Photograph showing Joseph Ratzinger and Fulton Sheen together at the Second Vatican Council. Sede Bishop Ngo-dinh-Thuc is in the photo as well (bottom row, second from left).
A time will come when the decisive battle between the kingdom of Christ and that of Satan will be over marriage and the family. And those who work for the good of the family will experience persecution and tribulation. But there is no need to be afraid, for Our Lady has already crushed their heads! Venerable Lucia Dos Santos (Fatima visionary)
Really intelligent people tend to make this really stupid mistake. This is Otto von Bismarck, former Chancellor of Germany. Despite almost universal acclaim for his diplomacy, even he made a really stupid mistake. Between 1871 and 1878, Bismarck’s goal was to subordinate the Catholic Church to the newly unified German Empire, fearing that Catholics (who looked to the Pope in Rome) were a "threat" to national unity. This time became known as the "Kulturkampf" (Cultural Struggle). By 1878, Bismarck realized the Kulturkampf was failing. Instead of breaking the Catholic Church, the persecution had unified Catholics and strengthened the Zentrum (Center) Party. Needing Catholic support to fight his new political enemy—the Socialists—Bismarck began a slow "retreat" from these policies, eventually repealing or modifying most of the laws by 1887. The lesson: Don't be like Otto. Stay in your lane. Hire help.
Otto von Bismarck, despite his diplomatic brilliance, misjudged his attempt to weaken the Catholic Church during the Kulturkampf (1871–1878). Instead of undermining Catholic influence, his policies unified Catholics and strengthened their political party. Realizing the failure, Bismarck reversed course to gain Catholic support against Socialists, rolling back most measures by 1887.
Remigius, Clotilde, and Clovis January 13 - Memorial of Saint Remigius, Bishop Dear brothers and sisters, Saint Remigius of Reims (c. 437-533), of the Frankish tribe but born a Roman citizen, was born in Laon into a cultured family. He became bishop of Reims around the age of 22. He witnessed the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and Gaul invaded by the Germanic tribes of the Burgundians, the Alemanni, the Visigoths, and, at the end of the 5th century, by the Frankish tribes, who slowly occupied the country thta's why it was named after their name France. With the help of the Burgundian Queen Clotilde (also proclaimed a saint), he managed to convert and baptize her husband Clovis, King of the Franks, in Reims in 500. Saint Remigius became the apostle of the Franks, working for nearly seventy years in his diocese, organizing the Church, founding episcopal sees, and spreading Christianity among pagans and Arians, preparing the noble French nation to become the "firstborn daughter …More
The Army, "Chinese brains" and Russian "Murmansk BN": Iran has neutralized Starlink and is on its way to suppressing the wave of unrest. ----- Tehran has found an answer to the instigators of unrest. The Iranian army has announced that it is ready to participate in suppressing the unrest and has declared that it intends to "resolutely defend national interests, strategic infrastructure, and state property." The army blamed Israel and "terrorist groups" for the escalation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Until now, street rioters have been dispersed by the police and militarized formations, primarily structures associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The "Israeli footprint" in the events in Iran is becoming increasingly apparent. Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi said Tehran has evidence of Washington and Tel Aviv's involvement in the unrest. Arakchi also accused the US and Israel of "terrorist acts." In response, Israel publicly expressed its support for the protesters …More
HOW TO BUILD A CATHOLIC HOME ALTAR, A HOLY PLACE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE There is a reason every holy family in Scripture kept a sacred place in their home. When you create a small altar in your house, you are telling God: “Lord, You are welcome here. This home belongs to You.” A home altar is not decoration. It is a prayer engine. A silent teacher. A daily reminder that God lives with you. Here is how anyone can build one: 1. Choose a Quiet Corner Select a small space in your room or sitting area where there is peace. It doesn’t have to be big. God blesses sincerity, not size. 2. Place a Clean Table or Shelf Your altar needs a simple, stable, clean surface. This becomes your “little sanctuary.” 3. Put the Crucifix at the Center The Cross must be the heart of the altar. It reminds you that every blessing flows from Jesus’ sacrifice. 4. Add a Catholic Bible Place the Bible beside the crucifix. It shows that your home stands on the Word of God, not on human opinions. 5. Add Sacred Images …More
Peter Srsich was 19 when he traveled to the Vatican in May 2012 through the Make-A-Wish Foundation while suffering from advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma pressing on his heart, so severe doctors couldn’t perform a biopsy. After intense treatment and suffering, Peter drew strength from the Eucharist and trusted God could heal him. During an audience in St. Peter’s Square, his father gave Pope Benedict XVI a bracelet reading “Pray for Peter.” When Peter asked for a blessing, the Pope unexpectedly placed his hand directly on Peter’s chest, where the tumor was. From that moment, Peter steadily improved and, against all medical expectations, fully recovered. He later entered seminary and was ordained a priest on May 15, 2021.
Pope Leo has named Rev. Don Stefano Cascio as Vice Director of the Laudato Si’ Center for Advanced Training, an initiative established by Pope Francis to promote integral ecology by addressing climate change, sustainability, and social justice. The appointment underscores both continuity and a renewed strengthening of the Vatican’s commitment to the principles of Laudato si’.
Leaked TPUSA Docs Expose Erika Kirk As 'CIA Handler' Who Ordered Charlie's Assassination Bombshell new documents just blew the lid off everything you thought you knew about Erika Kirk. She wasn’t just a CIA agent — she was her own husband Charlie’s handler, guiding him step by step through a maze of covert checkpoints that ended in one place only: his public execution. Now the paper trail is catching up with her. Her glossy backstory is collapsing like a house of cards, and what’s tumbling out isn’t just infidelity — it’s fabrication on an industrial scale.rumble.com/…-kirk-as-cia-handler-who-ordered- …
The humans on earth who live in our times and believe, usurp, and occupy the "high places" are leading themselves and attempting to lead others to hell as they believe that they are gods as they build this hell on earth on behalf of satan and on behalf of themselves. As the serpent promised to Adam and Eve "and you shall be as gods knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:5
Otto von Bismarck, despite his diplomatic brilliance, misjudged his attempt to weaken the Catholic Church during the Kulturkampf (1871–1878). Instead of undermining Catholic influence, his policies unified Catholics and strengthened their political party. Realizing the failure, Bismarck reversed course to gain Catholic support against Socialists, rolling back most measures by 1887.
Really intelligent people tend to make this really stupid mistake. This is Otto von Bismarck, former Chancellor of Germany. Despite almost universal acclaim for his diplomacy, even he made a really stupid mistake. Between 1871 and 1878, Bismarck’s goal was to subordinate the Catholic Church to the newly unified German Empire, fearing that Catholics (who looked to the Pope in Rome) were a "threat" to national unity. This time became known as the "Kulturkampf" (Cultural Struggle). By 1878, Bismarck realized the Kulturkampf was failing. Instead of breaking the Catholic Church, the persecution had unified Catholics and strengthened the Zentrum (Center) Party. Needing Catholic support to fight his new political enemy—the Socialists—Bismarck began a slow "retreat" from these policies, eventually repealing or modifying most of the laws by 1887. The lesson: Don't be like Otto. Stay in your lane. Hire help.