In his English homily (excerpted below), delivered at the Eucharist in memory of Pope Benedict XVI on the eve of the third anniversary of his death, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller praised the former pope for his theological legacy [and despite the fact that Ratzinger’s pontificate paved the way for Bergoglio's]. “As prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, he set standards of the highest diligence, intellectual precision, and incorruptibility for the Roman Magisterium.” And: “During his pontificate, he was one of the greatest theologians on the Cathedra Petri.” And again: “He has left us an immense theological legacy of exceptional quality and was rightly recognized as one of the great Catholic intellectuals of our time.” For the Writer, Not the Reader When Cardinal Müller presented Pope Benedict XVI with the first volume of the Opera Omnia, he explained that the project would eventually comprise 16 volumes amounting to an estimated 25,000–30,000 pages. Cardinal …Lokwengentiwe
The Priest Executed for Peace in Regensburg | Johann Maier (with Dr. Bernhard Lübbers) Walking4History In the final days of World War II, Regensburg stood on the brink of destruction. In this video, I’m joined by Dr. Bernhard Lübbers to tell the story of Domprediger Johann Maier on the day he was executed (24 April 1945): what led to his arrest, why the Nazi authorities condemned him, and what his actions meant in the chaos of April 1945. In the second half, we zoom out to the immediate aftermath and the next few days as the city collapsed into the end of the war: bridges were blown to slow the U.S. advance, Regensburg came under fire, and American troops entered the city on 27 April 1945. We also address a little-known but important piece of Regensburg’s history: the Flossenbürg concentration camp subcamp in Stadtamhof (“Colosseum”) and what the Americans found as the Nazi system fell apart. Viewer note: This episode includes discussion of Nazi violence, execution, and concentration …Lokwengentiwe
Johann Maie - Gedenktag katholisch: 24. April Priester, Märtyrer * 23. Juni 1906 in Berghofen, heute Ortsteil von Aham in Bayern † 24. April 1945 1 in Regensburg in Bayern Johann Maier besuchte das Gymnasium der Benediktiner im Kloster in Metten und studierte am Priesterseminar am ehemaligen Schottenkloster St. Jakob in Regensburg und am berühmten Collegium Germanicum in Rom, wo er 1933 seine Primiz feierte. Nach einer großen Reise quer durch Westeuropa und zu großen katholischen Städten in Norddeutschland war er in verschiedenen Gemeinden in Bayern tätig und wurde dann Spiritual im Kloster der Missionsdominikanerinnen vom hl. Herzen Jesu in Strahlfeld, das Ausbildungsstätte junger Missionarinnen war, die auch als Strahlfelder Schwestern bekannt wurden. Anfang 1939 kam Johann Maier als Repetitor für scholastische Philosophie ans Priesterseminar in Regensburg, gleichzeitig wurde er dort Domprediger. Er galt als einer der mutigsten Prediger im nationalsozialistischen Deutschland, war …Lokwengentiwe
First, let me quote the Polish Pope’s official promulgatory clause in his Papal Law on Conclaves, Universi Dominici Gregis, from the Vatican’s English translation (click image here below to enlarge) As can be seen from the second paragraph, which says, As determined above, … I declare completely null and void anything done by any person, whatever his authority, knowingly or unknowingly, in any way contrary to this Constitution. editor; reiterate; 'ANY PERSON, WHATEVER HIS AUTHORITY....CONTRARY TO THIS CONSTITUION' BREAKING Prevost’s Election invalidated by John …
CATECHISM OF PERSEVERANCE : AN HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL,MORAL, AND LITURGICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION. Translated from the French of Abbe Gaume by REV. F. B. JAMISON - COURSE FIRST- CHAPTER 18 - Necessity and perpetuity of faith in the mystery of the Redemption - History of Job...to download, to print !
