Two Cradle Catholics view the world Through His Wounds. Co-Host Estevan Covarrubias and Anthony Acosta identify God’s work in all things and bring to light the hope of Salvation to this New Generation.
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Today’s Topics 1, 2, 3, 4) “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven.” — Matthew 7:21
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Jesus declares: “Take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33. The Cross is Satan’s defeat. The Resurrection is Christ’s triumph. Prayer unites the Christian to that victory every day.
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) What does it mean to have faith in a time of crisis? This episode explores the tension between traditional Catholic practice and the modern Church hierarchy. We discuss the SSPX’s 1988 consecrations and the difficult question of whether extraordinary measures are ever justified when the Faith appears threatened. We then turn to Scripture and the early Fathers to understand the importance of apostolic succession and the authority of bishops. We also consider the problem of modernism and how it has eroded parish life and the priesthood. Most importantly, we reflect on
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) In this special one-hour episode, we wrap up Part One of Saint Francis de Sales’ timeless classic, Introduction to the Devout Life Over the past few weeks, we’ve journeyed through the foundational chapters, tackling three at a time, all centered on the soul’s first steps toward a life of true devotion. In this final review, we connect the dots and explore the core lessons of this first section
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Join us as we discuss the realities of the after-life. Today’s broadcast is drawn from an episode of our book review series on Saint Francis De Sales’s Introduction to the Devout Life from FULL SHEEN AHEAD’s YouTube Channel. We compare the torments of Hell to the pleasures of Heaven, making sure to highlight that our choices determine where we will end up. Our intention behind our choice will also determine our status in heaven
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) In this episode, we tackle a dozen urgent questions sparked by three major news stories: Sweden’s Catholic bishops issuing rare electoral guidance on abortion and euthanasia; the U.S. Supreme Court allowing a faith-based pregnancy center to challenge a donor subpoena; and Democratic strategists declaring abortion a “disqualifier” for Republicans in the 2026 midterms
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) In 2024 and 2025, many faithful Catholics pinned their hopes on a political movement—MAGA—believing it would restore a pro-life, pro-America, anti-globalist order. We thought we found a warrior. Instead, we got propaganda, compromise, and a crushing realization: you cannot Make America Great Again through politics alone
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Why should we live the devout life today? In this time of chaos—wars, confusion, spiritual warfare—your prayers can save the world. And your sins can lead it to ruin. But you don’t need to be a priest, religious, or someone who prays all day. True devotion is quiet, hidden, un-boastful. It’s offering a traffic jam, lifting your heart to God while washing dishes, saying a quick “Jesus, I trust in You” before a hard meeting. Saint Francis de Sales shows ordinary people—soldiers, mothers, merchants, teenagers—how to fight the hidden war without leaving their homes
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Interview with Deacon Kevin Cummings with Deacons of Hope
“And it was night.” Three simple words that mark the moment Judas left the presence of the Light of the World. But what exactly was “the hour of darkness” that Jesus spoke of? In this episode, we trace this theme through Scripture—from Judas’s betrayal, to Jesus declaring at Cana that his hour had not yet come, to the ultimate confrontation at Calvary. We examine the parallel hours of Jesus and Mary: his sacrifice on the cross, and her spiritual delivery of all humanity as her children. Plus, we explore Saint Paul’s teaching on completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions and what it mea
What does your morning coffee have to do with the agony in the garden? More than you might think. In this episode, we dive into St. Ignatius of Loyola’s surprisingly practical—and countercultural—rules for eating. Why did Ignatius say we should never fast from bread? Is refusing to eat food prepared a certain way actually a form of gluttony? And yes, we tackle the great coffee question: should you give it up for Lent, or is it a legitimate aid to your vocation? We’ll explore how fasting, properly understood, is not about self-punishment but about hope, trust, and training our hearts to depend
Today’s Topics: Who is Jesus the Nazarean, really? Not the distant icon, but the Man Who walked the earth? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the humanity of Christ. We walk through the six phases of His life—from the Incarnation to His Passion—and examine the radical humility of a God Who chose to be born in a manger because of the pride of a Roman emperor But meeting Jesus forces us to make a choice. We explore the classic meditation of the Two Standards: the tyranny of Lucifer, who rules through fear and empty promises, versus the companionship of Christ, Who leads us to perfection w
What would you say if an honorable king invited you to share his food, wear his clothing, and fight alongside him—promising that if you share in his labor, you will also share in his victory? In this episode, we dive into the Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, exploring the profound meditation on The Call of the Eternal King. We reflect on Christ not as a distant ruler, but as a King who suffers with us, invites us into intimate service, and asks only that we lend Him our efforts—no matter how small. We confront the excuses that hold us back: “I’m too tired.” “I
https://rumble.com/embed/v73nv54/?pub=84ufd What are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola? And how can they transform your spiritual life—especially during Lent? In this episode, Anthony Acosta and Manuel Campos from Through His Wounds introduce the Spiritual Exercises, a proven path to holiness developed by St. Ignatius Loyola. Whether you’re new to Ignatian spirituality or looking to deepen your prayer life, this episode breaks down the purpose, method, and power of the Exercises.
https://rumble.com/embed/v73ch8s/?pub=84ufd Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Before we can understand the radical solution, we must confront the fundamental problem. In this foundational episode, we explore why the Beatitudes are not just a nice poem, but an essential prescription for the human heart We delve into the reality of our fallen nature—the internal impulses of pride, anger, and desire that war within us, and the external obstacles of a broken world that constantly lead us astray. Why does the path to peace feel like an uphill battle? Why do our own best intentions so often fall short? Th
