‘APPENDICES…’ ~ ‘Treatise on Purgatory’ by Saint Catherine of Genoa; 1915; pp. 54-56; part I [Saint Catherine of Genoa ~ XV-XVI Century; born: Genoa, Republic of Genoa/ died: Genoa, Republic of Genoa; (aged 62-63); Mystic; Spiritual Writer] Appendix A THE Saint must here be understood to mean that the souls in purgatory cannot recollect the specific reasons of the pains they suffer ; that they cannot say, " I have done such and such sins, for which I deserve to be here." She cannot mean absolutely that they do not know that the pains they suffer are in punishment for their sins. For besides such ignorance being scarcely conceivable, it is contrary to her own express statement in chapter vii., where she says, that " that which causes the souls in purgatory most pain, is the seeing in themselves a thing displeasing to God ; and the being conscious that it has been admitted against so much goodness." Appendix B THERE is a difference of opinion among theologians as to the nature of that …More
"THERE is a difference of opinion among theologians as to the nature of that purification which the souls undergo in purgatory. From what are they purified ? from the guilt of sin, or simply from imperfections? If from imperfections, in what sense do they become perfect? In that they are intrinsically improved ; or is it merely that they have bettered their condition before God?"
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will publish a new document this October addressing the growing rupture in the transmission of Christianity between generations. It calls for “a Church capable of welcoming everyone in a different way, precisely as they are.” Requested by Pope Francis in his final days, the text was continued with Pope Leo XIV’s encouragement. Fernández announced the forthcoming document in a September 9 address to newly appointed bishops, previewing its main themes and saying it would be published the following month.
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“I was addressing the secretary general [Rutte, asking] ‘Is there any proof, real proof intelligence services are providing, something on the table, that Russia is getting ready for something?’ And there is actually none,” Sinkevicius said. Of course there is NONE. There never is. Just empty threats and lies. And once again we have another person to destroy propaganda spread by the West and US. And a few on gtv. If I were to post everything of the truth I see, hear and read, gtv would be overwhelmed with it. So I post occasionally something once in awhile. Sometimes back to back.
In case you missed this one, I will leave it here. Putin an ‘outstanding statesman’ – Kazakh … Kazakh leader calls Putin ‘outstanding statesman’ in front of Merz (VIDEO) Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the Russian president has the qualities needed to guide a country with a “complicated history”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) spoke from the pulpit at a Catholic church this week, co-opting the authority of the Church to accuse conservatives of making Catholics “turn against … our trans brothers and sisters and neighbors and siblings.”
Leo XIV praises foundational Lutheran document: The Augsburg Confession by Melanchthon. Today, Leo XIV received a delegation of the Lutheran World Federation. He said: “Renewed communion in the apostolic faith, in the sacraments [!], and in the ministries is the goal of our ecumenical journey of grace.” Leo XIV focused particularly on the year 2030, which will mark the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, presenting it as an opportunity to advance Catholic-Lutheran ecumenism and the pursuit of “full, visible unity.” He claimed: “The Augsburg Confession was originally intended as a document of reconciliation within the Church. Only later did it come to be understood as a text of divisive confessionalization.” He wants to “succeed in affirming together the pre-confessional ecumenical potential of the Confessio Augustana.” Main Objections to the Confessio Augustana The Augsburg Confession (Confessio Augustana) was presented to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg on 25 June …More
Oops! John Paul II, June 25, 1982, called the Augsburg Confession one of the "great and common foundations of our Christian Faith." Leo is just following "St." John Paul "the Great."
Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Who Celebrates Jewish Passover with Seminarians. Pope Leo XIV today appointed Bishop Ramón Salazar Estrada, 63, until now auxiliary bishop of Guadalajara, as the new Bishop of Mazatlán, Mexico. Salazar was ordained a priest in 1993 for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Alphonsian Academy in Rome. Allegations of Homosexual activity at the seminary In the Archdiocese of Guadalajara there is an anonymous church watchblog, GdlSantaIPecadora.blogspot.com. According to this source the seminary was suffering in 2012 from “delicate cases of homosexuality”, alongside alcoholism. In May 2014 the blog alleged an internal network of seminarians arranging homosexual encounters by phone, connections with priests outside the seminary, and protection or tolerance by some formators. It also claimed that at least seven seminarians had been dismissed after accusations concerning homosexuality. Salazar was already closely involved in …More
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - October 1 Also known as Francoise-Marie Therese Martin Teresa of the Infant Jesus the Little Flower of Jesus the Little Flower Therese of the Child Jesus Memorial 1 October 30 September (additional in Lisieux, France) Profile Born to a pious middle-class French family of tradesmen; daughter of BlessedLouis Martin and BlessedMarie-Azelie Guérin Martin, and all four of her sisters became nuns. Her motherdied when Francoise-Marie was only four, and the family moved to Lisieux, Normandy, France to be closer to family. Cured from an illness at age eight when a statue of the Blessed Virgin smiled at her. Educated by the Benedictine nuns of Notre-Dame-du-Pre. Confirmed there at age eleven. Just before her 14th birthday she received a vision of the Child Jesus; she immediately understood the great sacrifice that had been made for her, and developed an unshakeable faith. Tried to join the Carmelites, but was turned down due to her age. Pilgrim to …More
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (October 1) mantheycalltom on Sep 30, 2009 October 1 is the feast day of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church and "The Little Flower." This prayer is for women.
