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A strong Catholic attitude is not optional. It determines the kind of disciple you become—and where your spiritual life is actually going. In this Firebranded episode, we explore the essential components of a true Catholic disposition: humility, obedience to God and His Church, unity—not division—and a love that actually acts.
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Using a current news story about a radical schismatic group in Colorado Springs, we examine how a distorted attitude leads Catholics away from the Mystical Body of Christ. We also address Protestant misunderstandings about worship, the biblical definition of worship, and why many Christians confuse praise with true sacrifice.
This episode challenges Catholics, Protestants, and seekers alike: Are you resisting the very correction God intends to save your soul?
If you want holiness, power, and real spiritual growth, you must get your Catholic attitude right.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS / TAKEAWAYS
Why “attitude” determines destiny
Belief is essential—but your inner disposition determines whether belief becomes holiness or becomes pride. Attitude governs your trajectory toward heaven or self-destruction.Humility as the foundation of everything
Refusing correction is one of the clearest signs of a bad Catholic attitude. Humility is the single most powerful weapon against temptation and the single greatest predictor of sanctity.Obedience to God… and obedience to His Church
Obeying the Church is not optional because the Church speaks with Christ’s authority. You don’t obey because you like the teaching—you obey because Christ gave the Church His voice.The Colorado Springs schism as a case study
The public rejection of papal authority and the inflammatory rhetoric reveal how “rad-trad” culture and set-of-vacantist tendencies grow from the same spiritual illness: pride disguised as piety.Unity vs. subcultures and factions
Catholicism is already traditional. Creating “micro-churches” inside the Church destroys the unity Christ commanded and mirrors the fracture of Protestantism.Love > fear
A Catholic attitude rooted in fear becomes defensive, divisive, and suspicious. A Catholic attitude rooted in love becomes courageous, obedient, and open to real conversion.Protestant objections about worship
From Exodus to the Exile, Scripture shows that worship is specifically sacrificial—not merely praise or prayer. Only the Mass fulfills biblical worship today.
Segment 1 – Cold Open & Framing the Stakes
Approx: 00:00–03:00
I open with the chaotic start to the stream and immediately frame the thesis: everybody can be orthodox, but not everybody has a good Catholic attitude. I explain that attitude is the difference between sanctity and spiritual disaster, and I set the tone by contrasting daily Mass attendance with still possibly losing one’s soul. I greet the live audience, note the date, and tease the excommunication story that will tie into the theme.
Purpose:
To hook the listener, define the stakes, and establish that “Catholic attitude” is not a soft concept but a determinant of spiritual trajectory.
Segment 2 – Addressing Protestants & Defining Worship Biblically
Approx: 03:00–12:00
I shift attention to the backlash from Protestant viewers over a recent video about worship. I challenge the common accusations of “Mary worship” and “idol worship,” calling them unfounded and intellectually weak. I then clarify what worship actually is in Scripture and Catholicism: an altar, a priest, and a sacrifice—all fulfilled in the Mass. I contrast genuine worship with praise and prayer. I introduce Moses’ demand to Pharaoh, showing that Israel had to leave Egypt specifically to worship, not merely to pray.
Purpose:
To expose theological misunderstandings, reset the definition of worship, and build toward a biblical case that prepares the listener for later analogies.
Segment 3 – Exodus, Exile, and the Image of Spiritual Babylon
Approx: 12:00–18:00
I continue building the biblical framework by discussing Israel in Babylonian exile. They could pray there, but they could not worship. I flip that image to describe Protestantism today: many Christians pray and praise fervently but remain outside the sacrificial worship God actually commands. I describe this as a kind of self-imposed spiritual exile.
Purpose:
To offer a vivid, memorable analogy that carries theological weight and highlights what is missing outside the sacramental life of the Church.
Segment 4 – News Story: Colorado Springs Schism & the Rad-Trad Echo
Approx: 18:00–28:00
I read through the CNA report about the illicit consecration, the excommunication, and Anthony Ward’s inflammatory rhetoric about “heretics and Freemasons.” I invite the live audience to guess whether this is a progressive splinter group or a radical-traditionalist one. As the details unfold, the answer becomes obvious. I emphasize how the rhetoric mirrors sedevacantism and how both movements differ only by a thin margin.
Purpose:
To present a real-world example of what a distorted Catholic attitude produces and to show how schism grows from spiritual pride masked as zeal.
Segment 5 – Defining “Catholic Attitude” and Why It’s Essential
Approx: 28:00–36:00
I pivot from commentary to teaching, defining “attitude” as an interior disposition—intellectual, emotional, spiritual—toward truth and reality. I make the case that a poor attitude derails a person’s path even if their doctrine is correct. I introduce humility as the first pillar and illustrate it with examples of Catholics who reject correction, insisting they “know their faith” without needing Scripture or teaching.
Purpose:
To transition from external examples to internal reflection and begin laying out the core traits of a sound Catholic attitude.
Segment 6 – Obedience to God and to the Church
Approx: 36:00–47:00
I ask whether I truly possess an interior disposition of obedience to God—not merely willingness to “consider” His demands but the desire to submit even when the task is difficult. I then extend this to obedience to the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ. I use the story of the rich young man to illustrate how disciples walk away saddened when the Church’s teaching challenges them.
Purpose:
To show that authentic obedience is not emotional comfort but a deliberate choice of the will, and that rejecting Church authority reveals a malformed attitude.
Segment 7 – Trusting the Magisterium vs. Grading the Church
Approx: 47:00–57:00
I give personal testimony about why I trust the Church as a good mother, referencing confessions, absolutions, and grace visibly at work. I acknowledge confusing or frustrating ecclesial moments while refusing to adopt suspicion toward the Church. I strongly criticize the tendency of Catholics to “grade” or second-guess the Magisterium, insisting that if the Church corrects me, I am the one who must re-examine my understanding.
Purpose:
To articulate mature fidelity: realistic, tested, confident, and grounded in decades of spiritual experience—not blind, but deeply trusting.
Segment 8 – Unity, Factionalism, and the Problem with Labels
Approx: 57:00–1:05:00
I address internal factionalism: “traditional parish,” “traditional Bible,” “traditional cardinal.” I argue that Catholicism is already traditional, and adding qualifiers creates subcultures and spiritual castes within the Church. I warn that the mentality behind these labels often orients people—slowly but surely—toward schismatic thinking.
Purpose:
To highlight how a divisive attitude undermines the Church’s unity and mirrors the very errors that produce schism and radical traditionalist enclaves.
Segment 9 – Love vs. Fear and Why Orthodoxy Alone Isn’t Enough
Approx: 1:05:00–1:13:00
I emphasize that a Catholic attitude must be rooted in love, not fear. Fear may be understandable, but it cannot be the engine of decision-making. I discuss the irony that some of the most unpleasant Catholics I’ve encountered are doctrinally “orthodox,” yet their attitude makes them spiritually unrecognizable. I insist that orthodoxy without virtue is insufficient for holiness.
Purpose:
To deliver the thematic conclusion: Attitude is not an accessory to faith—it is part of the faith itself.
Segment 10 – Closing, Community Notes, and Post-Show Invite
Approx: 1:13:00–End
I wrap up by inviting listeners to the Substack newsletter and Discord community, explaining how each platform deepens engagement with the topics discussed. I close with instructions for the post-show chat and sign off with the established Firebranded voice and branding.
Purpose:
To reinforce community connection, provide next steps for listeners, and close with the personal tone characteristic of Firebranded episodes.
