Today, Archbishop Carlo Viganò published the personal letter that he had sent to Pope Leo XIV in January. It appears that - despite Viganò having denied that Francis was a legitimate pope - he recognizes Leo XIV. Monsignor Viganò addresses Leo XIV as "Holiness," asks him to exercise his authority, and seeks an audience with him. Archbishop Viganò recounts his long career in Vatican service, argues that he was punished for exposing corruption and doctrinal problems in the Church, explains how retirement led him to reject Vatican II and the post-conciliar direction of the Church, defends himself against the charge of schism, and urges Leo XIV to break with the errors of the Francis era and the synodal project. The letter contains a noticeably heavy use of first-person pronouns and is full of self-reference, emphasis on personal integrity, descriptions of persecution and mistreatment, frequent presentation of himself as a key witness to major events, and relatively little self-criticism …More
What trump needs to do is swallow his pride, apologize to Xl for all the hateful things he said and make amends with them. Hegseth keeps lying and saying hey are building up their stock pile again. But they can't. Why can't they? trump made a huge mess with Xl and they hold what we need to make our weapons. The key rare earth that China has. Without it, we can't build any weapons. And I am not happy about this as I should be. I just can't trust trump or bibi.
Saint of the Day, Monday, August 20, 1973 Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Today I should comment on excerpts of a biography of St. Germaine Cousin, born in 1579, and died in 1601. “If there was a useless, sad and miserable life from the standpoint of worldly standards, it was blessed Germaine Cousin’s. She had a paralyzed hand, detestable health, no education, a spinning wheel, and staff for guarding a few sheep. Finally, she died aged 22. That was St. Germaine’s life for the world. “She was born paralyzed in her right hand and afflicted with scrofula. Death took her mother soon afterward. Germaine had to spend her life under the authority of a stepmother who hated her, mistreated her, and kept her away from her brothers and sisters. “Laurence Cousin had no tenderness for his daughter and very little concern for her sufferings. That scrofulous wretch had for a bedroom a five feet long cubicle in a corner, some vine twigs for a bed, a little bread and water for food, and a stable. “During …More
Trump is asking where all the money in Ukraine has gone, and he estimates that they've poured in about 350 billion dollars. Trump knows that this money is being diverted and that this entire conflict is just a massive money laundering operation.
Putin says he doesn't fear the UK because, "they can't even stop rubber boats invading their country or foreign men raping their women and kids." He also said the British people hate their leader.
Putin works for the Kremlin! This is funny! The only thing he fears is the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Then he won't be able to go through with the Kremlin's satanic plans to destroy Christianity.
Germany and Curaçao players pray together after World Cup match | Shalom World News After Germany’s 7–1 victory over Curaçao in their opening World Cup match in Houston, a powerful message unfolded beyond the goals and celebrations. As players greeted one another, a small circle formed on the pitch. Nmecha and Jonathan Tah joined Curaçao players, and arm in arm, they bowed their heads in prayer. Rivals for 90 minutes, brothers in faith forever. “In the game we are opponents, and after the game we are all Christians and brothers,” Nmecha shared. A reminder that football’s greatest victories are not only written in goals, but in kindness, gratitude, and unity.
Deutsche und Curaçao-Spieler beten gemeinsam nach dem WM-Spiel Nach Deutschlands 7:1-Sieg gegen Curaçao im Auftaktspiel der Weltmeisterschaft in Houston entfaltete sich jenseits von Toren und Jubel eine bewegende Botschaft. Während die Spieler einander begrüßten, bildete sich auf dem Spielfeld ein kleiner Kreis. Nmecha und Jonathan Tah gesellten sich zu den Spielern aus Curaçao, und Arm in Arm senkten sie die Köpfe zum Gebet. 90 Minuten lang Rivalen, für immer Brüder im Glauben. „Im Spiel sind wir Gegner, und nach dem Spiel sind wir alle Christen und Brüder“, sagte Nmecha. Eine Erinnerung daran, dass die größten Siege im Fußball nicht nur in Toren geschrieben stehen, sondern auch in Freundlichkeit, Dankbarkeit und Zusammenhalt.
"During the phase when the 150,000 Russian troops were assembling around the borders of Ukraine, we heard Vladimir Putin tell the West time and time again that those troops were just making military exercises. When Western leaders accused him of preparing an invasion, he and his ilk made jokes about such concerns. He even ordered several columns of tanks to leave the border of Ukraine to assuage the apprehensions of the West. Then, on the early morning of February 24, he launched his assault. Putin's word is worth nothing. He lies as much as necessary to attain his goal. This should be no surprise since he is a communist, and communists have neither honor nor morals. However, many Western men want to believe that Putin is an honest man and are falling for his lies. To make honest men of the West believe that his words are serious is Putin's first victorious psy-war maneuver." Atila Sinke Guimarães TIA
"Behold Jesus Christ crucified, Who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our Mediator and Advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart. -----St. Charles Borromeo."
