Arthur Schopenhauer ~ All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.
Bishop Schneider: Christ’s enemies have carried out “a hostile takeover” of the Church. At the Catholic Identity Conference in Pittsburgh on October 4, Bishop Athanasius Schneider delivered a diagnosis of the crisis in the Church, describing it as a “hostile takeover” from within. “We are witnesses of an unprecedented crisis of the Church,” Schneider said, pointing to “poisonous doctrinal ambiguities” and even “brazen heresies in the ranks of the high clergy”. “The world Christ warned of seems to have occupied the Church’s strategic administrative positions. There took place a hostile takeover.” Schneider said the crisis now affects virtually every aspect of Church life: “doctrine, morals, liturgy, discipline.” He also spoke of the “marginalization and a true persecution” within the Church of “all what is true Catholic.”
Bishop Schneider at CIC conference: A hostile takover of the Church took place.
If Bishop Schneider is just now figuring this out no wonder our Church is in serious trouble. His statement suggests that he only recently picked up one of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s books on the hijacking of Vatican II, SMH
Disgraceful. Let the Church hierarchy reflect carefully - bullies and cowards are among the goats, not the sheep. What did she say that you fear so much?!!
Diane Montagna said at the Catholic Identity Conference in Pittsburgh on October 3 that Leo XIV has shown he can overturn decisions made by Pope Francis — but so far largely on administrative and financial matters. What about things that matter “much, much more”? “Does Pope Leo have the light, the will, and the courage” to reverse the “draconian restrictions” on the liturgy imposed through Traditionis Custodes and the “ongoing revolution” of the Synod on Synodality, Montagna asked. “Or does he feel beholden to those who elected him or to those who surround him?” While Leo repeatedly speaks of unity, Montagna asked “what he wants unity with.” “Does he want uniformity with the ideologies of the past pontificate, or will he allow us to return to the idea of reform in conformity with tradition?”
Leo XIV only reversed Francis' course on financial or administrative matters, not on matters much more important, such as liturgy or faith,' said Diane Montagna at the CIC.
‘CITY OF GOD’ by MARY OF AGREDA; Volume One ~ The Conception; Chapter IX ~ ‘THE REST OF THE TWELFTH CHAPTER…’; points 109, pages 106-107; part III [Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; born: Agreda, Spain/died: Agreda, Spain; ‘Lady in Blue’; Abess; Writer; Mystic] Chapter IX ~ THE REST OF THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE APOCALYPSE is EXPLAINED. 109. It is difficult to describe in words what passed in that memorable battle, since there is such a wide difference between our conceptions, founded on material objects, and those which would be appropriate to the nature and operations of such great spirits as these angels. “But the bad ones did not prevail” for injustice, lies, ignorance and malice could not prevail against equity, truth, light and goodness ; nor could these virtues be overcome by vices. Therefore, it is also said : “From that time on their place was not found in heaven.” Through the sins which these disgraced angels had committed, they made themselves unworthy of the eternal …Bebree
"Through the sins which these disgraced angels had committed, they made themselves unworthy of the eternal vision and company of the Lord. Their memory was blotted out from his mind, where they had been written by the excellences and graces of the nature given to them. Having lost the right to the places, which had been reserved for them, if they had obeyed, it passed over to mankind."
Traditional Latin Mass celebrated in Kerala, India. On October 2, Fr. Melvin Watts FSSP, celebrated the Latin Mass at the Poor Clares’ Convent in Ernakulam, Kerala. He is a priest with family roots in Kochi and Kottayam, who holds a German passport. Fr. Watts, a former banker, visited his ancestral homeland during his annual vacation. The Mass was offered for the cloistered nuns and faithful, with the permission of Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil of Verapoly.
On the Feast of the Guardian Angels, the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Mass was celebrated in the Adoration Chapel of the Convent of the Poor Clares in Ernakulam, Kerala. Rev. Fr. Melvin Watts FSSP, a German priest of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter and a former banker with family roots in Kochi and Kottayam, is currently visiting his ancestral homeland during his annual vacation. During his visit, he had the joy of offering the Traditional Latin Mass for the cloistered nuns and the faithful gathered for the celebration.
St. Catherine of Siena and the Reverence Due to Priests In this inspiring reflection, we explore the powerful messages God gave to Saint Catherine of Siena—a Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest mystics in Catholic history. Through her divine revelations, God reminded the faithful never to judge, criticize, or scorn His priests, no matter their human weaknesses. Saint Catherine’s writings in The Dialogue reveal a profound truth: the dignity of the priesthood comes not from the man himself, but from the sacred office he holds in Christ’s name. This video uncovers her heavenly conversations, where God speaks with tenderness yet firmness about the sacredness of His chosen servants, calling us to prayer, humility, and reverence for the priestly ministry. Join us as we reflect on Saint Catherine’s timeless message—a call to pray for priests, to trust in God’s justice, and to love His Church with purity of heart. @Boanerges Boanerges I am leaving a video or the dialogue of Saint …Bebree
The part of the faithful, God tells St. Catherine, is to weep over the sins of clergy who do not follow God’s will, and to call upon His mercy for them.
