Cardinal Müller Misrecites Latin during Ordination: On 4 July, during the ordination of three priests for the Institut du Bon Pasteur in Courtalain, France, Cardinal Müller said "manus" ("hand") instead of "munus" ("office" or "ministry"). The correct wording would have been: "...so that they may persevere in this office."
Cardinal Müller said "manus" instead of "munus. Müller was supposed to say: “Da, quæsumus, omnipotens Pater, in hos famulos tuos Presbyterii dignitatem; innova in visceribus eorum Spiritum sanctitatis, ut acceptum a Te, Deus, secundi meriti munus obtineant, censuramque morum exemplo suæ conversationis insinuent.” (“Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty Father, invest these Thy servants with the dignity of the Priesthood; do Thou renew in their hearts the spirit of holiness, so that they may persevere in this office, which is next to ours in dignity, since they have received it from Thee, O God. May the example of their lives lead others to moral uprightness.”) Instead, Müller actually said: “Da, quæsumus, omnipotens Pater, in hos famulos tuos Presbyterii dignitatem; innova in visceribus eorum Spiritum sanctitatis, ut acceptum a Te, Deus, secundi meriti manus obtineant, censuramque morum exemplo suæ conversationis insinuent.” (“Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty Father, invest these Thy servants …More
Three hours after the funeral, the crying begins to grow quieter. Your family returns home, welcomes visitors, pours coffee, and tries to make it through the first difficult evening without you. Six hours later, someone begins talking about sports, the news, work, or politics. Not because they have forgotten you, but because the living cannot remain inside grief every second. Nine hours later, most of the guests have gone home. Your closest family members stay behind, exchanging hugs and sharing memories in a house that suddenly feels unfamiliar. Twenty-four hours later, someone who has not heard the news may still call your phone or send you a message, expecting an answer that will never come. Three days later, your workplace begins discussing unfinished responsibilities and who will take over your position. Deadlines remain, meetings continue, and the world keeps moving. Five days later, your family slowly returns to ordinary routines. Groceries must be bought. Bills must be paid. …More
I can't believe this is real. The Chancellor of UC San Francisco testified under oath that a "vast majority of pregnancies are in women." Implying some pregnancies occur in men.
During the Mass on July 5, at the Church of the Madeleine in Châteaudun, Father François Yambressinga condemned the proposed law on assistance in dying in his homily, while Deputy-Mayor Philippe Vigier, co-general rapporteur of the bill, was seated in the front row. The elected official, who said he felt "personally attacked," then spoke with the priest after the celebration. The latter is supported by the Bishop of Chartres.
"One does not care for life by giving death," Father François Yambressinga, parish priest of La Madeleine in Châteaudun, said during his July 5 homily, before the French National Assembly's final vote on legalizing euthanasia tomorrow. He urged the faithful to "pray for life" and to "pray for parliamentarians so that they do not do just anything." Among the congregation was Philippe Vigier, the bill's general rapporteur. He is also the mayor of Châteaudun and a member of the National Assembly for Les Démocrates. Vigier attended the Mass because it was part of the town's annual Foire aux Laines medieval festival. Civic officials appear in costume. He sat in the front row dressed as the fifteenth-century military commander Jean de Dunois. Afterward, Vigier told L'Écho Républicain that he felt personally targeted and "deeply hurt" by the homily. "The priest appealed to the congregation while I had no opportunity to respond. That is unacceptable," he said. According to witnesses cited by …More
Whoever humiliates others to prove their power doesn't demonstrate greatness... they reveal their own misery. Truly strong people don't need to make others feel small in order to feel important. Real greatness is reflected in the way you treat others, especially those who have nothing to offer you in return. Humiliating, mocking, belittling, or making someone feel inferior has never been a sign of superiority. On the contrary, it is often a reflection of the insecurities, emptiness, and wounds that some people hide behind their pride. Some believe that having money, authority, or power gives them the right to mistreat others. But respect is not earned through fear or arrogance. True respect is gained through humility, compassion, and integrity. Because anyone can raise their voice, impose their will, or hurt someone. The real challenge is to have power... and still choose kindness. Humble people don't need to humiliate others to stand out. They shine through the way they speak, their …More
