In this powerful Christmastide episode of IIRREVOCABLE Live, hosted by Fr. Andre Mahanna (President of Mission of Hope and Mercy), join a heartfelt conversation with Fr. Frank Pavone, founder of Priests for Life.

The episode opens with 2026's Pro-Life Vision.

Fr. Mahanna and Fr. Pavone reflect on 2025's Triumphs: Defunding Planned Parenthood, closing 50 abortion facilities, and weakening pro-abortion forces under the Trump administration.

They dive into upcoming global-scale events, including the March for Life in Washington DC (Jan 23) and Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco (Jan 24), featuring prayer vigils, protests at Planned Parenthood, "Silent No More" testimonies from post-abortion healing, and speeches from stars like Lecrae (from The Chosen).

The duo tackles hot topics: Hollywood conversions (e.g., Scott Adams' deathbed embrace of Christ), Trump's pragmatic yet committed Pro-Life stance, the battle against late-term abortions in states like Colorado, and strategies to counter gender ideology in schools through better legislation, education, and community outreach.

They emphasize pro-life as both a human rights imperative and a faith-driven mission, urging unity to "lay down our lives" for the unborn. The episode closes with the Angelus prayer, Fr. Mahanna's call for a 7-year "Holy Cross" journey to 2033 (marking 2,000 years since Christ's crucifixion), and a stirring recitation of Psalm 10 as a prayer for the poor and oppressed.

Hope and the Fight for Life: Inside the 2026 Pro-Life Revolution

• Guest Spotlight: Joined by Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life, they celebrate 2025's wins—like defunding Planned Parenthood and closing 50 clinics under the Trump administration.
• 2026 Events Unveiled: Preview powerhouse pro-life gatherings: March for Life in Washington DC (Jan 23) and Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco (Jan 24).
• Event Details: Features prayer vigils, protests at Planned Parenthood, "Silent No More" healing testimonies from post-abortion experiences, and speeches by The Chosen star Lecrae.
• Key Discussions: Dive into Hollywood conversions, including Scott Adams' deathbed embrace of faith.
• Political Insights: Explore Trump's pragmatic yet committed pro-life push and battles against late-term abortions in Colorado.
• Broader Strategies: Address countering gender ideology in schools through better legislation, education, and community outreach.
• Why Watch?: Witness survivors turned warriors ignite a movement that saves lives—your view could spark action.

Hope demands Heroes—are you in? Fr. Mahanna says, "Jesus sees you." Don't miss this transformative blend of hope, strategy, and divine call—stream it today and be part of the movement! Visit prolifemarch.org or missionofhopeandmercy.org to get involved.

Donate at MissionOfHopeAndMercy.org; Join events at ProLifeMarch.org.

In this riveting Christmastide Special from the “IRREVOCABLE” live streamed podcast, join Father Andre Mahanna—founder of Mission of Hope and Mercy—and renowned Marian expert Xavier Ayral as they unravel 500 years of Heavenly Messages from the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. From ignored warnings that sparked revolutions to prophecies of a "great monarch" restoring faith amid global chaos, discover how apparitions like Fatima, Lourdes, La Salette and Medjugorje offer urgent blueprints for Survival and Triumph in 2026's escalating wars, economic turmoil, and spiritual battles.

Learn about the impending "Illumination of Conscience"—a divine wake-up call for humanity—and practical steps like the "Five Stones" to shield your family, heal divisions, and ignite personal renewal. Packed with historical revelations, heartfelt prayers, and a passionate call to action for persecuted Christians, this episode isn't just a watch—it's your lifeline to hope, mercy, and victory in the face of darkness.

Join Father Andre Mahanna—founder of Mission of Hope and Mercy—and renowned Marian expert Xavier Ayral as they unravel 500 years of Heavenly Messages from the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. From ignored warnings that sparked revolutions to prophecies of a "great monarch" restoring faith amid global chaos, discover how apparitions like Fatima, Lourdes, La Salette and Medjugorje offer urgent blueprints for Survival and Triumph in 2026's escalating wars, economic turmoil, and spiritual battles.

Learn about the impending "Illumination of Conscience"—a divine wake-up call for humanity—and practical steps like the "Five Stones" to shield your family, heal divisions, and ignite personal renewal. Packed with historical revelations, heartfelt prayers, and a passionate call to action for persecuted Christians, this episode isn't just a watch—it's your lifeline to hope, mercy, and victory in the face of darkness.

Dive into a heart-stirring Christmas Eve episode that will reignite your spirit and challenge your soul!

