42% of transvestite inmates in Scotland (97 out of 230) were sentenced to jail due to sex crimes, official figures show. 44 were jailed for rape. 14 forced under-age children to engage in sexual activity …More
A violent clash erupted at Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Kochi, India, between supporters of presiding Mass facing the people, a liturgical abuse, and the proponents of a "unified" Mass [allegedly …More
A violent clash erupted at Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Kochi, India, between supporters of presiding Mass facing the people, a liturgical abuse, and the proponents of a "unified" Mass [allegedly backed by the Vatican] where at least parts are celebrated facing God. The presiders camped on Saturday inside the church when the celebrators entered the church. Father Antony Poothavelil, the cathedral administrator, attempted to celebrate (article's picture, video below), while protesting priests presided on the same altar but turning away from God. Police refrained from interfering as the clash happened in the basilica. The turmoil ended with expletives hurled inside the church. The altar was cleared and finally overturned. Reportedly, the blood of Christ was spilled. The clash resulted in injuries to nearly a dozen priests. Cardinal George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church, announced on December 26 stringent action against those who violated the sanctity of St. Mary’s …More
There will always be priests. I will give you shepherds after my own heart; (Jer 3,15). This promise of God is fully fulfilled in Jesus Christ: I am the Good Shepherd (Jn 10:11). He entrusts the apostles …More
There will always be priests. I will give you shepherds after my own heart; (Jer 3,15). This promise of God is fully fulfilled in Jesus Christ: I am the Good Shepherd (Jn 10:11). He entrusts the apostles and their successors with the ministry of shepherding the flock of God. Without priests the Church could not live the mandate of Christ to announce the Gospel, and to renew the sacrifice of his Body and Blood every day. We know by faith that the Lord promise cannot fail: I will be with you every day until the end of the world(Mt 28:20). Priests will never be lacking in the Church, and not just any priests, but shepherds according to the Heart of Christ, the Good Shepherd. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS For there to be a priests to be in Russia or anywhere on earth, three wills have to coincide: that of God, who wants me to be a priest, that of the Bishop who confers ordination, who sees in me a suitable candidate, and of the candidate, who indeed yearns to be a priest. Furthermore, preparation must …More