AfterMass

Ana Munley
AfterMass
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  • AfterMass

    Padre Pio's Warning About the Last Days (And What As Catholics We Must Do Now)

    06/23/2026 | 13 mins.
    Padre Pio warned that the greatest dangers to souls in the last days wouldn't come from outside the Church, but from confusion, spiritual complacency and the loss of the sense of sin.
    In this video, we're looking at what Padre Pio actually said, how his warnings compare to what we're seeing today and most importantly, what he believed Catholics should do in response.
    This isn't about fear. It's about being ready.
    📿 Confession
    ✝️ The Eucharist
    🙏 The Rosary
    ❤️ A serious interior life
    Because if Padre Pio was right, casual Christianity isn't enough.
    #PadrePio #Catholic #Catholicism #Saints #EndTimes #LastDays #Rosary #Confession #Eucharist #Faith #Prayer #Christianity #CatholicYouTube #SpiritualWarfare #ChurchHistory
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    What Mortal Sin Actually Does To Your Soul (The Church Doesn't Sugarcoat This)

    06/22/2026 | 11 mins.
    What is mortal sin? and what does it actually do to your soul? In this episode, we break down the three conditions for mortal sin, why sanctifying grace disappears completely, why you won't feel it happening, what the saints (Padre Pio, St. John Vianney, St. Thomas Aquinas) said about it and why dying in mortal sin means permanent separation from God. Plus: the one thing that restores your soul completely.

    #catholic #christian #mass #mortalsin #confession
  • AfterMass

    Why Padre Pio Prayed This One Prayer Every Single Day for 50 Years

    06/18/2026 | 13 mins.
    Everyone knows Padre Pio for the stigmata, the bilocation, and the confession lines that wrapped around the monastery. But almost everything famous about Padre Pio.. the wounds, the suffering, his entire spiritual life.. traces back to one thing: his daily devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
    In this episode, we look at Padre Pio's life through the lens of the Sacred Heart, including the transverberation he experienced years before the stigmata appeared, how he understood his wounds in light of St. Francis of Assisi's own vision, the real pattern behind the reported bilocation accounts, and the simple novena prayer he prayed every single day for the people who wrote to him.
    You don't need the stigmata or the gifts Padre Pio had to live the same trust he lived. This episode shows you the door he walked through.. and it's the same one available to you.
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    #PadrePio #SacredHeart #CatholicSaints #Stigmata #CatholicPodcast
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    Can Demons Put Thoughts in Your Mind? Here's What the Church Teaches

    06/17/2026 | 10 mins.
    Have you ever had a disturbing thought appear out of nowhere and wondered where it came from?
    Can demons influence our thoughts? Can they plant ideas in our minds? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about intrusive thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare?
    In this video, we explore the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catechism, and the experiences of saints like St. John Vianney, St. Teresa of Ávila, and St. Padre Pio to answer one of the most common questions Catholics ask about the spiritual life.
    The answer may be very different than what you've heard before.
    #Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #Demons #PadrePio #CatholicTeaching #Prayer #IntrusiveThoughts #SacredHeart
  • AfterMass

    The Real Reason Prayer Feels So Hard Sometimes and What To Do

    06/16/2026 | 13 mins.
    Why does your mind suddenly wander the moment you start praying? Is it just normal human distraction... or could something deeper be happening?
    In this video, we'll look at what saints like St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. John Cassian, and St. Francis de Sales taught about distractions in prayer, intrusive thoughts, spiritual warfare, and how to tell the difference between ordinary mental noise and genuine spiritual attacks.
    If you've ever felt frustrated during prayer, this might change how you see the struggle.
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About AfterMass
AfterMass is the podcast for Catholics who want more than just Sunday. If you’re tired of checking the “Catholic” box without seeing real transformation in your life, this is for you. Hosted by Ana Munley, Catholic wife and mom. Send an email and share your thoughts to: theaftermasspodcast@gmail.com New episodes drop every Tuesday on Spotify, YouTube, Apple + Amazon Podcasts. Find Ana on TikTok and Instagram: @anamunley and our Podcast socials: @aftermasspodcast
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