Join Fr. Andre YS Mahanna, the passionate Maronite priest and opera singer behind the Mission of Hope and Mercy, as he hosts an unforgettable conversation with fiery truth-teller Fr. James Altman and the inspiring convert Mother Miriam (from Jewish roots to Benedictine prioress). ‘IRREVOCABLE' from Romans 11:29 symbolizes God's unbreakable covenant and resilience against spiritual attacks. The episode is a live discussion blending Christmas reflections, personal testimonies, church critiques, and calls to action, lasting about 1.5 hours despite initial plans for one hour.

Opening and Mission Appeal

• Fr. Mahana opens with praise for Jesus and introduces the Mission of Hope and Mercy, a nonprofit aiding vulnerable families in Lebanon with food, medicine, education, housing, and protection amid economic hardship, bombings, and war.
• He highlights 2025 achievements: providing cancer treatments, medications (e.g., for sisters Angie and Krista), tons of food via partners like Caritas and Maryam Kitchen, school tuition, toys for children, and shelter for widows/orphans.
• Urgent appeal: Raise $62,000 by December 31 to sustain operations. Donate at missionofhopeandmercy.org/donate or mail to 2459 South Chase Lane, Lakewood, CO 80227.
• Emphasizes the Gospel call to mercy: "Whatever you did for the least... you did for me."

Christmas Hymns and Theological Reflections

• Fr. Mahana shares ancient Syriac hymns from St. Ephraim (e.g., "Glory to the Word who became a man") and discusses the Christmas novena, focusing on paradoxes like God in a virgin's womb and choosing poverty to identify with the broken.
• He sings part of "Joy to the World" and a self-composed hymn: "When we give even water to one who thirsts, Christmas comes again," emphasizing acts of mercy as re-enacting Christ's birth.
• Liturgical ties: Advent as preparation (announcements from angels), extending Christmas to February 2 (Presentation of the Lord). Urges blessing homes/trees and global light-switching on Christmas Eve to symbolize the Messiah's arrival.

Personal Testimonies and Conversions

• Mother Miriam: Raised Jewish in Brooklyn, she avoided Christmas due to its existential reminders (fleeing to the Virgin Islands annually). Converted in 1976; her first Christmas hearing "Joy to the World" in a supermarket transformed her. Urges living faith authentically: no shopping/Sundays, modest dress, witness to neighbors. Message: Return to God, stop sin, seek truth in Catholic churches (e.g., kneel before the tabernacle).
• Fr. Mahana: Childhood memories from Lebanon during civil war (e.g., 1979 Damour massacre), where forgiveness and Eucharistic adoration amid peril inspired his mission. Shares 2025 pain from church persecution but finds hope in supportive figures like Mother Miriam and Fr. Altman.
• Fr. Altman: Joins amid tech issues. Shares family traditions (e.g., mother's cranberries at festive tables). Recounts filming her recipes before her health decline (father passed in September). Emphasizes divine intervention via statues like Infant of Prague (miraculous survival, symbolizing being Christ's hands) and Our Lady of Fatima.

2025 Reflections

• Podcast Name: ‘IRREVOCABLE' from Romans 11—God's promises/covenant are unbreakable; resist sin, injustice, devil. Family as key battleground; devil attacks it to destroy the Church.
• Positive Outlook: Despite "PTSD" from turmoil and personal persecutions, hope in Christ's promise (gates of hell won't prevail). Best 2025 memory: Solidarity among faithful, turning evil to good. Urge clergy: Speak truth fearlessly (wear cassocks, live vows); laity: Be witnesses.

Closing

• Nazi-era story: Christians' fidelity converts soldiers, illustrating unwavering faith.
• Prayer: Angelus led by Fr. Altman, with bells rung by Fr. Mahana.
• Final Appeal: Renewed call for Mission donations; blessings for peace and mercy.

This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Mother Miriam, Prioress, Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope, focusing on themes of Faith, Hope, Mercy, personal suffering, and the urgent humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and beyond. The discussion blends spiritual reflections, historical insights, and passionate appeals for donations to support persecuted Christians and war-affected families.

Opening Appeal and Personal Testimony: Father Andre recounts his childhood during the Lebanese war—fleeing to a cave at age 9, scavenging for food, and losing water during airstrikes. He draws parallels to current bombings in South Lebanon, emphasizing how the Mission of Hope and Mercy delivers aid (food boxes, mattresses, water, and Christmas gifts) directly to villages under fire, embodying the "Gospel of Hope" in Jesus' name.

Guest Introduction and Shared Experiences: Mother Miriam, a Jewish convert to Catholicism and founder of Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope, shares her own childhood poverty (brushing dirt off half-eaten sandwiches). She praises Father Andre's transformation from a persecuted child to a "messenger of the Jewish Messiah" and urges listeners to donate generously, calling it a “True Mission of Mercy."

