Fr. Fessio Remembers the Last Third of America's History

Fr. Fessio was born just months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor and today he reflects on the last third of America’s history. Get Your Copy of “America on Trial” Here: https://ignatius.com/america-on-trial-aotp/?searchid=0&search_query=america+on+trial As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Thomas Jacobi sits down with Fr. Fessio to talk about his memories of WWII and the history of the country over the last 80 years. Fr. Fessio expresses his love for his country and the importance of patriotism. But he also points out some of the typical American flaws and excesses. Ultimately, he hopes that America will become more prayerful, virtuous, and Godly in the next 100 years. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Music_For_Videos, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal 0:00 America’s 250th Anniversary with Fr. Joseph Fessio 0:39 Does Fr. Fessio Love America? 1:17 Fr. Fessio Reflects on His Childhood in America 9:15 Why it is Good to be Patriotic 11:55- American Exceptionalism and Founding Principles 15:18 Catholics, Deists, and Religious Freedom 17:23 Fighting National Vices 24:49 Hopes for America in 100 years 29:06 Recommended Reading for the Fourth of July