[St. Augustine of Hippo – IV-V Century AD; born: Thagaste, Roman Empire/died: Hippo, Western Roman Empire; (aged 75) – Church Father – Doctor of the Church – Blessed; Resting Place – Pavia, Italy] Chapter VI 16. Hence there follows most justly the statement, "Ye are the salt of the earth;" showing that those parties are to be judged insipid, who, either in the eager pursuit after abundance of earthly blessings, or through the dread of want, lose the eternal things which can neither be given nor taken away by men. "But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted?" i.e., If ye, by means of whom the nations in a measure are to be preserved [from corruption], through the dread of temporal persecutions shall lose the kingdom of heaven, where will be the men through whom error may be removed from you, since God has chosen you, in order that through you He might remove the error of others? Hence the savorless salt is "good for nothing, but to be cast out, and trodden under …More
Fear of persecution: "Hence the savorless salt is "good for nothing, but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men." It is not therefore he who suffers persecution, but he who is rendered savorless by the fear of persecution that is trodden under foot of men."
Afraid of persecutions: "But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted?" i.e., If ye, by means of whom the nations in a measure are to be preserved [from corruption], through the dread of temporal persecutions shall lose the kingdom of heaven, where will be the men through whom error may be removed from you, since God has chosen you, in order that through you He might remove the error of others?"
On Pentecost Monday, Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate the closing Mass of this year's Chartres Pilgrimage in France. With more than 20,000 pilgrims registered to take part, this is the highest number yet. Other celebrants and preachers alongside Cardinal Burke include Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, former rector of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris; Father Antonius Maria Furtado, Superior General of the Missionaries of the Holy Cross; and Father Serge-Thomas Bonino, OP. Cardinal Burke also celebrated the closing Mass of the pilgrimage in 2017. Other prelates who have previously celebrated the Mass include Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Cardinal Gerhard Müller and Cardinal Robert Sarah. #newsFfujebqnww
In 1987, the Lutheran minister Richard John Neuhaus argued that history had entered into a “Catholic moment,” in which the Catholic Church had a chance to take up its “rightful role” in constructing a “religiously informed public philosophy” for the United States. Given the Church’s declining numerical and institutional strength, it is striking to find that a strange kind of Catholic moment has indeed arrived—one in which the Church has a thinner presence on the ground but seemingly a greater one in public debates.
A CIA whistleblower just testified UNDER OATH that Anthony Fauci DIRECTLY meddled with intelligence agencies to cover up the COVID lab leak. Every day that Fauci remains free is an INJUSTICE. Per the whistleblower, the CIA was on the verge of calling it a lab leak — then changed course days later with zero explanation. Fauci injected himself into the intelligence community and FLIPPED the conclusion.
Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh WOW! It's been revealed that blue states in America have lost $2 TRILLION DOLLARS, and it's going to harm them in the 2030 Census "The biggest wealth transfer in HISTORY." It's closely correlated with population shifts — and Democrats are going to LOSE BIG in the Electoral College and House when the Census and reapportionment happens Ban illegals from the Census, RESTORE OUR REPUBLIC!
Pope to Vatican Observatory: Church embraces science to find God in Creation As he meets with the Vatican Observatory Foundation, Pope Leo XIV upholds the Catholic Church’s desire to seek God in His Creation through rigorous, honest science.
El Papa recibe al equipo de la Fundación del Observatorio Vaticano El Papa recibió este lunes en audiencia a los miembros de la Fundación del Observatorio Vaticano y pronunció un discurso en el que reivindicó el papel de la astronomía como vínculo entre la contemplación de Dios y el rigor científico. hmtv
Pope to Vatican Observatory: Church embraces … Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Monday with the Board of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. In his address, the Pope recalled that Pope Leo XIII re-founded the Vatican Observatory in 1891, at a time when science was being presented as a rival source of truth to religion. The 19th-century Pope said he was re-founding the institution so that, “everyone might see clearly that the Church and her Pastors are not opposed to true and solid science, whether human or divine, but that they embrace it, encourage it, and promote it with the fullest possible devotion.” However, in our own times, both faith and science face a more insidious threat from those who deny the very existence of objective truth, said Pope Leo XIV. “Too many in our world refuse to acknowledge what both science and the Church plainly teach,” he said, “that we bear a solemn responsibility for the stewardship of our planet and for the welfare of those who dwell upon it, especially …More
From OOOgle A.I. No, there is no natural way to "make" ivermectin yourself. Ivermectin is a semisynthetic drug. While it is derived from a natural source, it requires chemical modification in a laboratory to become the final medication used today. However, there are several "anti-parasite" herbs: Neem plant extract: Used in some veterinary settings as a natural alternative to replace ivermectin for certain pests. Garlic extract: Some studies in livestock (like sheep) have explored using natural garlic extract to manage parasite loads. Sainfoin: A medicinal forage crop used in animal nutrition for its anti-parasitic properties Black Walnut Hull Cloves Pumpkin Seeds: Contain cucurbitin, which can paralyze worms. Thyme and Oregano: Contain compounds that are effective against various parasites Common Protocols: Many, including Remedy's Nutrition, suggest a combination of 4–6 herbs over 14–30 days.
From a former undocumented immigrant to the nation's youngest prelate, Pope Leo XIV's recent bishop appointments reflect a diverse Catholic Church in his homeland. Since his election on May 8 last year, Pope Leo XIV has named numerous bishops to fill posts around the world, also in the USA. Before becoming pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost was himself in charge of proposing new bishops for established Latin Rite dioceses around the world. So, while such decisions are never taken lightly, Leo XIV is particularly keyed in to the needs and criteria involved. As of May 6, 2026, he has made 26 appointments of bishops for his homeland. This includes raising priests to the bishopric, elevating auxiliary bishops to new dioceses, and transferring ordinary bishops to new sees. Eleven of these bishops — 42% — were born outside the United States. Sixteen of them are under 60 years old, and the youngest is 45. Only three come from religious communities: a Jesuit, a Benedictine, and an Oratorian. They …
Keir Starmer was hit with more resignations today after attempting to brush aside calls to step down at a toe-curling Cabinet meeting. Ministers Jess Phillips and Alex Davies-Jones declared they had lost confidence in the PM as his grip on power loosens further. The intervention came after members of his top team - said to include Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood - privately urged him to make a graceful exit in the wake of disastrous local elections. But Sir Keir effectively dared his rivals to move against him this morning, telling the weekly gathering in No10: 'The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered. 'The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a Cabinet.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting, regarded by Sir Keir's dwindling band of allies as being behind the coup, was present to hear the stark message. However, Sir Keir is said to have immediately moved on to the Iran war. According to …
Starmer musste weitere Rücktritte hinnehmen, nachdem er das Kabinett in Bedrängnis gebracht hatte, wo er den Zusammenbruch der Führung beiseite schob – und sich weigerte, Streeting zu sehen Lassen Sie sich Ihre Nachrichten bis 7 Uhr morgens direkt zustellen - Melden Sie sich KOSTENLOS für unseren neuen Morning Mail-Newsletter an Weitere Daily Mail auf Google anzeigen – Speichern Sie uns als bevorzugte Quelle Von JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITISCHER REDAKTEUR FÜR GROSSBRITANNIEN Veröffentlicht: 07:46 BST, 12. Mai 2026 | Aktualisiert: 14:19 BST, 12. Mai 2026 E-Mail 233Aktien 7k Ansicht Kommentare Keir Starmer Heute kam es zu weiteren Rücktritten, nachdem man bei einer spannenden Kabinettssitzung versucht hatte, Rücktrittsforderungen beiseite zu schieben. Die Minister Jess Phillips und Alex Davies-Jones erklärten, sie hätten das Vertrauen in den Premierminister verloren, da sich sein Einfluss auf die Macht weiter lockere. Die Intervention erfolgte, nachdem Mitglieder seines Spitzenteams -…More
A BLESSED FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA TO YOU! On this 109th anniversary of Her first apparition, May 13, 1917, The Fatima Center staff wishes you, dear devotee of Our Lady of Fatima, a blessed feast day! Appearing “more brilliant than the sun,” Our Lady announced to Lucia dos Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, God’s Will to save the world in these times through devotion to Her Immaculate Heart. “To whomever embraces this devotion,” She added, “I promise salvation. These souls will be dear to God, as flowers placed by Me to adorn His Throne.” God’s timing is always perfect. Thus, we do well to reflect upon why Our Lady appeared when She did, and not at some other time in world history. God’s ways are inscrutable, deep, and far beyond man’s understanding. While faith and meditation may give us insights into His solicitous wisdom, we men can never presume to exhaust the ways of Divine Providence. Nevertheless, in honor of Her feast day, we offer the following …
May the power of the Lord overshadow him and make him every wit whole. Raise him up, Lord, by your healing virtue, we pray. We desperately need him in this dark hour.
St. Maximus the Confessor ~~~ Temptations come on some people for the cleansing of previous sins, on others for the beautification of their current perfection...