We continue posting daily Advent reflections by the Church Fathers. It's a good way to prepare to celebrate Christmas. The reflections and quotations come from the book titled, Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathersby Marco Pappalardo. Introduction 'I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he' (Lk 7:28). Receiving such a compliment from Jesus must have been something extraordinary for John the Baptist, even though he did not receive it in person in this case. But this is much more than a gesture of affection: there is an awareness of the mission of the one who comes before, the need to prepare the way, and the expectation about to be fulfilled—an expectation that always involves an encounter. John’s 'not yet' transforms into Christ’s 'already.' During Advent our expectation is therefore accompanied by the certainty of fulfillment: we know that the birth of the Lord will arrive after a precise number …
The museum Künstlerhaus in Vienna, Austria, is presenting an exhibition titled “You Shall Make Yourself an Image.” It opened in late October 2025 and runs through 8 February 2026. The exhibition features about 40 provocateurs (“artists”) mocking Christian imagery. Catholic organizations and online petitions describe the exhibit as “blasphemous,” “insulting,” and as mocking key Christian symbols such as the crucifixion and imagery of the Virgin Mary. Works criticized include: - A wolf dressed in liturgical garments - A crucified frog - Portrayals of Mary as a trans woman or other provocative reinterpretations The Austrian right-wing party FPÖ (Austrian Freedom Party) condemned the exhibition as “a scandalous mockery of Christianity” and demanded that it be shut down, especially since it runs during Advent and Christmas and receives public funding. On Monday, a group of Catholics gathered outside the museum to protest the exhibition, including an act of penance prayer. However, …More
This Moon Discovery Is the Most Important in Decades (4K) What's beneath the Moon's surface, waiting to be uncovered? Could the strange, newly discovered holes on the Moon be more than just natural formations? Why has China, with its ambitious space program, set its sights on exploring these eerie pits? Are these ancient tunnels merely remnants of volcanic activity, or do they hold something vital for the future of lunar exploration? And could these dark voids be the key to establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon? New Nature youtube.com/watch?v=zeSDuqLpzew
Thursday of the second week of Advent. Of the Purest Conception of our Lady. DAILY MEDITATIONS OF THE MYSTERIES OF OUR HOLY FAITH, By the P. Alonso de Andrade FROM THE COMPANY OF JESUS. PRAYER TO BEGIN By the sign of the Holy Cross, from our enemies delier us, Lord, our God. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. My Lord and my God: I firmly believe that you are here, that you see me, that you hear me. I adore you with deep reverence. I ask you for forgiveness of my sins and grace to make this time of prayer fruit. My Mother Immaculate, Saint Joseph, my father and lord, my guardian Angel: intercede for me. MEDITATION V. Thursday of the second week of Advent. Of the Purest Conception of our Lady. POINT ONE. Consider how having determined the Eternal Word to become man, to honor human nature, and to raise the Blessed Virgin to be his Mother, he worked out the fabric, as St. Ambrose says, that he had to dress in the lineage of Abraham and David, adorning it, and …More
Homosex "Blessing" in Argentinian Cathedral: On 10 December, ElWanderer.com published the audio message from an anonymous Catholic woman who was horrified by a blessing of homosexuals in the Cathedral of San Isidro in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. The sacrilege occurred a few weeks ago. The woman's words in the audio are as follows: "In the cathedral, in the chapel where the tabernacle is, right in front of the Blessed Sacrament, at 6:15 p.m., they have just performed a blessing for two lesbian women dressed as brides in front of God, before the living Lord in the tabernacle. I told the priest: 'One thing is accompaniment, but we can’t consent to sin, much less bless it.' He replied, 'It's pastoral.'"
Elwanderer.com: " Les pido que escuchen este breve audio de una mujer católica horrorizada por lo que acababa de ver en la catedral de San Isidro. El hecho ocurrió hace pocas semanas."
