The Two Cities Podcast - The Beletage
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"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: Is Christendom responsible for Modernity?

A response to this grave charge.

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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: 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: Organic Integralism | MP3 version
The Little Way of Christendom: Organic Integralism | MP3 version

While working my new job, I have lots of time where I can listen to podcasts, sermons or audio books etc.

Any suggestions for good podcasts? Aside from The Two cities and the Gnostalgia podcasts, I've not found anything I particularly enjoy. Thanks!

Forgive me for what is obviously self promotion, but I've started writing a satire about Catholic education in the UK, and I'd be very grateful for feedback from anyone in this glorious Beletage milieu. The first chapter: https://almachius.substack.com/publish/post/186474439

Anyone on the Two Cities Community can get a completely free lifetime subscription (no catch) by going to https://almachius.substack.com/fiat26 before the Annunciation. OR, if you'd rather not go through the substack bank detail sign up rigmarole, I can add your email address directly to the subscriber list (email me: [email protected])

I've just released chapter 5, a meditation on the problematic so-called British Values. Again, sorry for the self promotion. In Christ, JW (Almachius)

February 26, 2026

Theo does a great job here:

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