At the same time, He laments the many sins of faithless clergy, including promiscuity, lying with prostitutes, selling graces, usury, gluttony, avarice toward the poor, vanity in seeking high offices, greed for worldly riches, and, as He tells St. Catherine, many more sins far worse than what He describes. He tells her how abominable these sins are in His sight, and how deeply these ministers offend Him. Yet He makes it clear to St. Catherine that His people must give reverence to His priests no matter how sinful the priests may be, and leave the judgment to God
ON BARREN LAND - Brother Fire "Brother Fire" is an animated series for the whole family, which takes place at the beginning of 1200 years. It tells the story of a Franciscan monk traveling and carrying wisdom and helping people. A lot of the beautiful words and biblical references. cartoonchannel
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to 3 years in prison (2 of which are suspended) and fined €100,000 The remaining one year will be served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet. The court also reduced her political ineligibility from 5 years to 45 months (3.7 years), of which she has already served 30 months. Because Le Pen had already begun serving the disqualification from the initial ruling, the court ruled that the ineligibility period has been satisfied, making her eligible to run in France’s April 2027 presidential election. Le Pen has previously stated that she would not seek the presidency if forced to campaign while wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
Voting for abortion is a violation of the infallible dogma of the condemnation of abortion and results in the offender becoming a heretic from the Catholic Church.
US Bishop attends smudging ceremony. On July 11, the Diocese of Raleigh hosted its first multicultural celebration honoring St. Kateri Tekakwitha - the first North American Indigenous saint - at Holy Cross Church. The gathering included discussions, music, and indigenous dances. Richard Duran, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe from Arizona, led a smudging ceremony, which the diocese described as sharing cleansing smoke “as an act of prayer and spiritual connection.” Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama was present and drew laughter when he said he would dance with his heart, not his body, because dancing to music can frustrate him. Smudging has nothing to do with St. Kateri. She left her indigenous community and moved to the Christian Mohawk community at Kahnawake, where she could freely live her Catholic faith.
The bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina participated over a shamanistic “smudging” ceremony to celebrate St. Catherine “Kateri” Tekakwitha, who rejected her native Mohawk religion. Pascua Taqui tribe member Richard Duran led the congregation of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham in a “smudging” ceremony in July. Smudging is a shamanic ritual that involves burning herbs and resins to “cleanse” a space of negative energy.
Did you know that "real" Muslims believe JESUS will return to fight along side the righteous against tyranny and oppression? JESUS is not just a prophet from the past. He is a partner in the ultimate victory of good over evil. Do Shia Muslims hate Jesus? The answer is definitely NO! and In this video, I explain what Shia Islam really teaches about Jesus Christ — his miraculous birth, his miracles, his status as a beloved prophet, and the belief that he will return alongside the Mahdi to establish justice on earth. I also share a scene you've never heard: for over thirty years, Ayatollah Khamenei personally visited the homes of Christian martyrs' families during the Iran-Iraq War. I also show you the 380 churches in Iran, the Christian representatives in parliament, and the Tehran metro station named after the Holy Mary. Yes, there are theological differences. But Jesus is not a dividing line between us. He is a bridge. I posted Ayatollah Khamenei in a Christian home where he spoke …Bebree
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of Jerusalem has expressed his condolences following the deaths of two Palestinian Christian women in an Israeli air strike on Gaza City. “With deep sorrow and grief,” the Patriarch mourned Maysa Khader Ibrahim Abu Daoud (Ayyad) and Mary Hafez Michel Najjar (Abu Daoud). The two women, who were mother and daughter, were killed in the strike on the night of October 2. On behalf of the Patriarchate, its clergy and faithful, Cardinal Pizzaballa extended his “deepest condolences” to the families of the two women and to Gaza’s Christian community. He prayed that their relatives and loved ones might find comfort, strength and hope in their loss. The funeral was held on Saturday, October 3, at the Greek Orthodox church St. Porphyrius in Gaza. They had sheltered at the Catholic church Holy Family during the war. #newsQnztxwkjwm
A friend and faithful reader, Bill Wendell, alerted me today that Fr. Benedict Groeschel died on this date in 2014. This is the last of three posts I wrote about him.
Nicolas Hulscher, MPH - BREAKING: Pfizer Strikes $70 Billion Deal with U.S. to Expand Its Di... BREAKING: Pfizer Strikes $70 Billion Deal with U.S. to Expand Its Disastrous mRNA Empire, Lower Drug Prices A “landmark agreement” gives Pfizer cover to expand its failed mRNA platform — sweeping a trail of death and destruction under the rug. Pfizer bragged: “With this x.com/NicHulscher/status/1973122225168658645/vide…
Or is he adding more garbage into the swamp to camouflage the scandals by Pfizer, the Epstein scandals, the warmongering neocons etc......an unending impossible list ..
I wonder how much money he is making with them now. Besides his own RX company in cahoots with phizer selling cheap pills to make sure more people are able to get sick from them. The king of the vax. Still denying with mounds of proof it's dangerous. Still promotes it. And yet he still has followers who can't see one thing he does wrong. When he destroys everything he touches. Well, so be it. My hands are clean of this beast and his deadly sins.
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7 in a ceremony reflecting his Catholic faith. Succeeding left-wing President Gustavo Petro, he took the oath at Santiago de Cali University, accompanied by his wife, their four children, and members of his government team. An image of Our Lady of Fatima stood prominently on the stage. De la Espriella concluded by asking God to bless his children and declaring: “Everything for the homeland… Stand firm for the homeland! Long live Christ the King!”
Kolumbiens neuer konservativer christlicher Präsident verkündet bei seiner Vereidigung als Präsident „Lang lebe Christus der König“. @SGTnewsNetwork @Qanalwwg1wga Mäckle macht gute Laune
Join us as we reflect on Saint Catherine’s timeless message—a call to pray for priests, to trust in God’s justice, and to love His Church with purity of heart.
BREAKING: Pfizer Strikes $70 Billion Deal with U.S. to Expand Its Di...Kolumbiens neuer konservativer christlicher Präsident verkündet bei seiner Vereidigung als Präsident „Lang lebe Christus der König“.