Pillars of Faith
Rooted in Faith, Grounded in Truth, Living in Christ
A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Repentance
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Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, S.T.L.,
Bishop Emeritus of Tyler, TX, Founder & Chairman of Pillars of Faith.
Anchored in Christ, Faithful in the Storm
In this short video, Bishop Joseph Strickland introduces Pillars of Faith – an apostolate rooted in Christ, devoted to the salvation of souls, and fortified by the two great pillars: the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mission Statement
Pillars of Faith exists to proclaim the timeless truths of the Catholic faith with clarity and courage, to uphold the Church’s sacred Tradition in turbulent times, and above all, to labor for the salvation of souls.
“THE WATCHMAN’S LAMP” PODCAST
“So thou, O son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore thou shalt hear the word out of my mouth, and shalt tell it them from me.” (Ezekiel 33:7)
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War, Justice, and the Cross – How Should Catholics Think Right Now?
If you have appreciated “A Shepherd’s Voice,” please join us here every Friday as Bishop Strickland continues to share the truth of Jesus Christ through his new podcast, “The Watchman’s Lamp.”
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Pastoral Letters
War, Justice, and the Cross – How Should Catholics Think Right Now?
Pastoral Letters
A Statement on Lebanon: A Cry For the Innocent
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, My heart is heavy as I look toward Lebanon – a land long
Pastoral Letters
A Call to Reverence and Truth
In recent days, an Easter message from President Donald Trump has drawn attention – not because of its clarity in
Pastoral Letters
When the World Demands Compromise
In these days of great confusion, many faithful Catholics are feeling unsettled – some even shaken – by the intensity
St. John Bosco’s
Vision of the Two Pillars
This powerful image illustrates a prophetic dream of St. John Bosco, in which he saw the Church – symbolized by a great ship – battling storms and attacks at sea. The ship finds safety only when anchored between two mighty pillars: the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. This vision reminds us that the Church will weather the storms and be guided safely to the haven of salvation through devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and trust in Our Lady. It is a timeless call to remain centered on Christ and guided by Mary in turbulent times.
Help us as we proclaim Christ to a world that has silenced Him – reawakening hearts, restoring truth, and calling souls home.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit apostolate, Pillars of Faith exists to uphold the truth, proclaim Christ without compromise, and labor for the salvation of souls. If you feel called to support this mission through prayer, offering, or other means, we welcome your partnership in the work Christ has entrusted to us.
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