On 19 April, the Israeli army confirmed that a soldier had beheaded a crucifix in Debel, southern Lebanon. In response, the Christian town wrote: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do”. The army claimed that it views the incident with “great severity”, that the act is inconsistent with its values, and that an investigation is underway. The army also promised that measures would be taken against those responsible.
Ein israelischer Soldat enthauptete eine Statue von Jesus Christus im südlichen Libanon
"They will look on him whom they have pierced" is a prophetic passage from Zechariah 12:10, fulfilled in the New Testament according to John 19:37. It describes a future, deep repentance of Israel, wherein they will recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah they rejected, leading to intense mourning and a pouring out of God's grace
There’s a certain kind of person: not exactly good, not quite evil, not stupid, yet not brilliant. They are simply spineless. Parasites in human skin. They don’t bite—they seep into your life like mold in a damp corner. They don’t strike—they undermine. They don’t shout—they whisper. Always behind your back. Because looking you in the eye is their greatest fear. Being "low-life" isn't a one-time mistake. It’s a lifestyle. It’s the choice of a coward with ambitions. Someone who lacks the guts for open conflict or honest competition. They smile while you’re looking, but the second you turn around, they’re searching for the exact spot to slide the needle in. They don’t want to beat you—they want to tarnish you. They want to dim your light because they belong to the shadows. And they want everyone to be just like them: slippery, miserable, and stained. This isn't just a coward. This is a coward with an imagination. They don’t betray out of fear; they do it for the rush. They feel "…Mer
Young people have the right to more traditional forms of liturgical experience, said Bishop Joel Portela Amado, 71, of Petrópolis, at a press conference of the Brazil Bishops in Aparecida, according to AciDigital.com. A journalist asked about a possible “return” of the Mass in the Roman rite and spoke about “young people who kneel to receive Communion” and “wear veils”. Bishop Joel replied it is important to consider broader trends, citing 2022 census data showing the highest number of people without religion is among those aged 19 to 39. “It’s not that they don’t believe in God. They are ‘unchurched’ - they believe in God, but lack a concrete path within the Church,” he said. Bishop Joel suggested this can lead young people to seek religious reference points, sometimes in past forms they did not grow up with. For him, such “diversity” is legitimate: “Do they have the right to be like this? Yes, because Catholicism is plural by nature, especially in a deeply plural world,” he said. …Mer
"They are ‘unchurched’ - they believe in God, but lack a concrete path within the Church,” he said. Bishop Joel suggested this can lead young people to seek religious reference points, sometimes in past forms they did not grow up with." No, actually, it's because they finally find the transcendent, the supernatural, the Divine, "the true, the good and the beautiful" in the Traditional Latin Mass, vs. the pure, horizontal humanism of the Novus Ordo. Grace operating in young, idealistic, fresh souls who want something more than what this world offers.
04/20/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. A crime that goes unspoken. That is the title of a film on the YouTube channel “Wbrew Cenzurze.” Not all of you have children of your own, but I hope that each of you can imagine the immense tragedy experienced by parents whose children have been brutally murdered for political reasons. Every child killed is a crime against humanity. Regardless of the parents’ nationality, religion, skin color, or beliefs. We must always oppose this. What is a child at school to blame for when some scumbag fires rockets at that school? Forty minutes later, a second rocket was fired to kill those who had rushed to the aid of the suffering children. Then a third. Can such acts still be called war, or is this not simply brutality? I have already shown in a previous post who fired these rockets. I will show these criminals once again. “Take note of these two criminals. Leigh R. Tate, the commander, and Jeffrey E. York, the first officer of the USS Spruance, who …
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 6,22-29. [After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, his disciples saw him walking on the sea.] The next day, the crowd that remained across the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not gone along with his disciples in the boat, but only his disciples had left. Other boats came from Tiberias near the place where they had eaten the bread when the Lord gave thanks. When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into boats and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus. And when they found him across the sea they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?" Jesus answered them and said, "Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal." So …Mer
Aus dem Heiligen Evangelium nach Johannes - Joh 6,22-29. In jener Zeit stand die Menge am anderen Ufer des Sees von Galiläa; sie hatten gesehen, dass nur ein Boot dort gewesen war und dass Jesus nicht mit seinen Jüngern ins Boot gestiegen war, sondern dass seine Jünger allein abgefahren waren. Von Tiberias her kamen andere Boote in die Nähe des Ortes, wo sie nach dem Dankgebet des Herrn das Brot gegessen hatten. Als die Leute sahen, dass weder Jesus noch seine Jünger dort waren, stiegen sie in die Boote, fuhren nach Kafarnaum und suchten Jesus. Als sie ihn am anderen Ufer des Sees fanden, fragten sie ihn: Rabbi, wann bist du hierhergekommen? Jesus antwortete ihnen: Amen, amen, ich sage euch: Ihr sucht mich nicht, weil ihr Zeichen gesehen habt, sondern weil ihr von den Broten gegessen habt und satt geworden seid. Müht euch nicht ab für die Speise, die verdirbt, sondern für die Speise, die für das ewige Leben bleibt und die der Menschensohn euch geben wird! Denn ihn hat Gott, der Vater …Mer
A viral clip shows Irish priest Christopher Ginnelly, from the Holy Family parish in Ballycroy in the Archdiocese of Armagh in Ireland, including a petition asking God to "take Donald Trump" during the Eucharist. The congregation can be heard laughing before the cleric attempts to explain his mistake. "Sorry about that," he said, before continuing: "Take away his pain". DailyStar.co.uk reported on the video on 16 April.
Novus Ordo: This is Fr. Christopher Ginnelly, parish priest for the Church of the Holy Family in Ballycroy, praying for the death of Donald Trump. The audience starts laughing.
If you’ve already blown out sixty candles, it’s worth pausing to think about something very important. You’re no longer at an age to keep saving everything “for later,” only for others to end up enjoying the fruits of your sacrifices and hard work. It happens often that, when you least expect it, new “needs” arise in the family and everyone starts eyeing the money you worked so hard for over the years. The time has come to use your money wisely—and, above all, with enjoyment. It’s yours. You earned it. At sixty, it’s no longer the time to play clever with risky or doubtful investments. At this stage, what matters most is peace, stability, and peace of mind. Children and grandchildren are the greatest blessing, but you don’t have to live crowded together with them. It’s much better to visit, spend quality time, go out, talk, and enjoy each other—while always keeping your own space. Don’t feel embarrassed to ask for help if something at home is difficult for you. Also, spending time …Mer
John Prevost discussed in an April 17 interview with 'EWTN News In Depth' his life as the pope’s brother. Main points. Loss of privacy: “I used to be able to leave the front door open. Now I’m hesitant because you don’t know who’s going to come to the door.” Ordinary childhood: “Probably like anyone else’s—it was a mom and dad, three boys, school, homework, play, and repeat. It was just a normal life.” Childhood memory: “One time we were building a shed in the backyard and Rob fell through the roof. It was just part of the wood was rotted, because we were using old doors from the house for the roof.” Leo XIV’s early vocation: “We always knew that he wanted to be a priest. From a very young age, that was just always there.” A “prophecy”: “When he was maybe in first or second grade, one of the moms across the street said, ‘You know, he’s going to be the first American Pope.’ We just kind of heard it and moved on.” Still just brothers: “People say, ‘Who says no to the Pope?’ I …Mer
Cardinal Bernardin Chicago Catholic were dad in all this and mommy boy not in a good way. Seminaries in America hot bed of homos I know a Priest he promoted to Bishop in Canada is a raging homosexual
A UK Christian Pastor will face TRIAL this week for preaching a gospel message based on John 3.16 near a general hospital. He is accused of attempting to “influence” people accessing abortion. He never even mentioned this topic. This trial is important. Can Christians really be removed from public spaces not because of what they say or do - but because of what they might think??
Nury Vittachi @NuryVittachi NO COFFEE! US armed forces are running out of food as the planned four-day plan to “take out Iran” enters its seventh week. Vegetables, fruit, and all fresh produce has gone – and tiny meals are being served on empty meal trays on warships, USA Today reported. And there’s no coffee – something many Americans consider more important than food. . 'MYSTERY MEAT' One dinner on the USS Abraham Lincoln this week was boiled carrots and two pieces of “mystery meat”, while sailors on the USS Tripoli had a scoop of shredded meat and a tortilla as a meal. Frantic family members have been trying to mail food to troops. “But mail delivery to military ZIP codes across the Middle East has been indefinitely suspended,” the newspaper reported. The warships have no internet service, but when a pocket of connectivity opened up, one parent, Dan F, got updates. “After his daughter told him the coffee machine on board had broken down, Dan said he stopped drinking coffee in …Mer
The Resurrection Changes Hearts Open to Truth Saint Peter preached about Jesus’ resurrection, highlighting that David’s prophecy in the Psalms referred to the Messiah, not David himself. The apostles, despite Jesus’ repeated predictions, struggled to believe in the resurrection due to their preconceived notions. This mirrors modern tendencies to ignore inconvenient truths and prioritize personal beliefs over divine revelation. The truth, as revealed by God, is essential for freedom and eternal life. However, accepting the truth requires setting aside preconceived notions and being open to change, as exemplified by the disciples on the road to Emmaus. By embracing the truth, one’s life can be transformed, leading to a life lived for God and in charity. 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 Rumble: rumble.com …Mer
[Saint Bridget of Sweden/ Heliga Birgitta; XIV Century AD: aged 69-70; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Widow, Mystic; Spiritual Writer; Founder; Patroness of Europe] Our Lord’s words of admonishment to the bride about true and false wisdom, and about how good angels aid the wise who are good while devils aid the wise who are evil. Chapter 33 “My friends are like scholars who have three things: First, a reasonable understanding above what is natural to the brain. Second, wisdom without human aid, for I myself teach them inwardly. Third, they are full of the sweetness and divine love with which they defeat the devil. But nowadays people study in a different way. First, they want to be wise out of vainglory in order to be called good clerks and masterly scholars. Second, they want to be wise in order to own and win riches. Third, they want to be wise in order to win honors and privileges. That is why I leave them when they go to their schools and enter there, since they study because …Mer
"My friends pray for bread, because they seek and learn the wisdom of God where my love is. But others, however, pray for straw, that is, worldly wisdom. For just as straw is useless for man to eat but, is instead, the food of irrational animals, so too there is neither use for the worldly wisdom that they seek nor nourishment for the soul, but only a small name and useless work. For when a man dies, all his wisdom is eradicated into nothing and he can no longer be seen by those who used to praise him."
