Leo XIV and a leadership beyond polarization - … When, yesterday morning, Leo XIV appeared at the entrance of the Hall of Benedictions, everyone noticed his usual cheerful and serene expression, and that boisterous laugh exchanged with his collaborators: a detail that, even before any words were spoken, helped ease the atmosphere among the curial officials. Prevost consistently comes across as a man of joy: smiling, luminous, inwardly free from that gloomy, guarded posture - almost permanently on alert - that in other times was mistaken for a mark of authority. His demeanor is not naïveté; it is a form of non-aggressive confidence, capable of putting others at ease without lowering, by even a millimeter, the measure of his role. Yes, Leo XIV ascends the throne prepared by ceremonial protocol. But he inhabits it in an unusual way: with the posture of someone who draws near, not of one who places himself above in order to preside from a distance. This is the subtle yet decisive …More
All Canadians of goodwill must oppose the Liberal government's Bill C-9. The proposed amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada will remove religious protection when it comes to free speech. The introduced legislation could make quoting the Bible "hate" speech, and so if it becomes law it amounts to "hate" directed at Christian belief. It will make for Christian censorship. And another attack to silence the Christian view from the public square. Say NO to Bill C-9 by signing the Campaign Life Coalition petition. It reads as follows: TO: Prime Minister Mark Carney CC: Minister of Justice, Minister of Culture CC: Bloc Quebecois Leader, Yves-François Blanchet I urge you to reject the new “hate speech” proposal, Bill C-9, along with amendments that would remove exemptions for religious speech. I was alarmed to learn the Liberal Government made a deal with the Bloc Quebecois to remove the religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws in return for the Bloc’s support of Bill C-9. I …
Sie wissen, wie Autoritarismus in der Praxis aussieht, nicht nur in der Theorie. Wenn Ungarns Viktor Orbán oder Polens Konservative vor zivilisatorischen Bedrohungen warnen, bezeichnen westliche Eliten sie als „Faschisten“. Wenn diese Bedrohungen dann Realität werden – schwedische Granatenanschläge, französische No-Go-Zonen, deutsche Silvesteranschläge –, ist plötzlich alles „komplex“ und „wir hätten es nicht ahnen können“. Du wusstest es. Es war dir nur egal, denn zuzugeben, dass du es wusstest, hieße zuzugeben, dass die Unverbesserlichen Recht hatten. Und so geht es weiter: Die Trump-Regierung setzt Europa weiterhin unter Druck, sich zwischen den zivilisatorischen Grundlagen der NATO und Brüssels multikultureller Fantasie zu entscheiden. Osteuropäische Staaten orientieren sich zunehmend an Washington statt an Brüssel. Westeuropäische Regierungen geraten unter wachsenden innenpolitischen Druck, während die Bürger den Wandel ihrer Städte miterleben. Entweder Europas Eliten wachen …More
Evening Prayer Good night, Father. Good night, Mother. The day ends, and to You I entrust my weariness. Thank you for everything and... forgiveness. Thank you for the hope that animated my steps today, for the joy I saw on the faces of the children; Thank you for the example I received from that brother of mine; Thank you also for what made me suffer... Thank you because in that moment of discouragement I remembered that You are my Father; Thank you for the light, for the night, for the breeze, for the food, for my desire to overcome... Thank you, Father, because You gave me a Mother! Forgiveness, too, Lord! Forgiveness for my grumpy face; Forgiveness because I forgot that I am not an only child, but a brother to many; Forgiveness, Father, for the lack of collaboration and service and because I did not prevent that tear, that sorrow; Forgiveness for keeping Your message of love to myself; Forgiveness for not knowing how to surrender myself today and say: "yes," like Mary. Forgiveness …More
CATECHISM OF PERSEVERANCE : AN HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL,MORAL, AND LITURGICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION. Translated from the French of Abbe Gaume by REV. F. B. JAMISON - COURSE FIRST- CHAPTER 15 – Knowledge of the Angels...to download, to print !