Critique of Church Leadership: Both discuss the "abandonment of faith" by many shepherds (priests, bishops, and Pope Francis), including silence on issues like LGBTQ+ sponsorship and unity without truth. Mother Miriam laments the rise of apostasy and wolves leading sheep astray, while Father Andre questions how far modern leaders are from Jesus' innocent heart, advocating judgment by kindness and compassion.

• Father Andre's Calling and Visions: He describes his unexpected path from rector of St. Louis Cathedral (where he hosted Cardinal Burke) to founding the Mission in 2015 after a divine vision in 2008. He shares a profound experience of seeing the Holy Spirit leave the world, turning everything gray, and hearing God's call to rebuild the Church through Faith, Hope, and Love amid persecution (noting 250 million persecuted Christians globally, with 30-40 million killed in the 20th century).

MOHM's Work and Challenges: The Mission supports addiction recovery (partnering with "Oum el Nour" to provide 1,500 lbs of food every 8 weeks), medical needs, education, and displaced families. Father Andre highlights aiding Iraqi Christian refugees since 2014 and combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and radicalism for interfaith coexistence (Judaism, Christianity, Islam). He stresses Lebanon's role as a pluralistic oasis but warns of its collapse due to financial crises, explosions, and militias.

Broader Spiritual Themes:

• Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) as a symbol of religious freedom and victory over oppression, linked to Maccabees' suffering and paralleled with Christmas' Divine Light of Jesus, the Christ (Messiah.)
• Hope rooted in the Messiah, not circumstances; the Church's endurance despite evil.
• Mother Miriam's "PhD in not giving up," her jail chaplaincy with addicts, and a dream urging delayed rapture so the world can know Christ.

Donation Appeals: Repeated, urgent calls for year-end giving, with Mother Miriam boldly praying for $1 million today (noting it's the Mission's secret goal). Suggested amounts: $35 (weekly family food), $75 (blanket/mattress), $150 (Christmas box). Emphasize giving as a "Christmas offering at the manger," rewarding donors eternally. Website: missionofhopeandmercy.org. Father Andre notes 39% of their $62,000 goal met, with funds going directly to aid (86-94% efficiency, verified by Charity Navigator).

Ends with prayers for light, love, and peace; an invitation to the Colorado Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast (August 15, 2026); and a promo for nightly Christmas Novena retreats at 6:30 PM MT / 8.30 PM ET via MOHM’s social channels. Father Andre teases a Christmas Eve Special follow-up with Mother Miriam.

Today, we need your help more than ever. Your year-end gift will help sustain the Mission’s life-saving work into 2026:

https://missionofhopeandmercy.org/GiveHopeIrrevocable

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).

In this episode of the IRREVOCABLE podcast, hosted by Father Andre Mahanna of the Mission of Hope and Mercy, guest Tom Harb, Co-Chair of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy (AMCD), discusses Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Lebanon: Lebanon's cultural, religious, and political landscape amid ongoing challenges.

Cultural/Religious Reflections:

The episode begins with a light-hearted rendition of "Jingle Bells" and transitions to reflections on Saint Barbara's feast day, celebrated in Lebanon with children in disguises (similar to Halloween), drawing from her martyrdom story in AD 235.

Father Mahanna shares synaxarion details, emphasizing her faith and miraculous healings.Harb recounts childhood memories of the tradition in Lebanon, linking it to Christmas preparations, and contrasts it with U.S. holidays like Thanksgiving.

They highlight Lebanon's Christian heritage, including saints like Charbel Makhlouf, whose tomb emitted light during Ottoman rule, other child martyrs like Aquilina and Christina, and biblical ties to Lebanon as "Land of Saints.”

Pope XIV's Visit to Lebanon

The discussion centers on Pope Leo XIV's recent three-day visit (ending Dec 2, 2025), themed "Blessed are the Peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9). The Pope emphasized peace 48 times in his speeches, urging internal reform, forgiveness, and anti-corruption efforts.

Harb praises the visit for shifting focus from mere coexistence to genuine peace, starting from individuals and families. He notes the Pope's message aligns with President Trump's peace initiatives, contrasting it with prior papal visits that stressed Christian-Muslim coexistence.

Key moments include the Pope's address at the Presidential Palace, his call for justice at the 2020 Beirut port explosion site (the largest non-nuclear blast, linked to Hezbollah-stored nitrates), and interactions with religious leaders in Harissa.

Lebanon's Crises

Lebanon is described as the "Land of Saints" with deep biblical ties (mentioned 71-73 times in the Bible), but facing existential threats: terrorism (Hezbollah's grip), corruption, economic collapse, demographic shifts, and displacement from ongoing conflicts.

Harb outlines historical conflicts: the 1975-1990 civil war, Syrian occupation, Iranian influence via Hezbollah, and Palestinian use of Lebanon as a base against Israel. He notes Christian population decline across the Middle East (except in Israel, where it grows 1.6-1.7%), attributing it to Sunni-Shia power struggles victimizing minorities.

