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Hosted by Father Andre Mahanna, President of Mission of Hope and Mercy, with guest Willy Guardiola, founder of Christian on a Mission and a pro-life activist. The discussion, lasting about 1 hour and 40 minutes, blends spiritual reflections, personal testimonies, critiques of church and societal issues, and urgent calls for charitable support. It aired during Advent, emphasizing themes of hope, martyrdom, and mercy amid global crises.Liturgical and Historical Reflections
Father Mahanna contemplates on the feast of Pope Saint Damasus I (Pope in the 4th century), highlighting early Christian persecutions under Diocletian, the promotion of martyr veneration, and the Holy Spirit's gift of fortitude (e.g., Saint Stephen's vision during stoning).
He stresses martyrdom as a divine grace, not defeat, and ties it to modern persecutions.
Willy Guardiola’s 'Christian On A Mission' Ministry
Willy Guardiola, a Cuban-born activist, shares his background: Involved in pro-life since closing 3 Planned Parenthood clinics in Palm Beach County, FL, in 2020 (a U.S. record). Founder of Pro-Lifers for Trump (since 2016) and PBC Right to Life League.
His mantra: "GGT" (God's Got This). Priorities: Awakening Catholics to the Holy Spirit, holding clergy accountable to true teachings, and defending the "Seven Cs":
Country: America first.
Church: Defend it fiercely.
Clergy: Support truth-speaking priests/bishops (e.g., Bishop Strickland, Fathers Altman and Pavone).
Constitution: Uphold it against threats.
Communities: Care for all.
Children: Protect the unborn.
Christ: The ultimate priority.
Key Discussion Topics
Pro-Life Advocacy:
Emphasis on the Right to Life as foundational. Global stats: 73 million abortions yearly worldwide; 1 million in the U.S.
Willy's efforts: Closing 55 Planned Parenthoods in 2025; shift to abortion pills (65% of U.S. abortions). Plans to educate seminarians to boldly preach against abortion at the pulpit.
Critique: Priests fear alienating parishioners (50% Democrat); post-Roe v. Wade (overturned 6/24/2022) silence from clergy led to midterm election losses.
Church Challenges and Persecutions:
"Weaponization of canon law": Silencing/canceling outspoken clergy (e.g., Fathers Pavone, Altman; Bishop Strickland). Father Mahanna shares his own "homelessness" and threats for advocating persecuted Christians.
Global persecutions: 360 million Christians (80% Catholic) affected; examples include organ harvesting in Nigeria, Cardinal's detention in Venezuela, Beirut explosion (2020), and Lebanese banking collapse/corruption.
Willy's “God’s Got This” t-shirts worn by clergy as “Spiritual Armor"; calls for Laity to lead, per Fulton Sheen: "It's up to you, the Laity, to remind our Priests to be Priests and our Bishops to be Bishops."
Personal Testimonies and Missions:
Father Mahanna: Childhood war trauma; ministry's aid to Lebanese families (e.g., Omnitrope shots for two Lebanese girls with growth deficiencies, costing $1,000/month each).
Willy: Mission trips to Haiti, Nicaragua, Mexico (with Bishop Strickland); feeding migrants; closing abortion mills through Pro-Life Prayer Rallies.
Broader issues: Human trafficking, communism's impact (Willy's Cuban roots), and attacks on priesthood/marriage.
Hope: Emphasize Unity, not gossip; Support “canceled” clergy; Laity must "walk the walk" (e.g., donate, act).
Willy pledges $1,000 to Mission of Hope and Mercy, challenging viewers to match it (for two months' medicine for the two Lebanese girls).
Spiritual message: Advent's Leap from St. John the Baptist as the “1st Pro-Life Rally"; Mary's Fiat and Joseph's Obedience.
Prayer: Psalm 62 (Trust in God as Rock + Refuge).