[St. Robert Bellarmine – XVI-XVII Century A.D.; Montepulciano, Grand Duchy of Tuscany/Rome, Papal States; (Aged 78); Cardinal; Rector; Professor; Doctor of the Church; Role in Giordano Bruno & Galileo cases] “But perhaps the lovers of the world may reply, " It is very difficult to die to the world, whilst we are living in it; and to despise those good things which God has created for our enjoyment." To these words I answer, that God does not wish us entirely and absolutely to neglect or despise the riches and honours of this world. Abraham was an especial favourite with God; and yet he possessed great riches. David also, and Ezechias, and Josias, were most powerful kings; and at the same time most pleasing to God: the same may be said of many Christian kings and emperors. The good things of this life, therefore its riches, honours, and pleasures are not entirely forbidden to Christians, but only an immoderate love of them, which is named by St. John, " the concupiscence of the flesh, …More
"Wherefore, he who seriously desireth to learn the Art of dying well, on which his eternal salvation and all true happiness depend, must not defer quitting this world, and entirely dying to it: he cannot possibly live to the world and to God; he cannot enjoy earth and heaven.”
“But perhaps the lovers of the world may reply, " It is very difficult to die to the world, whilst we are living in it; and to despise those good things which God has created for our enjoyment." To these words I answer, that God does not wish us entirely and absolutely to neglect or despise the riches and honours of this world. Abraham was an especial favourite with God; and yet he possessed great riches. David also, and Ezechias, and Josias, were most powerful kings; and at the same time most pleasing to God: the same may be said of many Christian kings and emperors."
David Icke - Why would you refuse to interview the man who has been exposing Repti... Why would you refuse to interview the man who has been exposing Reptilian and other non-human manipulation of human society for 30 years if at the same time you claim to have had experiences like this? It makes no sense unless you've been told 'no way you're having that guy'. x.com/davidicke/status/2001195117424607243/video/1
The Guadalupe stars prophecy 46 stars since 1531 when Guadalupe was revealed to the world, such stars are popes, the last one is pope Benedict XVI mirroring Bishop's Malachy prophecy and the 3 popes Garabandal prophecy. Both Francis and Leo are not included as both are fallen stars echoing revelation's wormwood prophecy. OPEN YOUR EYES, the Catholic Church has been actively torn from within with the last 2 popes compromising to please the world, WE ARE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, remain faithful and reject the beautiful lies. A big hug in Jesus Christ. Amen
@Victor t J. I understand you know how to count, start counting popes from 1531, 46 stars, 46 popes... although JP1 doesn’t count as he didn't had any effect on the world, it matches the 3 popes prophecy of Garabandal and the list of popes of bishop Malachy. The ones out? False propehts Francis and Leo.
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides is being CANCELLED because he mentioned Jesus...in his Christmas message Secularists on social media are calling for his firing, accusing him of being 'far right' and 'nasty' because of he mentioned Jesus three times
Bishop Michael Martin of Charlotte, North Carolina, has banned the public use of kneelers for receiving Communion with effect from 16 January 2026. In a letter published on CharlotteDiocese.org on 17 December, he writes that using them is 'a visible contradiction to the normative posture of Holy Communion established by our episcopal conference'. The text begins with pious or banal quotations. He then admits that it is the right of the faithful to kneel when receiving Holy Communion. But: "The normative posture for all the faithful in the United States is standing." "Faithful individuals who feel compelled to kneel to receive the Eucharist, as is their right, should prayerfully consider the communal blessing that is realised when we share a common posture." Monsignor Martin refers to the norms of the US bishops' conference which "logically" do not envisage the use of kneelers or receiving communion. The three main points of the letter are: 1. Clergy, catechists, ministers of Holy Communion …More
Professor James Tour from Rice University, in Houston, Texas, is internationally known and respected among organic chemists. In the interview linked below, he talks to Carlson about the theory evolution that is commonplace thinking and taught in our educational institutions. Except that he thinks it's a myth. He also talks about super human beings, the dangers of genetic engineering and how little we know about the complexities and origin of life. What I found most interesting is that Tour as a respected scientist isn't afraid to share his belief in God. He's a Christian but was born in a Jewish family. He believes that science supports the idea of a creator. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. Science can help answer the questions of faith. In fact, Tour argues that science provides much evidence for belief. Amway, watch the interview and come to your own conclusion. From the Gospel of St. John 1:1-14: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word …
Here’s what Bishop Hicks said to progressive Cardinal Blase Cupich, a close ally of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo, at his 2020 installation: “Thank you for your extraordinary leadership to the Church. Thank you for your trust and confidence in me… I want you to know how much I’ve learned directly from you.”
Monsignor Ronald Hicks - Bishop of Joliet and soon to become the new Archbishop of New York - first met Pope Francis on 29 June 2015. After Francis’s death, he wrote about that meeting on Diocoliet.org on 5 May. Back then, he was standing in Saint Peter’s Basilica with Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich. Cupich had been installed as Archbishop of Chicago in November 2014. In January 2015, he appointed Rev. Hicks as his Vicar General and in 2018 his auxiliary bishop. “Now Is Your Chance” In June 2015, Archbishop Cupich asked his Vicar General in the Basilica, “Have you ever met the Pope?” When Hicks replied, “No,” Cupich grasped his arm and said with a smile, “Well, now is your chance.” He led Hicks briskly toward Pope Francis and introduced him in Italian, saying, “Holy Father, this is Ron Hicks, my Vicar General, and he speaks Spanish.” Francis turned to Hicks and began speaking in Spanish. Hicks recalls: “From that moment forward, whenever we encountered one another, we spoke …More
Bishop Hicks is not a sychophantic type of personality, he is his own man. You will find that out. Here in Joliet we've seen a reasonable man. When some bishops were quick to eliminate the Latin Mass such was not the case with Bishop Hicks. Things have not changed on that front. He supports parishes and priests instead of undermining them as in other places. He is a man of prudence and caution who loves his Catholic faith. New York will thrive under his guidance.
We aren't Protestant Fundamentalists who interpret all verses of Scripture literally [but to be fair they don't even apply this to all verses, example: John 6]. Jesus used hyperbole to make a point. Just like he doesn't want us to cut off our hands, or gouge out our eyes if we sin with them!