Inside the 12 London Guilds That Controlled Medieval Life

From Chronicle – Medieval History Documentaries

Whilst the majority of people who worked in the Medieval Period were peasants, a significant community of merchants and tradesmen existed, the majority of whom belonged to one of the most powerful and influential groups in medieval Europe - the Guilds. Guilds were associations of artisans and merchants who oversaw the practice of their craft or trade in a particular area. They were able to command prestige and power over medieval populations and membership of these organisations was extremely desirable. The Grocers' Guild, for example, which oversaw the trade in spices (one of the most expensive and important commodities in the Middle Ages), was an incredibly rich and powerful association, as is very apparent from the opulence and grandeur of Grocers' Hall in London. In this episode of Going Medieval, Dr Eleanor Janega visits the banqueting hall to explore the lives of those who earned a living in medieval London.

Traditional Catholic Morning Prayers in English | April

Traditional Catholic morning prayers to help start your day in a godly way! The month of April is dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. May our devotion to Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist ever increase! We've included the litany of the Blessed Sacrament and a Spiritual Communion. Give your first thoughts and energy to daily morning prayer. This video is a compilation of many traditional morning prayers Catholics say, and should not be considered a replacement for those who have an obligation to pray the Divine Office morning prayers.

This Protestant Heresy Fuels Most Atheist Attacks

From Totus Catholica

Atheists Use Protestant Heresies to Attack Christianity

What if the atheist arguments you encounter online aren’t actually attacking Catholicism but rather caricatures of Christianity rooted in Protestant misunderstandings? In this eye-opening video, we explore how atheists often rely on objections to "Bible alone" theology, "faith alone," and denominational chaos—none of which are Catholic teachings. By understanding the difference between Protestant distortions and authentic Catholic doctrine, you can respond with confidence, clarity, and charity. 📌 Watch until the end to learn how to stand firm in your faith when faced with false accusations about Christianity. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video: 📖 Why atheist critiques often target Protestant heresies, not Catholic teaching 🌟 How Catholicism answers objections like biblical contradictions and denominational division 👑 The importance of knowing your faith deeply to discern misdirected arguments 🙏 Practical steps to live and defend your faith authentically ⏳ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: Atheist Arguments Rooted in Protestant Misunderstandings 2:09 - The Problem: Attacking Christianity Through Protestant Lenses 4:11 - Biblical and Historical Roots of Catholic Authority 6:04 - How Catholics Should Respond to Atheist Objections 7:23 - Join Our Daily Holy Hour Community for Deeper Faith Formation 8:30 - Addressing Remaining Objections to Catholicism 9:00 - Key Takeaways and Standing Firm in the Truth 📖 Key Scripture & References: Matthew 16:18,19 – Jesus establishes His Church on Peter, giving him authority. Galatians 5:6 – “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” James 2:26 – “Faith without works is dead.” CCC 80–82 – The relationship between Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. 1 Timothy 3:15 – The Church as “the pillar and foundation of truth.” 🔗 Additional Resources: 📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church: Explains the harmony of Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterial authority. 📖 St. Augustine: “I would not believe the gospel unless the authority of the Catholic Church moved me.” 📖 Vatican II’s Dei Verbum: Sacred Tradition and Scripture form one sacred deposit of the Word of God. Have you ever encountered atheist arguments that seemed aimed at Protestant beliefs rather than Catholic teachings? How did you respond?

Do You Need To Find God Today? Try This Prayer From St Anselm

Today is the Feast of St Anselm, an 11th-century Archbishop of Canterbury and philosopher, who developed the ontological proof of God's existence.

From Aleteia

By Philip Kosloski

Teach me to seek you, for I cannot seek you unless you teach me …

There There are many times in life when we can feel that God is distant, seemingly deaf to our prayer. We echo the psalmist’s desperation, “Show me a sign of your favor!”

But in those moments, we need to exercise our faith and also allow God to “open the eyes” of our hearts to see him and rest in his peace.

This prayer from St. Anselm can help:

O Lord my God,
Teach my heart this day where and how to see you,
Where and how to find you.
You have made me and remade me,
And you have bestowed on me
All the good things I possess,
And still I do not know you.
I have not yet done that
For which I was made.
Teach me to seek you,
For I cannot seek you
Unless you teach me,
Or find you
Unless you show yourself to me.
Let me seek you in my desire,
Let me desire you in my seeking.
Let me find you by loving you,
Let me love you when I find you.