that will do nothing for the faith, reports the Daily Telegraph. All of the £25 tickets have sold out, according to the cathedral, and it is expected that 750 people will attend the disco each night. Revellers will wear headphones to hear classic 1990’s tracks as they dance. Silent discos, as they are known, are a relatively recent phenomenon, and have proved popular due to their counter intuitive and quirky modus operandi.Due to the headphones, there is no thudding baseline and “external noise”, and people can dance, talk, laugh and clink glasses as if they were in their own home and holding a low-key party in their sitting room.“It’s not going to make younger people take the Church more seriously, it’s not going to make people think Christians take their faith seriously – no other religions would do this and it’s not effective evangelism,” says Cajetan Skowronski, one of those campaigning against the event.The group raised their concerns during a meeting with the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Rev David Monteith.“While respectful of our right to protest, the Dean was dismissive of our petition, stating that we were an extreme minority – for not wanting an alcohol-fuelled rave to the music of Eminem in God’s house,” Skowronski said.“Rev Monteith was convinced – with no evidence – that the majority of Christians would support this disco, and our petition and reasoned arguments could not change his mind.”As Catholic Herald columnist Gavin Ashenden has described, the problem for many Christians – especially Catholics – is exacerbated by the fact that the cathedral, now in the hands of the Church of England, was once one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites when England was a Catholic land.Saint Thomas Becket was martyred in the north western transept, just beyond the nave, after which people flocked to the site and “the Cathedral saw an endless line of suffering pilgrims walk, stumble and crawl over these stones begging for healing,” Ashenden says.“Every stone on that floor carried the weight of streams of desperate people. Both the questing suffering, but equally those who walked away healed, infused with joy at the miraculous answers to their prayers.”In short, the cathedral, especially its interior, is an especially holy location. So much so that even today there are, as Ashenden says, “those of us who have been pilgrims there and for whom love, longing and prayer were birthed and nurtured there”.In a more recent Catholic Herald article, he highlights that the appropriation of the cathedral for the disco maintains an ongoing and troubling trend – particularly in the eyes of Catholics.“Scarcely a month seems to go by in the United Kingdom without a small scandal relating to a medieval Catholic cathedral sequestrated at the Reformation and now run by the Church of England,” Ashenden writes. “The current cathedral custodians in different places have resorted to golf courses, helter skelters, risqué film clubs and gin distilleries.”
Catholic Unscripted 52 Unborn Lives - Teen souls Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-07 | SummaryThe conversation discusses the proposed changes to abortion laws in the UK and the potential implications. It highlights the need to speak out against extreme abortion laws and the dangers of compassion-based arguments. The conversation also explores the struggle between good and evil and the importance of recognizing the sacredness of human life. It emphasizes the need for proper catechesis and evangelization, as well as the role of parents in faith formation. The conversation concludes by suggesting the creation of home groups for discussion and formation. The conversation highlights the importance of catechizing parents and the decline of devotional practices in Catholic families. It also discusses the confusion in the Church under Pope Francis and the need for informed Catholics. The motivation of parents in raising their children as Catholics is questioned, and the importance of authenticity and readiness in the faith journey is emphasized. The lack of devotional practices and the influence on children with genuine faith are concerns. The idea of starting a journey of honesty in catechism classes is proposed, and the intention to continue the discussion is expressed.TakeawaysIt is important to share information about potential changes to abortion laws to raise awareness and encourage action.Compassion-based arguments can be misleading and may lead to extreme abortion laws that devalue human life.The struggle between good and evil is a constant battle, and it is important to recognize the sacredness of human life.Proper catechesis and evangelization are essential for forming a strong faith foundation.Creating home groups for discussion and formation can foster a deeper understanding and engagement with the faith. Catechizing parents is crucial for transmitting the