message. It's especially important this Easter, as the war against Iran and in Ukraine have not ended. ... Brothers and sisters, through his resurrection, the Lord confronts us even more powerfully with the dramatic reality of our freedom. Before the empty tomb, we can be filled with hope and wonder, like the disciples, or with fear like the guards and the Pharisees, forced to resort to lies and subterfuge rather than acknowledge that the one who had been condemned is truly risen!In the light of Easter, let us allow ourselves to be amazed by Christ! Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us! Let those who have weapons lay them down! Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them!We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent. Indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people. Indifferent to the …
Iran doesn't expect total blackout in case US-Israel attack its power plants "Highly diversified energy production sources, along with the grid’s geographic dispersion and interconnectedness, would allow the country to keep supplying at least partial power" — Iran's official to IRIB (x.com/mylordbebo/status/2041095771030774037) Join us (Lord Bebo Exclusive) | @MyLordBebo
Iran lehnt Öffnung der Straße von Hormus ab. Iranische Offizielle erklärten Reuters gegenüber, dass Teheran die Öffnung der strategischen Meerenge ablehnt. Damit widersprachen sie einer Falschmeldung des Axios-Journalisten Barak Ravid, wonach die USA über eine 45-tägige Waffenruhe verhandelten. Die sogenannten Waffenstillstandsverhandlungen dienten demnach als Taktik der Trump-Administration, Aktienhändler in die Irre zu führen und ein schnelles Kriegsende zu suggerieren, während Insider auf die Fortsetzung der Kampfhandlungen setzten. #Iran#USA Verpasse nichts! Abonniere hier: @MilitaerNews
[Saint Catharine of Genoa – XV-XVI Century AD; Genoa, Republic of Genoa/ Genoa, Republic of Genoa; Aged 62-63; mystic, known for her work among the sick and the poor] Verses from Imitation ~ Thomas A Kempis Trust not in thy friends and neighbors, and put not oft thy soul's welfare till the future ; for men will forget thee sooner than thou thinkest. It is better to provide now in time and send some good before thee than to trust to the assistance of others after death. If thou art not solicitous for thyself now, who will be solicitous for thee hereafter. Did'st thou also well ponder in thy heart the future pains of hell or Purgatory, methinks thou would'st bear willingly labor and sorrow and fear no kind of austerity. Who will remember thee when thou art dead ? and who will pray for thee ? Now thy labor is profitable, thy tears are acceptable, thy groans are heard, thy sorrow is satisfying and purifieth the soul. The patient man hath a great and wholesome purgatory. Better is it to …More
"Trust not in thy friends and neighbors, and put not oft thy soul's welfare till the future ; for men will forget thee sooner than thou thinkest. It is better to provide now in time and send some good before thee than to trust to the assistance of others after death. If thou art not solicitous for thyself now, who will be solicitous for thee hereafter."
Lundi de Pâques – Station à Saint-Pierre – Alors leurs yeux s’ouvrirent et ils le reconnurent. Le mystère de la glorieuse Pâque est si vaste et si profond, que nous n’aurons pas trop des sept jours de cette semaine pour le méditer et l’approfondir. Dans la journée d’hier, nous n’avons fait autre chose que contempler notre Rédempteur sortant du tombeau, et se manifestant aux siens jusqu’à six fois, dans sa bonté et dans sa puissance. Nous continuerons à lui rendre les hommages d’adoration, de reconnaissance et d’amour auxquels il a droit pour ce triomphe qui est le nôtre en même temps que le sien ; mais il nous faut aussi pénétrer respectueusement l’ensemble merveilleux de doctrine et de faits dont la Résurrection de notre divin libérateur est le centre glorieux, afin que la lumière céleste nous illumine de plus en plus, et que notre joie croisse toujours. A LA MESSE. L’Introït, tiré de l’Exode, s’adresse aux nouveau-nés de l’Église. Il leur rappelle le lait et le miel …
Israel strikes Iranian Bushehr military base Emerging social media footage shows huge smoke rising from the impact site. The region could see severe escalation if attacks on Iranian infrastructure continue, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQ spokesperson, said earlier. US-Israel-Iran war | @geopolitics_prime
St. Catherine of Sweden ~~~ If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire. Let the Truth be your delight...proclaim it...but with a certain congeniality
Horrific Easter Attack: Muslim Driver Rams into Christian Procession in Gujranwala Village, Critically Injuring 60+ and Killing Several On Easter morning in the village of Klasske, Gujranwala while Christians were taking part in a Easter procession, a Muslim driver in a high-speed car plowed straight into the crowd, critically injuring more than 60 people. Multiple Christians have been killed in this horrific attack on a HOLY day.
IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH DIVIDED? (and is Division so Bad?) fr.williamnicholas Fr. Bill addresses divisions within the Catholic Church - why some divisions can be bad, and why some are good for the Church as a whole. Given that Jesus appointed 12 Apostles instead of just 1, could this be what Jesus intended for a Church that is meant to spread throughout the world?
