DECEMBER 24 SAINT FRANCIS AT GRECCIO breskiq From the Holy Land to Italy It is believed Francis’ inspiration to do a live representation of the birth of Jesus came from his time in the Holy Land in the years 1219 and 1220. Seeing the holy sites of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection made them feel all the more real — and he wanted to recreate that experience. In November 1223, three years before his death, St. Francis was in Rome to await the pope’s approval of the final rule of his friars. The friar and deacon was already very familiar with the hill town of Greccio, about 50 miles north of Rome. He had first arrived there over a decade prior and would frequently return to preach to the people of the surrounding countryside. Eventually, a hermitage was built for St. Francis a short distance outside the town. Ahead of his return to the hermitage, two weeks before Christmas, Francis asked his friend, Lord of Greccio Giovanni Velita, to prepare a cave with live animals and a …More
24 December • yesterday • tomorrow Vigil of the Nativity of Christ All the Holy Ancestors of Christ Article A commemoration of all the holy ancestors of Jeus Christ. The New Testament has preserved two different genealogies of Our Lord, in Matthew 1; and Luke 3. Saint Matthew's list is divided artificially into three equal parts of 14 names each, with several intentional omissions: from Abraham the father of the chosen people to David the king, to whose family the promise was made (2 Kings 7); David and the royal line after him to the Babylonian captivity; the descendants of the royal line from the captivity to Joseph, the legal father of Our Lord. Saint Luke proceeds in reverse order; he starts from Joseph and goes, beyond Abraham, back to Adam the father of the human race, in accord with the character of his Gospel; and he merely enumerates the names without grouping them according to a thesis or point, as is the case in Saint Matthew. Few names are common to both lists: viz., …More
Project Constitution - SHOCKING: Erika Kirk’s “Devout Catholic Widow” Act COLLAPSES—Half He... SHOCKING: Erika Kirk’s “Devout Catholic Widow” Act COLLAPSES—Half Her Family Is Jewish & Her Cousin Just Exposed the Wild Party Girl Lies! Erika Kirk's "pure conservative Catholic widow" persona is FALLING APART—and the family secrets are insane. She claims no real dating/partying/drinking for years before Charlie, shades wild lifestyles, and presents as fully Catholic traditionalist. But look closer: Her aunt Karla Frantzve (her dad's sister) married casino tycoon Jack D. Solomon in Vegas (2002 marriage cert—30+ year age gap). Meet Karla Frantzve Solomon—lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, studied at University of Arizona, profile still up showing her with Jack. Jack built the famous Colorado Belle casino in Laughlin, restored Jerusalem's Zion Gate, co-founded Israel's armored corps museum at Latrun, trustee for Hebrew University, major donor to Jerusalem Foundation—deep pro-Israel …More
Fakers, phonies, and frauds are recognized as they expose themselves, and the wife of Charlie Kirk exposed herself from the start by her so called "grieving" which was as fake, phony, and fraudulent as a tart who has no acting ability, and so, she was/is unable to hide herself. Evolving evidence and truth points to extremely grave questions regarding her. . .
Isaiah 62:1-5 “Nations shall behold your vindication, and all kings your glory.” This is the announcement of God’s coming to us. Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 John the Baptist said, “Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” God keeps his sandals. Moses, the man, takes off his sandals before God. For that time, the message was a sign that it is God who is present. Matthew 1:1-25 The genealogy leading up to Jesus indicates that he is truly 100% Man while also being truly 100% God. He comes to bring joy to earth and into hearts. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
December 23 EIGHTH DAY Novena of aguinaldos Or Christmas PRAYER TO BEGIN Every day By the sign of the holy cross... Most benign God of infinite charity that you loved men so much, that you gave them in your son the best pledge of your love, so that made a man in the bowels of a Virgin, he was born in a manger for our health and remedy. I, on behalf of all mortals, give you infinite thanks for such sovereign benefit. In return from Him I offer you the poverty, humility and other virtues of your humanized Son, begging him for his divine merits, for the discomforts with which he was born and for the tender tears he shed in the manger, have our hearts with deep humility, with lit love, with total contempt of everything earthly, so that the newborn Jesus has in them his cradle and lives eternally. Amen. Glory to the Father (x 3) It is read about every day. December 23 EIGHTH DAY Consideration José and María arrive in Belén, looking for lodging in the inns; but they do not find it, either …More
St Phillip Howard, Saint Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel English Martyr (full film) marysdowry youtube.com/watch?v=0dSMAhlsFgc St Phillip Howard, Saint Philip Howard, the Earl of Arundel and English Martyr - filmed on location in Arundel, West Sussex, at the Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard and Arundel Castle, presenting his life (suitable for use in classrooms and for all ages). Produced in 2011 by Mary's Dowry Productions www.marysdowryproductions,org The film is also available worldwide on DVD. This film looks at the life of Saint Philip Howard who was the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Initially a worldly, ambitious man of the court, this Elizabethan nobleman converted to the Catholic Faith of his ancestors after hearing the disputations of Jesuit priest and future Martyr St. Edmund Campion. Due to his conversion and work with recusant Catholics the Earl was arrested while leaving England from Littlehampton, not far from Arundel. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London …More
I am not advocating for Sharia Law. But principally it is objectively superior to modern Western democracy, as was Catholic Christendom. 1. Divine Authority Sharia Law: Authority comes from God as revealed in the Qur’an and Hadith. Traditional Christendom: Law was historically grounded in God’s authority as interpreted through the Bible and Church teachings. Similarity: In both systems, laws are not purely human inventions; they are believed to reflect divine will and moral order. 2. Integration of Morality and Law Sharia Law: Legal obligations include moral duties, like honesty, charity, and religious observance. Christendom: Canon law and moral teachings influenced secular law, regulating ethical behavior, sexual conduct, and social responsibility. Similarity: Both see legal compliance and moral/religious duty as intertwined rather than separate spheres. 3. Role of Religious Authorities Sharia Law: Scholars and judges interpret divine texts and issue rulings (fatwas). Christendom:…More
A false religious law imposing false ethical codes many of which are contrary to the Natural Law cannot be better but is actually worse than a secular Republic. Child marriage- rape of pre-pubescent girls, murder of apostates, and violence on non believers is all sanctioned under Sharia Law. In medieval Christendom the role of the Pope vis a vis the secular state was quite distinct from a Caliphate or Iran's Supreme Mullah where there is no recognition of a secular sphere.
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