There is no statistical evidence of a mass conversion or religious revival among young adults in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center’s Religion Holds Steady in America report published December 8. No Mass Conversion Among Young Adults Contrary to claims often made in neoconservative Catholic publications, young adults are not returning to Christianity in large numbers. - Young adults (aged 18–30) are significantly less religious than older Americans, a trend that continues today. - Around 55% of the youngest adult group identified with a religion in 2025, which is almost unchanged from 57% in 2020. - Only 1% of adults aged 18–24 have converted to Catholicism, while 12% have left it. - Similarly, only 1% have converted to schismatic Orthodox groups, while a similar proportion have left. - Overall, 26% of young adults are former Christians, while just 5% have converted to Christianity in any form. Hispanic Americans Lead U.S. Catholicism Although religious affiliation …Lokwengentiwe
foundring @foundring1Dec 22 A VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS Lost & Forgotten Holiday Music FULL CONCERT December 2025 1. Santa Claus (1907) – 0:02 2. Santa Claus Quadrilles #2 (1846) – 3:39 3. Welcome Christmas (1866) – 5:05 4. The Christmas Tree (1850s) – 7:21 5. If Santa Claus Knew (1901) – 10:19 6. Christmas in the Old Home (1897) – 12:40 7. The Birthday of a King (1890) – 17:56 8. Merry Christmas Waltz (1874) – 20:54 9. Christmas Bells Are Ringing (1896) – 23:42 10. Tu-Ri-Ad-I-Lum (Santa Claus Has Come) (1879) – 28:22 11. Little Stockings By the Fire (1878) – 32:48 12. Calm on the Listening Ear of Night (1905) – 39:05 13. Christmas Schottisch (1855) – 42:52 14. A Ride With Santa Claus (1893) – 44:40 15. The Star of the East (1890) – 47:29 16. A Christmas Hymn (1903) – 52:19 17. Come Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly (1897) – 55:33 18. God Bless Us Every One (1868) – 1:00:17 19. Old Jim’s Christmas Hymn (1896) – 1:05:02 20. The Holy Child (A Christmas Idyl …Lokwengentiwe
Fox News (foxnews.com/…llegedly-involved-minnesotas- … Unearthed surveillance exposes how parents were allegedly involved in Minnesota's daycare fraud scheme As federal authorities investigate reports of massive fraud taking place in Minnesota daycares, a resurfaced video from a 2018 fraud case
According to the annual report published by Fides News Agency on 30 December, a total of 17 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers were killed worldwide in 2025. The victims included 10 priests, two seminarians, two catechists, two religious sisters and one layman. For comparison, 14 missionaries were killed in 2024. Since the year 2000, Fides has recorded the deaths of 626 missionaries and pastoral workers worldwide. Africa Most Affected Continent It accounted for 10 of the 17 deaths in 2025, including six priests, two seminarians, and two catechists. The affected countries included Burkina Faso, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Nigeria, where five of the deaths were recorded. In an interview with Fides, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, described the situation in Nigeria as one of 'deep sadness' and 'shame'. He stressed that those killed were not seeking heroism, but were attacked during ordinary daily activities, such as at schools or …Lokwengentiwe
Last week, we shared with you the story that David Salvato, the chancellor for the diocese of Joliet, ‘married’ his boyfriend on December 13. Bishop Hicks, the bishop of Joliet, has remained silent in spite of receiving dozens of emails and phone calls asking him to address this scandal. Hicks went as far as scrubbing the diocesan website to conceal that Salvato ever worked there. Now we learn that before he went to work for Hicks, Salvato worked as a canon lawyer for Archbishop Jose Gomez for 10 years. Salvato worked in the Metropolitan Tribunal were he oversaw the investigation of nearly 200 marriage annulment cases each year. Did you get that? Gómez assigned a homosexual man to make decisions about hundreds of marriage annulments in his archdiocese. How is someone who does not subscribe to the Catholic Church’s teaching on human anthropology make decisions about a sacramental marriage involving a man and a woman? A Catholic woman shared similar concerns in a comment on the Salvato …
El arzobispo de Nueva York borra las pruebas sobre su canciller homosexual: A pesar de haber recibido docenas de correos electrónicos y llamadas telefónicas instándole a abordar el escándalo de su canciller homosexual "casado" en la diócesis de Joliet, el recién nombrado arzobispo de Nueva York, Ronald Hicks, permanece en silencio. Según Clero Cómplice, Hicks incluso eliminó las referencias de la página web diocesana en un aparente esfuerzo por ocultar el hecho de que David Salvato hubiera trabajado alguna vez para él.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr Milton Zonta, S.D.S., as coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Criciúma in Brazil. Born on 2 June 1960 in Videira, Santa Catarina, he joined the Salvatorians and was ordained a priest on 17 January 1987. He lived in Rome for 18 years, including 12 years (2012–2024) as Superior General of the Salvatorians. After two consecutive terms, he returned to live in his home diocese of Videira, Brazil, in 2024. During public appearances, he usually wears civilian clothing. In his first message today following his appointment, Monsignor Zonta expressed his desire for a "synodal spirit". He voiced his support for "a welcoming and missionary Church" and "the paths of synodality". New Bishop Met Once with Cardinal Prevost Following the election of Pope Leo XIV, Fr Zonta described the moment as 'historic' and a sign of unity for the Church. He recalled meeting the future pope during his time as Prefect of the Congregation of Bishops, describing him as humble, welcoming and …Lokwengentiwe
St. Mary, Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27 This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!” Instructions to Moses for blessing the people: “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace!” Galatians 4:4-7 God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Luke 2:16-21 “Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen.” Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.