In an anthill lived a small ant. She wasn’t the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest. But she had one quality that set her apart. She could never walk past someone else’s pain. If an ant was tired and couldn’t carry a grain, she helped. If someone stumbled, she lifted them up. When rain destroyed the tunnels, she was the first to rush in and rebuild. Over time, the others got used to it. She was always there. A grain fell? She’d pick it up. Running behind? She’d finish the job. Exhausted? She’d lend a shoulder. But no one ever asked, “And you… are you tired?” Every day, she worked not only for herself but carried what others didn’t have time or strength to handle. Did she rest? No. She quietly told herself, “Just a little longer. What matters is that it’s easier for everyone else.” Then one day, she noticed something. Her legs were shaking. Her back ached. And the grain felt heavier than it ever had before. But how could she let the anthill down? One ant asked, and she helped. …More
According to the German bishops' conference, at least 66 Catholic churches and chapels were closed and desecrated in Germany in 2024. By 1 December, at least 46 churches or chapels had been profaned in 2025. The bishops' conference notes that not all profanations are published in diocesan official bulletins, meaning the actual number of churches taken out of use could be higher. #newsLtntbguhal
Those vandals are getting way too much climbing practice in the shut down cathedrals! But seriously the government is responsible for this by allowing it to continue! They could stop it if they want. The government does not want multiculturalism, they want the destruction of Western Catholic Civilization!
Residents of Domus Paulus VI (formerly Casa del Clero) in Via della Scrofa, Rome, have been instructed to vacate the building due to planned renovation works. The accommodation facility became famous in 2013, the day after the election of Francis, when the new pontiff wanted to go in person to settle the bill. The residence, long used to host cardinals, bishops, and priests, will be leased on a long-term basis to a private operator because the Holy See lacks funds for refurbishment. After renovation, the property is expected to be used as a four-star hotel. Residents sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV expressing concern about the future of the house. Vatican officials confirmed the decision, citing safety issues and financial constraints. The Holy See is expected to receive a stable annual income from the lease.
La vicenda dai contorni poco trasparenti è stata sollevata da alcuni cardinali e vescovi residenti che hanno preso carta e penna per informare e chiedere lumi a Papa Leone XIV... ...Situata in una posizione strategica, tra via della Scrofa e piazza Navona, la Domus Internationalis Paulus VI sembra che sia stata proposta al miglior offerente e in procinto di essere affittata per un lungo periodo (si parla di 30 anni) per poi essere trasformata in un hotel di lusso. Causando naturalmente un moto di protesta all'interno, tra anziani sacerdoti e vescovi, scandalizzati per la deriva che sta prendendo la vicenda... ...In questo periodo sono iniziate ad arrivare le lettere di sfratto, chiedendo agli ospiti di liberare le stanze occupate. Il motivo ufficiale è la imminente ristrutturazione della casa sacerdotale come ha anche comunicato il monsignore portoghese Mario Rui Fernandes Leite de Oliveira in una recente riunione a diversi dei cinquanta residenti, sottolineando che vi sarebbero presunti …More
The image of the Invisible God Thursday, December 25 - Solemnity of Holy Christmas Dear friends, the enormous suffering of so many of our brothers and sisters throughout the world who endure poverty, disease, war, and injustice could cast a shadow on the splendor that the Incarnation of the Word of God made man in the womb of the Virgin Mary radiated throughout human history. And yet, God the Father "came out of Himself" in the Son precisely to share the cold and frost that evil brings to our existence and, by making the greater power of His love "visible," to save us from sin and death. God the Father also calls us, believers in Christ, who have known and believed in the love God has for us, to collaborate in the work of salvation. Actually, when, animated by the fire of God's love poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us, we are capable of sharing and solidarity, the darkness brightens, the cold and frost fade, and the hope of a new and more humane and fraternal world …More
Happy Children or Saints Bound for Heaven? Fr. Altier emphasizes the importance of parents dedicating their children to God, prioritizing their spiritual well-being over worldly happiness. He encourages parents to pray for their children’s salvation and holiness, even if it involves difficult paths or suffering, as exemplified by Hannah and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ultimate goal is for children to become saints and attain eternal life in heaven. Fr. Altier’s Daily Homilies Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: holytrinitysspmn.org You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: Gab: gab.com/CatholicParentsOnLine Gettr: Catholic Parents OnLine on GETTR - Profile and …e Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: x.com/CatholicPa42753 For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: CPO Premium Streaming Media To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage …More