The Church knew in the 1950s that Abbé Pierre was a “seriously sick man”. For decades, Abbé Pierre was revered as France's champion of the poor. But behind his public image as a celebrated humanitarian, Church leaders knew of serious psychiatric problems and allegations of sexual abuse. Historians Axelle Brodiez-Dolino and Bruno Dumons examined Church archives for a new book. In an interview with La Croix (October 17), Brodiez-Dolino discussed their findings. She states that Abbé Pierre was bipolar, while stressing that this does not explain his sexual misconduct. His childhood was marked by unwanted sexual touching by older boys, attraction to boys during adolescence, and a family scandal involving his aunt’s conviction for murdering her husband. In 1955, reports of sexual touching of women during a US visit reached Rome. The Vatican investigated Abbé Pierre over sexual misconduct and also financial irregularities, but imposed only mild sanctions in 1957. Brodiez-Dolino concludes from …More
Face aux tables vides, les influenceurs à la rescousse des restaurateurs Face à des restaurants désertés par les clients, certains influenceurs mettent leur notoriété au service des restaurateurs en difficulté. À Paris, Victor Habchy, suivi par plus de deux millions de personnes sur TikTok, filme des établissements en manque de clients pour leur offrir de la visibilité. Certaines vidéos ont des effets spectaculaires sur leur fréquentation. Un coup de pouce devenu précieux pour des professionnels confrontés à des difficultés économiques. franceinfo
Lauren Estelle American reveals a 1932 Betty Boop cartoon shows exactly what we’ve learned in the Jeffrey Epstein files and about Hollywood. They’ve been telling us this whole time what’s really been going on. This isn’t a cartoon, it’s a horror film. 18 reactions | American reveals a 1932 Betty …
There is a lot to know. Here is another one about Poland. Poland has no Patriot missiles to spare for Ukraine Warsaw lacks sufficient interceptors to arm Kiev as the war with Iran drains Western ammunition stocks, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says Poland rules out Patriot missile deliveries to …
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For Vatican justice, already under severe scrutiny for the way the major trial was conducted, a new front is opening: that of the transparency of investigations and the guarantees afforded to the defendants. This is a matter likely to weigh on the pontificate of Leo XIV, who is called to deal with the judicial legacy of one of the most controversial proceedings in recent years.
Isaiah 3:9 The shew of their countenance hath answered them: and they have proclaimed abroad their sin as Sodom, and they have not hid it: woe to their souls, for evils are rendered to them. ( Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition)
Saints Mother Teresa and John Paul II letters concerning Medjugorje Brief description of the events of Medjugorje, its impact on the Church, the reaction of the Church worldwide, scans of actual letters from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and John Paul II concerning Medjugorje, and the mission of Mary TV.
Mother Teresa and John Paul II letters concerning Medjugorje MarytvMedjugorjeDecember 30, 2010 Brief description of the events of Medjugorje, its impact on the Church, the reaction of the Church worldwide, scans of actual letters from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and John Paul II concerning Medjugorje, and the mission of Mary TV.
But refined petroleum products and gas (as well as helium, urea, and sulfur) are not flowing out of the Persian Gulf area. And, prices of crude oil will remain high for a considerable period of time, as there are reserves to be built back up worldwide.
‘Works’ – Saint Elisabeth of the Trinity - I. HEAVEN IN FAITH - Eighth Day – First Prayer; points 28-30; pages 11-12 [Saint Elisabeth of the Trinity/Elizabeth Catez – XIX-XX Century; born: Avord, France/died: Dijon, France; (aged 26); Mystic; Spiritual Writer; Gifted Pianist] Eighth Day ~ First Prayer 28. “It seems to me that all is loss since I have known the excelling knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ. For love of Him I have forfeited everything. I have accounted all else rubbish that I may gain Christ. What I want is to know Him, to share in His sufferings, to become like Him in His death. I pursue my course striving to attain what He has destined me for by taking hold of me. My whole concern is to forget what is behind and to strain forward constantly to what is ahead. I run straight to the goal, to the vocation to which God has called me in Christ Jesus.” (Ph 3:8-10, 12-14) That is: I want only to be identified with Him: “Mihi vivere Christus est,” “Christ is my life!” (Ph 1:21) …More
"30. Let us lovingly eat this bread of the will of God. If sometimes His will is more crucifying, we can doubtless say with our adored Master: “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by,” but we will add immediately: “Yet not as I will, but as You will” (Mt 26:39); and in strength and serenity, with the divine Crucified, we will also climb our Calvary singing in the depths of our hearts and raising a hymn of thanksgiving to the Father."
