The Meaning of Catholic

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Merry Christmas, Pelican+ Family!From all of us here at Pious Pelican Media, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. May the joy of our Savior’s birth be with you and your family this Christmas season.Since launching Pelican+ on October 7th, we have been overwhelmed by your enthusiasm and support. As a heartfelt thank you for joining us on this journey and believing in our mission, we’re excited to share some Christmas gifts with you—freely given as our way of expressing gratitude for your support and prayers.Our Christmas Gifts to YouDuring the Christmas Octave, these treasures will be available FREE to all members with a signed-in account. Simply log in to your Pelican+ account to unwrap these gifts and let them warm your heart and home.The First Christmas — Audio DramaIn this Pelican+ Original Christmas Special, Nicholas Fernandez & Josh Canevari—creators of Martyrs and Miracle Men—retell the story of the very first Christmas with reverence, clarity, and wonder.Follow the Holy Family as they undertake the long and difficult journey to Bethlehem in obedience to the Roman census, carrying with them the hopes of Israel and the quiet fulfillment of ancient prophecy. Against the darkness of a fallen world and the indifference of empire, the Son of God enters history not in splendor, but in humility.He whom the whole world could not contain was contained in the womb of a woman. Born in the biting cold of a cave, laid upon straw, the Savior of mankind—the eternal Word through whom all things were made—takes on flesh and dwells among us. Shepherds are summoned from the fields, angels proclaim peace on earth, and heaven bends low to meet the world it came to redeem.This audio drama invites you and your family to slow down and behold the mystery at the heart of Christmas: that the Creator of the universe chose poverty, obscurity, and love, that man might be restored. A story not merely remembered, but entered anew—calling hearts back to Bethlehem, and to the Child who is the very reason for the season.A Christmas Special — Collaborator ReflectionsJoin the collaborators of Pelican+ for a special Christmas reflection. Hear from the hearts of those who bring you the content you love as they share what this holy season means to them and their families.Sacred Music from the Benedictines of MaryWe are also making two amazing albums by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles from Gower, Missouri, available to all Pelican+ members:Caroling at Ephesus — Fill your home with the beautiful voices of these contemplative sisters as they sing beloved Christmas carols.Christmas at Ephesus — Experience the reverence and peace of Christmas through the sacred music of these faithful Benedictine nuns.How to Access Your GiftsAccessing these gifts is simple: just sign in to your FREE Pelican+ account during the Christmas Octave, and you’ll find all four gifts waiting for you. No premium subscription required—this is our gift to the entire Pelican+ community.Share the JoyThe First Christmas audio drama is also available on YouTube so that thousands of people can benefit from this amazing retelling of the birth of our Savior. We invite you to share it with friends, family, and your parish community.Watch and share on YouTube: This Christmas, gather the family, light a candle, and let these gifts draw you deeper into the wonder of the Incarnation. Share them with those you love. Invite others to experience the beauty of our faith through story and song.More to ComeAs we enter into the Octave of Christmas, look forward to additional interviews, inspiring stories, and content that we hope will bring joy to you and your family throughout the season.From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Pelican+ from the start and making us part of your family’s Christmas.May the joy of the Savior reign in your hearts as we celebrate His birth.Merry Christmas!— The Pelican+ Team This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Join the Catholic movement against Big Tech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Join the Catholic movement against Big Tech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Join the Catholic movement against Big Tech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Pelican+ is THE digital home for Catholics everywhere.A place where faithful creators, solid teaching, prayer, journalism, literature and music live under one roof, free from Big Tech noise, ads, and compromise. If you want a space that strengthens your faith, connects you with truth-driven voices, and supports your walk with Christ, this is it.Join Pelican+ today and make it your home.Sign up on the website, then log in to the app. It’s that simple!CLICK HERE: https://pelicanplus.com/?linkId=lp_846774&sourceId=timothy-flanders&tenantId=pelicanplus This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Pelican+ is THE digital home for Catholics everywhere.A place where faithful creators, solid teaching, prayer, journalism, literature and music live under one roof, free from Big Tech noise, ads, and compromise. If you want a space that strengthens your faith, connects you with truth-driven voices, and supports your walk with Christ, this is it.Join Pelican+ today and make it your home.Sign up on the website, then log in to the app. It’s that simple!CLICK HERE: https://pelicanplus.com/?linkId=lp_846774&sourceId=timothy-flanders&tenantId=pelicanplus This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Mary, Queen of the Home Academy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Flanders talks to Dr. Sebastian Morello about his book Mysticism, Magic, and Monasteries and its criticisms published by Dr. Matthew Minerd et al. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Article mentioned in the videoJoin the Confraternity to go on the offensive against TechnocracyJoin Pelican Plus to join the Catholic movement against Big Tech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Why is literature a domain primarily of the laity? Why does God communicate revelation by means of sacred stories? What is the essence of Science Fiction as a literary genre confronting Modernity? Sci-Fi author Mr. Eric Sammons talks about his first novel: Shard of Eden. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

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Flanders talks to Mr. Dan Burke, founder of SpiritualDirection.com, avila-institute.org and https://www.apostoliviae.org about the formation of boys into men in the “one thing necessary”: the spiritual life. * Why is Mary so critical for the spiritual formation of Men? * We discuss mental prayer and Catholic resources to advance in the spiritual life and form our sons into men of God in their prayer lives. * Besides the obvious mortal sins, what are ways that men get stuck in the spiritual life and fail to advance in mental prayer? * What are the best resources for the spiritual life for our sons? * What is the best spiritual reading? * Is Imitation of Christ the Sine Qua Non? * What is the difference between the Christian and non-Christian east in terms of the spiritual life? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

Blessed Josaphat Kotsylovsky, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, and several universal feasts.Two saints this week challenge us to reject “cancel culture” and understand the complexities that the saints faced, both in World War II, as well as the American evil against Blacks and Indians. We also have three universal feasts days celebrated by Latins and Greeks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

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Today is a “Holy Day of Opportunity” to join our forefathers in fasting for Advent: St. Martin’s Lent and the St. Philip’s fast. We also have a great opportunity to reflect on the Father of Science and the evil of Scientism, while Latins and Greek celebrate the Father of Holy Unia, and his martyr son, Blessed Gregor Lakota (pictured above).Join the Catholic movement against Big Tech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

What does it mean to have a spiritual life which is masculine? What does it mean to become a man in the spiritual life? How can men overcome effeminacy and boyish immaturity to be men of God? Author and founder of Fathers of St. Joseph Devin Schadt explores these topics. The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers Fathers of St. Joseph This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaningofcath.substack.com/subscribe

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