faith to children.The decline of devotional practices in Catholic families has affected the transmission of the faith.Confusion in the Church under Pope Francis can hinder the clarity of the faith.Parents need to have a genuine motivation for raising their children as committed Christians.Chapters00:00Introduction and Thank You00:21Importance of Sharing Information01:4140 Days for Life in Leicester02:35Proposed Changes to Abortion Laws in the UK06:42Implications of Proposed Changes10:36The Need to Speak Out Against Extreme Abortion Laws15:16The Dangers of Compassion-Based Arguments20:17The Struggle Between Good and Evil21:11The Importance of Recognizing the Sacredness of Human Life23:08The Influence of Satan and the Demonic27:22The Need for Proper Catechesis and Evangelization34:05The Problem with Confirmation Classes38:28The Role of Parents in Faith Formation41:26The Importance of Scripture and Personal Engagement46:01Creating Home Groups for Discussion and Formation47:27The Need for Open Discussions and Addressing the Problem47:55The Importance of Catechizing Parents50:15Confusion in the Church50:56Motivation of Parents51:25Authenticity and Readiness52:26Lack of Devotional Practices53:45Concern for Children with Genuine Faith54:19A Journey of Honesty54:48Continuing the Discussion
Dealing with the Demonic - 4th Sunday. 2024 St Mark 1.21 Dr G Ashenden 2024-02-02 | Dealing with the Demonic - 4th Sunday. St Mark 1.21 Ashenden UnscriptedAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Fake Ecumenism isnt pretty the battle between the nice & Catholic truth:Catholic Unscripted 51. Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-30 | Join Mark, Katherine and Gavin as they explore the history of disunity and the different interpretations of Ecumenism.With commentary on Apostolicae Curae.The search for real ecumenism.'Dominus Jesus'The spirituality solution proposed by
Choosing between heaven and hell (with the help of Pope Francis!) Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-24 | Reflections on the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time.Jesus calls fishers of men - hunters of lost human souls.If you have found this helpful in any way and would like to contribute to the costsOf placing it in the public spaceThen please visitpatreon.com/Gavin AshendenorPaypal.me/GavinAshenden.With very many thanks.
Cancelling Calvin Robinson: the American Anglican crisis as feminism takes truth & integrity hostage Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-24 | Cancelling Calvin Robinson. At the ACNA Conference Mere Anglicanism, held in Charleston South Carolina, Calvin Robinson was invited to talk on critical theory; and then disinvited him from the panel when he traced the influence of feminism and womens' ordination. No action could have proved the point he was making more than this response. In furious discomfort the organisers were pressured by the devotees to feminist interests to silence him. The fig leaf of two integrities (an oxymoron if integrity means what it does), the totem of relativism, proved illusory. As a critic observed, ;denominational drift is an accumulation of small choices like this, gradually tilting the balance of power so that conservatives no longer have a hand on the wheel."ACNA have tried to pursue orthodox Anglicanism having made themselves hostage to the most effective and corrosive progressive engine of secular political philosophy there is; and the veil was suddenly ripped away in the 'cancelling of Calvin.'.Ashenden Scripted reflects on the implications why this happened and what happened. AM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Russell Brand, Pope Francis, Heaven and Hell - Its Catholic Unscripted 50! Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-23 | "Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com and check out our membership options. Thank you.Today we discuss Russell Brand explaining why he wears a cross and Pope Francis remarks about Hell. In the episode, Katherine quotes the following passage from CS Lewis and Gavin quotes some words from Annie Dillard (both can be found below)"Men are reluctant to pass over from the notion of an abstract... deity to the living God. I do not wonder. Here lies the deepest tap-root of Pantheism and of the objection to traditional imagery.... The Pantheist's God does nothing, demands nothing. He is there if you wish for Him, like a book on a shelf. He will not pursue you. There is no danger that at any time heaven and earth should flee away at His glance. If He were the truth, then we could really say that all the Christian images of kingship were a historical accident of which our religion ought to be cleansed. It is with a shock that we discover them to be indispensable. You have had a shock like that before, in connection with smaller matters—when the fishing line pulls at your hand, when something breathes beside you in the darkness. So here; the shock comes at the precise moment when the thrill of life is communicated to us along the clue we have been following. It is always shocking to meet life where we thought we were alone. 