East2West Theology

In this episode we briefly explore why the culture is currently abuzz about the phrase "Christ is King" and then break down the rich theological significance behind this ancient truism, including the story behind the Feast of Christ the King, the charism of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priests, and why this phrase cannot ever be culturally appropriated by those who would wish to mock God or His children. We conclude by making the case that by acknowleding not only the fullness of the meaning behind Christ is King, but also by complementing that with the equally true rally cry that "Mary is Queen," we just may be able to unite East and West in Christianity's quest for unity, and catechize our separated Abrahamic brethren in the process.N.B. Kyle Dean: I accidentally invoked the great St. Pius V of 16th century fame at the 4:28 marker rather than Pius XI who in fact instituted the Feast of Christ the King in his encyclical Quas Primas December 11, 1925. Mea culpa!© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

Kyle Dean breaks down the theological significance of the red heifers that have been brought to Israel, beginning with an exhortation on The Book of Numbers chapter 19, tracing the connection to the history of the Jewish Temples, and into the present day where we may be on the verge of historical current events that will impact the future of all of humanity. In this reaction video, Dennis G, learning of the red heifers for the first time, provides a theological hot-take as his training immediately grasps the significance of current events, especially how the red heifers are a direct cause for the current conflict in Israel beginning October 7, 2023 from the viewpoint of Hamas Muslims. We conclude with pragmatic advice on how to spiritually prepare and offer special intentions for our Jewish and Muslim brethren.© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

Just days before the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, we recorded this video to provide a Buffalonian theological perspective on the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 with Buffalo being the final major city with 100% eclipse coverage in the USA, and the most significant total eclipse over America completing the 2017 cross since 1776. Our heartfelt prayers go out to all impacted by yesterday's sad tragedy.© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

Kyle Dean and Dennis G. reflect on the newest papal document "Fiducia Supplicans" issued by Pope Francis and why we believe it to be orthodox despite the plethora of critics screaming, “heresy”! We touch on the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s response to the F.S. document.We hope you stayed tuned until the end and share your constructive feedback! Pax Christi!CBCN: https://www.nigeriacatholicnetwork.com/cbcn-on-fiducia-supplicans-on-fiducia-supplicans-2/UGCC: https://www.skeparchy.org/wordpress/patriarch-sviatoslav-communique-on-the-reception-of-fiducia-supplicans-in-the-ugcc/© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

Dennis G and Kyle Dean reflect on Our Lady under the aspect of Her motherhood of the Divine Son, and celebrate their 1-year anniversary of going public by revealing the journey behind the years of developing wholesome Catholic content out of Western New York. Thank you to all of our subscribers and supporters for embarking on this journey with us!© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

We break down the history, application, and pious reflections regarding the Chotki and Rosary devotions, and wish the Buffalo Bills well on their big game tomorrow against the Cowboys.© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

In this episode, we discuss the looming spirit of schism by showing the danger of rallying around unwarranted and unrepented acts of disobedience against the Church hierarchy. Dennis G then defines sedevacantism, shows how there are many varieties of this error, and refutes it. Kyle Dean then introduces a brief history of the SSPX, its connection to other Traditional Latin Mass communities, and demonstrates how many of the main voices in traditionalism today have deep inner doctrinal differences that must be addressed in order to achieve Catholic unity and avoid schism.If you missed the context from this episode's prequel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BrKK80qoIkWe want to thank everyone for their support in subscribing to our channel, sharing, and leaving fruitful comments so that we may continue this crucial conversation at a time when the Church is in grave danger of a major rift.© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick

In this episode prequel, Dennis G and Kyle Dean explore the living and lethal spirit of schism looming over Holy Mother Church, from the hierarchy to the laity. We give a synopsis of subjective necessity tempered by the objective theological perspective to have on the subject matter. We also touch on the recent removal of +Bishop Joseph Strickland from his juridical Office in Tyler, Texas by Pope Francis.© Dennis Gradaigh & Kyle D. Gorlick