Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal BREAKING: POLICE IN ABDANAN, IRAN DEFECT - JOIN ANTI-REGIME PROTESTERS Local police forces in Abdanan, Ilam Province have reportedly joined the people in defiance of the central government. This marks a major shift amid growing unrest across Iran. If confirmed, it could signal a turning point in the nationwide uprising. RARE INTERVIEW WITH LEADING IRANIAN PROFESSOR : x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2008539660109365526
Every January 9, the Fiesta of the Poong Hesus Nazareno of Quiapo draws millions of Filipino devotees to Manila for the annual Traslacion. People flock to Quiapo to commemorate the traditional transfer of the image, originally from Mexico, from Intramuros to the Quiapo Church. What is supposed to be remembered is a solemn act of devotion, a penitential procession reenacting a historical moment of faith. The modern Traslacion follows the route from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church, and by nature this devotion is good. No question about that. Filipinos have a deep love for Christ crucified, suffering, carrying the cross. That instinct is Catholic and it is beautiful. But let us be honest and blunt. As the years go by, what used to be a solemn and organized procession has turned into chaos. People get injured. People get trampled. People even die. And yet every year we repeat the same thing and pretend nothing is wrong. If you ask the elderly, those who witnessed the Traslacion decades …Aswan
01/09/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. In her article yesterday, Sascha Latypova described the business model of pediatrics in detail. The article on sashalatypova.substack.com is titled: See Baby, Shoot Baby, Bill! or The Business Model of Pediatrics. This post examines the perverse financial incentives and “pay-to-vax” mechanisms that underlie the greatest human tragedy in known history – mass poisoning of several generations of children with unregulated, liability-free poisons, aka “vaccines”. Payment mechanisms enforcing full CDC vaccination schedule and annual boosters (such as flu shots and covid shots) include federal (Medicaid), state (Medicaid and CHIP), local (Section 317) and private insurers schemes. An average pediatric practice obtains approximately 25% of the total annal revenue from direct vaccine reimbursement or administration fees. However, the impact on the profit from vaccine revenues is much greater than 25%. This is because numerous “incentive” schemes …
Following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, Pope Leo XIV calls for the will of the Venezuelan people to be respected: “he escalating tensions in the Caribbean Sea and along the American Pacific coast are also a cause for serious concern. I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defense of partisan interests. This pertains in particular to Venezuela, in light of recent developments. In this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people, and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all, ensuring a future of stability and concord. To this end, inspiration may be drawn from the example of two of its children whom I had the joy of canonizing last October – José Gregorio Hernández and Sister Carmen Rendiles. May their witness inspire the building of a society founded on justice, truth, freedom and fraternity, and thus enable the nation to …Aswan
A group of Catholics in Lebanon have launched a legal bid to prevent an upcoming performance by Portuguese priest Guilherme Peixoto. His "music" blends electronic dance beats with religious imagery. He is scheduled to perform at the AHM nightclub in Beirut on 10 January. The petitioners have submitted a request to a Beirut summary affairs judge, seeking to halt the concert. They argue that the performance 'undermines church values' and 'misrepresents Christian rituals', citing concerns over a priest performing as a DJ in a nightclub. However, resorting to the state in such matters is futile. Padre Peixoto is due to preside over a Eucharist in Kaslik on the same day. Supporters rightly argue that his ministry and artistic work are officially recognised by church authorities in many countries. He also performed at World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023, just before Pope Francis's Eucharist. #newsFaulcgdlqq
Minnesota Diocese Gives ‘Ad Orientem’ Worship a Shot: Unlike the Traditional Latin Mass, which refers to the form of the Roman Rite prior to the reforms of Vatican II, ad orientem is a posture that can be used in the celebration of the post-conciliar Mass.
5 Fun Facts About Pope Leo XIV Told by His Brother John Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV, gave an interview on December 17th to the American media outlet National Catholic Reporter. Between arguments over the family car, memories of childhood dinners, and a passion for football, this testimony sheds a unique light on the journey of the man who is now at the head of the Church. In the Pope's private life. On May 8, 2025, when Leo XIV appeared on the Loggia balcony, few people knew him. Many journalists quickly tried to paint his portrait, gathering information here and there. But in recent months, it has undoubtedly been the new pope's family members who have revealed the most about him. First and foremost, John Prevost, Robert Prevost's older brother. He spoke on December 17, 2025, with the National Catholic Reporter to talk about his childhood alongside the future pope. From this interview emerged some interesting anecdotes about Leo XIV: 1 THE FIRST TO GET THE FAMILY CAR …Aswan
The Death of Truth: Navigating the Information Age with Michiko Kakutani Deep Dive with Jaimie Good Welcome to Deep Dive with Jaimie Good, where hosts Jaimie Good and Alexander take you on a thoughtful and adventurous journey through a wide range of topics. From the intricacies of philosophy and psychology to the immersive worlds of video games, literature, and art, this podcast dives headfirst into complex and fascinating subjects. Whether you’re curious about human consciousness, unraveling the hidden themes in your favorite RPGs, or just looking for a great conversation about life’s quirks, you’ll find it all here. Jaimie and Alexander unpack Michiko Kakutani's The Death of Truth, exploring the unsettling decay of truth in our information-saturated age. They delve into the book's analysis of historical patterns, social media's influence, and practical strategies for discerning information and becoming critical thinkers. 00:00 - The Death of Truth: Diving into the Information Age …Aswan
2 Peter 2:1-2 "There were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies and, denying the Master who bought them, will bring swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their debauchery, and because of them, the Way of truth will be blasphemed. Romans 6:23 : "The wages of sin is death".