'Look out!' we cry, 'it's alive'! And therefore this is the very point at which so many draw back—I would have done so myself if I could—and proceed no further with Christianity. An 'impersonal God'—well and good. A subjective God of beauty, truth and goodness, inside our own heads—better still. A formless life-force surging through us, a vast power which we can tap—best of all. But God Himself, alive, pulling at the other end of the cord, perhaps approaching at an infinite speed, the hunter, king, husband—that is quite another matter. There comes a moment when the children who have been playing at burglars hush suddenly: was that a real footstep in the hall? There comes a moment when people who have been dabbling in religion ('Man's search for God'!) suddenly draw back. Supposing we really found Him? We never meant it to come to that! Worse still, supposing He had found us? "CS Lewis“On the whole, I do not find Christians, outside of the catacombs, sufficiently sensible of conditions. Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we so blithely invoke? Or, as I suspect, does no one believe a word of it? The churches are children playing on the floor with their chemistry sets, mixing up a batch of TNT to kill a Sunday morning. It is madness to wear ladies’ straw hats and velvet hats to church; we should all be wearing crash helmets. Ushers should issue life preservers and signal flares; they should lash us to our pews. For the sleeping god may wake someday and take offense, or the waking god may draw us out to where we can never return. ”― Annie Dillard
Catholic Unscripted 49. Is the Pope a Communist? Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-16 | Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com, enjoy the blog, email on info@catholicunscripted.com and take a look at our membership options. Your support is crucial to our being able to maintain this apostolate in the public square. Thank you.Today we discuss Pope Francis, the Magisterium, communism and Cardinal Fernandez.Liberation Theology as a smuggled Marxism, globalism, incompatible with Catholicism. What should we make of Cardinal Fernandez book and what links are there with sex magik and Aleister Crowley and the Occult?Mark mentions the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, Dorothy Day. Katherine refers to Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth, in particular the chapter on the temptations of Christ which warn us about the kind of Judas thinking of care for the poor really being a grab for power. Dietrich von Hildebrand was mentioned, in particular his book 'In defense of purity', as well as John Paul II Theology of the Body and Love and Responsibilty. https://catholicherald.co.uk/what-are...In this episode, Katherine Gavin and Mark discuss the question of whether Pope Francis is a communist in the light of his recent meeting with DIALOP - a "dialogue project" between socialists/Marxists, communists, and Christians which he set up in 2014: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/ne... . They explore the connection between Pope Francis and liberation theology, highlighting the concerns about his association with Marxists. The conversation delves into the conflict between communism and Catholicism, emphasizing the differences in views on human nature, collectivism, and the use of power. The hosts also discuss the need for a re-evaluation of the relationship between the Pope and the Magisterium, as well as the importance of understanding original sin. The episode concludes with a discussion on the problematic theology of Cardinal Manuel "Tucho" Fernandez and his connection to sex magic revealed in his recently rediscovered book and the parallels with the abuse carried out by the disgraced Jesuit Marco Rupnik. The conversation explores the challenges faced by Catholics in discussing the actions of the Pope. It emphasizes the importance of defending the office of the Pope while acknowledging the abuse of power by the incumbent. The need to tell the truth with humility and awareness of one's own flaws is highlighted. The conversation concludes with a call to continue praying, fasting, and never giving up on the Church.TakeawaysCatholics face a dilemma when discussing the actions of the Pope, as they do not want to conclude that the Pope is stupid or has bad will.Defending the office of the Pope involves highlighting the abuse of power by the incumbent and calling for accountability.Telling the truth should be done with humility and awareness of one's own flaws.Continuing to pray, fast, and hope is essential for Catholics in navigating the challenges within the Church.Chapters00:00 Is the Pope a Communist?01:15 Pope