Traditional Catholic evening devotional prayers to close your day with your mind, heart, tongue, and soul on our Lord! The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Begin and end each day with prayer. This video is a compilation of many traditional evening prayers Catholics say, and should not be considered a replacement for those who have an obligation to pray the Divine Office evening prayers.
19 May 2026
Summa Contra Gentiles Book I: God Knows the Singular Contingencies of the Future
From Contemplating History
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 7 March 1274), was a Doctor of the Church, Philosopher, Theologian, Jurist, Dominican Friar, and Priest. Known as Doctor Angelicus "Angelic Doctor," and the Doctor Communis "Universal Doctor" his writings serve as a defense and proof of the validity of Christ's authority over all. The Summa contra Gentiles (also known as Liber de veritate catholicae fidei contra errores infidelium, "Book on the truth of the Catholic faith against the errors of the unbelievers"). The Summa contra Gentiles consists of four books. The structure of Saint Thomas's work is designed to proceed from general philosophical arguments for monotheism, to which Muslims and Jews are likely to consent even within their own respective religious traditions, before progressing to the discussion of specifically Christian doctrine.
Book I begins with general questions of truth and natural reason, and from chapter 10 investigates the concept of a monotheistic God. Chapters 10 to 13 are concerned with the existence of God, followed by a detailed investigation of God's properties (chapters 14 to 102). When demonstrating a Truth about God which can be known through reason, St. Thomas gives multiple arguments, each proving the same Truth in a different way.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of religion, or simply curious about the impact of the Roman Catholic Church on the world, this playlist is designed to provide an informative and engaging journey through its captivating past. Subscribe to the Contemplating History channel for more educational content and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history.
Tudor Royal Fertility Problems. Royal Childbirth Experiences. Producing a Male Heir.
From
What were the reasons for the ROYAL FERTILITY PROBLEMS suffered by Henry VIII and his wives which made producing a male heir so difficult for the most famous Tudor King and his consorts? Were the Tudors fertility challenged as a group, or was it just one person who had difficulties in this area? In this week’s Tudors and six wives documentary from History Calling we look at the conceptions, pregnancies, miscarriages, stillbirths and royal childbirth experiences of three of the six wives of Henry VIII; Queens Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, plus one of his mistresses, Elizabeth Blount (aka Bessie Blount) who was the mother of his illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond. We’ll consider the numerous theories which have sought to explain over the centuries why Henry’s quest for an heir was so long and difficult. These include the idea that Henry VIII had syphilis, that one or more of the mothers of his children suffered from the rhesus D phenomenon, or that Kell syndrome may have been to blame. We’ll also examine the theory that Henry VIII was increasingly impotent from the 1530s onward and ultimately try to answer the question, why did so many Tudor children die within this branch of the royal family? This video will also include a discussion of Henry’s problems or potential problems in the bedroom department during his marriages to Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr (none of whom fell pregnant by him).
The Complicated Relationship Between Science & the Catholic Faith
From EWTN News
Father Robert Spitzer of EWTN’S Father Spitzer’s Universe and EWTN News Executive Editor & Washington, DC Bureau Chief Matthew Bunson join Host Montse Alvarado to discuss how the Catholic faith supports the exploration of science. They get into the history of the Church and the complicated relationship between Galileo and the Pope/Catholic Church at the time.
How To Read Psalms That Appear To Glorify Violence
Of course, it's not a problem if you're a modernist, since they've all been removed (along with other "hard sayings") from the Liturgy of Paul VI.
What is a Christian to do when reading Psalms that rejoice over the killing of other people?
From Aleteia
By Philip Kosloski
What is a Christian to do when reading Psalms that rejoice over the killing of other people?
While the Psalms often present beautiful images of a soul united to God, they also can relate some disturbing images. For example, Psalm 137 states, "Blessed the one who seizes your children and smashes them against the rock" (Psalm 137:9).
Hold on a second! Did the Bible just condone the killing of innocent human children! That does not seem very "Christian" to me!
Out of context, that particular verse is very disturbing and appears to contradict the entire Christian faith! How is a Christian to read this and other passages like it?
Spiritual poems
First of all, it must be stated that the Psalms are to be read according to their literary genre. The Catechism of the Catholic Church spells this out plainly when it talks about the author's intention:
In order to discover the sacred authors’ intention, the reader must take into account the conditions of their time and culture, the literary genres in use at that time, and the modes of feeling, speaking and narrating then current. “For the fact is that truth is differently presented and expressed in the various types of historical writing, in prophetical and poetical texts, and in other forms of literary expression.” (CCC 110)
The Psalms were not meant to be an historical retelling of events, nor were they designed to be a theological treatise. Often the Psalms simply highlight the struggles of the human heart, as the Catechism further explains:
The Psalter’s many forms of prayer take shape both in the liturgy of the Temple and in the human heart. Whether hymns or prayers of lamentation or thanksgiving, whether individual or communal, whether royal chants, songs of pilgrimage or wisdom meditations, the Psalms are a mirror of God’s marvelous deeds in the history of his people, as well as reflections of the human experiences of the Psalmist. Though a given psalm may reflect an event of the past, it still possesses such direct simplicity that it can be prayed in truth by men of all times and conditions. (CCC 2588)
Keeping this in mind, the Psalmist is clearly expressing his fierce anger at an injustice he received. The Psalmist feels dejected and defeated, desiring that his enemy would be completely conquered. This is a common feeling that many of us experience when suffering an injustice. In this way we can identify with the Psalmist and understand the anger he holds.
