Plato in his early years taught that rump-ranging was a very Nobel Act. Later, he condemned these actions. Plato’s views on homosexuality evolved from viewing it as a potentially noble, intellectual pursuit in early works to condemning physical same-sex acts as "unnatural" and illegal in his later writing, the Laws. He generally separated "celestial love"—a spiritual, mentoring connection—from the "common love" of mere physical pleasure. The Symposium and Pederasty: In his earlier work, specifically the Symposium, Plato (through characters like Pausanias) presents the traditional Greek pederastic relationship (an older man mentoring a youth) as noble, natural, and superior to heterosexual relationships when it focuses on the love of the soul rather than the body. Idealized Love (Phaedrus): Plato describes love between men as a, "deep, intense spiritual bond" that can lead to virtuous pursuits. However, he also describes the sexual act as a temporary lapse in judgment (losing wings …More
The talk of a Catholic revival spurred by a surge in adult conversions is misplaced, writes Matthew Schmitz in FirstThings.com (May 12). Conversions show no signs of offsetting the broader decline of Catholic life in the United States. Schmitz points to statistics. In 2000, 2.6 million American children attended Catholic schools. By 2025, that number had fallen to 1.6 million. In 2001, more than a quarter-million Catholic weddings took place in the United States; by 2024, there were only around 107,000. Infant baptisms have also collapsed: more than one million infants were baptized in the Church in 2001, compared with fewer than half a million in 2024. "Catholicism" in Service of U.S. Political Interests At the same time, Schmitz argues that while the Church is shrinking institutionally, Catholic ideas and language are allegely shaping public debate in America. Discussions about immigration, war, political authority, and moral responsibility are now often conducted using Catholic concepts …More
e.l.f Cosmetics co-founder is set to become a Catholic priest after abandoning his wealthy and luxurious life. At the age of 42, Scott Vincent Borba gave up his fortune and entered the seminary. Now at 52 years of age, Borba, a former actor, designer, model and singer, is set to be ordained on May 23 in Visalia by the Diocese of Fresno. "We ran around with the likes of, Paris Hilton, and partying with Kardashians and just doing up the Hollywood life. I was a poster boy for luxury living. I was not in any which way humble. I was very prideful," he said during an interview. "I asked our Lord to help me be the man that he created me to be." "And upon that instance, I had this massive flood of love and mercy that came into my life. It was a very mystical experience."
St. John Chrysostom ~~~ When you are weary of praying, and do not receive, consider how often you have heard a poor man calling, and have not listened to him...
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NOVENA TO SAINT RITA DE CASCIA (May 13 - May 22) Repeat the following Novena prayers every day for 9 consecutive days. INVOCATION Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and our hearts will be renewed. All: And you will renew the face of the earth. Leader: O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructed the hearts of the faithful; grant us, by the same Holy Spirit, a love and desire for what is right and just, and the constant enjoyment of His consolation, through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. LITANY OF SAINT RITA Leader: Lord, have mercy on us. All: Christ, have mercy on us. Leader: Lord, have mercy on us, Christ hear us. All: Christ, graciously hear us. Leader: God, the Father of heaven, All: Have mercy on us. Leader: God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, All: Have mercy on us. Leader: God, the Holy Spirit, All: Have mercy on us. Leader: Holy Trinity, one God, All: Have mercy on us. Immaculate …More
NOVENA to Saint Rita of Cascia. Novena to Saint Rita from May 13 to May 21
On May 6, a man vandalized La Ermita Church in Cali, Colombia. Seven statues were destroyed, including images of the Virgin of Sorrows and the Risen Christ. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
A serious case of vandalism was reported a few minutes ago at the La Ermita chapel in Cali.
Officer Swears He Found Frank With Young Girl Special policeman volunteers damaging testimony after recognizing suspect in jail tower; Pinkerton force expanded as solicitor denies knowledge of screams affidavit Sunday, May 11th, 1913 A Volunteer Witness Comes Forward A special policeman named Robert P. House has come forward with testimony that investigators say could be used to damage the character of Leo M. Frank, the superintendent of the National Pencil Factory and the principal suspect in the murder of Mary Phagan. House, employed by the Druid Hills Land Company as a private officer on their property, told Atlanta detectives that more than a year ago he apprehended Frank and a young girl together in a secluded area of Druid Hills Park, and that Frank admitted on the spot that the two had come to the woods for immoral purposes. House volunteered the information himself. When he first read accounts of the Phagan murder in the newspapers, the incident came back to him. Recalling that …More
Darshak Rana @thedarshakrana In 1964, a 17 year old from San Diego conducted the most dangerous psychology experiment ever attempted by a teenager. Randy Gardner stayed awake for 264 hours (11 days) with: • No stimulants • No caffeine • No medical suppressants And Stanford sleep researchers realized too late they couldn't stop him. What happened inside his brain during those 264 hours rewrote everything we thought we knew about consciousness. By day three, Randy's short term memory had completely collapsed. He couldn't remember starting a sentence by the time he reached the end of it. Researchers would ask him to count backward from 100, and he'd stop at 65, staring blankly, having forgotten the entire concept of numbers. But the terrifying part wasn't the memory loss. Randy's brain began creating a second reality that ran parallel to the real one. He'd have full conversations with people who weren't there. He'd walk to locations that didn't exist. His eyes stayed open, his body kept …More
Tipjar: BuyMeACoffee Why the 15 Rosary Mysteries Are Hard to Grasp – And So Beautifully Sacred 21st ROSE - The 15 Mysteries A mystery is a sacred thing which is difficult to understand. The works of Our Lord Jesus Christ are all sacred and divine because He is God and man at one and the same time. 00:00 Intro 00:51 The works of Jesus and Mary can be called wonderful flowers 01:07 Why the Rosary was divided into 15 mysteries 01:48 Blessed Alan de la Roche's vision of Our Lady 02:53 First part: Joyful Mysteries 04:04 Second part: Sorrowful Mysteries 04:36 Third part: Glorious Mysteries Title: The Secret of the Rosary Author: Saint Louis de Montfort First publication: around 1710 Narrator: Angelica Torres Genre: Religious, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Historical Narrative Language: English Version: Unabridged, Divided by Chapters Subtitles included -------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The narration in this video is HUMAN generated. …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.
Sen. Murray: "Do you seriously believe there's abortion in the water like some far-right activists are suggesting?" Lee Zeldin: "I don't even know what you're talking about."
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.