5th Sunday of Easter – A - Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:4–9 – You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood. First Letter of Peter 2,4-9. Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it says in scripture: "Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame." Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith: "The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," and "A stone that will make people stumble, and a rock that will make them fall." They stumble by disobeying the word, as is their destiny. But you are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises" of him who called you out of darkness …More
The Hidden Power Of Your Baptism Through baptism, Christians are transformed into a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation, sharing in God’s nature and life. This profound dignity comes with the responsibility to live as God’s people, to announce His praises, and to live as light in the Lord. The Holy Trinity dwells within us in a state of grace, making us living stones built into a spiritual house. As baptized Christians, we are called to be priests, prophets, and kings, living out our faith in our daily lives. This means being a light in the darkness, exemplifying virtues like holiness, peace, and charity, and conforming ourselves to God’s will. Through prayer and discernment, we can discover our unique vocation and fulfill God’s purpose for us. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: …More
A careful examination of this graphic, in and of itself, lends to the notion that this is itself little more than rough propaganda. For example, OFAC and the U.S. State Department are referred to (without any direct citations) as if they are legitimate sources of truthful information. I'm a bit disappointed.
Caution: Prevost spreads his heresies. Prevost exploits the Catholic faith by injecting Marxist liberation theology in the guise of a prayer intention "You who sent us your beloved Son Jesus, broken bread for the life of the world, give us a new heart, hungry for justice and thirsty for fraternity. May no one be excluded from the common table, and may your Spirit teach us to see bread not as an object of consumption, but as a sign of communion and care." St. Ambrose: "Even heretics appear to possess Christ, for none of them denies the name of Christ. Still, anyone who does not confess everything that pertains to Christ does in fact deny Christ."
Remember, Catholic brothers, that the Church has decreed the specific prayer intentions for which we must—and are obliged to—pray whenever we pray for the intentions of the Roman Pontiff. We are not to pray for the personal whims of the apostate Robert Prevost, which evidently contradict the immutable intentions stipulated by Holy Mother Church. 1. The exaltation of the Church 2. The propagation of the faith. 3. The extirpation of heresy 4. The conversion of sinners 5. Concord among Christian rulers and leaders 6. All other goods of the Christian people.
05/02/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. A title like that fits practically any topic that might come to mind. The carbon tax, the fight against the economic decline caused by the authorities’ “rescue measures” in the area of migration, global warming, which is currently heading in a direction that threatens the planet with apocalyptic cold waves. One could go on and on with this list. This whole circus boils down to one thing: governments are serving us, on a silver platter, a solution to problems that would never have arisen in the first place without the active involvement of these very governments. It’s as simple as building a flail. A flail is an agricultural hand tool used for threshing, the process of separating grains from their husks. It can also be used for military purposes being made in the same way as a threshing-flail but much stronger and furnished with iron spikes. Source. Yes, it’s simple—but not for everyone. I still come across people who are firmly convinced …
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Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 14,1-12. Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where (I) am going you know the way." Thomas said to him, "Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him." Philip said to him, "Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can …More
Aus dem Heiligen Evangelium nach Johannes - Joh 14,1-12. In jener Zeit sprach Jesus zu seinen Jüngern: Euer Herz lasse sich nicht verwirren. Glaubt an Gott und glaubt an mich! Im Haus meines Vaters gibt es viele Wohnungen. Wenn es nicht so wäre, hätte ich euch dann gesagt: Ich gehe, um einen Platz für euch vorzubereiten? Wenn ich gegangen bin und einen Platz für euch vorbereitet habe, komme ich wieder und werde euch zu mir holen, damit auch ihr dort seid, wo ich bin. Und wohin ich gehe – den Weg dorthin kennt ihr. Thomas sagte zu ihm: Herr, wir wissen nicht, wohin du gehst. Wie können wir dann den Weg kennen? Jesus sagte zu ihm: Ich bin der Weg und die Wahrheit und das Leben; niemand kommt zum Vater außer durch mich. Wenn ihr mich erkannt habt, werdet ihr auch meinen Vater erkennen. Schon jetzt kennt ihr ihn und habt ihn gesehen. Philippus sagte zu ihm: Herr, zeig uns den Vater; das genügt uns. Jesus sagte zu ihm: Schon so lange bin ich bei euch und du hast mich nicht erkannt, Philippus …More
