Saint of the Day, April 20th 1967. Without revision of the Author Statue of Saint Anselm outside Canterbury Cathedral Tomorrow, the 21st, we have the feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033 ca. – 1109), Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Intrepid in the battles of the Faith, he defended the Church against King William, the redhead. “Christ, he used to say, does not want a slave for a wife. He loves nothing in this world so much as the freedom of His Church.” An account of the consecration of St. Anselm published in Lives of the Saints by Rohrbacher: The English bishops decided to consecrate Anselm as Archbishop of Canterbury, but he flatly refused because he knew of the royal intrusion into this office. The prelates showed him the consequences of his refusal for England. The Saint replied he was aware of those problems but was old and barely able to carry himself. How could he bear the burden of an entire Church? On the other hand, it was not his nature to take care of temporal …More
The Kyiv Independent Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will not let Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico use their airspace to travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations in May, officials said. "Lithuania and Latvia have already announced that they will not allow us to fly through their territories during the flight to Moscow," Fico said in an address on April 18. "Why? Member states of the European Union do not allow the Prime Minister of another member state of the European Union to fly to these territories," the leader said, criticizing the decision. On April 19, Estonia confirmed it will also refuse access. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Tallinn would not permit the use of its airspace for flights to Moscow for the May 9 parade, which he described as an event "aimed at glorifying the aggressor." Tsahkna said that no country should be allowed to use Estonian airspace to strengthen ties with Russia while it continues its war against Ukraine and violates international law. …More
Acts 7:51–8:1a Stephen said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Stephen is in communion with God, and his last words proclaim that God, the Lord Jesus, is always with him. John 6:30–35 “My Father gives you the true bread from heaven.” Grace, the love of God, is from God and is expressed in the Eucharist. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
15yr old girl refuses to play basketball against 18-year-old man in Washington state. The 15yr old girl is charged with bullying, harassment, intimidation and “misgendering” him.
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said, just hours after a blaze was doused in the wake of a similar attack on April 16. Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills at least one As Pope Pius Xl said, Russia has been sinned "AGAINST" MORE than she has sinned.
“I am your God who was crucified on the cross; true God and true man in one person who is present everyday in the hands of the priest. When you pray any prayer to me, always end your prayer with the intention that my will always shall be done and not yours. For when you pray for the already condemned, I do not hear you. Sometimes you also pray for some things that are against your own welfare and that is why it is necessary for you to entrust your will to me, for I know all things and do not provide you with anything but what is beneficial. Many pray without the right intention and that is why they do not deserve to be heard."
[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] The words of Christ to his bride about the method and the veneration she should maintain in prayer, and about the three kinds of people who serve God in this world. Chapter 14 “I am your God who was crucified on the cross; true God and true man in one person who is present everyday in the hands of the priest. When you pray any prayer to me, always end your prayer with the intention that my will always shall be done and not yours. For when you pray for the already condemned, I do not hear you. Sometimes you also pray for some things that are against your own welfare and that is why it is necessary for you to entrust your will to me, for I know all things and do not provide you with anything but what is beneficial. Many pray without the right intention and that is why they do not deserve to be heard. There are three kinds …More
Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes American says both his grandparents were school teachers. One of them stopped working to raised their kids, so their income was only about $20,000 per year On $20,000 in a year, he was able to buy a house, support a family of four, buy 2 cars, send my father to private school. He was even able to retire 10 years early He says this kind of life is now impossible and that’s why young people feel “hopeless” “But in 2026, our government, our society is geared solely towards maintaining the wealth and comfort of the boomer generation. Every year without fail, proposals that help young people, proposals that help poor people, first time home buyers, yada, yada, yada fail in Congress. — But every year, hundreds of billions of dollars in Social Security increases sail through the chambers of Congress without a second thought. There is really no support system for the younger generation at this point.” “Most people are trying to come to grips with the fact …More
What kind of car did those "Boomers" have when they were first starting out??? No A/C, cracked windshield, ripped seats, manual windows, locks, mirrors, etc.; in equivalent dollars probably worth about 1/10th of the vehicle this guy is sitting in. What kind of house did those "Boomers" buy when they were first starting out??? Was there a government "support system" available in, say, 1965-1980 for people starting families??? Why should there be??? No one should expect to start out in a 4/3 house in the suburbs with A/C and stainless steel appliances. It's easy to find a house for less than $60,000, but it will be a 2/1 needing some real elbow grease and sweat equity. Stop expecting and complaining. Start thinking and doing.
What stood out in this report is not a vague trend line but something concrete and measurable. Confession is increasing. In a time when the common narrative says Catholics are disengaged, this points in the opposite direction. People are returning to the sacrament that requires honesty, examination of conscience, and a real encounter with mercy.
