The Litany of the Saints is a very ancient Christian prayer in which the Church militant calls upon the Church triumphant for help for themselves and the Church suffering. This prayer is of particular use as our fathers enduring all forms of suffering to bring to us the saving faith we now enjoy. Traditionally this prayer is prayed during a penitential procession on the Greater Rogation Day (April 25) as well as the Lesser Rogation Days (the Monday through Wednesday before Ascension Thursday). This ancient practice has been suppressed in the modern reform and the Litany of Saints, to my knowledge, is only prayed at the Easter Vigil and at an Ordination. Unfortunately, like the other prayers of the Holy Mass, much of this prayer was further edited in the modern reform. For example the petition “against the enemies of Holy Church” is specifically mentioned by Pope St. Paul VI's translation document Comme le prevoit 24 as being “contrary to Modern Christian ideas.” Thus it was removed …More
I remember that these days a plenary indulgence can be gained for the deceased. *INDULGENCES FOR THE DECEASED* *THE TOTAL (Plenary) INDULGENCE.* *From November 1 to 8, an indulgence can be gained each day for a particular deceased person by visiting the cemetery (even mentally) under the usual conditions. 1) Confession 2) Communion 3) Prayer for the Pope.* The commemoration of November 2nd of ALL SOULS in the traditional rite is moved to Monday the 3rd.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Andrés Gabriel Ferrada Moreira, 56, as the Bishop of San Bartolomé de Chillán, Chile. The diocese in southern Chile has 400,000 faithful. Monsignor Ferrada was the Secretary of the Dicastery for the Clergy. He is also a member of the Dicasteries for Evangelization and for Bishops. Born on June 10, 1969, in Santiago de Chile, Archbishop Ferrada earned a Licentiate from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and a Doctorate from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In July 1999 he was ordained to the priesthood. Inner Circle of Homosexual Karadima Monsignor Ferrada was a disciple of the charismatic and homosexual abuser priest Fernando Karadima. The latter was found guilty by the Vatican of sexual abuse of adolescent boys. Ferrada had been a member of Karadima’s priestly grouping (the “Unión Sacerdotal”) up to about 2010. InfoVaticana.com added: “Together with nine other priests he left the Union just before an ecclesiastical investigation …More
Matthew 7:17.20 "Every good tree produces good fruit, but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit. A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them."
Wide Awake Media @wideawake_media A concise summary of "why they're trying to wipe out the farmers". "They blame the so-called climate crisis and say cows farts are the problem... Meanwhile, the world's largest landowners are pushing for us to eat bugs and lab-grown foods." "It's just all part of the agenda to... control what goes into our food... wipe out the farming industry piece by piece, and... make sure family farms are lost to inheritance tax forever." "It's all part of the bigger plan... When you control the food supply, you control the people."More
World’s Largest Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inspires Millions | Shalom World News The Virgin of Chalma, also called the Monumental Virgin of Oculina or the Virgin of Ahuehuete, rises from the heart of El Ahuehuete Millennial Tree Park in Ocuilan, Mexico, drawing millions beneath the protective gaze of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Towering 33 meters high and stretching 11 meters wide, this awe-inspiring sculpture claims the title of the largest Virgin of Guadalupe statue in the world and the grandest Marian monument on earth. Crafted by Mexican sculptor Víctor Gutiérrez, it was brought to life through a government initiative to boost religious tourism, capitalizing on its closeness to the Sanctuary of the Lord of Chalma, one of Mexico’s most beloved pilgrimage sites. Since its inauguration on August 30, 2017, the monument has beckoned visitors to ascend 640 stone steps to its base, and for those seeking a higher perspective, another 760 steps lead to a viewpoint at the Virgin’s head. …More
Why most Jews are SILENCED by the MEDIA “They stole land from the Palestinians and they stole identity from Jews.” In this remarkable conversation, Rabbi Elhanan Beck — a Palestinian-born rabbi from Stamford Hill, London — shares his powerful story and deep insights into the clear distinction between Judaism and Zionism. He explains why true Judaism is rooted in faith, humility, and obedience to God, while Zionism, as he argues, transformed a spiritual religion into a political and national project divorced from its sacred origins. Together, we explore: What it truly means to be Jewish according to the Torah The 13 principles of faith outlined by Maimonides How Zionism emerged as a secular movement The Jewish understanding of exile and the promised land The peaceful vision of the Messiah in Jewish scripture Centuries of coexistence between Muslims and Jews This is a heartfelt and eye-opening discussion that challenges common narratives and offers a glimpse into an …More
Filipino Traditions on All Souls’ Day: Faith or Folklore? Many Filipino practices during All Souls’ Day blend religious devotion with long-held folk beliefs. Below are some familiar customs and why they don’t align with Catholic teaching. - Setting Out Food and Drinks for the Departed Some families place food on altars, graves, or dining tables as “offerings” for their loved ones who have passed away. Why this isn’t Catholic: The souls of the departed no longer need material nourishment. Such offerings imitate pagan rituals and can open people to spiritual deception. What the Church teaches: Offer the Holy Mass, the Rosary, and prayers for their souls instead. - Lighting Candles to “Lead Souls Home” It’s often believed that candlelight helps lost souls find their way back. Why this isn’t Catholic: Candles do not guide souls; they symbolize our prayers and faith when offered to God. Proper practice: Light candles as a sign of prayer and remembrance, not as a mystical signal. - Leaving …More
What it truly means to be Jewish according to the Torah