St. John the Baptist in the 21st Century... A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: On Carnal Desire and the Marriage Bed “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Matthew 3:2) A voice cries in the wilderness! Hear, O men and women of Israel, for the wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness (Romans 1:18). You have turned from the Creator, darkened your minds, and exchanged the truth of God for a lie (Romans 1:25). Creation itself proclaims the power and wisdom of God, yet you refuse to honor Him. --- Carnal Desire Is the Evil of the Fall Hear and tremble: the lust of the flesh — carnal desire — is not a blessing, not a gift, not a natural good. It is a punishment, a wound, a consequence of Original Sin. Saint Augustine declares: > “Concupiscence is an evil, a disease of the soul, inherited from our first parents; it is the rebellion of the flesh against reason, stirring lust where God wills obedience.” — On the Good of Marriage, §11 The very longing of …More
U.S. INVADES VENEZUELA, ABDUCTS THE PRESIDENT AND HIS WIFE, UNDERMINES THE U.S. CONGRESS, AND CLAIMS VENEZUELAN'S OIL AS IF IT WAS A NATIONAL TREASURE, D.T. ALSO IMPLIES THAT HE WILL INVADE MEXICO AGAIN, UNDER THE PRETEXT THAT IT'S CONTROLLED BY NARCOS, THEN GOES COLOMBIA, CANADA AND GREENLAND. THE DEVIL IS CYNICAL.
La Croix journalists attended a Sunday Mass in Lyon, at the Church of Saint-Georges. Upon leaving, they observed: numerous families with young children; only a handful of older people; some foreigners passing through; and, above all, many young adults.
By Paix Liturgique (Christian Marquant) Nicola Spuntoni, in an article published in Il Giornale on December 16, reveals that the Pope, who has convened an extraordinary consistory for January 7 and 8, will be sending the cardinals a letter before Christmas outlining the three-point agenda for this consistory: their participation in the governance of the Church, synodality, and the liturgical question. It goes without saying that, on this last point, the status of the Traditional Latin Mass after Traditionis Custodes will not be the only topic of discussion, but it is clear that it will be an important one, if not the only raising a debate among the cardinal. This is the opinion of Spuntoni, who is particularly well-informed. It is easy to imagine Cardinals Müller and Burke, and probably Cardinal Brandmüller as well, and others too—Zuppi? Aveline?—advocating for calm. In fact, the media frenzy surrounding that event, not significant in itself but of symbolic importance, as the …
Fri Jan 2, 2026 - 12:51 pm EST (LifeSiteNews) — After the Indiana Hoosiers’ huge win at the Rose Bowl on New Years Day, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a devout Catholic, once again began a post-game interview by giving glory to God. “First of all, my team and I want to give all the glory to God,” he said. “The first thing football superstar Fernando Mendoza did after winning the Rose Bowl was praise God,” noted conservative social media commentator Anna Lulis. “This is one of the greatest interviews you will ever see,” said Lulis. The first thing football superstar Fernando Mendoza did after winning the Rose Bowl was praise God “First of all, my team and I want to give all the glory to God.” This is one of the greatest interviews you will ever see. pic.twitter.com/tXOqqZMYb6 — Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) January 2, 2026 As usual, Mendoza, fresh off being awarded the coveted Heisman Trophy, pointed not to his own achievements, but to those of his teammates and coaches, while ultimately …
Reporter: “China, Russia and Iran have interests in Venezuela. How does this operation affect your relationships with them?” Trump: “In terms of countries that want oil, we’re in the oil business. We’re gonna sell it to them. We’ll be selling oil”
CATECHISM OF PERSEVERANCE : AN HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL,MORAL, AND LITURGICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION. Translated from the French of Mgr Gaume by REV. F. B. JAMISON - COURSE FIRST- CHAPTER 21 - The Messiah promised and prefigured - First Promise - Adam and Abel the first and second figures or types of the Messiah...to download, to print !
Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes This is INSANE Member of European Parliament calls out the UK for creating government positions where “White British students not allowed to apply” It literally says that, the positions say White People can’t even apply “It's happening on Labour's watch” “The Secretary of State said that background should be no barrier to success. But what message does it send to our young people when they are told there are some job opportunities they cannot apply to solely based on the colour of their skin? — The state should not be sanctioning race-based hiring policies” “White British students not allowed to apply for security services internship”
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"Answer to the fourth and fifth questions. ”As to why self-praise should not be sought, I answer: No one is good in himself, except for me alone, God, and anyone who is good is good through me alone. Therefore, if you who are nothing seek praise for yourself and not for me from whom comes every perfect gift, then your praise is false and you do me, your Creator, an injustice. As all the good things that you have come from me, so all praise should be given to me. And just as I, your God, bestow on you all worldly goods - strength, health, knowledge, and discernment for considering what is to your advantage, and time and life - so too I alone should be glorified in everything, that is, if you make good and rational use of the things given you. However, if you make bad use of them, then the fault is yours and the ingratitude is yours.”
[Saint Bridget of Sweden – XIV Century AD; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Patron Saint of Europe, Widow, Mystic, Spiritual Writer] “Interrogation 7 First question. Again the monk appeared on his ladder as before saying: ”O Judge, I ask you: Why are the words ugly and beautiful used in the world?” Second question. ”Why must I hate the beauty of the world, seeing that I am beautiful and of noble ancestry?” Third question. ”Why should I not exalt myself over others, seeing that I am rich?” Fourth question. ”Why should I not put myself ahead of others, seeing that I am more honorable than others?” Fifth question. ”Why should I not seek my own praise, seeing that I am good and praiseworthy?” Sixth question. ”If I do other people favors, why should I not demand remuneration?” Answer to the first question. The Judge answered: ”Friend, ugly and beautiful in the world are like bitter and sweet. Ugliness of the world, which is adversity and contempt of the world, is like a kind of …More
Sorry but it's got to be said: could he have returned to a Latin American country (based on his name)? And yes, I know there are Hispanic Americans, but in my experience most Latino priests were born outside the U.S. In fact in my seminary days vocation directors lamented that local Hispanic youth weren't that interested in priesthood necessitating importing foreign students who often sadly left during formation.