At the close of its sixth assembly in Stuttgart on Saturday, the German Synodal Assembly narrowly approved, by the required two-thirds majority, a resolution authorizing the creation of a national Synodal Conference planned for the autumn. The central dispute concerned whether the new body should "monitor" the implementation of synodal resolutions in the dioceses. Even Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich warned against creating a superior authority that would supervise bishops or interfere in diocesan governance. “I do not want that,” Marx said. Similarly, Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz said that a control body overseeing bishops would contradict Catholic principles. Bishop Josef Overbeck of Essen expressed confidence. The Vatican has been informed about the planned body and he expects approval in the coming weeks. Asked about a possible rejection from Rome, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg said he had no indication that approval was in doubt and ruled out proceeding without Vatican consent …Bebree
Global perspective - #BREAKING : Keir Starmer's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping ... #BREAKING : Keir Starmer's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Xi said China and the UK must "rise above their differences" as it is now "imperative" for world peace - He said relations have gone through "twists and turns that did not serve the interests of our countries …
4th Sunday OT – A - First Reading - Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12–13 - I will leave in your midst Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; Seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the LORD'S anger. But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, Who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD; the remnant of Israel. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; Nor shall there be found in their mouths a deceitful tongue; They shall pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them. Psalms 146(145),7.8-9.10. The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. the LORD sets captives free. The LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD raises up those who were bowed down; the LORD loves the just. The LORD protects strangers. The fatherless and the widow he sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts. The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations. …Bebree
"Der Aufruhr in der Ukraine sollte viele Möglichkeiten bieten, viele." — Jeffrey Epstein, in einer Post-Maidan-E-Mail vom 18. März 2014, vermutlich an Ariane de Rothschild (Vizepräsidentin und Vorstandsmitglied der Edmond de Rothschild Group) und Olivier Colom (Internationaler Berater der Edmond de Rothschild Group) gesendet. Folge dem Plan
THIS IS THE LAW IN THE U.S. TODAY, DHS KRISTI NOEM'S LIES AND ICE BRUTALITY EXPOSED AND HOW THEY DO NOT INVESTIGATE AND REINSTATE AGGRESSORS AND MURDERERS BACK TO CONTINUE ROTTING THE GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE OF THE U.S. FOR THOSE MAGA WHO DO NOT BELIEVE AND NEED TO INFORM THEMSELVES OF THE TRUTH EXPOSED DIRECTLY TO THE FACE OF THOSE WHO ARE IN CHARGE AND MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CRIMES. THIS IS NOT ABOUT LEFT OR RIGHT, OR PARTIES IS ABOUT JUSTICE, AND OUR CHRISTIAN DUTY TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT WITH FACTS NOR LIES.
The University of Notre Dame, operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, has confirmed the appointment of Susan Ostermann as director of its Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, effective July 1, 2026. Ostermann, an associate professor in the Keough School of Global Affairs, has publicly advocated for abortion in multiple opinion columns, describing laws restricting abortion as “violence,” “sexual abuse,” and “trauma”. She even linked opposition to abortion with "white supremacy". Her writings have appeared in outlets including Salon, The Indianapolis Star, and the Chicago Tribune. The appointment drew sharp criticism from Fr Wilson Miscamble, a Holy Cross priest and professor emeritus at Notre Dame, who argued that the decision undermines the university’s Catholic identity and called on the Board of Fellows to rescind it. Other faculty members also raised concerns about the tone and substance of Ostermann’s abortion advocacy. In a written statement, the University of Notre …Bebree
Panagia Paramythia - February 1st, 2026 | No Greater Delight 1. Baptism of St. Louis de Montfort/Eve of the Purification of Our Lady, Paris No Greater Delight is a daily Marian podcast meant to start the day with a Marian touch. After examining the Marian feasts celebrated throughout the world on a given day, Fr. Nate offers a brief reflection to help make our love for Our Lady concrete in daily living. The title "No Greater Delight" is inspired by a homily of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, wherein he expresses his joy in preaching about the Virgin Mother, even though he acknowledges the challenge of adequately praising her. Mary's greatness is beyond words. 0:00 Feasts of Mary Today 06:22 The Imitation of Mary WhatsApp Channel: Catholic Voice Links: catholicvoice | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree The Panagia Paramythia church was built around 1578. The original structure was a rectangle stone basilica covered with plaster with a round arch projecting towards the eastern side. It had …Bebree
Late last week Professor Frances Widdowson was arrested at the University of British Columbia. What crime did she commit? None. She simply wanted to engage in dialogue about the fact that no graves have been found at the Kamloops residential school. No real evidence has been discovered to back the claim of 215 mass graves. But the mob would not listen nor give her space to be there. She was shouted down and censored. Finally, the police were called, and she was arrested. It was independent media Juno News that caught the story on video. We post it below. The President of the UBC Benoit-Antoine Bacon says this in his message on the university website: UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 also provides an opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to Truth and Reconciliation, and to embedding Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and self-determination into university life. We are committed to ensuring reconciliation remains a foundational part of UBC’s academic and research mission. So, …
Season of German Carnival Eucharists: On 11 January, the infamous Munich parish priest, Rainer Maria Schießler, celebrated a carnival-themed Eucharist at the Nazarethkirche. The service featured orchestral and big band-style music. The church was adorned with colourful decorations and balloons, and the carnival participants were dressed in costume. The celebration ended with a dance in the nave.
