[BLESSED JAN VAN RUYSBROEK – XIII-XIV Century AD; Ruisbroek, Holy Roman Empire/ Groenendael, Holy Roman Empire; aged 87-88, Mystic, Spiritual Writer, Doctor Divinus Ecstaticus] “Chapter V ~ OF THE UNION WITHOUT MEANS YOU may remember that I showed heretofore how all saints and all good men are united with God through means. Now I will further show to you how they are all united with God without means. But in this life there are but few who are meet for this, and sufficiently enlightened to feel and understand it. And therefore, whosoever wishes to find and to feel within himself those three unions of which I am going to speak, he must live entirely and wholly in God, so that he may satisfy and be amenable to the grace and the stirring of God, in all virtues and inward exercises. And he must be lifted up through love, and die in God to himself and all his works; so that he yields himself up with all his powers, and submits to the transformation through the incomprehensible Truth which …More
"When a man feels God within himself with rich and full grace, this I call heavenly health; for then he is wise and clear of understanding, rich and outflowing with heavenly teachings, ardent and generous in charity, drunken and overflowing with joy, strong in feeling, bold and ever ready in all the things which he knows to be well pleasing to God; and such-like things without number, which may only be known by those who feel them. But when the scale of love goes down, and God hides Himself with all His graces, then the man falls back into dereliction and torment and dark misery, as though he should never more recover: and then he feels himself to be nought else but a poor sinner, who knows little or nothing of God. He scorns every consolation that creatures may give him; and the taste and consolation of God he does not receive. And then his reason says within him: WHERE IS NOW THY GOD?"
Pope Leo Encourages Young People to Be Open to God’s Call | Shalom World News In a video message sent to participants of the annual SEEK Youth Conference in the United States, Pope Leo XIV has encouraged them to listen fearlessly to God’s call, whether to the priesthood, religious life, or marriage and family life. He also invited young people to spend time with Jesus and to remain open to “what the Lord has in store.” The five-day conference, organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, brings together Catholics for prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, the sacraments, and talks by inspiring speakers. Now in its 26th year, the conference is being held from January 1–5 in Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, and Fort Worth, Texas.
Papst Leo ermutigt junge Menschen, Gottes Ruf zu folgen | Shalom World News In einer Videobotschaft an die Teilnehmer der jährlichen SEEK-Jugendkonferenz in den USA ermutigte Papst Leo XIV. sie, furchtlos auf Gottes Ruf zu hören – sei es zum Priestertum, zum Ordensleben oder zu Ehe und Familie. Er lud junge Menschen außerdem ein, Zeit mit Jesus zu verbringen und offen zu bleiben für das, „was der Herr für uns bereithält“. Die fünftägige Konferenz, organisiert von der Vereinigung katholischer Universitätsstudenten, bringt Katholiken zum Gebet, zur eucharistischen Anbetung, zum Empfang der Sakramente und zu Vorträgen inspirierender Redner zusammen. Die Konferenz findet dieses Jahr zum 26. Mal statt und wird vom 1. bis 5. Januar in Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colorado und Fort Worth, Texas abgehalten.
PREPARING FOR A SECOND STRIKE ON VENEZUELA IN A DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO KEEP PEOPLE'S ATTENTION OFF THE EPSTEIN FILES BY INVADING VENEZUELA, DECLARING THE OWNERSHIP OF ITS OIL AND OTHER RESOURCES, AND CLAIMING UNDER HIS MONROE DOCTRINE THAT HE WILL RULE OVER VENEZUELA INDEFINITELY IF NECESSARILY UNTIL HE SEES IT FIT TO PASS ON POWER.
Argentine madness: President Milei was pro-life when he was a candidate, but now he promotes a theorist he admires who is pro-abortion: if this isn't schizophrenia or hypocrisy...
Letter to the Ephesians 3,2-3a.5-6. Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, (namely, that) the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. shareyourcatholicfaith
Is “The Little Drummer Boy” a Catholic Story? Humble Worship Explained The Christmas song The Little Drummer Boy is often misunderstood as a biblical account, but its deeper meaning is firmly rooted in Christian—especially Catholic—spiritual tradition rather than Scripture itself. Although the story of a young boy visiting the infant Jesus with only a drum does not appear in the Bible, the song reflects a long-standing theme found in European Catholic folklore: offering God what little we have, with sincerity and love. This idea echoes the Gospel spirit of humility, poverty of heart, and childlike trust—virtues consistently emphasised in Catholic spirituality. The song’s message mirrors the offerings of the shepherds, the widow’s mite, and the countless unnamed faithful who approach Christ not with riches, but with honest devotion. The drummer boy’s gift is not impressive by worldly standards, yet it becomes beautiful because it is freely given. In Catholic thought, this reflects …More
Those who have eyes, better start seeing and believing. Those who have ears, better start listening, and believing. Without the cheap excuses. Without doing what you want and what you want to believe. TRUMP's PLAN TO RUN VENEZUELA / Lt Col Daniel Davis
Has trump said anything about this? Where is his righteous indignation about this evil going on again in Australia and other countries. Why hasn't he banned satanism in our schools? It takes the TFP to stop them when they can and those of us who sign their petitions. Those who pray with them. He is a liar and fake as can be. Who can't see this? Some do not pay attention as they should be doing. Why is Russia the only country "always" speaking out and condemning and all the evils of the world. Banning and kicking it out of their country?
[Saint Bridget of Sweden/ Heliga Birgitta; XIV Century AD: aged 69-70; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Widow, Mystic; Spiritual Writer; Founder; Patroness of Europe] “Chapter 51 ~ The Mother blesses the Son in the hearing of the bride, and about how the glorious Son makes a wonderful comparison of his most sweet Mother to a flower that grew in a valley but rose up over mountains. The Mother of God spoke to her Son and said: “Blessed be your name, my Son Jesus Christ, and all honor to your Manhood above all that is created! Glory to your Divinity above all good things, which are one God with your Manhood!” The Son answered: “My Mother, you are like a flower that grew in a valley. Around the valley there were five high mountains, and the flower grew out of three roots with a straight stem without any knots. This flower had five leaves that were filled with all sweetness. The valley with its flower grew above these five mountains, and the leaves of the flower spread themselves above …More
Attendance at papal events increased by 88 percent in 2025, rising to 3.17 million participants, after more than a decade of sustained decline during the pontificate of Pope Francis. At the beginning of Francis’ pontificate, attendance exceeded 7.3 million, one of the highest levels ever recorded. From that point onward, participation declined almost uninterruptedly. By 2024, attendance had fallen to 1,682,100, less than a quarter of the levels seen in 2013. The loss of engagement unfolded gradually but consistently, with no year reversing the trend in a meaningful way. During the final months of Francis’ pontificate in early 2025, only 262,820 people attended papal events. His last general audience took place on 12 February, shortly before his hospitalization and death. By that stage, public participation had reached historically low levels. The election of Leo XIV in May produced an immediate numerical increase. From May to December, 2.9 million people attended papal events, with …More