The Vatican has accepted the appeal filed by the Benedictine monks of the Valle de los Caídos against the Spanish government’s planned “re-signification” of the monument, according to Spanish media. The move is being seen as a setback for the pro-homosexual Cardinal José Cobo of Madrid, whom critics accuse of having capitulated to the government during negotiations. Cardinal Cobo has repeatedly said that the Archdiocese of Madrid has no authority over the basilica or the Benedictine community and that responsibility lies with the Vatican. The complex includes the Basilica of the Holy Cross and the Benedictine monastery. The Sánchez government’s plans amount to the secularisation of an important Catholic religious sites. The government is expected to present in June the redevelopment project known as “La base y la cruz,” which will lay out the next stage of the redesign. This will coincide with the June visit of Pope Leo XIV to Spain. #newsDrmmbzsumh
Acts 2:14-41 Baptism is the person's or many persons agreement to be in relationship with God. God is always in relationship with us. Do we accept being in relationship with God? 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Saint Peter says, "You have returned to the shepherd." Let us constantly return to our shepherd, the Lord Jesus, who is full of love for us. John 10:1-10 "I am the good shepherd," says the Lord; "I know I know mine and mine know me." But do we truly know the Lord? Let us welcome his joy and peace within us. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
Hungary two weeks after the election - updated list: 1. the first LGBTQ flag was hoisted in Budapest. 2. „Rainbow TV“ is launching to indoctrinate children. 3. The veto on the €90M to Ukraine was lifted 4. Appointed LGBTQ activist as Minister of Education to „reform“ the education system. This is for all those who said: „Peter Magyar really tricked the EU, he is further right than Orban“
Ungarn zwei Wochen nach der Wahl – aktualisierte Liste: - Die erste LGBTQ-Flagge wurde in Budapest gehisst. - „Rainbow TV“ startet, um Kinder zu indoktrinieren. - Das Veto gegen die 90 Mio. € für die Ukraine wurde aufgehoben. - Ein LGBTQ-Aktivist wurde zum Bildungsminister ernannt, um das Bildungssystem zu „reformieren“. Das ist für all jene, die gesagt haben: „Peter Magyar hat die EU wirklich ausgetrickst, er ist weiter rechts als Orbán.“
enya’s Court of Appeal ruled that abortion is not a constitutional right and is only legal in limited situations, such as when the mother’s life or health is at risk or in emergencies. The court said Kenya’s constitution protects life from conception and generally prohibits abortion except for those narrow exceptions. The ruling reverses a 2022 High Court decision that had broadened abortion access and restores criminal proceedings against an abortion provider in a 2019 case involving complications after a teen’s abortion. Supporters of abortion rights criticized the decision and plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, while pro-life groups and many Christians in Kenya praised it as protecting unborn life. Kenya remains socially conservative on abortion despite limited legal exceptions.
BREAKING: Kenya's Court of Appeal rules that abortion violates the child's right to life and overturns the decision of a rogue judge who had tried to legalise abortion! This is a HUGE win in one of Africa's biggest legal cases ever.
Stop Using the Pope as Your Political Shield: Catholic Social Teachings is Not Your Ideological Playground This post is about an activist student from the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She has been arguing certain issues involving the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and then, all of a sudden, she mentioned Pope Francis to support her political views. “Babangon sa hukay si Pope Francis sa mga ginagawa niyo!” Stop dragging the Pope’s name into everything like he’s some kind of political mascot for whatever narrative you’re trying to push. This issue? It’s not about him at all. You don’t get to name-drop the Pope just to give your argument fake moral weight. That’s not how the Church works. Second, let’s get something very clear because a lot of people seem confused or just straight-up ignoring it. The Catholic Church explicitly condemns communism. Not “kind of,” not “depending on the vibe,” but clearly and repeatedly. Look at Pius XI, Pius XII …More
The appeal of the Old Liturgy for young people lies in its focus and orientation on God, not on the community. We have so many rites in the Catholic Church. We should accept them for what they are: mere rites. We must infuse every rite with love and devotion; otherwise, it misses its mark. The Old and New Rites, as such, have nothing to do with whether we recognize the Council or not, or how we deal with its texts or reforms.