It's like the time I visited an airport chapel that actually had a scheduled daily Mass for travelers AND the Blessed Sacrament present in a tabernacle - BUT they also had a "prayer rug corner" for Muslims. Some came in while I was saying the breviary and I resolved NOT to leave until they did to ensure no profanation. Luckily I had a long layover so I silently prayed the Jesus Prayer as they did their "rituals" in the back.
Pope Leo XIV met today with members of the Diplomatic Corps. Key points of his address largely drawing from St Augustine and Benedict XVI and Francis. Main phrases. - This past year saw […] the return to the Father’s house of my venerable predecessor, Pope Francis. The whole world gathered around his coffin on the day of his funeral, and sensed the loss of a father who had guided the People of God with immense pastoral charity. - The weakness of multilateralism is a particular cause for concern at the international level. A diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force, by either individuals or groups of allies. Peace as Domination - War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. - The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined. - “Peace” is sought through weapons as a condition for asserting …Aswan
Among those whose names remain hidden are figures such as Saint Hildegard and Saint Lioba, Martin Buber and Edith Stein, as well as all bishops since the Second World War: from Albert Stohr and Hermann Volk to Cardinal Karl Lehmann.
Sadly, there is a costly lesson here. Adopt a toxic policy and the school board soon becomes corrupt. And hard earned tax dollars are burned and thrown away in the name of reconciliation and Mother Nature.
Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, 76, of Managua, Nicaragua, did not attend the consistory held in Rome on 7–8 January. He stated that he was not invited, claiming that he had checked his emails, WhatsApp messages and communications from the College of Cardinals. However, on 8 January, senior Church sources told LaPrensaNi.com that Cardinal Brenes had received an invitation to participate in the consistory but had refused to go for undisclosed reasons. The sources also indicated that there may be ongoing or attempted negotiations with the Nicaraguan government. The Church has faced sustained confrontation with the Ortega regime, resulting in persecution, restrictions on religious activity and the forced exile of several bishops. Picture: Celam, #newsAzxkoikrdp
So..., not a 'computer guy'.... One does have to wonder, however, if he was as oblivious as this about checking his "social media" (in itself not necessarily a bad thing; some prelates - Prevost anyone? - are on it way too much!) before opening his mouth, is this really the kind of 'leadership' the Church requires at the moment ?!
Fri Jan 9, 2026 - 5:27 pm ESTFri Jan 9, 2026 - 8:36 pm EST LEXINGTON, Massachusetts (LifeSiteNews) — A Massachusetts father has won a preliminary injunction against a local school district that had insisted on exposing his five-year-old son to pro-LGBTQ books. The case pitted a devout Christian father – cited as Alan L., father of J.L. in court documents – against the Lexington Public School District (LPSD) and Joseph Estabrook Elementary School (JEES). The father objected to the content of certain books concerning sexual themes and contended that his child has been compelled “to participate in classroom instruction that promote[s] sexualized and ideological messages directly contrary to his family’s faith.” He also contended that as a parent, he had the right to be notified before his son is exposed to objectionable sexual material and to be able to opt his child out of lessons and other classroom activities involving those materials. Before bringing a civil suit before the court, …
As Pope Leo XIV opened the first extraordinary consistory of his pontificate on Wednesday, he structured the programme in a way that avoided substantive discussion of key issues. Even participating cardinals had previously believed official messaging and expected the liturgy to be addressed. Cardinal Hollerich of Luxembourg told journalists outside the Synod Hall on Wednesday that he had believed the Mass in the Roman rite would be discussed during the consistory. “I’m not against it,” he said, “but I do not like some of the values that are sometimes attached to it — no interreligious dialogue, not accepting the Second Vatican Council, and so on. But the liturgy itself, I think, is no problem. If many people have access to God through that liturgy, then that’s fine with me.” Is Leo XIV Playing for Time with Naive Catholics? However, Leo XIV informed the consistory that, due to alleged “time constraints,” only two of the four outlined topics would be discussed. He then staged a vote …Aswan
What did Trad, Inc. and their followers expect? What did they think Francis' successor was actually going to allow? A vote by the Cardinals (the majority of whom were appointed by Francis) to reinstate the Roman Rite?......are you kidding?