Political Islam (both Sunni and Shia) is critiqued for lacking tolerance, with calls for federation to protect minorities. The Beirut explosion investigation remains stalled due to Hezbollah interference.

They discuss Israel's role: historical alliances (e.g., 1982 under Ariel Sharon and Bashir Gemayel), current military actions against Hezbollah as "justice" for Lebanon, and potential peace benefits like economic prosperity (comparing Israel's $550B GDP to Lebanon's $50B).

Calls to Action

Father Mahanna promotes the Mission of Hope and Mercy's End-of-Year Campaign ($62,000 goal) for food, medicine, housing, and Christmas gifts in Lebanon, sharing personal war stories from his childhood.

Harb encourages contacting U.S. lawmakers to push Lebanon-Israel peace for stability and prosperity, predicting 2026 as a "year of peace." He shares his X handle @harbtom for updates.

The episode ends with blessings, emphasizing mercy, justice, and grassroots support for Middle East Christians, tying back to Advent and Christmas themes.

This 2 hour live Thanksgiving Week Special podcast episode, hosted by Fr. Andre Mahanna and Fr. James Altman with Special Guest, Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B., focuses on Spiritual Thanksgiving during Advent Preparation. It emphasizes Faith Renewal amid modern Church challenges.

Main Content and Themes

• Advent and Thanksgiving: Fr. Andre frames the episode around awaiting Christ's coming, linking secular Thanksgiving to the Eucharist (Greek for "thanksgiving"). Emphasizes gratitude to God over materialism, urging Mass attendance as true thanks.
• Mother Miriam's Conversion Story: Born Jewish (Rosalind Moss), she became agnostic, then encountered Messianic Jews in the 1970s. A "holy shock" from John 1:29 ("Behold the Lamb of God") led to Evangelical Protestantism (1976), jail chaplaincy, and eventual Catholicism (1995) after studying Church Fathers and resolving Mass doubts. She founded Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope (2008), becoming a Benedictine prioress. Highlights mystical "electric bolt" experiences and seeing Mass as "a synagogue with Christ."
• Church Critique and Renewal: Fr. Altman critiques Vatican II's pastoral shifts, Novus Ordo Mass as contrary to Trent's dogma, and declining belief in the Real Presence (70-90% of Catholics). Advocates ad orientem worship and traditional practices. Mother Miriam echoes calls for doctrinal fidelity, labeling recent popes' teachings as heretical while urging personal holiness.
• Personal Insights: Fr. Altman shares his first ad orientem (facing God) Tridentine Mass epiphany leading to rejecting versus populum (facing people); stresses free will, seeking truth, and daily gratitude (e.g., notebook exercise for 365 Thanksgivings). All emphasize witnessing Faith boldly, even in secular settings.
• Practical Advice: For Thanksgiving/Advent: Focus on Christ, fast/pray, delay decorations until Christmas Eve; avoid Sunday commerce; live as if this Advent is your last. Message to families: Prioritize God amid divisions; witness unapologetically.

Fr. Andre Mahanna reflects on Spiritual Thanksgiving, personal stories of persecution, and a heartfelt appeal for donations to Mission of Hope and Mercy for persecuted Christians.

• Reflections: Links Christmas music to angelic inspiration; emphasizes true thanksgiving through Eucharist, not just food/drink. Urges gratitude to God as Creator and humanity's transformation via faith.
• Christianity's Impact: Argues the world is better with Christ; highlights His pardon on the cross as humanity's salvation. Calls for bold witnessing despite persecution, hatred, or crucifixion for faith.
• Personal Stories from Lebanon: Shares childhood wartime experiences—living in caves, scavenging food from trash, collecting water under bombings. Describes fear, hunger, and resilience; notes current crises (Beirut explosion, banking corruption, Israel-Hezbollah conflicts) leaving families at $35/month income, with 450K Christians seeking migration.
• Donation Appeal: Seeks support for 3,500 families (food/medicine), 2,500 children (gifts/education aid like notebooks, shoes, tuition). Programs include emergency relief in Lebanon, Middle East, Africa (Nigeria, Congo, Sudan, Tanzania). 96% of donations go directly; 4-star Charity Navigator rating. Ways to donate: missionofhopeandmercy.org or GiveSendGo.com/GreatHope2025.
• Broader Message: Advocates aiding persecuted Christians (350M worldwide); turn "Black Friday" into "White Friday" by donating for hope/life. Ends with blessings for safe travels, family reconciliation, and Advent joy.

Tone and Closing

Urgent and devotional, blending fiery critiques with Hope. Ends with blessings, calls to repentance, and invitations to encounter Christ in the Eucharist. Promotes Spiritual Combat against Cultural decay.