Saint Aloysius Gonzaga - June 21 Also known as • Aluigi Gonzaga • Lewis Gonzaga • Luigi Gonzaga Profile Born to the Italian nobility who grew up in a castle, the son of Ferdinand Gonzaga, a prince in the Holy Roman Emperor and a compulsive gambler. Cousin of Saint Rudolph Acquaviva. Trained from age four as a soldier and courtier. Served as a page in the Spanish court. He suffered from kidney disease, which he considered a blessing as it left him bed-ridden with time for prayer. While still a boy himself, he taught catechism to poor boys. He received his First Communion from Saint Charles Borromeo. At age 18, Aloysius signed away his legal claim to his family's lands and title to his brother, and became a Jesuit novice. Spiritual student of Saint Robert Bellarmine. Tended plague victims in Rome, Italy in the outbreak of 1591 during which he caught the disease that killed him at age 23. Born 9 March 1568 in the family castle of Castiglione delle Stivieri in Montua, Lombardy, Italy Died …More
June 21 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. by Bob Lord on June 2, 2014 Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. (Italian: Luigi Gonzaga, Spanish: Luis de Gonzaga; March 9, 1568 – June 21, 1591) was an Italianaristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of an epidemic. He was beatified in 1605, and canonized in 1726. Gonzaga was born the eldest of seven children,[1] at his family's castle in Castiglione delle Stiviere, between Brescia and Mantova in northern Italy in what was then part of the Duchy of Mantua, into the illustrious House of Gonzaga. "Aloysius" is the Latin form of Gonzaga's given name, Luigi.[2] He was the oldest son of Ferrante Gonzaga (1544–1586), Marquis of Castiglione, and Marta Tana di Santena, daughter of a baron of the PiedmonteseDella Rovere family. His father had been offered the position of commander-in-chief of the cavalry of Henry VIII of England, but preferred the …More
Saint Jose Isabel Flores Varela Additional Memorial 21 May as one of the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution Profile Seminarian at Guadalajara, Mexico. Parish priest at Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico in 1900. Strong and gentle father to his flock, he refused to abandon his parish during the persecutions of the Church by the government; he went into hiding, and ministered covertly to his parishioners. The mayor of Zapotlanjejo, Jose Orozco, was virulently anti-Catholic, and offered a reward for the capture of any priest. Father Jose was betrayed for this reward, and arrested; his Judas was Nemesio Bermejo, an ex-seminarian who lived with Flores. Flores was offered his freedom if he would accept the anti-Church Calles government; he declined. Orozco turned the Zapotlanejo rectory into a jail, threw Flores into it, gave him no food or water for three days, played music outside the gaol so he could not sleep, and repeatedly offered him freedom in exchange for cooperation; Father Jose declined. …More
Bishop Richard Williamson (+ January 2025) allegedly confirmed to Sean Johnson that he had conditionally consecrated a Archbishop Carlo Viganò, 85, a bishop in 2023. Johnson published a 2023 email from Williamson on Seraphim54.substack.com on June 19. