Ontario Catholic trustees have been doing much PR work recently to try to keep their jobs and push back the changes to public education in Ontario. The reforms will come with the passing into law Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The reforms have little to do with Catholic education. The new legislation is about how much trustees are paid, fiscal responsibility, the amount of discretionary spending they have, and whether they will still be in charge of the board budget. The law includes limiting the number of trustees in each board to 12, creating new positions of chief executive officer, chief education officer and making high school attendance part of student evaluation. The Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association, OCSTA, has contacted all school board chairs telling them to submit concerns about Bill 101 to the Provincial Regulatory Registry and their local MPPs. OCSTA puts board chairs on notice: "to explore and carefully consider any and all options to maintain …
Rev Gerd Neumeier of the Archdiocese of Bamberg has justified his “Star Wars” service held on April 18 talking to Katholisch.de on May 3. Neumeier emphasized that it was not a Eucharist, but a Liturgy of the Word. The Church’s liturgy is “diverse”, he said: “When people hear the word ‘church service,’ most associate it with the same Mass over and over again, especially in connection with a priest.” The event began with a lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and a Jedi knight. This was followed by the Kyrie, a first reading, Psalm 27, the Hallelujah, and the Gospel account of the temptations of Jesus. According to Neumeier, Star Wars, with its themes of good and evil, light and darkness, is a perfect bridge to an encounter with God. Neumeier announced that the format would be repeated: “Because the first one was received so well, we believe we are moving in a good and sustainable direction.” The Star Wars service is part of the “bookable church services” project of the youth office …More
“The Synod has become the Holy See’s officially sponsored agent of destruction of Catholic doctrine, which is disparaged and dismissed as being deductive principles set forth in an immutable and rigid manner – sterile, regressive and ossified statements, as being “pre-packaged” doctrines, which are merely abstractions and theories.”
Fr. Gerald E. Murray on EWTN: "And the document, the report of study group number nine is horrific. I'll say that quite clearly. I've read that document. I find it to be a subversive attempt to overthrow Catholic morality on the question of homosexuality. And this is a really, really crucial moment for the church because. The program of subversion in plain sight of Catholic teaching on the immoral nature of homosexual activity and the disordered nature of the homosexual inclination, this is a number one target for some people in the church. And sad to say, the Synod office is now just another public relations arm of that pressure group."
Every Grace Flows Through Mary’s Hands The feast of Our Lady the Mediatrix of all graces celebrates the belief that every grace given by God to the world, whether to individuals or the church, is mediated through Mary. While Jesus is the sole mediator between God and man, Mary’s mediation is secondary but important, as she cooperates perfectly with God’s will. This belief, though sometimes misunderstood, is a beautiful truth that highlights God’s humility and the importance of Mary as our spiritual mother. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: x.com/CatholicPa42753 For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's …More
@ Edie Loughmiller ..."every grace given by God to the world, whether to individuals or the church, is mediated through Mary". What does "mediated" mean specifically in this quotation? what actions are involved? Every grace in the world goes thru mary?
Once upon a time, there was a powerful king who sat atop a mountain of wealth. One evening, more out of vanity than curiosity, he decided to ask his daughters just how much they loved him. He called for the eldest first. "How much do you love me, sweetheart?" "Father," she said, beaming, "I love you more than all the 24-karat gold in the world." He called the middle daughter. "And you?" "I love you more than a flawless diamond," she replied. Then it was the youngest’s turn. She looked her father in the eye and said simply: "I love you like salt." The King’s face darkened instantly. Ego flared up in his chest like a fire. "Salt? She’s comparing a king—a legend—to a common kitchen spice worth pennies?" In a blind fit of rage, he banished her from the kingdom, telling her to go find a life as cheap as her love. The Lesson on the Plate Years passed, and the King grew older, his palate more refined and his heart more bitter. One afternoon, the royal chef served a massive feast. The King …More
Vatican Sponsors Subversion of the Faith: The report of the Synod’s study group number 9 attempts to dismiss Catholic teaching on the inherent immorality of homosexual acts "by stigmatizing that teaching as the expression of an obsolete ‘paradigm’ that no longer can be relied upon to communicate God’s will to His people," wrote Rev. Gerald Murray in TheCatholicThing.org: "This Vatican-sponsored destructive subversion must come to an end now."
Benjamin Netanyahu’s former personal security head has been caught in an undercover sting operation sending s*xually explicit messages to an undercover detective posing as a teenage boy. "You were involved in security for the Israeli leader Netanyahu." "You had multiple chances not to commit this crime, but you did anyway."
Cardinal Müller said the “LGBT ideology” advocates “nothing other than a materialistic view of humanity without God, the Creator, Redeemer, and Perfecter of humankind.” He added: “Anyone who, as a teacher of the faith and shepherd of the faithful appointed by Christ, is truly interested in the inner peace of soul and the eternal salvation of the faithful entrusted to him, does not make people in difficult situations the playthings of a godless ideology or the instruments of his own desire for prominence in the woke milieu, but rather points them personally to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
Vatican News produced the documentary Leone a Roma for the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. One scene featuring older photos shows him wearing Nike sneakers and liturgical vestments, sparking huge reactions online.