{YouTube CC-BY 4.0} NCF Senior Fellow Emma Trimble speaks with Danny Kruger, a former Conservative and now Reform MP who is heading Reform UK’s “Department for Preparing for Government,” focusing on civil service overhaul and policy development. He is tasked with drafting legislation, strengthening ministerial control, cutting civil service headcount, and bringing in external expertise to ensure Reform is ready to govern. Post navigation
2 Peter 2:21-22 It would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than, having known it, to turn back and abandon the holy commandment that was handed on to them. What happened to them manifests the truth of the proverbs: “The dog returns to its own vomit,” and “The washed sow returns to wallowing in the mud.”
When we pray this prayer, we are trying to rescue souls and heal our wounds, both physical and mental. It is about having compassion and mercy on one another, on lost souls, and on the living in our earthly world. This prayer is originally derived from the prayer for souls in purgatory. We imagine that God, Jesus, the angels, and the saints rescue souls suffering in hell. It would be wonderful if we all prayed this beautiful prayer. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Free the souls in the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy. God the Eternal Father, I offer you the wounds of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to heal our wounds, forgive our sins, and save souls. My Jesus, pardon and mercy; through the merits of your holy wounds. Jesus, God, I love you, save souls. Amen. Share, spread the word, let this prayer go viral and become official for all our churches. Save yourselves, forgive one another, and renew your faith. Visit my Patreon to see …More
"We tend to think that when the Church is talking about morality, that the only issue of morality is sexual. And in reality, I believe there are much greater, more important issues, such as justice, equality, freedom of men and women, freedom of religion, that would all take priority before that particular issue."
On the return flight to Rome today, Pope Leo XIV was asked about the decision of Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich, Germany, to enforce "blessings" for homosexual couples in his archdiocese. Leo XIV replied: "First of all, I think it’s very important to understand that the unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual matters. We tend to think that when the Church is talking about morality, that the only issue of morality is sexual. And in reality, I believe there are much greater, more important issues, such as justice, equality, freedom of men and women, freedom of religion, that would all take priority before that particular issue. The Holy See has already spoken to the German bishops. The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formalized blessing of couples, in this case, homosexual couples, as you asked, or couples in irregular situations, beyond what was specifically, if you will, allowed for by Pope Francis in saying all people receive blessings. …More
Padre Pio Saw the One Sin Disguised as a Virtue Padre Pio Saw the One Sin Disguised as a Virtue A respected Italian doctor traveled to San Giovanni Rotondo in 1947 to confess to Padre Pio. He had spent his life helping the sick, donating to the church, and living what everyone around him considered an exemplary Catholic life. He expected absolution in minutes. Instead Padre Pio refused him. Not once. Not twice. Three times over three consecutive days. What had Padre Pio detected in this man that no one else could see?
Saint Wilfrid of York - April 24 Saint Wilfrid of York Also known as Wilfrid of Hexham Wilfrid of Ripon Vilfrido…. Wilfrith…. Apostle of Sussex Memorial 24 April 12 October on some calendars Profile Son of a Northumbrian thegn. His mother died when Wilfrid was a boy, and he never got along with his step-mother. At age 14, partly to escape the miserable family life, he was sent to the court of Oswy, King of Northumbria (part of modern England). He studied at the monastery of Lindisfarne, England for three years, then accompanied Saint Benedict Biscop to Rome, Italy where he studied under archdeacon Boniface. He stayed in Lyon, France for three years to study the monastic life, and became a monk, but left during persecutions of the local Christians. He was appointed abbot of the monastery at Ripon, England for five years, and placed it under the Benedictine Rule. Priest. He was instrumental in bringing Roman liturgical practice and rules to the region, working influentially at the Synod …More
Day of the Most Holy Miracle of Santarém In the year 1247, a poor woman lived in Santarém whose husband greatly offended her, going astray with another woman. Tired of suffering, she went to ask a Jewish witch to end her misfortune with her spells. The witch promised her an effective remedy, but for that she needed a Consecrated Host. After much hesitation, the poor woman consented to the sacrilege. She went to the Church of Santo Estêvão, confessed, and asked for Communion. Once she had received the Sacred Particle, she carefully removed it from her mouth and wrapped it in her veil. She quickly left the church and headed for the witch’s house. However, without her noticing, blood began to drip from the veil. Several people saw it and asked the unfortunate woman what wounds she had that were bleeding so much. Extremely confused, she ran home and locked the Miraculous Host inside one of her chests. Later that day, in the afternoon, her husband returned. Deep in the night, both woke up …More