The Bishop of Charlotte announced that beginning next month, altar rails, kneelers, prie-dieus, and intinction will not be permitted for reception of the Eucharist in the diocese. While affirming that standing is the normative posture in the U.S., Bishop Martin acknowledged that Catholics retain the right to receive kneeling and may not be denied Communion for doing so, urging the faithful to consider the value of a common posture as a sign of communal unity.
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
Why is that woman, standing in what should be the Sanctuary, wearing a fake bishop's mitre and a very short skirt? The Blessed Mother said fashions would be introduced which would be very offensive to God.
A retired New York bishop has filed for personal bankruptcy protection in federal court after a state jury verdict found him, along with other officials, personally liable for the collapse of a Catholic hospital pension fund that left about 1,100 retirees without the lifetime monthly payments they were expecting.
“Grown under the mentorship of Cardinal Cupich”: At the first press conference, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York, said he comes from Chicago where he “was formed under the care of Cardinal Bernardin, the witness of Cardinal George, and the mentorship of Cardinal Cupich.” He added that he grew up 14 blocks from Pope Leo XIV. Furthermore, he switched to Spanish and said he loves the Latino culture. Finally, he said a lot of people are trying to "figure out" who he is and claimed: "I love Jesus, with my mind, heart and soul".
At his first press conference (look at the facial expressions from Dolan), the new Archbishop of New York, Ronald Hicks, said he grew up 14 blocks from Pope Leo and told Cardinal Pierre, when called about the appointment, that he wanted to “do the will of God” with “great humility” and an “open heart.” He said he comes from Chicago, having served under Cardinal Bernardin, been a witness to Cardinal George, and mentored by Cardinal Cupich. Offering his “first controversial statement,” Hicks said he is a Cubs fan and will remain one. He pledged to learn the issues facing the archdiocese, including funds set aside to resolve sexual abuse claims, stressing that the Church must never stop working to prevent abuse, protect children, and care for survivors. Switching to Spanish, he expressed his love for Latino culture. Addressing those trying to “figure out” who he is, he said: “I love Jesus, with my mind, heart, and soul,” calling it his mission statement.
He'll always be a Cubs fan. He loves deep-dish pizza. And his first order of business will be massive compensation to a small army of survivors of clerical sex abuse. Isn’t that exciting?! Welcome to the Springtime of Vatican II! But, hey, he’s gonna try to follow the New York ball clubs, too. . . so, there’s hope.
He was linked to a controversy this year when he reportedly privately defended a Catholic MP after the MP was banned from receiving Communion by his priest for voting in favour of assisted suicide.
"For centuries, the visions of Saint Hildegard of Bingen have been studied by historians, theologians, and scholars of medieval spirituality. In this video, we explore what Saint Hildegard actually wrote in her works, including Scivias, and how her symbolic language has been interpreted over time. Rather than making predictions about specific events, Hildegard described moral, spiritual, and social patterns that she believed shaped human history. Her imagery — including ideas about balance, decline, renewal, and human responsibility — has often been revisited in different historical periods. Some readers find her warnings timeless, while others see them as reflections of the medieval world in which she lived." Kind of long YT Video >>> youtube.com/watch?v=3sZzLfqF8N0
Another foreigner: Pope Leo XIV has named Msgr. Peter Dai Bui (55) as Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix. At 4 years old, the Bishop-elect escaped Vietnam on his dad’s fishing boat along 9 siblings. He has served as a missionary in Venezuela, Colombia, and the Amazon.
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."
Schrödinger’s RUSSIA: Too Weak to Beat UKRAINE but Strong Enough to Invade BRITAIN? youtube.com/watch?v=wB2CVlT0IfU We’re being told two completely incompatible things at the same time. On one hand, Russia is supposedly losing in Ukraine — unable to break through, burning men and equipment, struggling to sustain momentum. On the other hand, we’re now told that this very same Russia represents an imminent threat to Britain and Europe — strong enough to invade, overwhelm NATO, and force us onto a war footing. Both cannot be true. This video examines what I call Schrödinger’s Russia: a narrative in which Russia is simultaneously too weak to defeat Ukraine, yet powerful enough to threaten Britain itself. So what’s really going on? Is this genuine threat assessment — or political theatre? Is Europe preparing for a war it truly expects… or managing public psychology after decades of strategic complacency? And why does the language suddenly sound so urgent, so dramatic, so performative?…More
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
The early Latin Church, especially in the West (Gaul, Spain), observed a 40-day penitential fast for Advent, known as "St. Martin's Lent," starting after St. Martin's Day (November 11) and lasting until Christmas, mirroring Lent's length and penitential nature before the Roman Rite formalized it to four weeks by the 9th-11th centuries. Ancient Practice: The 40-day Advent was a recognized penitential season in the early centuries, a "Little Lent" for preparing for Christ's coming. Start Date: It began on November 11th, following the feast of St. Martin of Tours. Quadragesima Sancti Martini: This was its Latin name, meaning "Forty Days Fast of St. Martin".