At the same time, this particular Psalm should also be read in context. Immediately before this verse the Psalmist writes, "Desolate Daughter Babylon, you shall be destroyed,
blessed the one who pays you back what you have done to us!" (Psalm 137:8)
While historically this referred to Babylon and the Jews' undying hatred for the nation that enslaved them, spiritually it contains a secondary meaning, which points to one reason why it was included in the Bible.
It is true that God does not “delight in the death of a sinner,” but he does fiercely desire the death of sin. This can help clear-up the above passage when you see in the verse before how the “little ones” the Psalmist is talking about are in reference to the “daughter of Babylon.” Babylon is often associated with Satan and evil in the Bible, as the book of Revelation points out, "Babylon the great, the mother of harlots and of the abominations of the earth" (Revelation 17:5)
In this case, Babylon has a secondary spiritual meaning that refers to evil and can rightly believe that God seeks the destruction of Satan’s influence on us. If there is an enemy in this world that we should desire to see destroyed, it should be the devil and his demonic children.
As the Psalms were written as poetry, a variety of interpretations and meanings is acceptable, as it was never intended to be a "catechism" of moral theology. It contains the writings of an inspired individual, who wrote his honest feelings. We can learn much from the Psalms, but should always keep in mind the original intention of the author.
Synod Cardinal Calls For Women's Ordination Activists To Be Embraced By The Church
Cardinal Mario Grech openly preaches heresy and not only is not punished for this but remains in his high profile post in the Roman Curia.
15 Forgotten Medieval 3-Ingredient Meals Peasants Swore By
From Medieval Way
Medieval Way explores the nutritional wisdom behind historical peasant diets, comparing their reliance on simple, whole ingredients to the modern consumption of ultra-processed foods. These examples demonstrate how basic cooking techniques and seasonal staples provided sustainable, nutrient-dense nourishment throughout the centuries.
Fifty-five percent of the calories Americans eat come from ultra-processed food. Frozen dinners with ingredient lists longer than a medieval tax record. Microwave meals engineered in laboratories by food scientists whose job is to make you eat more, not eat better. The average American spends over three hundred dollars a month feeding themselves, and more than half of that goes to products their great-grandparents would not recognize as food. Meanwhile, a medieval peasant fed an entire family on three ingredients per meal. Not because they were primitive. Because three ingredients was all it took when the ingredients were real. Today, I am going to show you fifteen forgotten medieval meals, each made with three ingredients or fewer, that kept working families alive through winters, famines, and plagues. Meals so effective that modern nutritional science is only now confirming what peasants figured out eight hundred years ago with nothing but a cauldron and a fire
Traditional Catholic Morning Prayers in English | May
Traditional Catholic morning prayers to help start your day in a godly way! The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. May our devotion to the Blessed Mother increase more and more and help us to love her divine Son, Jesus, more and more. We've included the Memorare, the litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Spiritual Communion. Begin your May with 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.
The Bible Verse That Accidentally Proves the Eucharist
From Totus Catholica
A Baptist pastor opened Leviticus 17:10 to disprove the Eucharist. God forbids eating blood. But verse 14 changes everything. The Hebrew dam, blood, carries the nephesh, life. Animal blood was forbidden because animal life is not yours to take. Christ's blood is commanded because his blood is eternal life. The prohibition was not against all blood forever. It was reserving the principle for its ultimate fulfilment.
The Passover lamb in Exodus 12 had to be eaten to complete the sacrifice. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 5:7 that Christ is our Passover. If the original Passover lamb had to be consumed, the true Passover lamb must also be consumed. In John 6;54, Jesus switches to the Greek word trogon, to gnaw, to chew, the most physically literal word for eating in the Greek language, never used metaphorically in ancient Greek literature. His disciples walk away. He does not call them back. He does not say he was speaking figuratively. The symbolic view was invented by Zwingli in 1524. For 1500 years, every Christian community, East and West, believed in the real presence.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Baptist Pastor's Argument From Leviticus
1:06 Why God Prohibited Blood: Dam and Nephesh
1:52 John 6:54 Fulfils Leviticus, Not Violates It
2:42 Exodus 12 - The Passover Lamb Must Be Eaten
3:07 1 Corinthians 5:7 - Christ Is Our Passover
3:53 CCC 1374 - Truly, Really, and Substantially Present
4:01 The Lechem Hapanim: Bread of the Presence
4:35 Zwingli Invented the Symbolic View in 1524
5:08 Ignatius of Antioch, 107 AD, and Justin Martyr, 155 AD
5:23 Anamnesis and Zikaron: Not Memory But Real Participation
6:14 John 6:55 - Trogon: The Word Jesus Chose
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