Author: Steve Skojec

Breaking Bergoglio
There is no question that something about Pope Francis catches the imagination of those who might otherwise have nothing to do with the Catholic Church. From the displays of humility that splash across the news to the refusal to live …

New Podcast With Ann Barnhardt – Available Now!
In case you’re not a subscriber to the podcast (what are you waiting for!) you may not know that we publish it almost every Friday. Today is no exception. This one is a doozy. Steve not only addresses some pretty …

What it Sounds Like When a Bishop Loves the Holy Eucharist
One of our favorites, Bishop Schneider, on reverence for the Eucharist. Beautiful: http://youtu.be/QbAZezVk5Gk?t=4m19s Steve SkojecSteve Skojec is the Founding Publisher of OnePeterFive.com. He received his BA in Communications and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2001. His commentary has …

Regina Magazine Asks How Social Media Influenced The Synod
Last week, I was asked to participate in a symposium hosted by Regina Magazine that looked at the way social media influenced the Synod on Marriage and Family. They describe the project as follows: It’s captivating, really, and unprecedented. In …

1P5 Podcast – Episode 9: Ann Barnhardt
[powerpress] ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Steve addresses the growing concerns that he is really the puppet of a shadowy cabal of moneyed interests. Plus: Ann Barnhardt stops by the show to talk shop: the damage done by the synod, the leadership style of …

Something Weird and it Don’t Look Good – Who Ya Gonna Call? A Catholic Priest.
We talk about spiritual warfare more than a little here at OnePeterFive, and there’s a reason for that. More and more stories have emerged showing a disturbing increase in the amount of demonic activity in the world. A story from …

Prophesied Times? Bishops Divided; Burke Confirms Demotion, Says Pope has “Done a Lot of Harm”
The Catholic world is awash in speculation today as the synod winds down. Cardinal Burke’s interview with BuzzFeed (BuzzFeed? Really?) has sent shockwaves throughout the Church: If Pope Francis had selected certain cardinals to steer the meeting to advance his …

Podcast Episode 8 is Out
Editor’s Note: we got word after the podcast recording that Cardinal Burke has confirmed his demotion by Pope Francis. He is cited multiple times in the podcast, and we believe his statements take on even greater significance in light of this development. …

1P5 Podcast – Episode 8: Synod on The Family, Part I
[powerpress] ON TODAY’S EPISODE: The synod is closing on Sunday. Will the pope have a Humanae Vitae moment, or will he let the heretics have the microphone? Plus: Elliot Bougis interviews Fred Harris, a convert from Eastern Orthodoxy, about his …

Two Excellent Prayers for the Holy Father
As the Church crisis continues, and Catholics around the world pray for God’s guidance, it seems particularly appropriate to pray for Pope Francis. These two prayers are excellent in that regard. I hope you’ll all join me in praying them: Almighty …