HOPE Wait upon the Lord; be faithful to His commandments; He will elevate your hope, and put you in possession of His Kingdom. Wait upon Him patiently; wait upon Him by avoiding all sin. He will come, doubt it not; and in the approaching day of His visitation, which will be that of your death and His judgment, He will Himself crown your holy hope. Place all your hope in the Heart of Jesus; it is a safe asylum; for he who trusts in God is sheltered and protected by His mercy. To this firm hope, join the practice of virtue, and even in this life you will begin to taste the ineffable joys of Paradise. -----St. Bernard. Not only think of the road through which thou art travelling, but take care never to lose sight of that blessed country in which thou art shortly to arrive. Thou meetest here with passing sufferings, but wilt soon enjoy everlasting rest. When thou lookest up to the recompense everything thou dost or sufferest will appear light, and no more than a shadow; it bears no proportion …More
God Brings Good From Every Injustice The story of Nabot and Jezebel highlights the injustice of taking someone’s ancestral land, a violation of Mosaic law. While God’s justice may not be immediately apparent, it will be served in the afterlife. In the meantime, God uses these injustices to help us grow in holiness, teaching us to forgive and respond with charity, even in the face of suffering. 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 the Wedding of the Lamb by Father …More
Job 12:7-10 [7] But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee: and the birds of the air, and they shall tell thee. [8] Speak to the earth, and it shall answer thee: and the fishes of the sea shall tell. [9] Who is ignorant that the hand of the Lord hath made all these things? [10] In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man.
I don't believe it's just the purring. I think it's also knowing we have someone who cares and wants to comfort us and keep us company. That I believe has a lot to do with it. Especially for the elderly who are alone with nothing but a pet. They are a great comfort for them. They bring a lot of love and happiness into the lives of most of us. Those who don't care for pets and believe we shouldn't own them or keep them outside miss out on a lot of things when owning a pet.
Perhaps the most shocking of all these psychological victories is that the natural enemies of Communism in the West are praising Putin. I am not speaking about the Catholic progressivist Clergy and Hierarchy, who in principle should be combating Communism but, instead, have long been some of its best promoters. I am referring to the American conservatives who a few decades ago were proudly proclaiming "Better dead than red." Today they believe Putin is a great leader and attack those who are against him (Tucker Carlson), and praise him as a "savvy" and "genius" politician who invaded Ukraine to gain a big portion of the country (Donald Trump). Atila Sinke Guimarães TIA
Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, part of a UNESCO-listed monastery complex, was damaged during a large Russian missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv on June 15. Ukraine blamed Russia for the damage. Moscow denied targeting the site, claiming that it was caused by a malfunctioning U.S.-supplied Patriot air-defense missile.
@Stepan Rudenko Tell me something. Where do you come off calling me a liar? All because you decided not to look at all our posts for at least the past 6 or 7 years? And ignored the fact that 2 or 3 people were begging us to come and save them and their Church. There are some who remember that if they have been on gtv for years. And there are many. If it was a like someone by now would have denied it. Posts with Church's bombed with the remnants of the bomb showing it was from the UK and US. I and others have posted many video's and pictures of what's going on. My favorite are the independent journalist like Patrick Lancaster who has a channel on youtube going back to 2014!!!! In them you will hear the elderly talk about how he went to them and looked around at the devastation he made to their villages, towns and cities. Who he told them to their face. I hate you! I hate you all! And I am going to kill you all! It's all on his channel. You want proof? Look for it yourself! With him and …More
@Instaurare Omnia in Christo A lie has no feet. Don't lie; instead, give examples of where Ukraine has bombed "numerous churches, hospitals, schools, universities, and museums." Where has Zelenskyy bought houses around the world? Russia is destroying houses and wiping out entire Ukrainian towns and villages!
"In 1946. Sister Lucia was asked if Our Lady's meaning was that - barring the Consecration of Russia being done - every country, without exception, would be overcome by Communism. Her answer: "Yes." Our Lady's conditional prophecy is being fulfilled before our eyes. Yet many still fail to see it. Why? Perhaps because some mistakenly think Communism ceased to be a threat with the fall of the Iron Curtain. [Footnote: High level KGB defectors have revealed the apparent defeat of Communism was a ploy to lull the West into dropping its vigilance and succumbing to Communism like the proverbial frog in boiling water.] Our Lady uses terms precisely. She spoke of the "Errors of Russia"- not of Communism. Her term includes more than Communism. For example the oldest error of Russia is the rejection of the Papacy and schism."
Cardinal McElroy has banned the installation of new Altar rails and discourages temporary kneelers, citing "a disruption of the flow of the Communion line". As you can see here, there is no disruption. Just another garbage excuse to attack the Latin Mass.
I would argue that kneeling and on the tongue is faster and more fluid than standing with Eucharistic minister placing the Eucharist in their dirty hands, stepping to the site, and then placing the host in your own mouth. Two operations as opposed to one so what is he even talking about.