PURGATORY EXPLAINED - A Response to an Anti-Catholic Attack. Our attention has been drawn to a post full of lies about the doctrine of Purgatory which could seen in "Catholic Deceived" by Micki Shilvock. Below is a response to the general objections presented by anti-Catholics. We hope it enlightens pious souls truly seeking the truth. Praying For The Dead and the Doctrine of Purgatory. Praying for the dead is undoubtedly a profession of belief in the purification of souls after death. Since the souls in heaven or in Hell do not need prayers, there must exist a state or condition, whereby a soul after death stands in need of prayers and God’s mercy. The Protestant’s objection to the doctrine of Purgatory stems from a total denial of the above mentioned state or condition of a soul. As a result, they do not pray for the souls of the dead, regarding it as pagan. From the scriptures we read in: 2 Maccabees12:46; “It is therefore a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that …More
Ws 3:1-6.9 "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God." All souls are in God's hand. God, who creates souls, cannot destroy souls. God, who gives life, cannot destroy life. We are in God. 1 Co 15:51-57 "Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." ... the victory of life... which continues... John 6:37-40 Jesus said to them, "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me." Let us think about this. God has given life to every person. God is in every person, since it is impossible to give life without being there himself. Let us observe this. "Jesus says to them," in the plural form, and not just to one person in particular. God is present with humanity throughout its existence, He is present with us now, and He will still be there when we enter the gates of His kingdom. It is better to welcome God now, and he welcomes us. We then live more freely, in His peace and joy. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand …More
60th Anniversary to “Nostra Aetate” which violates the First Commandment! Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: 28 October was 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Vatican II’s Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. The document was drafted in part by Fr. Gregory Baum (1923-2017). Baum left the priesthood and religious life, married a former nun, and admitted to having engaged in homosexual activity throughout his adult life beginning in 1963, during the Council. So now you know the other part of the story. Baum supported same-sex pseudo-marriage and the use of contraceptives and promoted anti-Catholic views on celibacy and other issues. Gregory Baum was a German-born Canadian priest. A former Augustinian priest. Bruno Hussar — Nostra aetate co-author John M. Oesterreicher — Nostra aetate co-author Gregory Baumalso push the Unitatis Redintegratio, the Decree on Ecumenism, which launched the ecumenical movement after Vatican II. He was one of periti ("theological experts …More
Baum supported same-sex pseudo-marriage and the use of contraceptives. He contradicted all Catholic doctrine and morality. He promoted progressive views on contraception, celibacy, same-sex pseudo-marriage, and other issues
Vice President JD Vance calls out Christian skeptics, asserts that Christian values are foundational to the United States. "The fruits of the Christian faith are the most moral, the most just." "I make no apologies for believing that Christianity is the pathway to God. I make no apologies for thinking Christian values are an important foundation of this country."
On 23 October, Andrea Gagliarducci commented on Pope Leo XIV’s speech to the World Meeting of Popular Movements. The main points are as follows: - Leo's remarks sounded very similar to those of his controversial predecessor. - All of the South American Pope’s key themes were present, including the idea that the centre can best be seen from the peripheries, the Church’s support for popular movements in their struggles for land, housing and jobs, and the exaltation of grassroots movements pursuing bottom-up solutions. - Leo XIV chose to address a unique South American audience, which some have summarised as 'the Social Forum brought to the Vatican'. - References to Christ are missing. - Leo XIV’s ‘civilisation of love’ seems to be particularly social rather than real. - His speech to popular movements has awakened those who see continuity between Pope Francis and Leo XIV. - Leo XIV continues to work within the same structure as his predecessor, using the same ghostwriters as Pope Francis. …More
Walt Disney theme it is a small small world after all we be sung at every Synodal meeting while rowing a boat with guy named Michael. If all works out more great liturgical hits of 70s will be added.
Matthew 7:17.20 "Every good tree produces good fruit, but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit. A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them."
THIRTIETH DAY SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH MONTH OF OCTOBER Consecrated TO THE HOLY ANGELS IN WHICH THEIR EXCELLENCES, PREROGATIVES AND OFFICES ARE EXPOSED, ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURE, THE HOLY FATHERS AND DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH By Alejo Romero, Presbyter TO START EVERY DAY + For the signal.... PREPARATORY PRAYER Sovereign Lord of the world, before whom all the creatures of heaven, earth and hell bend their knees reverently; look at us here prostrate in your divine presence to give you the tributes of love, adoration and respect that are due to your exalted majesty and high greatness. We come to contemplate during this month the excellences, prerogatives and offices with which you have enriched for our benefit those sublime spirits that, like burning lamps, are eternally around your throne, making your divine perfections shine. O beautiful Sun of intelligences, who fill all the empyreum with immense radiance, cast on our souls a flash …More
Saint Quintin - October 31 A.D. 287 Saint Quintin was a Roman, descended of a senatorian family, and is called by his historian the son of Zeno. Full of zeal for the kingdom of Jesus Christ, and burning with a holy desire to make his powerful name and the mysteries of his love and mercy known among the infidels, he left his country, renounced all prospects of preferment, and, attended by Saint Lucian of Beauvais, made his way to Gaul. They preached the faith together in that country till they reached Amiens, in Picardy, where they parted. Lucian went to Beauvais, and having sown the seeds of divine faith in the hearts of many, received the crown of martyrdom in that city. Saint Quintin staid at Amiens, endeavouring by his prayers and labours to make that country a portion of our Lord’s inheritance. Desiring nothing so earnestly as to destroy the kingdom of the devil, that the name of God might be glorified, he besought the Author of all good, without ceasing, that he would infuse his …More
Crescent and Cross on One Level: At Pope Leo XIV’s interreligious event on October 28, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, there was a performance titled “Tri Apsari.” It brought together three religions — Hinduism (Bali), Catholicism (Java), and Islam (Sumatra) — in a single choreographic fusion. During the dance, three large panels were displayed, each bearing a cross, a crescent, and an Om symbol. Their identical size and placement on the same level conveyed a clear visual message: the three contradicting religions — Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism — are equal.
“Tri Apsari” (Indonesia): three traditional dances presented together to symbolize Hinduism (Bali), Catholicism (Java), and Islam (Sumatra)—a deliberate choreographic fusion to stage coexistence as one piece.
Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes Seattle Democrats have been hiring illegals as correction officers in their jails and is now refusing to fire them after being exposed Get this, “The Attorney General's office to try to challenge a state law that prevents them from hiring these folks as corrections officers” “Have the illegals been fired?” “No. In fact, they are actively saying they're not going to fire them.” “I just want everyone to note the irony of a jail that has bad guys in those cells for breaking laws. Meanwhile, the actual King County Jail is saying, oh no, we're knowingly breaking state law. We're gonna do it anyway, 'cause we don't like the law. What message does that send?” Remember when Democrats and the media claimed for years and years and years they illegals weren’t being hiredMore
Don't do trick or treat; pray and do penance instead on the vigil of All Saints Day who earned their reward to enter Heaven. Don't forget to invoke any Saint on All Saints day too!