Roman Catholic priest Chris Lawton of St. Paul's Catholic Church in NYC interviews 'Clover,' the church's transgender music minister. Here, they exchange 'Happy Pride' greetings while speaking on the importance of living one's 'authentic self.'
Opinion Michelle Cottle President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool nytimes.com/…6/24/opinion/trump-reflecting-pool-w… June 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Ms. Cottle writes about national politics for Opinion. Public service announcement for anyone planning to visit Washington in the immediate term: Steer clear of President Trump’s hot mess of a reflecting pool. Don’t dip a digit in its emerald water. Don’t play with its “American flag blue” strips of peeling paint. Don’t get too close to the federal workers struggling to repair this refurbishment from hell. In fact, maybe skip the landmark altogether, lest you, too, get cuffed and hauled off by the park police for allegedly desecrating the president’s most half-baked vanity project to date. Bungling the $14 million-plus redo of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, concocting batty stories about what really happened — Knife-wielding vandals? Corrosive chemicals “illegally” dumped in the water? — and harassing innocent bystanders …More
Italian historian Roberto de Mattei reflected on the announced episcopal consecrations by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) in an article published on CorrispondenzaRomana.it on June 24. "State of Necessity" Cannot Be Self-Judged For De Mattei, the state of necessity argument is simultaneously "the weakest and the strongest argument". His question is: "Who has the authority to verify the existence of such a state and determine its beginning and end?" He argues that if the FSSPX can independently determine when a state of necessity exists, then it also implicitly claims the authority to determine when that state ends. That would place the FSSPX in a position of judging the Holy See rather than being judged by it. De Mattei acknowledges that Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre was not a speculative theologian or canonist, but a pastor of souls: "The decisive criterion for him was not the assertion of a right proper to the FSSPX, but the spiritual need of the faithful." Can Any Bishop …More
The SSPX is not "self judging" the state of necessity. When Pope Leo XIV said that the SSPX's adherence to 20 church councils was a problem because, "they refuse to accept certain fundamental elements of the church," he admits that neither he nor the church he leads holds to the faith of those 29 councils, commonly known as the Apostolic faith. Thus, it is necessary to consecrate bishops nominated by those continuing to hold the Apostolic faith. We are very blessed that the Pope has made it clear that there is a schism of the Synodal Church from the Apostolic Faith. A declaration of excommunication would only make formal what Archbishop Lefebvre said at the outset, Vatican II was the intiation of a new faith.
[Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich; XVIII-XIX Century; born: 8 September 1774 Flamschen, Coesfeld, Prince-Bishopric of Münster, Holy Roman Empire/ died: 9 February 1824 (aged 49), Dülmen, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation; mystic, Marian visionary and stigmatist; Roman Catholic Augustinian canoness] MEDITATION VII. ~ The Washing of the Feet. They arose from table, and whilst they were arranging their clothes, as they usually did before making their solemn prayer, the major-domo came in with two servants to take away the table. Jesus, standing in the midst of his Apostles, spoke to them long, in a most solemn manner. I could not repeat exactly his whole discourse, but I remember he spoke of his kingdom, of his going to his Father, of what he would leave them now that he was about to be taken away, etc. He also gave them some instructions concerning penance, the confession of sin, repentance, and justification. I felt that these instructions referred to the washing of the feet, and …More
"Jesus showed him to the other Apostles, and said, that when he should be no more present among them, Peter was to fill his place in their regard. Peter said: ‘Thou shalt never wash my feet!’ Our Lord replied: ‘If I wash thee not, thou shalt have no part with me.’ Then Peter exclaimed: ‘Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.’ Jesus replied: ‘He that is washed, needeth not but to wash his feet, but is clean wholly. And you are clean, but not all.’"
Can Lay People Preach at Mass? The Vatican Issues Official Ruling | SG News The Vatican has officially reaffirmed the Church's long-standing teaching that the homily during Holy Mass is reserved exclusively for ordained ministers. The Dicastery for Divine Worship, led by Cardinal Arthur Roche, formally declined a request from the German Bishops' Conference, headed by Bishop Georg Bätzing, which sought permission for qualified lay faithful to preach the homily under exceptional circumstances. Rome clarified that the homily is not a flexible disciplinary practice subject to administrative exceptions. Rather, it is intrinsically connected to the proclamation of the Gospel and the teaching ministry entrusted to bishops, priests, and deacons through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. While denying the request, Vatican officials strongly emphasized the vital and irreplaceable role of the laity in evangelization, catechesis, and other forms of ministry outside the celebration of Mass.…More
[Saint HILDEGARD OF BINGEN ~ XI-XII Century AD; born: Bermersheim, Holy Roman Empire/died: Bingen am Rhein, Holy Roman Empire, aged 81; Abbess, Polymath, Writer, Composer, Mystic, Visionary, Philosopher, Medical Writer and Practitioner, Composer of Sacred Monophony, Virgin, Founder, Doctor of the Church] 3 .The tabernacle And I came to a tabernacle, the inside of which was made of the hardest steel. And entering in, I performed works of light where before I had done deeds of darkness. In this tabernacle, therefore, towards the north, I set up a pillar of unpolished iron on which I hung small fans of various feathers moving back and forth. I found manna, and I ate it. Towards the east I built a fortification of square stones, kindling a fire within. Here I drank myrrh-flavoured wine with grape-must. Towards the south I made a tower of square stones on which I hung red shields; in the windows I placed trumpets of ivory. And in the middle of the tower I poured out honey and prepared a …More
‘I have fought many wars against you in great hardship and pain. You tried to bring me to my death but were unable, for I was armed with the most powerful of weapons; I brandished sharp swords against you and defended myself vigorously. Depart, therefore, and leave me, for you can do nothing more against me!’
