On March 14, a Saturday, for the first time, a woman led a liturgical celebration in place of the “Sunday” Eucharist in the Cathedral of Bozen/Bolzano, Italy. Italian media spoke of "la celebrante" ("the celebrant"). Maja Clara and has been leading such liturgies for about ten years. She works as a journalist at the state press agency. “As a child, I wanted to be a pastor,” she says. The Diocese of Bolzano-Bressanone, which covers the German speaking South Tyrol, is run by Bishop Ivo Muser. In the diocese, about 500 (!) laypeople are entrusted with this ministry, nearly two-thirds are women. The Diocese has 500k Catholics and about 350 priests in 280 parishes. This makes less than 1,5k nominal Catholics per priest. Picture: Maja Clara, AI piture, #newsTaahryrpwd
In December 1585, during the Eighty Years’ War, nearly 4,000 elite Spanish soldiers of the legendary Tercios found themselves in a desperate situation near Empel in the Netherlands. While digging defensive trenches, a soldier unearthed a beautifully preserved wooden panel depicting the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The troops saw it as a heavenly sign. They carried the image in solemn procession, raised it high with their battle flags, and prayed fervently. That very night — December 7 to 8, the eve and feast of the Immaculate Conception — an extraordinary event occurred. A sudden, intense frost froze the floodwaters solid. The watery trap became a bridge of thick ice. At dawn on December 8, the Tercios marched across the frozen river in perfect formation. They launched a surprise attack on the Dutch fleet, setting ships ablaze and capturing others. The Dutch were caught completely off guard, with many vessels trapped in the ice. The Spanish achieved a total and stunning …More
Book of Isaiah 49,1-6. Hear me, O islands, listen, O distant peoples. The Lord called me from birth, from my mother's womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me. You are my servant, he said to me, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, Yet my reward is with the LORD, my recompense is with my God. For now the LORD has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, That Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; And I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD, and my God is now my strength! It is too little, he says, for you to be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Buch Jesaja 49,1-6. Hört auf mich, ihr Inseln, merkt auf, ihr Völker in der Ferne! Der HERR hat mich schon im Mutterleib berufen; als ich noch im Schoß meiner Mutter war, hat er meinen Namen genannt. Er machte meinen Mund wie ein scharfes Schwert, er verbarg mich im Schatten seiner Hand. Er machte mich zu einem spitzen Pfeil und steckte mich in seinen Köcher. Er sagte zu mir: Du bist mein Knecht, Israel, an dem ich meine Herrlichkeit zeigen will. Ich aber sagte: Vergeblich habe ich mich bemüht, habe meine Kraft für Nichtiges und Windhauch vertan. Aber mein Recht liegt beim HERRN und mein Lohn bei meinem Gott. Jetzt aber hat der HERR gesprochen, der mich schon im Mutterleib zu seinem Knecht geformt hat, damit ich Jakob zu ihm heimführe und Israel bei ihm versammelt werde. So wurde ich in den Augen des HERRN geehrt und mein Gott war meine Stärke. Und er sagte: Es ist zu wenig, dass du mein Knecht bist, nur um die Stämme Jakobs wieder aufzurichten und die Verschonten Israels heimzuführen …More
Born Protestant and Convert to Roman Catholic and Nun of Poor St. Clare Sisters. Sister May of Trinity- Our Lord Jesus Christ Ask her to be a Victim Soul for the Conversion of the Protestant. Our Lord Jesus Christ is Patiently Waiting for her and her FIAT, to be a Victim Soul. Beautiful story of her Life and How our Lord, Molder her and teaches her to be Obedient and Fully Union with him as a Sacrifice for Others.
While working at his forge one day, the devil came to tempt St. Dunstan. Disguised in one account as a beautiful woman, the evil one tried to lead the holy man astray. But St. Dunstan immediately recognized the deception. He calmly placed his iron tongs in the fire until they glowed red-hot. Then, with courage and resolve, he seized the devil firmly by the nose! The devil let out a terrifying roar of pain that echoed for miles around...
Has anybody read Inferno by Augustine Virgil? It's a hilarious 400-page, Dantean-style take on today's incredulous media and politics (particularly "alternative" media). I did a quick review of it on my site.
thekingdomofnews Migrant Confronts German Police – “No One Is Going to Save Europe. You Are Finished!” In Germany, a man directly confronts police officers in a heated street confrontation, boldly declaring “No one is going to save Europe. You are finished.” He references demographic shifts, population numbers, and claims of inevitable dominance, mentioning weapons and military strength while facing law enforcement. The incident highlights escalating tensions over mass migration, integration failures, and cultural change in major European cities. Video footage shows officers in helmets standing ground as the man speaks aggressively. This moment captures growing concerns about public safety, national identity, and the future of Europe amid ongoing migration debates in Germany and across the EU. What happens to Europe when migrants openly declare victory to police? Is this confidence or a warning? instagram.com/reel/DZ7_SVtvAoY/
Acts of the Apostles 13,22-26. In those days, Paul said: “God raised up David as king; of him God testified, I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will carry out my every wish. From this man's descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus. John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; and as John was completing his course, he would say, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.'" "My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent".