The Palafox Library, Puebla, Mexico Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza was the Bishop of Puebla (1640−1655), and the interim Archbishop of Mexico (1640−1642). The origins of the Palafox Library, in Puebla, Mexico, considered to be the first public library in the American continent, date back to 1646 when a personal collection of approximately 5,000 volumes was contributed to the Colegio de San Juan y San Pedro by Bishop Don Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. In 1773, Bishop Don Francisco Fabian y Fuero ordered the construction of the Palafox Library, or Palafoxiana Library, in Puebla's historic center, to house Bishop Palafox's donation. The walls of the 43-m long library were fitted with two tiers of bookshelves made of cedar, ayacahuite pine, and coloyote wood. These last two have the property of moisture absorption, which is important for the conservation of books. The western wall displays a beautiful golden retablo featuring the Madonna of Trapani, Sicily, attributed to the 14th-century …More
The Palafox Library, Puebla, Mexico Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza was the Bishop of Puebla (1640−1655), and the interim Archbishop of Mexico (1640−1642). The origins of the Palafox Library, in Puebla, Mexico, considered to be the first public library in the American continent, date back to 1646 when a personal collection of approximately 5,000 volumes was contributed to the Colegio de San Juan y San Pedro by Bishop Don Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. In 1773, Bishop Don Francisco Fabian y Fuero ordered the construction of the Palafox Library, or Palafoxiana Library, in Puebla's historic center, to house Bishop Palafox's donation. The walls of the 43-m long library were fitted with two tiers of bookshelves made of cedar, ayacahuite pine, and coloyote wood. These last two have the property of moisture absorption, which is important for the conservation of books. The western wall displays a beautiful golden retablo featuring the Madonna of Trapani, Sicily, attributed to the 14th-century …More
Sends MORE TROOPS Ben Meiselas reports on sending more U.S. forces to the Middle East amid concerns about further escalation with Iran. Meiselas also breaks down alarming Time magazine interview and how world leaders are outmaneuvering as foreign policy weakens America’s standing around the globe. Visit Meidas+ | MeidasTouch Network | Substack for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: Record TV with SnapStream to get clips that will … Support the MeidasTouch Network: patreon.com/meidastouch
President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28. Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms. Below is a lightly edited transcript of the interview conducted by TIME Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs. Click here to read our fact check. ReadTIME's interviewwith President Donald Trump and thefact-checkof that conversation. TIME: I'm curious about your dinner last night with Dario. Trump: Oh. Yes, exactly. Do you still disagree with his views on what he calls AI safety? I spoke to him about his views, and they're much different, I think, than what is portrayed in the media. First of all, I liked him and his wife a lot. They had dinner, and we were going to meet at 7:00. But I was at the big Presidents Cup. I was the chairman of it in …More
Ice Age Farmer @iceagefarmer The AI-enhanced Bird Flu plandemic was described here last week — the next day Gates announced AI could be responsible for a billion deaths. This has been planned a LONG TIME and is ready to roll out now to restrict access to powerful AI models — and lock down your backyard chickens. FULL VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=6lSUs0gMLHQ FULL REPORT: The Official AI Bird-Flu Scenario
St. Ambrose of Optina ~ If you do not feel like praying, you have to force yourself. The Holy Fathers say that prayer with force is higher than prayer unforced...
The only reason why I decided to write and tell you what GOD has done for me is because for the second time I just heard that we should share the good GOD does for us. Or otherwise, I would have kept it to myself as I usually do. So many of my questions answered through your posts. And I am thankful for all of them.
Just so you know Andrew. Usually, but not always, when I give your post both a like and a love it means GOD has answered another one of my questions. I don't always do that though. Know it is when GOD answers me. And usually right after I ask Him what is bothering me. This has always been through your posts starting years ago. During my morning and midnight prayers I ask and plead with GOD to please send me a Holy person to help me. I now switched it to, If it's not Your Will I meet a Holy Person, please answer my questions through other means. Which He usually does. And today I find three of some of the ones that have bothered me the most. However there is one that still bothers me. Years ago I was answered a question about suffering. GOD answered me immediately through your post. Then again another question which was very important to me. Yet, recently you posted something from Our Lord and it seems He is saying the total opposite. I am not sure if I was afraid to read it and got upset …More