A Cure for Clerical Loneliness: 8 Diocesan Priests Find Brotherhood Under One Roof: ‘It has been wonderful to live in community,’ says Father Joshua Votruba, adding that ‘the brotherhood’ has been a tremendous support.
The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary reveal the heartbreaking truth of her union with Jesus’ Passion. Every wound of Christ pierced her heart. From Simeon’s prophecy to the flight into Egypt, from Calvary to the burial of her Son, Mary suffered not only as His Mother — but as our Mother too. Her tears were shed for us, her anguish embraced for our salvation. The saints call her the Queen of Martyrs, for though she shed no blood, every fiber of her soul was pierced with pain. In this video, we meditate on each sorrow — with Scripture, the Fathers, and Catholic tradition — to understand how her suffering unites us to Christ. Mary is not only the Mother of Sorrows but also the Cause of Our Joy. Credits to youtube Maker: Excerpta Catechismi
On 17 May, Ukrainian FEMEN activist Inna Shevchenko, 35, staged a performance at the neo-Gothic St Elisabeth's Church in Vienna, Austria. The event was part of the 2025 Vienna Festival Weeks (Wiener Festwochen), which had a pagan theme entitled "Republic of Gods". Shevchenko has campaigned for abortion, homosexuality and blasphemy, usually half-naked. In 2012, she cut down a large wooden cross in Kyiv. In October 2025, Pope Leo XIV appointed Josef Grünwidl as Archbishop of Vienna. He was widely regarded as one of the most liberal priests in the archdiocese. Shevchenko Presents "New Form of Liturgy" At St Elisabeth's Church, Shevchenko was dressed in black. She presented what the organisers described as a 'new form of liturgy'. The event was even advertised as an "alternative Mass". Standing before the altar, Shevchenko asked, "Who speaks?" A women's choir responded, "Woman." She then wrote the word 'Woman' on a sign, held it aloft and began a speech centred on her interpretation of …More
[Saint HILDEGARD OF BINGEN ~ XI-XII Century AD; born: Bermersheim, Holy Roman Empire/died: Bingen am Rhein, Holy Roman Empire, aged 81; Abbess, Polymath, Writer, Composer, Mystic, Visionary, Philosopher, Medical Writer and Practitioner, Composer of Sacred Monophony, Virgin, Founder, Doctor of the Church] 10. The Trials of the Soul (from Scivias I, 4) [The first few chapters of Scivias I, 4, form a separate section prior to a discussion of the physiology of human conception and Church teachings on marriage. Two of the chapter titles describe the text as ‘the lament of the soul on the path of error but returning through the grace of God to her mother Zion’ (eh. 1) and ‘the wings of the soul’ (eh. 2), both of which give some indication of the theme. It is tempting to see a link between the spiritual states symbolized in this story and Hildegard’s own tribulations as she gradually gained recognition as a writer and spiritual leader. She returned to a similar plot for her drama of Anima …More
Cardinal Robert Sarah spoke with LaNef.net (May 5) about Pope Francis, the return of paganism within the Church, Vatican II, and the decline of the West. Main points. On Francis' Pontificate - "Loving the pope does not mean suspending all critical intelligence." - "It would be unjust to attribute to one man alone a crisis that largely preceded him." - "We must recognize that an era can leave wounds of confusion." Paganism within the Church - "Paganism is not merely the worship of visible idols; it is also the loss of the spirit of adoration." - "When God is no longer first—even within the Church—everything else is distorted." - "When faith is reduced to sociological language, liturgy to entertainment, morality to endless negotiation, and the Church to an institution that must adapt itself to the desires of the age, then something of paganism returns." - "The world does not expect the Church to repeat its own words; it expects the Church to open heaven to it." - "Susceptibility to the …More
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In his 2016 book The Francis Project: Where He Wants to Take the Church, Bishop Victor Manuel Fernández wrote that "God continues to work today through" the Jewish people and stated that Jews "do not need to become converts" and that "the Jewish religion does not need to disappear, because it surely has a value in the eyes of the supernatural God."
