The Two Cities Podcast - The Beletage
Politics • Spirituality/Belief • Books
"Two loves have built two cities: the love of self even to the despising of God, the city of the earth; the love of God even to the despising of self, the city of God."

Following St. Augustine's City of God, this podcast views history and contemporary events in light of the deepest meaning of history: the ongoing war between the City of God (the Catholic Church) and the Earthly City until Christ comes again.
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Early access: The History of the Crisis | The Ralliement (part 2)

In this second part of my presentation on the 'Ralliement' policy of Pope Leo XIII in 1891, I examine the implementation, reactions and fruits of this policy before offering an assessment of its implications.

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The Little Way of Christendom - A Strategy for the Laity in Our Times

Dear friends,

I wish you a blessed Feast of the Ascension and thank you for your support.

Originally published at OnePeterFive, this two-part essay is my attempt at offering a positive vision and strategy for the laity in their mission of reconstituting a Catholic political and social order (building Christendom). I am interested in having conversations and sharing ideas with anybody who is planning, or involved in, relevant constructive projects.

https://onepeterfive.com/the-little-way-of-christendom-part-1/
https://onepeterfive.com/the-little-way-of-christendom-part-2/

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Early access: The Post-Conciliar Annulment Revolution | John Farrell

John Farrell joins the podcast to discuss the post-conciliar explosion in annulments following the canonical redefinition of marriage.

We explore the rise of Personalism before the Second Vatican Council and its impact on marriage law. Mr Farrell compares the 1917 and 1983 Codes of Canon Law and we discuss the wider theme of the post-conciliar abandonment of the rule of law. Mr Farrell discusses: Humanae Vitae, marriage preparation, 'Natural Family Planning', and the voluntary episcopal subjection to the secular state over marital separation (bed and board).

Mr Farrell hosts the YouTube channel: Annulment Proof (https://www.youtube.com/@AnnulmentProof) and the blog: ‘As the annulment turns..’ (https://catholicdivorce.blogspot.com/?m=1).

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Early access: Is Christendom responsible for Modernity?

A response to this grave charge.

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May 02, 2025

Dear Mr. Howard,

I wonder if you have thought about curating a reading/sources list for the topics discussed on this channel.

Having listened part way through your most recent presentation, I wonder how much, if any, of the work of Miguel Quesada Vázquez is available in English.

Keep up the good work.

Pax,
Jarred.

April 16, 2025
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