Letter to the Ephesians 3,14-21. Brothers and sisters: I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Psalms 33(32),1-2.4-5.11-12.18-19. Exult, you just, in the LORD; Praise from the upright is fitting. Give thanks to the LORD on the harp; With the ten stringed lyre chant his praises For upright is the word of the LORD, …More
Brief des Apostels Paulus an die Epheser 3,14-21. Schwestern und Brüder! Ich beuge meine Knie vor dem Vater, von dem jedes Geschlecht im Himmel und auf der Erde seinen Namen hat. Er gebe euch aufgrund des Reichtums seiner Herrlichkeit, dass ihr in Bezug auf den inneren Menschen durch seinen Geist an Kraft und Stärke zunehmt. Durch den Glauben wohne Christus in euren Herzen, in der Liebe verwurzelt und auf sie gegründet. So sollt ihr mit allen Heiligen dazu fähig sein, die Länge und Breite, die Höhe und Tiefe zu ermessen und die Liebe Christi zu erkennen, die alle Erkenntnis übersteigt. So werdet ihr erfüllt werden in die ganze Fülle Gottes hinein. Dem aber, der gemäß der Macht, die in uns wirkt, unendlich viel mehr tun kann, als wir erbitten oder erdenken, ihm sei die Herrlichkeit in der Kirche und in Christus Jesus bis in alle Generationen für ewige Zeiten. Amen.
Vatican releases new medical update on Pope Leo XIV. Final test results confirm that the tissue removed during surgery was pulmonary adenocarcinoma (a form of lung cancer) and that the disease was localised. A subsequent oncological evaluation has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary. Full statement from the Holy See Press Office: “Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora communicate the following regarding the Pope’s postoperative recovery: Today, the final histological examinations and molecular biology tests on the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgical operation were completed and their results reported. The results confirmed that it was a pulmonary adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localised. A subsequent oncological evaluation confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.” #newsZagrydewhs
‘THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE SEVEN LAST WORDS FROM THE CROSS’ By St. ALPHONSUS de LIGUORI; points 2; pp. 12-13; part II [Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – XVII – XVIII Century AD; born: Marianella, Kingdom of Naples/died: Pagani, Kingdom of Naples; (aged 90); spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian, Founder, Bishop, Doctor of the Church] VII. THE SEVEN WORDS SPOKEN BY JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS 2. "Amen I say to you, this day you shall be with Me in paradise." (Lk 23:43) This holy penitent also exercised other noble virtues; he preached, declaring the innocence of Jesus Christ, This man has done no evil. He exercised love to God, receiving death with resignation, as the punishment due to his sins, saying, We receive the due reward of our deeds. Hence St. Cyprian, St. Jerome, and St. Augustine do not scruple to call him a martyr; and Silveira says that this happy thief was a true martyr, as the executioners …More
"O my Jesus! henceforth I sacrifice to You my life, and I seek for grace to enable me, at the hour of my death, to unite the sacrifice of my life to that which You did offer to God upon the cross, and through which I hope to die in Your grace, and, loving You with pure love stripped of every earthly affection, to attain to love You with all my powers through all eternity."
Leo XIV’s personnel decision is a “grave sin”. Thomas Mirus, editor-in-chief of the “conservative” CatholicCulture.com, commented on X on Leo XIV’s appointment of Sister Mary Barron as President of the Pontifical Mission Societies (Missio). Both before her appointment and two weeks afterward, Sister Mary advocated for the ordination of women. She told EWTN on October 20: “Women today may hear the call to priesthood. Some of the great women saints heard that call also. So for me, it’s how do we within the Church facilitate that discernment?” Mirus commented on the interview: “I believe a grave sin is being committed by anyone who appoints or allows this woman to continue holding this position, knowing her heretical views.” He added: “This is why I said a while back that you cannot be a ‘good pope’ if you allow these things to happen, no matter how many edifying spiritual things you may say in your homilies.” #newsZwgkbxvmjq
There are three kinds of spirits: the Holy Spirit, the evil spirit, and liquid spirits. I know the Holy Spirit (Ghost) was not involved in her evil quest.
"Benedictus Moments“ - am 22. Oktober "Benedictus Moments“ ist eine Reihe von 365 kurzen, täglichen Meditationen aus den Schriften von Papst Benedikt XVI. Die tägliche Betrachtung wird lebendig, wenn der Schauspieler Leonardo Defilippis die Worte des Papstes rezitiert und diese theologischen Juwelen so auf erstaunliche Weise zugänglich macht. Die tiefgründigen Einsichten des Papstes führen zu einer immer tieferen Entdeckung der Schönheit und des Reichtums unseres christlichen Glaubens, die Ihr Herz berühren und Ihre Seele erfreuen wird. Hören Sie jeden Tag zu und lassen Sie sich inspirieren! „Das Benedictus bezieht sich auf das Kommen des menschgewordenen Gottes in unsere Mitte. Christi eucharistisches Kommen macht aus einem Versprechen ein gegenwärtiges Geschehen und bringt die Zukunft ins Hier und Jetzt.“ – Papst Benedikt XVI. Aus dem Buch „Benedictus: Tag für Tag mit Papst Benedikt XVI.“, erschienen im Ignatius Verlag.