Month: October 2024

WASHINGTON – “Joy and enthusiasm were palpable as thousands of seminarians, religious, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals processed witnessing to the world that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, affirming their own vocations. There were people in tears who embraced each other as they experienced this historic moment in the life of our church in…

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One of the unfortunate realities of “Catholic movies” crossing the Rubicon and making it onto America’s big screens is the temporality of its moment. The pattern so often unfolds like this: A few big-hearted folks, who cherish a movie’s message and inspirational storyline, start a grassroots movement that convinces a theater manager to “allow them”…

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Truthful words echo through time and eternity. “Mr. Gorbachev—tear down this wall!” President Reagan spoke to the President of the Soviet Union, a communist superpower. Reagan called him to freedom, out of the status quo of tyranny and oppression. He declared these words in 1987 at the Brandenburg Gate of the Berlin Wall—and they still…

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Reading 1 Eph 6:1-9 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.Honor your father and mother.This is the first commandment with a promise,that it may go well with youand that you may have a long life on earth.Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,but bring them up with the training and…

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St. Alphonsus Rodriguez was born in 1532 in Segovia, Spain. He grew up in a pious family and initially pursued a career as a merchant. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he faced personal tragedies, including the deaths of his wife and children. Overwhelmed with grief, he sought solace in prayer and discerned…

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Highlighting progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic Church. “The commission’s work — including this report — is and always has been…

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Confessor and Jay brother, also called Alonso. He was born in Segovia, Spain, on July 25, 1532, the son of a wealthy merchant, and was prepared for First Communion by Blessed Peter Favre, a friend of Alphonsus’ father. While studying with the Jesuits at Alcala, Alphonsus had to return home when his father died. In…

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Dr. John Campbell is a nurse with multiple higher degrees, including a Ph.D. in nursing. He was a strong supporter of the COVID “vaccines,” at first; then, after reviewing the evidence, he reversed himself and presented hundreds of videos plainly … Continue reading → The post Dr. John Campbell on the Shroud of Turin appeared…

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