A viral clip shows Irish priest Christopher Ginnelly, from the Holy Family parish in Ballycroy in the Archdiocese of Armagh in Ireland, including a petition asking God to "take Donald Trump" during the Eucharist. The congregation can be heard laughing before the cleric attempts to explain his mistake. "Sorry about that," he said, before continuing: "Take away his pain". DailyStar.co.uk reported on the video on 16 April.
Novus Ordo: This is Fr. Christopher Ginnelly, parish priest for the Church of the Holy Family in Ballycroy, praying for the death of Donald Trump. The audience starts laughing.
Prevost refused to defend Catholic moral doctrine against the advocate of polygamy, the pagan apostate Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV. Prevost said nothing against this frontal assault on faith, but he did use his speech to launch a political weapon: “ Jesus told us: Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”
On April 16, during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Bamenda, Cameroon, Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV, the tribal leader of the Mankon community, spoke about polygamy. He made the remarks during an interreligious peace meeting in the cathedral. He is the hereditary "king" of the Mankon people and rules over culture and spiritual tradition. He presides over pagan rites, such as important funerals and ancestral ceremonies. During these events, he wears ceremonial attire alongside elders. He also identifies as 'Catholic'. In his speech at the cathedral, the tribal leader stated that 'some cultural practices continue to pose challenges' and cited polygamy as an example. He expressed gratitude that, within the framework of the 2023 and 2024 Synod, African bishops had been tasked with conducting a study on polygamy and its place in the life of the Church. The tribal chief went on to say that adulterers in polygamous relationships should be able to fully integrate into the Church without being 'judged …More
A message from Ireland that perfectly explains what is happening... “What’s happening in Ireland is happening in Canada, Australia and Europe. This is AGENDA 2030. This started with ‘Covid’. They want to DEPOPULATE THE WORLD AND THEY’RE DOING IT A message from Ireland that perfectly explains …
There’s a certain kind of person: not exactly good, not quite evil, not stupid, yet not brilliant. They are simply spineless. Parasites in human skin. They don’t bite—they seep into your life like mold in a damp corner. They don’t strike—they undermine. They don’t shout—they whisper. Always behind your back. Because looking you in the eye is their greatest fear. Being "low-life" isn't a one-time mistake. It’s a lifestyle. It’s the choice of a coward with ambitions. Someone who lacks the guts for open conflict or honest competition. They smile while you’re looking, but the second you turn around, they’re searching for the exact spot to slide the needle in. They don’t want to beat you—they want to tarnish you. They want to dim your light because they belong to the shadows. And they want everyone to be just like them: slippery, miserable, and stained. This isn't just a coward. This is a coward with an imagination. They don’t betray out of fear; they do it for the rush. They feel "…More
Nury Vittachi @NuryVittachi NO COFFEE! US armed forces are running out of food as the planned four-day plan to “take out Iran” enters its seventh week. Vegetables, fruit, and all fresh produce has gone – and tiny meals are being served on empty meal trays on warships, USA Today reported. And there’s no coffee – something many Americans consider more important than food. . 'MYSTERY MEAT' One dinner on the USS Abraham Lincoln this week was boiled carrots and two pieces of “mystery meat”, while sailors on the USS Tripoli had a scoop of shredded meat and a tortilla as a meal. Frantic family members have been trying to mail food to troops. “But mail delivery to military ZIP codes across the Middle East has been indefinitely suspended,” the newspaper reported. The warships have no internet service, but when a pocket of connectivity opened up, one parent, Dan F, got updates. “After his daughter told him the coffee machine on board had broken down, Dan said he stopped drinking coffee in …More
How the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Started nytimes.com/…04/18/us/politics/supreme-court-shad… The Supreme Court long relied on careful, time-tested procedures to issue decisions. But secret memos by the justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how the court decided to bypass those procedures and create its modern “shadow docket,” a rushed new way of doing business. Our reporter Jodi Kantor explains what these documents reveal about the court. Video by Jodi Kantor, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, June Kim and Luke Piotrowski/The New York Times Video by Jodi Kantor, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, June Kim and Luke Piotrowski/The New York Times Read the story here: nyti.ms/4sLTqxF Subscribe: The New York Times More from The New York Times Video: Featured Videos ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the …More
The Shadow Papers nytimes.com/…s/supreme-court-shadow-docket-papers… A Breakdown of Five Days of Secret Supreme Court Memos The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions. Over five days in the winter of 2016, the justices of the Supreme Court exchanged an extraordinary series of confidential memos about how the court should address an ambitious climate change initiative from President Barack Obama. The debate yielded an order halting the program by a 5-to-4 vote — without any explanation. Legal scholars have called the episode the birth of the modern shadow docket, in which the court has used truncated procedures cloaked in secrecy to block or allow major presidential initiatives in terse rulings. Ordinarily, justices’ confidential papers are not disclosed until after their deaths, meaning the public might not learn what happened, and why, for decades. The Inside Story Behind …More