Have you ever paused to look at the wrinkles on your mother’s face and felt a sudden lump in your throat, knowing that time spares no one? In your relationship with your parents, don’t fall into the petty trap of keeping score. Avoid thinking bitterly: “Why should I be the one to step up when my brother Alejandro doesn’t lift a finger?” or “If they don’t help, why should all the burden fall on me?” Always remember this: caring for your aging parents is not a group school project where you wait for everyone to participate before starting. It is an act of purely individual love. Your devotion and loyalty should not be conditioned by what anyone else is doing. Being there for them—crossing the threshold of their home—matters deeply, even if you are the only one who does it. And it’s almost never about money. In the end, the most valuable things you can offer them are not found in a bank account. They are found in: Your physical presence. Sitting down to have breakfast with them, maybe …More
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On 28 April, Don Nicola Bux, a liturgist close to Benedict XVI, commented on MessaInLatino.it regarding Leo XIV’s audience for Mrs Sarah Mullaly, who holds the title and costume of Archbishop of Canterbury. His text: "There is a contradiction between the many Anglican pastors who have become Catholic priests and been incardinated into the ordinariates established by Benedict XVI, and the Pope’s message of good wishes delivered by Cardinal Koch to Sarah Mullaly, who is not a bishop because she is a woman and is not the Primate of Canterbury, as two-thirds of the Anglican Communion does not recognise her as such.' What about the secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, Monsignor Flavio Pace, who makes the sign of the cross while the Anglican bishop' imparts a blessing in the Clementine Chapel at the tomb of St Peter? Did Koch and Pace not realise the falsity of their actions? Whether out of ignorance or bad faith, they scandalise and confuse many Catholics and require …More
Robert Prevost maliciously trampled upon the male priesthood and the papacy—instituted by Christ—while wearing the mask of so-called "ecumenical dialogue." Saint Alphonsus Liguori teaches that when a priest sins, he does so out of malice, and his sin is equivalent to that of the apostate angels. Furthermore, this approach is unbiblical; for, while Jesus commanded us to go forth and preach the Good News of the Gospel, He did not instruct us to persist in pleading with obstinate heretics. Regarding the heretic, Scripture tells us that, after two admonitions, we must turn away from him, for he is perverted and stands condemned by his own rejection of the Gospel. He has rejected the Holy Spirit. What Jesus taught us is that if someone does not receive the Gospel of Christ, we must shake the dust from our feet; for obstinacy is a sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—it is a rejection of the Grace that God offers to those willing to repent and amend their ways, not to those who defy God. …More
Acts of the Apostles 6,1-7. As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, "It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. Psalms …More
Gomez was vicar general in Tyler under Strickland, but was nevertheless the one who arranged clergy from the diocese to meet with Vatican investigators sent to assess Strickland’s leadership.
Today, Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor John Gomez as Bishop of Diocese of Laredo, USA. Born in Colombia in 1975, Monsignor Gomez is a priest of the Diocese of Tyler, a canon lawyer trained at the Gregorian in Rome. He has little discernible public media footprint: no notable interviews, personal social-media presence, podcasts, or published ideological essays appear readily available online. Bishop Joseph Strickland appointed him in 2015 as vicar general of Tyler, Texas. The interesting wrinkle is that Monsignor Gomez remained after Bishop Strickland was removed: He served as delegate of the apostolic administrator from 2023–2025, then vicar general again under Bishop Gregory Kelly from 2025. CatholicVote reported in June 2023 that Monsignor Gomez helped organize meetings between the Vatican visitators and diocesan clergy, religious, and laity during the Apostolic Visitation. The Apostolic Visitation was requested by the new prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, then-Archbishop Robert …More