My wife and I are members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre which is an order of Knights and Dames since the Crusaders Period. Our mission is to defend and support the Christians and the holy sites in the Holy Land.

In 2019 our Lieutenant asked me to give the keynote speech and when I asked him what the title was I was shocked to find out that it was “How Can a John Paul II Catholic Survive in a Pope Francis World”. There were at least 10 bishops and archbishops in the room and over 100 members of the Order.

I had to give the talk the morning after I returned home from Israel at 10 PM the day before!

Some assumed that I was going to deny the papacy of Pope Francis but they were incorrect. Even those of the hierarchy who called from Rome to cancel my talk were ill -informed.

With all of the current speculations and the intrigue going on with our current pope, not the least the elevating of Bishop McElroy to be a cardinal, I thought folks might like to hear my talk and be encouraged about the Catholic faith and the papacy, but also what our job is today as faithful Catholics.

I apologize for the quality of the video but it was recorded by a Knight in the audience. But it is easy to understand and I hope you find it helpful and edifying especially in our current situation in the Catholic Church today in America.

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