Prevost refused to defend Catholic moral doctrine against the advocate of polygamy, the pagan apostate Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV. Prevost said nothing against this frontal assault on faith, but he did use his speech to launch a political weapon: “ Jesus told us: Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”
On April 16, during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Bamenda, Cameroon, Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV, the tribal leader of the Mankon community, spoke about polygamy. He made the remarks during an interreligious peace meeting in the cathedral. He is the hereditary "king" of the Mankon people and rules over culture and spiritual tradition. He presides over pagan rites, such as important funerals and ancestral ceremonies. During these events, he wears ceremonial attire alongside elders. He also identifies as 'Catholic'. In his speech at the cathedral, the tribal leader stated that 'some cultural practices continue to pose challenges' and cited polygamy as an example. He expressed gratitude that, within the framework of the 2023 and 2024 Synod, African bishops had been tasked with conducting a study on polygamy and its place in the life of the Church. The tribal chief went on to say that adulterers in polygamous relationships should be able to fully integrate into the Church without being 'judged …Mer
NOVENA PRAYER to SAINT LOUIS DE MONFORT Great Apostle and son of Our Lady, St. Louis de Montfort, your only desire was to set aflame the world with the love of Jesus through Mary. We implore you to obtain for us a perfect and constant devotion to Mary that we may participate in the faith, hope, and charity of Our Lady and that we may receive the favor we ask of you in this novena....(mention your petition). Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be St. Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort... pray for us (3x)
NOVENA PRAYER to SAINT LOUIS DE MONFORT Great Apostle and son of Our Lady, St. Louis de Montfort, your only desire was to set aflame the world with the love of Jesus through Mary. We implore you to obtain for us a perfect and constant devotion to Mary that we may participate in the faith, hope, and charity of Our Lady and that we may receive the favor we ask of you in this novena....(mention your petition). Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be St. Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort... pray for us (3x)
Former FC Barcelona defender and Spanish football legend Carles Puyol is one of the main speakers at the Fearless Congress 2026 , the largest masculinity congress in Latin America, which takes place from April 17 to 19 at the Sanctuary of the Mexican Martyrs in Guadalajara. Puyol will speak today with a talk entitled “My Story: Struggle, Purpose and Victory,” at an event that seeks to combat the silent crisis of confused, empty men disconnected from their purpose, promoting a firm, humble, and faith-centered masculinity. The congress, promoted by Andrés Villaseñor Urrea and the Fearless platform —linked to institutions of Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ, such as the Semper Altius schools and the Anáhuac University Network—, is presented as a space to “recover virtuous masculinity as it was designed by God.” Its organizers emphasize that male identity has been weakened by a culture that generates anxiety, addictions and suicides (in Mexico, a man commits suicide every …
So I decided to post something which will be telling about the people of Iran. Never-before-seen footage shows Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei visiting and meeting with the families of Christian martyrs, released for the first time on Christmas. Imagine a country where everyone got along. NO ONE FORCED their evil ideologies on one another as trump is trying o do in Iran to accept gays. People who love and care for each other. People who respect each other. People who actually get along with one another. No matter the faith. That's how GOD Will's it. NO FORCING! But with pure love for one another. First-ever footage: Sayyed Ali Khamenei visits Christian martyrs’ families -------------
Laura Stewart on How to Honor a Baby Lost Too Soon How do you explain the loss of a sibling to a child? Author Laura Stewart joins us to share Orchestra for Oliver, a beautiful new book designed to help families navigate a difficult prenatal diagnosis. When Laura Stewart’s son and daughter-in-law received a negative prenatal diagnosis at 20 weeks, they chose to spend their remaining time being "intentional about making memories." In this moving interview, Laura discusses how her grandson Oliver inspired a children's book that helps parents and grandparents open up communication about prayer, life, and loss. Discover practical advice for families in the "waiting room" of a high-risk pregnancy, the healing power of honoring a child’s memory, and the vital resources available through organizations like Redbird Ministries and Be Not Afraid. Laura also shares a touching update on her family today and asks for our prayers for a current high-risk pregnancy. Key Highlights: -The Child’s …Mer