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Absolutely brutal… The EU Commissioner of Industry: "Last month, I was supposed to go to Brazil to discuss a rare earth mine. 3 days before, we were told that the Americans had already come, put money on the table, and bought all production until 2030."
A new documentary "Making a Killing" and subtitled, "Reconciliation, Genocide, and Plunder in Canada" is a must see for all Canadians. It's a must see for others around the world to learn just how a government, the MSM and activists can push a story of genocide all based on lies. The documentary is presented by the ONEBC Party. "Making a Killing" is a "feature documentary film exposing the massive scandal behind the taking of wealth, land, and power from the Canadian public to benefit indigenous tribes. It debunks the worst lie in Canadian history: the lie that 215 bodies were found at the Kamloops Residential School and that Canadians committed a mass murder against indigenous children. "Making a Killing" is the first documentary film produced by an elected caucus." One priority of the OneBC Party is to "Bring capital investment and local opportunities back to BC by removing UNDRIP and all band veto powers from British Columbia." UNDRIP is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights …
December 8: The Prophecy Is Coming True This video explores the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the connection to Russia, wars, and spiritual crises, and the prophecy that “in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” Discover why Mary chose children like Bernadette Soubirous, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco to convey these messages and how it affects our lives today. This is more than a devotional story; it is a journey into history, prophecy, and your personal faith. secrets of the church
This Discovery in the Mariana Trench Will Transform Geopolitics Welcome to the deepest point on Earth, nearly 11,000 meters down. No sunlight. Crushing pressure. It’s more alien than the surface of Mars. And we know almost nothing about it. But now, one country is racing to explore these depths, and not just for science. China is deploying fleets of deep-sea robots, building underwater bases, and quietly moving to claim what lies at the bottom, before anyone else can. As the U.S. guts its ocean research programs, China is diving deeper, moving faster, and investing more aggressively than any nation in history. So what exactly is down there? And why is China so determined to get it first? Watch the video to find out. youtube.com/watch?v=6NnLfbTCM2I
December 8th - Saint of the Day: Saint Eucharius of Trier, Bishop Go to HolyManna.blog to read the full story, dive into the apostolic roots of the faith, and find more saints who can walk with you in the chaos of real life. First bishop of Trier, Germany. A basilica was built over his tomb in the catacomb of Saint Matthias. Legend says that he was one of the 72 disciples of Christ, and that he was sent to Gaul as its first bishop in the 1st century. There, one of his companions, Maternus, died. Eucharius returned to SaintPeter the Apostle, borrowed his pastoral staff, returned to Gaul, touched Maternus with the staff, and brought him back to life. Died relics in the crypt in the Basilica of Saint Matthias, Trier, Germany, and in Lisbon, Portugal Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against plague Trier, Germany Representation bishop holding the Cathedral of Trier bishop with a dragon bishop with a dog bishop with pallium bishop with a demon bishop with …More
hl. Eucharius von Trier - Gedenktag katholisch: 8. Dezember im deutschen Sprachgebiet: 9. Dezember Diözesankalender Trier nicht gebotener Gedenktag in Limburg: 11. September Übertragung der Gebeine: 15. Juli Name bedeutet: der Freundliche (griech.) erster Bischof von Trier * in Lyon in Frankreich (?) † um 280 (?) in Trier in Rheinland-Pfalz Eucharius war nach der als verlässlich geltenden Bischofsliste aus dem 10. Jahrhundert der erste Bischof von Trier; vermutlich fällt sein Wirken ins dritte Viertel des 3. Jahrhunderts nach dem Abklingen der Verfolgungen unter Kaiser Decius und als sich unter den gallischen Kaisern das zuvor stark vom griechischen Christentum geprägte Trier vom ebenso geprägten Lyon löste. Die Überlieferung sieht in Eucharius den Begründer der Kirche in Trier und bringt sein Wirken in Zusammenhang mit der vornehmen Senatorenwitwe namens Albana, die ihn in ihrer Villa südlich vor der Stadt aufnahm. Die Tradition erzählt, dass er eine Venusstatue gestürzt und …More