Apostelgeschichte 13,16.22-26. In der Synagoge von Antiochia in Pisidien stand Paulus auf, gab mit der Hand ein Zeichen und sagte: Ihr Israeliten und ihr Gottesfürchtigen, hört! Gott erhob David zum König, von dem er bezeugte: Ich habe David, den Sohn des Isai, als einen Mann nach meinem Herzen gefunden, der alles, was ich will, vollbringen wird. Aus seinem Geschlecht hat Gott dem Volk Israel, der Verheißung gemäß, Jesus als Retter geschickt. Vor dessen Auftreten hat Johannes dem ganzen Volk Israel eine Taufe der Umkehr verkündet. Als Johannes aber seinen Lauf vollendet hatte, sagte er: Ich bin nicht der, für den ihr mich haltet; aber siehe, nach mir kommt einer, dem die Sandalen von den Füßen zu lösen ich nicht wert bin. Brüder, ihr Söhne aus Abrahams Geschlecht und ihr Gottesfürchtigen! Uns wurde das Wort dieses Heils gesandt. angelyelina
People want proof all the time about Putin. I and others have left plenty of it. But it seems some still don't get it. So I thought I would let you hear what I see and know be told by Former Austria's Former Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl confirm what I say is true. That I am not the only one who knows President Putin well. She moved to Russia to Saint Petersburg and attends important speeches and dinners and celebrations with President Putin. So she knows him very well. @Jeffrey Ade More proof? Or just one more thing to demand and ignore? I invite you once again to hear with your own ears who President Putin truly is. If you refuse. Don't demand proof again. I am leaving three videos. First is Mrs Kneissl in an interview with of all people the BBC. When you hear her describe Putin whom she knows well, no one will be able to comprehend it. So much propaganda destroys the brain. I truly believe it. The government turned on her. But what I see, the people loved her and still do and even …More
" Former Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl confirm what I say is true... She moved to Russia to Saint Petersburg and attends important speeches and dinners and celebrations with President Putin" --- Yep. Paputchiks, next to matryoshkas, are probably most famous and most worldwide Russian products. "So much propaganda destroys the brain." --- True indeed. So, please do not damage our brains making this (allegedly Catholic) forum another version of the infamous "npabga"
St Charbel heals Elias with cancer in Damour, … Many years ago I worked with an engineer who grew up in Syria, and upstairs from his childhood home lived an old Jewish couple who would "read" Turkish coffee grounds for the neighbors. I had a chance to try some Turkish coffee and learn the significance of some of the symbols that appear on the sides and bottom of the little cup. Then, fast forward several years, I was a volunteer at a Cathedral where one of St Charbel's great nieces was also a volunteer. And, she showed me this image of St Charbel in the coffee grounds. She loved it so much, that I developed a great affection for it myself. St Charbel has been so good to so many people. @In Principio posted a picture of the miraculous hand print St Charbel left on a man's arm, and @Instaurare Omnia in Christo posted a link to a fantastic youtube about that miracle youtube.com/watch?v=7UatXxxzk_Y It's an hour long video, and has English subtitles, so to get the story you need to pay …More
The solar panel-covered roof of a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Los Angeles caught fire on Wednesday, sending up thick clouds of dark smoke and ammonia, leading city officials to order nearby residents to shelter in place. About 110 firefighters responded in the afternoon to a blaze at the cold storage and freezing warehouse owned by Lineage in the Boyle Heights neighborhood near downtown, according to spokesperson Jennifer Middleton of the Los Angeles fire department. Both the city and Los Angeles county deployed firefighters and hazmat teams to contain the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Middleton said. By the time firefighters arrived, the solar panels covering the roof had caught fire. “I urge everyone in the impacted area to get indoors immediately, close windows and doors, turn off air conditioning, and avoid unnecessary travel to the area,” the Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, wrote in a tweet. Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in the Boyle …
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1,57-66.80. When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, "No. He will be called John." But they answered her, "There is no one among your relatives who has this name." So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, "What, then, will this child be?" For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. The child grew …More
In this edition of Ukraine War Playlist we discuss the latest changes to Russian conduct of the war in Ukraine as a result of: 1. Intensification of drone warfare against Russian targets; 2. EU summit decisions to intensify drone deliveries to Ukraine; 3. Russian decision to achieve military victory and stopping any negotiations with Zelensky. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER Vladimir Brovkin (@BrovkinVla97791) on X I converted my video playlists into podcasts, so you …More
" From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity" --- A curious thing: in this (very bloody) search of her identity Russia has not found yet, for over a century, what the Holy Mother of God requires from her i.e. to convert.
Please watch the video first before leaving comments. And no propaganda. This is all I ask. Thank you. This means you @Jeffrey Ade Who demands proof and yet never looks at any of it that I post or ask you to look at.