«Many times it seems that God does not exist: we see injustice, wickedness, indifference and cruelty that do not diminish. But it is equally certain that in the midst of darkness something new always begins to blossom that sooner or later bears fruit” Leo XIV in the Holy Mass of Easter
«Molte volte sembra che Dio non esista: vediamo ingiustizia, cattiverie, indifferenze e crudeltà che non diminuiscono. Però è altrettanto certo che nel mezzo dell’oscurità comincia sempre a sbocciare qualcosa di nuovo che presto o tardi produce un frutto» Leone XIV nella Santa Messa di Pasqua da pagina facebook di SilereNonPossum
[St. Anthony of Padua XII-XIII Century AD; Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal/Padua, Holy Roman Empire; (aged 35); powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick; canonized less than a year after his death; Doctor of the Church] 9 ~ St. Saint Anthony Consoler of persecuted Women St. Anthony always took a great interest in women in- distress, or persecuted, and they therefore look on him as their special protector. Among those who, owing to the sanctity of the Franciscans, held them in great veneration and aided them in their daily wants, was a lady who suffered much from a jealous and irritable husband. One evening, after finishing some work and making some purchases for the Brothers, finding it too late to take them to the monastery that night, she took them home with her. This so greatly roused the anger and jealousy of her husband that, not content with loading her with reproaches, he pulled almost all her hair off her head. The poor …More
"12 ~ The Carved Capon St. Anthony was one day invited by a party of heretics to come to dine with them, in order, as they said, to give them the opportunity of laughing at his stupidity. He good-naturedly accepted their invitation. After sit ting down to table a large bat, such as are found in Sicily, was served up to him, with the request to carve it. When, without being the least disconcerted, he began to do so, they could hardly refrain from laughing aloud; but soon their laughter was changed into astonishment, for hardly had the saint begun to carve the wretched bird before it was changed into a magnificent capon, emitting the most delicious smell. This miracle so completely changed their hearts that they not only acknowledged the power of the servant of God, but renounced their errors and were received into the Church.”
This is a scene from the new Netflix show “The Sandman.” It depicts the Pope kissing a priest. Here are the names of the executive producer and directors: Neil Gaiman David S. Goyer Allan Heinberg Samuel Kieth Mike Dringenberg
Chapter IV ~ How We Ought to Return Good for Evil Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. —St. Matt. v. 44. "My friend," said the bishop, "before you go take your candlesticks." He went to the mantlepiece, fetched the two candlesticks, and handed them to Jean Valjean. "Now," said the bishop, "go in peace, Jean Valjean, my brother, you no longer belong to evil, but to good. I have bought your soul of you." —Victor Hugo, Les Miserables. WE can pass quite naturally from the consideration of what the hermits taught about dying to the world to the stories which illustrate the ideal of returning good for evil. Indeed, when we think of death to the world, as evidenced by the patient endurance of wrong, the passing over to the thought of returning good for such evil is so gradual that it is hard sometimes to decide under which heading to place some particular story or exhortation. Yet there seems to be a real …More
"I ~ How an old man blessed one who injured him. A certain brother came to the cell of an elder, one well known among the brethren for his holiness. Entering in, he stole the food which was there. The old man saw him, but did not accuse him. He only laboured more diligently to supply again what he had lost, saying in his heart, "I am sure that my brother must have been in great need, for else he would not have stolen." In spite of his toil, the old man came to endure great suffering for want of food. At last he was brought even to the point of death. The brethren, knowing only that he was dying, came and stood round his bed. Among them he saw the brother who had stolen his food. "Come hither to me," he said to him. Then taking his hands and kissing them, he said to those who stood around, "I pay my thanks to these hands, brethren, for because of them I am going, as I trust, to enter the kingdom of heaven."
Many dioceses across Europe, North America, and Asia have seen significant increases in Catholic baptisms and conversions this Easter. The strange thing is that anti-Catholic media including New York Times, Washington Post or CNN advertised this trend. The most significant increase was reported in France, where 21,386 catechumens were baptized during the Easter Vigil. The total included more than 13,000 adults and over 8,000 adolescents, marking the highest figure ever recorded in the country. Outside Europe, large numbers were also reported in parts of Asia. In Hong Kong, approximately 2,500 catechumens were baptized, while Singapore reported 1,089 catechumens entering the Church. In North America, several major dioceses published substantial baptism figures. The Archdiocese of Toronto reported 1,584 catechumens, while Vancouver recorded around 650 catechumens. In the United States, diocesan figures included approximately 900 catechumens in Richmond (Virginia), more than 680 in …More
Yes, you will continue to bomb schools, universities, hospitals, science centers, libraries, and truck drivers, shopping centers and towns and villages. Poisoning their water. Killing many innocent children and people. We know. Just like you and Israel did to Gaza! What goes around comes around. This man given to America as punishment for our sins. He is a disaster to the world. And he is going to bring all of us all down with him. But, it is GOD'S Will that he does this. So be it.
Following government directives, public Easter services in Dubai have been cancelled since Good Friday. The regime's excuse is that tensions in the Middle East are escalating. Dubai has two Catholic parishes - Saint Mary's and Saint Francis of Assisi in Jebel Ali. Both have confirmed the closures on their websites and will remain closed "until further notice". Saint Mary’s Church is one of the largest Catholic parishes in the world, with around 30,000 members, many of whom are Filipino workers. On Good Friday, many Catholics who had not been informed of the closure were seen praying outside on the pavement instead. Easter liturgies were only being streamed online. Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, acknowledged worshippers' disappointment at missing Holy Week celebrations. #newsAfvbsxvwah