On this day, January 3rd, the Church celebrates the Most Holy Name of Jesus! The celebration was established eight days after the birth of Christ, when he was circumcised and named Jesus. Despite its origins being as old as Christianity itself, the devotion to the name of Jesus developed primarily from the 12th and 13th centuries onwards. The first references to devotion to the "Holy Name" can be found in the texts of Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1109) and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1153). However, the great "Apostle" of devotion to the Most Holy Name of Jesus is Saint Bernardino of Siena (1444). This Franciscan priest traveled throughout Italy preaching devotion to the name of Jesus, often as a means of reconciling rival families and factions. Saint Bernardino used to preach holding a tablet with the monogram IHS, formed by the first three letters of the name of Jesus in Greek (Iota-Epsilon-Sigma). Later, the abbreviation was also interpreted as the Latin acronym "Jesus Hominum Salvator …More
Serene Dawn at Richelsley Hill: Historic Venn Cross and Mary Grotto in Winter Silence Experience the tranquil beauty of Richelsley Hill in the Hohes Venn (High Fens) – a unique upland plateau and nature reserve straddling the German-Belgian border near Monschau. The Venn Cross, erected in 1890 to honor Prior Stephan Horrichem – the "Apostle of the High Fens" who aided the oppressed during the Thirty Years' War – stands atop the rock. Alone in the quiet, long meditative scenes evoke awe and reverence for God at the Mama Mary Grotto and hilltop cross. Ends with breathtaking panoramic views over Kalterherberg and Ruitzhof on a crisp winter morning. Ideal for spiritual reflection and nature lovers worldwide. No disturbing narration. The scenery speaks for itself. If you have questions, you are more than welcome to ask in the comments. I'll be glad to answer.
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Leo XIV Dismissed Ceremonial Master for These Remarks (Video): SilereNonPossum.com published a video in which Monsignor Marco Agostini can allegedly be heard referring to the College of Cardinals as "faggots" ("culattoni tutti insieme"). This remark was made before the Christmas meeting with Leo XIV, and it is clear that the speaker was unaware that the microphone was on. The context and intended recipients of the remark remain unclear. Leo XIV dismissed Monsignor Agostini from his position at the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations, where he frequently stood beside the Pope. SilereNonPossum - run by Marco Perfetti who admits to having homosexual tendencies - insinuates on X.com that Monsignor Agostini is tempted in the same way: "Unfortunately, within the Church, there are many homosexuals who do not accept themselves. And many behave like Agostini: they project onto others what they cannot tolerate in themselves." Meanwhile, the Vatican has shown extraordinary tolerance towards …More
Questo è il video in cui monsignor Marco Agostini parla dei cardinali, etichettandoli come omosessuali.
Pope Leo XIV has scheduled a major meeting (Consistory) with the entire College of Cardinals for January 7-8, 2026, right after the Christmas season and the close of the Holy Year, to discuss governance of the Church. Well now, what body part will Leo have them kiss?
During the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a crowded ski bar in Crans-Montana, one survivor shared a powerful testimony. She said that a friend of hers had become trapped and could not find a way out. He sat down where he was and held a cross in his hand. According to her, the flames never touched him. "The fire just avoided him. There were flames all around, but not on him. " He later escaped alive. Although officials have not verified the details, the woman described what she witnessed as a miracle.
Une femme présente lors de l'incendie d'un bar de ski en Suisse affirme avoir été témoin d'un miracle : les flammes auraient complètement épargné son ami, qui s'était assis, une croix à la main, lorsqu'il s'est retrouvé piégé. « Un de mes amis ne pouvait pas sortir, alors il s'est simplement assis et a tenu sa croix dans sa main. Le feu l'a épargné. Les flammes ne l'ont pas touché. Elles l'entouraient, mais ne l'ont pas atteint. »
JRR Tolkien's AI Warning for 2026 | Paul List What was J.R.R. Tolkien's message in The Lord of the Rings? Paul List reveals Tolkien's prophetic warning about artificial intelligence. 00:00 In This Episode 00:30 Introducing Paul List 01:42 Tolkien's Secret Spy Training 05:06 The Impact of War on Tolkien's Writing 06:55 The Battle of Languages: Machine vs. Creation 10:42 The Creation Myth of Arda 12:30 Middle Earth as a Representation of the Human Mind 16:23 The Role of Virtues in Tolkien's Mythology 21:44 The Allegorical Disagreement: Tolkien vs. Lewis 25:21 Gandalf, Saruman, and the State of Education 27:45 Saruman Is John Dewey at Columbia University 37:29 The Mines of Moria: Academia and Pride 42:09 Becoming Gandalf the White 45:03 The Role of AI and Technology in Tolkien's Work 48:02 Tolkien's Sauron: A Reflection of AI 52:04 The Nature of Virtual Reality and Idolatry 57:26 Ringwraiths: Tech Billionaires 59:22 The Symbolism of the Rings of Power 1:04:54 Shelob: …More
Pope Leo XIV's video message to SEEK-conference. Speaking directly to participants in Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth, he invited them to spend real time with Jesus—whether for the first encounter or a deeper friendship—and to stay open to “what the Lord has in store.” Emphasizing that only Christ brings true peace and joy, the Pope urged young people to ask God boldly about their vocation and let this New Year’s Day encounter ignite a missionary zeal to share the Gospel.
“17. How the soul reveals its capabilities according to the capabilities of the body The soul reveals her capabilities according to the capabilities of the body, so that in childhood she brings forth simplicity, in youth strength, and in the fullness of age, when all the veins of the human being are full, she brings forth her greatest strength in wisdom."
[Saint HILDEGARD OF BINGEN ~ XI-XII Century AD; Bermersheim, Holy Roman Empire/Bingen am Rhein, Holy Roman Empire, aged 81; Abbess, Polymath, Writer, Composer, Mystic, Visionary, Philosopher, Medical Writer and Practitioner, Composer of Sacred Monophony, Virgin, Founder, Doctor of the Church] “2. The Action of the Will (from Scivias I, 4) /Comments: In a series of images based on her concept of ‘greenness’, this digression in the middle of Scivias 1, 4 presents some of Hildegard’s ideas on anthropology. Perhaps written before the letter to Bernard, it has been compared to writings by Hugh of St Victor and Honorius of Autun and reveals how widely read she must have been, especially as she did not base the passage on one particular identifiable source. Drawing on wide knowledge, Hildegard describes her understanding of such ideas as the relation of soul and body, human understanding and the action of the will./ “17. How the soul reveals its capabilities according to the capabilities of …More