Francis and Liberation Theology04:36 Understanding the Conflict between Communism and Catholicism05:36 The Problem with Communism07:35 The Incompatibility of Communism and Christianity09:20 The Pope's Association with Marxists10:44 The Connection between Pope Francis and Liberation Theology12:30 The Dangers of Collectivism and Marxism14:28 The Pope's Association with Marxists and Communists18:36 Questioning the Pope's Motivations19:40 The Temptation of Communism and the Gospel Message23:03 The Importance of Understanding Original Sin24:24 The Complexity of the Magisterium under Pope Francis26:34 Re-evaluating the Relationship between the Pope and the Magisterium28:38 The Need for a Re-evaluation of Catholic Ecclesiology30:08 The Contrast between the Path to Holiness and Pope Francis' Theology35:24 The Connection between Pope Francis and Sex Magic38:01 The Problematic Theology of Tucho Fernandez42:45 The Dilemma of Catholics43:06 Defending the Office of the Pope44:06 Telling the Truth with Humility44:58 Continuing to Pray and HopeGavin's excellent article in the Catholic Herald about Cardinal Fernandez https://catholicherald.co.uk/what-are...Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com Find a collection of articles from all three of us on the blog, email on info@catholicunscripted.com and take a look at our membership options. Your support is crucial to our being able to maintain this apostolate in the public square. Follow our main channel and never miss an episode: @catholicunscripted823
Renewal in the Spirit; Gods constant invitation. Samuel, Eli and Pope Francis. (2nd Sunday) Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-14 | Gavin Ashenden. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary time.
CARDINAL FERNANDEZ MYSTICAL THEOLOGY: SEX-MAGIC IN THE VATICAN? Ashenden Scripted. Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-11 | Ashenden ScriptedAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
Catholic Unscripted 48 - Fiducia Supplicans V chastity;- anthropology & appetite. Dr G Ashenden 2024-01-08 | If you enjoy our videos and wish to support our work here and in educational consultancy, please do consider becoming a member at www.catholicunscripted.com. Your generosity allows us to continue this work and means that we are not beholden to anyone who wishes to curtail or dictate what we say. Today we discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Fiducia Supplicans. Katherine mentions a book by Erik Varden and a letter he co-signed early last year. Both can be found here and are well worth reading.https://coramfratribus.com/archive/le...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chastity-Rec...
The Kings speech:- Darren Grimes & Gavin Ashenden. Smooth on top but woke underneath? Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-25 | ...
Christmas through the eyes of St John:archetypes of the Faith- Warrior, Lover & Magician,-for Jesus. Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-25 | ...
Gavin Ashenden & Neil Oliver- Jesus, the hidden meaning & hope at Christmas.GB News, Christmas 2023 Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-24 | ...
SHOCK, DESPAIR & REASSESSMENT: FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS-THE THREAT TO CATHOLIC INTEGRITY Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-22 | Ashenden ScriptedAM9UGNTE7XOZJDMX
CATHOLIC UNSCRIPTED 43 BURYING POPE FRANCIS- DONATISM, THE EASY WAY OUT & ISSUES OF AUTHORITY. Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-14 | Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com, join the mailing list and check out our membership options. Thank you for your support.If you love our new graphics please check out the wonderful Eduardo Dubal here:eduardodubal.com/welcomePlease join Gavin, Katherine and Mark as they discuss burial and cremation, Donatism and authority.
Catholic Unscripted 42.The Mass, priesthood & Extraordinary Ministers + Apocalyptic Environmentalism Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-08 | Please visit www.catholicunscripted.com - scroll down, join the mailing list and check out our membership options. A couple of books were mentioned during the conversation today, please see links below:https://www.scotthahn.com/resources-1...sacred-texts.com/chr/balthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanctify-The...
Jesus and the Invasion of our darkness. Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-05 | If you have found this helpful in any way and would like to contribute to the costsOf placing it in the public spaceThen please visitpatreon.com/Gavin AshendenorPaypal.me/GavinAshenden.With very many thanks.
Bishop Athanasius Schneider in conversation with Gavin Ashenden;-The Vatican Coup. MerelyCatholic. Dr G Ashenden 2023-12-05 | Please subscribe to the Catholic Herald's 'Merely Catholic' podcast.And 'Ashenden Scripted' and also'Catholic Unscripted'.