Prevost extends the Chicago gay mafia to New York by promoting pro-gay Ronald Hicks, a disciple of the homosexual and Satanist Predator Joseph Bernardin and anti-Catholic apostate pro-gay Blase Cupich
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ron Hicks, 58, of Joliet, Illinois, as the 11th Archbishop of New York. Monsignor Hicks was ordained as a priest in 1994 by likely homosexual Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. He was ordained as an auxiliary bishop by pro-homosexual Cardinal Blase Cupich, whom he owes his entire carreer. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who has led the Archdiocese of New York since 2009, will be remembered for permitting a transvestite show funeral for homosexual activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in February 2024. In all likelihood, substantively, Bishop Hicks will not differ significantly from Cardinal Dolan. First Generation-X Prelate at Major US Archdiocese Bishop Hicks will be the first Generation-X prelate (born roughly between 1965 and 1980) to hold a major U.S. see. He comes from a very different era of seminary formation. The Archbishop of New York is traditionally appointed a cardinal. From 2005 to 2010, Bishop Hicks spent five years on missionary assignment …More
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such false apostles are deceitful workmen, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no wonder: for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers be transformed as the ministers of justice, whose end shall be according to their works.
James Tour, Chemistry Professor at Rice University, Houston, Texas, told Tucker Carlson on December 15 why the evolution theory is a “myth”. He points especially to the origin of life and evolutionary mechanisms at the molecular level. Main arguments. No chemical mechanism for evolution “I don’t understand the chemistry behind the evolutionary process. […] Tell me about the molecular interactions that are going to have to occur, the changes at the molecular level and how that happens.” Origin of life is completely unknown “We have no idea how life was created. We have no idea.” All of life requires four molecular systems—and none arise prebiotically “You have to have four classes of compounds. You have the lipids, which surround every one of our cell structures. You have the polysaccharides. You have the nucleotides which are RNA and DNA. And then you have the polypeptides which are proteins. Nobody has ever made those polymers, any classes, any of those, by a prebiotic route.” …More
Shadow of Ezra - Mark Levin tells President Trump that he is “the first Jewish Preside... Mark Levin tells President Trump that he is “the first Jewish President” President Trump laughs and replies, “It’s true” Levin adds, “We thank you for everything” Trump responds, “Bad things happened on the second one because the election was rigged” …
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a An angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her: “Though you are barren and have had no children, you will conceive and bear a son.” The woman who told this story believed the message of the angel, the messenger of God. And she gave birth to a son and named him Samson. Luke 1:5-25 “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.” For the past few days, we have had testimonies of people who believe. There is Joseph, the mother of Samson, and now Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. And of course, Mary also believed. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
O Antiphons The O Antiphons (also known as the Great Advent Antiphons or Great Os) are antiphons used at Vespers during the Magnificat on the last seven days of Advent in Western Christian traditions. 18 December: O Adonai
O-Antiphonen • 18. Dezember | O Adonai – Komm und rette uns | Adventsgebet In den heiligsten Tagen des Advents betet die Kirche weiterhin die alten O-Antiphonen, die vom 17. bis 23. Dezember zusammen mit dem Magnificat gesungen werden. Jede Antiphon ruft Christus mit einem kraftvollen Titel an, der den Prophezeiungen Jesajas entstammt und unsere Sehnsucht nach seiner Wiederkunft vertieft. Heute beten wir „O Adonai“, ein Titel, der Herr oder Meister bedeutet. Diese Antiphon erinnert daran, wie Gott sich Mose offenbarte, das Gesetz auf dem Berg Sinai gab und Israel mit Stärke und Barmherzigkeit führte. Indem wir Christus als Adonai anrufen, bekennen wir, dass Jesus derselbe Herr ist, der sein Volk aus der Sklaverei in die Freiheit geführt hat. „O Adonai“ erinnert uns daran, dass es im Advent nicht nur ums Warten geht, sondern auch darum, auf Gottes rettende Macht zu vertrauen. In der Zeit vor Weihnachten bitten wir den Herrn, uns von Sünde, Angst und allem zu erlösen, was uns daran …More