Die Karnevalsmesse 2026 wird gerade international verspottet.
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Saint Brigid of Ireland - February 1 Also known as Brigid of Kildare Brigid of Cell Dara Brigid of the Isles Bride… Bridget… Brigit… Ffraid… Mary of the Gael Memorial 1 February 10 June (translation of relics) Profile Daughter of Dubtach, paganScottishking of Leinster, and Brocca, a ChristianPictishslave who had been baptized by SaintPatrick. Just before Brigid’s birth, her mother was sold to a Druid landowner. Brigid remained with her mother till she was old enough to serve her legal owner Dubtach, her father. She grew up marked by her high spirits and tender heart, and as a child, she heard SaintPatrickpreach, which she never forgot. She could not bear to see anyone hungry or cold, and to help them, often gave away things that were Dubtach’s. When Dubtach protested, she replied that “Christ dwelt in every creature”. Dubtach tried to sell her to the King of Leinster, and while they bargained, she gave a treasured sword of her father‘s to a leper. Dubtach …Bebree
Brigita Irská. Brigita z Kildare či Brigita Irská (mezi 451 a 453, Faughart – 1. února523Kildare) je podle legendárního podání považována za zakladatelku kláštera v Kildare a dalších klášterů. Historické prameny ohledně jejího života jsou velmi nejednotné a nejstarší dochovaný životopis svaté Brigity vznikl až dvě století po její smrti. To vede k pochybnostem o autenticitě vyprávění o svaté Brigitě. Lze vytušit též určitou spojitost mezi úctou ke světici a keltskýmkultembohyněBrigid. Některé atributy má svatá Brigita se zmíněným božstvem společné. Brigita byla podle legend dcerou králeDubhtacha z Leinsteru a Brokky. Matka byla křesťankou, pocházela z národa Piktů. Křest přijala z rukou samotného sv. Patrikaapoštol Irska. Brigita svou štědrostí a pomocí vůči chudým a nemocným rozhněvala otce, proto se uchýlila do kláštera. Její otec později také přijal křest a jak uvádí Liber hymnorum z 10. století, leinsterský král daroval Brigitě …Bebree
[Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort; XVII-XVIII Century AD; Montfort-sur-Meu, France/Saint-Laurent-sur-Sevre, France; (aged 43); Founder; Spiritual Writer] “Second part ~ What perfect devotion to Mary consists in I ~ Some true devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary 24. There are indeed several true devotions to our Lady. I do not intend treating of those which are false. 25. The first consists in fulfilling the duties of our Christian state, avoiding all mortal sin, performing our actions for God more through love than through fear, praying to our Lady occasionally, and honouring her as the Mother of God, but without our devotion to her being exceptional. 26. The second consists in entertaining for our Lady deeper feelings of esteem and love, of confidence and veneration. This devotion inspires us to join the confraternities of the Holy Rosary and the Scapular, to say the five or fifteen decades of the Rosary, to venerate our Lady's pictures and shrines, to make her known to others,…Bebree
The Grace of God and Perfect Devotion to Mary According to Saint Louis de Montfort Saint Louis de Montfort emphasizes that the grace of God is absolutely necessary for salvation and holiness, and this grace is uniquely accessed through a deep, total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In The Secret of Mary, he outlines a progression of devotions to Mary, culminating in what he calls the "perfect devotion"—a voluntary, loving slavery to Mary as the surest path to union with Jesus Christ. Three Kinds of Devotion to Mary The first devotion involves fulfilling Christian duties, avoiding mortal sin, and occasional prayers to Mary, honoring her as the Mother of God without exceptional dedication.It consists in total self-consecration to Mary as a "slave of love," surrendering all—body, soul, possessions, merits, graces, and the satisfactory value of good works—for her to dispose of according to God’s greater glory. The Secret of Mary devotion to Blessed Virgin meaning The Nature of …Bebree
"34. But happy, very happy indeed, will the generous person be who, prompted by love, consecrates himself entirely to Jesus through Mary as their slave, after having shaken off by baptism the tyrannical slavery of the devil.”
In hono r and memory of all those people in the world who are men/women of good will, good parents, good friends, good acquaintances, good workers, who give all the time instead of taking, and TO DEBUNK THE LIES OF A GOVERNMENT TAINTED BY THE LUST OF POWER AND RICHES, TAINTED WITH THE MALICE OF KILLING "ABEL" OUT OF JEALOUSY AND HATRED. I recollected these short videos for all those who have died and whose names are not even known, nor their death will ever be known and made public. God bless.
With move in date unclear, Pope Leo will live in attic of apostolic palace in rooms not used by Benedict or John Paul; there is a gym set up there, and one guest room, along with a chapel. The windows face the interior of the Vatican, not St. Peter’s Square.
What happened to all the diversity on the NATO recruiting ad? All the people featured are white... what does that tell you?! Protecting our freedom, democracy and our way of life for over 75 yearsyoutube.com/watch?v=EvBfKv6AT4w