French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has announced that the government's assisted dying bill will be referred to the Constitutional Council following its expected final approval in the National Assembly on 15 July. This will not prevent the law from being adopted, but it will delay its implementation until the highest constitutional authority in France has ruled on its compliance with the Constitution. Three issues may receive particular scrutiny: - The waiting period until death: Whether a minimum waiting period of two days between approval and confirmation is adequate for such an irreversible decision. - Protected adults: Whether people under guardianship or curatorship are sufficiently protected and capable of giving genuine informed consent. - Conscience clause: Doctors, nurses and healthcare institutions should have sufficient rights to refuse participation. As prime minister, Lecornu should have stopped this project, as he has done with many others. President Emmanuel Macron …More
When your child is five, being a good mother does not seem terribly complicated. You host tea parties for stuffed animals, admire a drawing that looks like a potato with legs, and help tie a ribbon around the dog’s tail. When your child is fifteen, nobody really knows what being a good mother is supposed to look like. Should you push them to study harder—or back off and let them learn from their own mistakes? Should you work three jobs to save for college, encourage a gap year, or keep them close enough that you can still make sure they are eating something besides chips? When your child is five, comfort is simple. You pull them onto your lap, kiss the sore finger, and somehow the entire world becomes safe again. When your child is fifteen and heartbroken, you may suddenly become part of the unfair, embarrassing world they are convinced no reasonable person could possibly survive. When your child is five, you can talk about almost anything. Dinosaurs. Space. Why worms do not wear shoes …More
Fantastic article. Shame about the Vatican isn't it? I wonder why they did this, "Because the specific 1949 excommunication of communist Catholics was not incorporated into the 1983 Code, that automatic canonical penalty is no longer in effect." Ah make the Catholic Church safe for communists again!
A French bishop has said Catholic lawmakers who knowingly support assisted suicide legislation should not receive Holy Communion, arguing that backing euthanasia places them in opposition to the Church's moral teaching.
“When a member of parliament identifies as Catholic while supporting legislation that authorizes the taking of life, he objectively places himself in opposition not only to the Church's constant teaching but also to a fundamental principle of human reason,” Bishop Marc Aillet of Bayonne told France-Catholique.fr on July 7. Members of the French National Assembly are expected to vote on the euthanasia bill on July 15. Bishop Aillet said euthanasia is “an intrinsically evil act, regardless of the circumstances” and that Catholics engaged in public life cannot ignore this teaching, “If they are aware of this inconsistency, they will no longer be able to receive Holy Communion.” Responding to the presentation of euthanasia as an “act of humanity,” Bishop Aillet said that a truly fraternal society does not respond to suffering by eliminating the person who suffers. He added that this message must be proclaimed despite “the dominant discourse, which seriously clouds consciences,” and “the …More
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Did Lindsey Graham die from a heart attack or a Russian missile strike? Ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson examines the facts surrounding the death of Washington DC's biggest neocon --- Lindsey Graham's Dead — What Really Happened? --- After Larry goes through the time line of L.G. it doesn't make any sense he died at home.
Jesus Mosaic from Plastic Bottle Caps: Students from Instituto Nuestra Señora de Lourdes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have created a mosaic of the face of Jesus using thousands of plastic bottle caps. The face is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. The project was shared by their art teacher, Sebastián Ramírez. He included the phrase "Soli Deo Gloria" ("Glory to God alone") in the post. The students have previously created mosaics honoring Pope Francis, Salvador Dalí, and Lionel Messi.
A group of young people in Argentina is inspiring thousands online with a stunning mosaic of Jesus—made entirely from plastic bottle caps. The massive artwork recreates the iconic face of Christ inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper