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Summa Theologica: First Section...Thomas Aquinas - TREATISE ON MAN - THE PRODUCTION OF THE FIRST MAN’S BODY...to download, to print, to share !

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Augustine and Aquinas Against Skepticism – Prof. Chad Pecknold

Augustine and Aquinas Against Skepticism – Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Chad Pecknold explains how Augustine and Aquinas argue against skepticism, defending metaphysical realism and the mind’s capacity to know truth as essential for genuine morality and for leading people to Christ, who is Truth itself.
This lecture was given on October 23rd, 2025, at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
For more information on upcoming events, visit us at
https://thomisticinstitute.org/events.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Chad C. Pecknold earned his PhD in Systematic Theology at the University of Cambridge in England. He is a Catholic theologian and for the last 16 years he has been a professor of theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington DC, teaching in the areas of fundamental theology, Christian anthropology and political theology. Since 2022, he has been named by The Catholic Herald as one of the most influential Catholic thought leaders and authors in the United States.
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BREAKING: Jerome Powell is on his way OUT as Federal Reserve Chair and President Trump says he decided on Powell's replacement "I think I have it in my mind! Done!"REPORTER: "Kevin Hassett?" TRUMP: "I don't wanna tell you!" GOOD RIDDANCE, JEROME! He can't be gone soon enough.

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GOP Bill to Ban Insider Trading in Congress …

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GOP Bill to Ban Insider Trading in Congress Advances Without Support from a Single Democrat - Slay News

A Republican-led effort to crack down on insider trading in Congress advanced out of committee this week, even as every single House Democrat withheld support for the measure.
The House Administration Committee voted to advance the
Stop Insider Trading Act, sponsored by Bryan Steil (R-WI), sending the legislation to the full House for consideration.
If enacted, the bill would prohibit members of Congress from buying individual stocks while in office and require lawmakers to provide notice seven to fourteen days before selling securities.
Members would still be permitted to invest in index funds and mutual funds and to reinvest dividends from assets they already own.
Democrats Push for Full Divestment
Democrats on the committee argued the proposal does not go far enough, pressing instead for a total trading ban that would require lawmakers to fully divest their assets before taking office.
During the two-hour markup, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), the committee’s ranking member, introduced …

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"We excommunicate and anathematise every heresy raising itself up against this holy, orthodox and catholic faith which we have expounded above. We condemn all heretics, whatever names they may go under [...] Moreover, we determine to subject to excommunication believers who receive, defend or support heretics." (Pope Innocent III, Lateran IV)

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Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows before her picture

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Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom Guest Max Blumenthal

Video is 3 days old. I didn't want to post this sort of thing anymore. But when you see people falling for lies it has to be done. For those who want the truth should listen to exactly what is going on. I am not asking anyone to believe anything. But the most intelligent thing a person can do for themselves is to listen to as many sources as possible.
" Then" make an intelligent decision.
I am leaving another video to listen to because I don't want to make too many posts about this sort of thing. Sorry, I don't want to waste my time on this. I said I would give a list to those I listen to and haven't. I will try harder to do it soon.
Max Blumenthal : Protecting Protesters or Manipulating Unrest? Trump and Iran
LIVE FROM TEHRAN: Foreign Pressure or Internal Crisis? : Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi

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I will leave one more. Danny Haiphong Guest Prof. Mohammad Marandi
Iran SMASHES Starlink, Missile Payback Hits Trump & Israel Next | Mohammad Marandi

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Consistory Done Like Middle School - Leo XIV Is Responsible

Journalists Raymond Arroyo and Robert Royal, and canon lawyer and priest Gerald Murray of New York talked on January 16 about the consistory of January 7-8. A short sequence, video below.
Robert Royal commenting on Cardinal Grech’s contribution on synod:
I think you hear that and you say, what in God’s name can that possibly mean? This is the gobbledygook we’ve been listening to for years about synodality and all this confusion. I mean, one of the things I’ve heard from sources is that many of these cardinals have said, "Look, we’re just confused about this. We’re tired of going over the same things again and again." These pronouncements keep coming out.
When I read Cardinal Grech, I said to myself: This guy knows they haven’t gotten anything substantial done. You can try to preserve the illusion that there’s somehow a dynamic age of the Spirit underway, but it’s about to die.
Raymond Arroyo:
Well, he says there are good fruits here. He says fruits are blooming all over the place. …More

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Wilma Lopez

Watch the video. It is funny.