Once, there was a man who made a living crafting high-quality hats. For years, he was a staple at the local state fairs and markets, but as the years began to catch up with him, his hands grew tired. He decided it was time to pass the family business down to his son. The old man had his doubts—being an entrepreneur takes a certain grit—but the son insisted he was ready. "Don't worry, Dad," he said. "I’ve got this." His first big test was a trip to a massive regional trade fair. After miles of hiking under the midday sun, the heat got the best of him. He found a massive, leafy tree, leaned his heavy sack of inventory against the trunk, and knocked out for a nap. When he woke up, his heart dropped. The sack was empty. He looked up and saw a dozen monkeys sitting in the branches, each one wearing one of his father’s handcrafted hats. The primates were screeching, making faces, and basically trolling him from the canopy. The young man was devastated. The "Impossible" Problem Most people …More
One of the most terrifying attacks carried out by Israel, where it completely destroyed the Mashteha Tower within a matter of seconds, as it is considered one of the largest and most beautiful towers in Gaza, and houses thousands of families living in it, despite the thousands of tents that were located on every side of this tower, aircraft launched no less than 6 deadly missiles that resulted in thousands of lethal shrapnel fragments, which led to the destruction of thousands of tents that were the only shelter for the families. This is not just a war, this is genocide.
Israel is taking out the last remaining residential towers in Gaza to make it impossible for the remaining Palestinians to live there and turning them into refugees.
Two dozen of homosexual vigils are scheduled in Italian dioceses for May and June, reports LaNuovaBq.it on May 8. A record number of twelve Italian bishops are presiding over or attending these "vigils," which aim to "overcome homotransphobia." In 2025, only five bishops participated in similar events. The list for 2026 is as follows: - Bishop Enrico Solmi of Parma, who presided over the "Prayer Vigil to Overcome Fear and Discrimination" on May 5; - Bishop Antonio Napolioni of Cremona, who presided over a vigil at the Church of San Giuseppe (Cambonino) on May 8; - Bishop Claudio Cipolla of Padua, who will participate in the rainbow vigil on May 15 at the Church of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in Padua; - Bishop Nicolò Anselmi of Rimini, on May 17; - The Archbishop of Florence, Gherardo Gambelli, who will preside over the diocesan vigil on May 21 at the Maria Ausiliatrice parish in Novoli; - The Bishop of Modena, Erio Castellucci, on May 21; - The Bishop of Savona, Calogero Marino, on …More
Ambrosiaster (Catena Bible Romans1) AD 400 Those who knew by the law of nature that God requires righteousness realized that these things were displeasing to God, but they did not want to think about it, because those who do such things are worthy of death, and not only those who do them but those who allow them to be done, for consent is participation. Their wickedness is double, for those who do such things but prevent others are not so bad, because they realize that these things are evil and do not justify them. But the worst people are those who do these things and approve of others doing them as well, not fearing God but desiring the increase of evil. They do not seek to justify them either, but in their case it is because they want to persuade people that there is nothing wrong in doing them. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles
Vatican Misrepresenting 'Courage' - Like Secular Media: The Vatican’s recent final report of the Synodal group on “emerging issues” [=homosexuality] drew criticism from 'Courage International'. This group helps homosexuals to live according to the teachings of the Church. In a May 8 statement, 'Courage' said the Vatican's report had committed “both calumny and detraction against the organization and its members.” Courage rejected claims that it engages in 'reparative therapy' and said that Synod officials could have clarified the matter by consulting its leadership rather than relying on one individual’s testimony. The organisation also expressed sadness that such criticism had appeared in an official Vatican document rather than from secular critics.
Catholic ministry helping same-sex attracted to live chastely slams synod report on homosexuality
Full list of members of synod group nr 9 •Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru •Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O Carm, prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts •Msgr. Piero Coda, secretary general of the International Theological Commission •Father Maurizio Chiodi of the John Paul II Institute in Rome •Father Carlo Casalone, SJ, of the Pontifical Academy for Life •Sister Josée Ngalula, RSA, of the Catholic University of the Congo in Kinshasa •Professor Stella Morra of the Pontifical Gregorian University
Bombing and seizure of ships in the Strait of Hormuz! Three US destroyers under Trump's orders 'escorted' an oil tanker and a cargo ship. They entered the Strait of Hormuz violating Iranian passage rules. Iran first warned, then opened fire with missiles targeted to destroy. The cargo ship and tanker are burning out in the strait, US Navy ships are heavily damaged. Trump is in a hysteric state, US and UAE aviation attacked targets on Iranian territory. Iran responded with missiles. After night battles, the Iranian Navy captured the oil tanker. The violator of passage through the Strait of Hormuz was sailing under the flag of Barbados Бомбежка и захват судов в Ормузском проливе! Три эсминца США по велению Трампа «сопровождали» нефтяной танкер и сухогруз. Влезли в Ормузский пролив нарушив иранские правила прохождения. Иран сперва предупредил, потом открыл огонь ракетами на поражение.…More
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira A talk at the Carmelite Congress in São Paulo, Brazil, November 1958 Salvador - Bahia (Brazil) There is a conception of the Universe that regards God as its exemplary cause, as an infinitely beautiful Being reflected in a thousand ways in all the other beings He created, so that no being exists which in one way or another is not a reflection of the uncreated beauty of God. The divine Beauty is reflected above all in the hierarchical and harmonic ensemble of all these beings. In a certain sense, then, there is no better way to know the infinite and uncreated beauty of God than by examining the finite and created beauty of the Universe. Let us consider, for example, the beauty of the sea. One of the first elements of the sea's grandeur is its unity. The oceans of the Earth flow one into the other and form a mass of water that encompasses the entire globe. Among the most pleasant meditations we can make at any seashore, while filling our gaze with the liquid mass …More