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
Jeremiah 23: The Book of Jeremiah, Catholic Bible Study, Daily readings for Mass, Fr. Tim Peters Book of Jeremiah 23,5-8. Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; as king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah shall be saved, Israel shall dwell in security. This is the name they give him: "The LORD our justice." Therefore, the days will come, says the LORD, when they shall no longer say, "As the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt"; but rather, "As the LORD lives, who brought the descendants of the house of Israel up from the land of the north"--and from all the lands to which I banished them; they shall again live on their own land. Psalms 72(71),1-2.12-13.18-19. O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king's son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. For he shall rescue the …More
Genesis 49:1-2, 8-10 “Judah, shall your brothers praise —your hand on the neck of your enemies.” The text speaks of descendants; it prefigures Christ. The homage paid to ancestors is listening to the Heart of God. Matthew 1:1-17 “Jesus Christ, the son of David, son of Abraham” Jesus is of the lineage of David and Abraham. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
Prayer of the Day May our souls learn today the path of simplicity, of fearless trust, and of complete surrender into God's hands. Through the intercession of Saint Thérèse, may hope flourish even in the silent days, and may love be lived in the little things, where God is present. Pray with faith, surrender with confidence, and allow God to take care of every detail. Save this prayer to pray whenever you need it.
Because of the new religious law in Canada I can't post 'On the Incarnation' by Saint Athanasius. I will try to be just like Saint Hildegard said: 'A feather on the breath of God.' The Saint said this is the way to survive the persecutions including deception of the Antichrist. Besides, I am about to publish in a couple of weeks some scientific papers which will stir up the scientific community and cause a lot of controversy - first Math/Physics 'proof' of supreme order among the universal constants indicating an Infinite Mind of the Holy Trinity behind the Creation, showing up only if using my transcendental equations and simple approach. I will also publish this series here, on GloriaTV. Anyway, here is the article about Mary's Intercessions. [Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – XVII – XVIII Century AD: Marianella, Kingdom of Naples/Pagani, Kingdom of Naples; (aged 90); spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian, Founder, Bishop …More
"11. A devout servant of Mary, who lived in Portugal, fasted on bread and water every Saturday of his life, in honor of Mary, and chose for his advocates with the blessed Virgin, St. Michael and St. John the Evangelist. At the hour of his death the queen of heaven appeared to him, with those saints, who were praying for him, and the holy Virgin, looking upon her servant with a joyful countenance, said to those saints: "I will not depart from here without taking this soul with me."
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.
What Is Las Posadas? | Catholic Advent Tradition Explained (Dec 16–24) Las Posadas is a beloved Catholic Advent tradition celebrated from December 16 to December 24, especially in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the United States. The name Las Posadas means “the inns”, referring to Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. Each night, families and communities gather to reenact the Nativity journey through a prayerful procession. Participants divide into two groups: one represents Mary and Joseph as pilgrims, and the other represents the innkeepers. Through a sung dialogue passed back and forth at a door, the pilgrims are repeatedly turned away—until they are finally welcomed inside, symbolising hearts opening to Christ. The evening concludes with joyful celebration. A highlight is the seven-pointed star piñata, which represents the seven deadly sins. Breaking it signifies the triumph of faith, grace, and God’s mercy over sin, with the falling …More
12/16/2025 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. The second alternative WEF in Prague will feature renowned speakers and charismatic personalities on the main stage. From December 10th to 22nd, this unconventional event in Prague will challenge the globalist conference in Davos. The 2025 A-WEF Annual Meeting, themed “From Criticism to Strength,” focused on the topic “Creating Peace, Preventing War!” More than forty individuals from the freedom and resistance movements, representing diverse schools of thought and professional fields, accepted the invitation of A-WEF co-founder and AUF1 leader Stefan Magnet to Prague. The meeting’s objectives were: to unite forces for peace, to reclaim Europe, and to overcome the debt-based monetary system. Quelle. As an alternative to the World Economic Forum (WEF), this meeting brings together experts from medicine, law, media, and other fields to discuss crucial issues for the future—from health and justice to the role of independent media, which are …
Just a reminder that as great as Aquinas was he did make 2 very serious errors that still haunt us today. First, he said that early gestation babies are vegetables and animals. Second, he said that conscience can justify abortion which is a heresy.
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