Excellent links in this article and interesting and edifying considerations!

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What we can learn from bad reactions to the 'sede' Sisters of St Thomas Aquinas online

Image from the Congregation’s website (fair use). As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases through our Amazon links. See also The WM Review Shop.
The point here is not documenting a meaningless Twitter drama, but drawing out the interesting questions and principles behind it.
(WM Round-Up) – For several months, X has seen a few viral videos of white-habited Sisters singing Gregorian chant in a high gothic church.
These videos garner much admiration, for the beauty of the singing and the architecture, and appreciation for a young religious order of Sisters.
The current controversy
But admiration is not the only response, for this is not just any religious order. The Sisters of St Thomas Aquinas, Florida, are what others call “sedevacantists.”
They hold that:
“… the members of the Novus Ordo hierarchy, despite any and all appearances of authority, are not true Catholic popes nor true Catholic bishops, and do not possess the authority to rule, for they are the authors of …

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Strange that with respect to anything traditional Catholic post-conciliar hypocrites lose their usual manners and forget about "imperfect communion" or brothers/sisters in less than full unity.
Logically, assuming hypothetically as truth revolutionary premises of post-conciliarists these sisters should be placed in a higher degree of communion with them than pastors and "orthodox" clergy they meet and flatter in their dialogue, and do not dare to call those pastors and clergy "schismatics".

Father Karl A Claver

Because the Church is in free fall, chaos and confusion I believe these nuns are doing the best they can. They are not theologians, but are praying and not rioting, and it appears their congregation is growing.

thepeoplesvoice.tv/…-urgent-investigation-into- …

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HHS Launches Urgent Investigation into Cellphone Cancer Risks

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched an urgent investigation into the potentially lethal side effects of wireless radiation.
“This move is signaling very strong steps in the right direction,” said Miriam Eckenfels, director of Children’s Health Defense’s (CHD) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) & Wireless Program.
The Defender reports: Decades of research already point to harm from radiofrequency (RF) radiation emitted by cellphones and cell towers, said Eckenfels, who criticized federal agencies for lagging behind the science. Kennedy “is the right person to correct that.”
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The WSJ linked to an archived FDA webpage, since removed, that said the “weight of scientific evidence has not linked exposure to radio frequency energy from cellphone use with any health problems.”
CIA Agent Confesses Mossad …

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When it comes to your parents, don’t take inventory based on what everyone else is doing.
Don’t think:
“Why should I give if my siblings don’t?”
“Why should I help if no one else even tries?”
Caring for your mom and dad matters whether anyone else shows up or not.
And it’s not always about money.
Not everything in life has a price tag.
Sometimes it’s just being there.
A morning coffee together.
Lunch on a Tuesday.
Helping with small things around the house.
Noticing what they need before they have to ask.
Simple questions like:
“What can I pick up for you?”
“What do you need?”
“How are you feeling today?”
But most of us reach for excuses:
“I don’t have the money.”
“They get Social Security — they’ll be fine.”
“I’m not the only child.”
“I’m busy.”
“Work is crazy right now.”
“It’s too far / too late / too inconvenient.”
The painful irony?
When parents are gone, suddenly the money appears.
Suddenly there’s time.
Work isn’t that urgent anymore.
The drive doesn’t feel that far. …More

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Father Karl A Claver

There is a commercial from Visiting Angels which shows a wife being happy now that she can do other things besides taking care of her husband. Very sad.

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Town of Taxco - Great Attractions (Mexico)
Take a tour of Town of Taxco in Mexico – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. 1. The town of Taxco is nestled in the rolling hills of Guerrero, Mexico. 2. Its full name, Taxco de Alarcón, is to honor the native son and writer Juan Ruiz de Alarcón. 3. Apart from silver mining as the main source of economic income, the tourism of this town is the second main source of economy. 4. Santa Prisca Church, located in the main plaza, is so extravagant it nearly bankrupted its builder, José de la Borda. 5. Artisan goods can be found throughout Taxco, though they mostly take a back seat to the silver works of the town. 6. Nearly 50,000 people live in Taxco, and lead relatively simple lives. 7. Taxco was named one of Mexico's "Pueblos Mágicos," as much for its man-made silver work as its natural surroundings.

Town of Taxco - Great Attractions (Mexico)
Take a tour of Town of Taxco in Mexico – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. 1. The town of Taxco is nestled in the rolling hills of Guerrero, Mexico. 2. Its full name, Taxco de Alarcón, is to honor the native son and writer Juan Ruiz de Alarcón. 3. Apart from silver mining as the main source of economic income, the tourism of this town is the second main source of economy. 4. Santa Prisca Church, located in the main plaza, is so extravagant it nearly bankrupted its builder, José de la Borda. 5. Artisan goods can be found throughout Taxco, though they mostly take a back seat to the silver works of the town. 6. Nearly 50,000 people live in Taxco, and lead relatively simple lives. 7. Taxco was named one of Mexico's "Pueblos Mágicos," as much for its man-made silver work as its natural surroundings.

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The Martyrdom of St. Prisca (1760) by Miguel Cabrera. Located inside.
Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco - Wikipedia

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Systematic Psychological Abuse within Benedictine Sisters of Montmartre

An independent investigation has documented decades of spiritual abuse, psychological control, and systemic governance failures within the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre. The contemplative community is based at the Sacré-Cœur of Paris, France.
Background and timeline
The congregation, founded in the late 19th century in connection with the national vow and devotion to the Sacred Heart, is dedicated to liturgical prayer, perpetual adoration, and the reception of pilgrims at the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
In June 2021, the congregation initiated an internal review.
In 2022, former members were formally included in the process.
In February 2023, the sisters publicly acknowledged serious internal abuses, issued an apology, and requested an external investigation.
The independent report, completed after 18 months of work, was published in January 2026.
Scope of the investigation
The commission conducted 159 interviews with current sisters, former members, priests, bishops …More

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These “independent commissions” do not understand the meaning of suffering, sacrifice, and self-denial, and call all of this “abuse of power.” It is entirely in line with the post-conciliar church, which is trying to eliminate the cross from Christ's message.

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"Nostalgic" Proposals on Liturgy Not Helpful – Cardinal Spengler

Asked about the Mass in the Roman rite, Cardinal Jaime Spengler of Porto Alegre, Brazil, said that “the river doesn’t flow backwards.” He spoke with VidaNuevaDigital.com on January 16. The cardinal is president of the bishops’ conferences of Brazil and Latin America (CELAM).
His main statement echoes the historically weak ideas promoted by Cardinal Roche at the consistory on January 7-8.
Cardinal Spengler said, “Throughout history, the liturgy has undergone various reforms. The Second Vatican Council represents an enormous effort to recover fundamental elements of Catholic liturgical celebration. Nostalgic proposals do not help to promote what the Council identified as essential for the liturgy.”
Furthermore, Cardinal Spengler offered a pointless definition of the Eucharist: “Liturgy cannot be understood simply as an expression of religious practice; above all, it is a vigorous expression of a lived experience of faith, both personal and communal - an experience of encounter with …More

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The bishops’ conferences of Brazil and Latin America (CELAM) interpret Vatican Council II with an irrational and not rational premise. New books on Vatican Council II must not be given the imprimatur unless the Council is interpreted rationally and so ethically.
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POPE LEO MUST NOT ALLOW THE IMPRIMATUR FOR NEW BOOKS ON VATICAN COUNCIL II INTERPRETED WITH THE FALSE PREMISE : RAHNER’S BOOKS MUST BE PULLED BACK

POPE LEO MUST NOT ALLOW THE IMPRIMATUR FOR NEW …

Tisbe Galaad

Wisdom 1:7
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.” Psalm 69:9 “The zeal for Your House consumes me, and the insults of those who insult You fall upon me.”