Today in his meeting with civil authorities and the diplomatic corps in Spain, Leo XIV portrayed the oppressive Islamic occupation of Spain (711-1492) as place of confrontation, but also of dialogue and encounter between religions: “The presence of Islam on the Iberian Peninsula, for example, constituted a long-standing political, cultural, and religious reality. During that period, there was not only confrontation, but also an attempt to create a space for contact, conversation and dialogue on the meaning of truth among Christians, Muslims and Jews. At the School of Translators enhanced by Alfonso X (the Wise), experts from all three religions collaborated on translating the texts of the rich Arabic, Greek and Hebrew heritage, contributing to the dissemination of texts such as those of the philosophers Averroes (1126-1198) and Maimonides (1138-1204), among others. The cities of Córdoba and Toledo, in particular, became centers of dialogue between languages, religions and knowledge. …More
"During that period, there was not only confrontation, but also an attempt to create a space for contact, conversation and dialogue on the meaning of truth among Christians, Muslims and Jews." If Catholics weren't sure about the meaning of truth, they were approaching apostasy.
Pope Leo XIV arrives at “CEDIA 24 Horas,” a social project in Madrid offering services like accessible housing, food and mental health support. He is expected to meet staff and those served by the program.
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Why Your Past Cannot Define You The saints exemplify extraordinary virtue, inspiring us to strive for holiness and imitate their good deeds. Though they may have started as sinners, their conversion and dedication to God transformed them into heroes of faith. We are called to follow their example, working to overcome our weaknesses, grow in virtue, and ultimately achieve perfection through pure charity and love for God and neighbor. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Gloria.TV: /Catholic%20Parents%20OnLine Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: x.com/CatholicPa42753 For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy …More
Stevens said that NASA and Roscosmos have long monitored cracks in the Zvezda module and have been working together to determine the cause of recurring pressure losses. She added that Roscosmos decided to undertake an extensive repair operation after the latest leak was detected. Reuters, citing a senior NASA official, reported that the leak rate had doubled from roughly half a kilogram of air per day to nearly a kilogram earlier this week.
Throughout the week, you wake up early, prepare meals, organize the house, solve problems, take care of your loved ones, and do everything possible to make sure nothing is lacking. Many times, you end the day tired, yet you keep going because you love your family. That’s why, when Sunday arrives, remember that you also have the right to rest. Not because cooking is a bad thing, nor because taking care of your loved ones is a burden. On the contrary. But someone who is always giving also needs a moment to regain their strength. Before all else on Sunday, first go to church. Go for a walk if you feel like it. Visit someone you care about. Read a book. Sit quietly for a while. Breathe without looking at the clock. Give yourself a few hours to do something that makes you feel good. The meal can be simpler for a day. The house does not have to be perfect every minute. And your family can also help and learn to handle some things on their own. Sometimes women become so accustomed to taking …More
I hadn't thought about this. However, YouTube is suggesting more and more racially themed videos in my feeds. At the same time, riding home late evening on public transit, I was at times feeling the fatigue. Demographic replacement also seems to be a thing.
León, whom are you announcing? – INFOVATICANA Prevost thanks Spain for "respect and fidelity to international law and multilateralism" in his first speech From John the Baptist through Jesus Christ and His apostles, the Gospel preached was one of repentance, whereas these impostors promote a pagan agenda—advocating for false gods, a climate-focused worship of Pachamama, and an immoral, anti-Christian agenda that promotes sodomy and adultery. The homosexual José Cobo and the gay activist Prevost do not bring the Gospel of Christ to Spain, for they do not seek the salvation of souls but rather to advance their rebellion against God.
Prevost tendría que ocuparse de la salvación de las almas y de propagar la fe católica de manera intacta y tradicional, en vez de estar hablando de fútbol y a favor del pecado de la homosexualidad y a favor de los musulmanes. Al concubinato de Felipe y Letizia no lo critica. Es todo una farsa.