I will leave only three of them. First one you can see that Russia was always with GOD till NON Russians went in and destroyed her. But The Blessed Mother is guiding her once again on the path to two great Victories. This is from 1916 with Russian soldiers being Blessed. The youtuber doesn't seem to know too much about Russia. ------- Holy Russia (1916) Other old film from Russia from various channels on yt Nicholas II on a fraternal visit to the cruiser 'Berlin' on July 24, 1905 Taken from a part of the album - 'The Baltic Sea Voyage of Wilhelm II' July 24, 1905 Emperor Nicholas II visits Kaiser Wilhelm II - 1905 Czar Nicholas ll, wife Alexandra,and daughters in Russia. Edward, Prince of Wales. Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller Czar Nicholas ll or Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov of Russia with his wife Maria Alexandrovna, and their daughters, meet Russian military Generals. Russian royalty at a royal ceremony. British royal ceremony making Edward (son of King George V and Queen …More
" First one you can see that Russia was always with GOD" --- Schismatics and heretics ARE NOT with God. That is an ancient, infallible Catholic truth, solemnly taught for example by the Council of Florence.
I have or had(?) a nice collection of old film of our Popes which I enjoy looking at. I have not seen any new videos of them for a long time now. Maybe I will post them as well one day. "IF" youtube didn't take them down or the youtuber deleted his account.
June 23, 2026Download PDF Story at-a-glance GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to serious vision concerns, including diabetic retinopathy and optic nerve damage that can result in lasting vision loss Research suggests the highest risk of sudden vision loss may occur within the first year of starting these drugs, with symptoms sometimes appearing overnight without pain or warning Case reports document that even healthy adults using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss — with no history of diabetes or eye disease — have experienced lasting vision loss Sudden changes in vision such as blurriness, blind spots, or loss of color perception may be early warning signs of optic nerve damage. Recognizing them quickly can support timely evaluation and care Lifestyle approaches such as reducing vegetable oils, choosing the right carbs, and supporting gut microbes may help support healthy metabolism Vision problems often develop quietly, with no pain or early warning, yet once eyesight …
Many of us think and want to see trump go. But we know that will never happen. He is our punishment. And we are stuck with him. Those in Washington are just like him. And they all work together. So he will stay. But the best part is, I get to see him humiliated on a daily bases. Not only from Iran and China and other countries. but by his own stupidity. How many times a day does he change his mind in tweets no less? No one knows. Sometimes twice in an hour. The good news is, he has only a very small click of followers. More and more are waking up in the mean time.
The superiors of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X published today another Open Letter to Leo XIV and to the Cardinals. The letter is no call to action nor a negotiating proposal but rather another public reaffirmation of the Fraternity's long-standing position. Attached is a 28-page document (English below) with the Catholic faith. This document repeatedly affirms strong papal authority adding that the pope possesses "supreme, full, immediate, and universal jurisdiction". The letter. Most Holy Father, Most Reverend Eminences, On the eve of the Consistory at the end of this month, and just days before the episcopal consecrations scheduled for 1 July in Écône, it seems to us that the time has come for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X to make a full profession of Catholic Faith, which we wish to place in the hands of Your Holiness and each one of the Cardinals. Today the Church suffers under the pressure of new forces, coming both from within and without, which push her in …More
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Never Doubt God's Hidden Purpose Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story teaches us that God’s plans may not align with our expectations, but He has greater purposes in mind. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that God calls us from the womb and equips us for His purposes, even if we feel unworthy or incapable. We are all called to be saints, to love God, and to be a light in the world, and God’s grace will enable us to fulfill His will. 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: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X 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 Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to …More
Tuesday, 24th June 1913 Frank’s Trial Set For Next Monday Tuesday, June 24, 1913 Indications Are Case Will Begin on That Day—Jury Panel Not Yet Drawn by Judge Roan. The trial of Leo M Frank, superintendent of the National Pencil Factory, now under indictment for the murder of Mary Phagan on April 26 in the factory, has been definitely set for next Monday. This was the announcement of Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey last night after he had been working upon the court calendar for the coming week. Solicitor Dorsey announced Sunday upon his arrival from New York city where he had spent the past two weeks that he intended to set the case for that date unless something unforeseen should come up. While he did not complete his calendar on Monday, he reached the Frank case and placed it definitely upon the docket. The defense has indicated that it is ready to go [to] trial and it appears now that the case will actually be taken up on that day. Should it be postponed, it will be after a showing …More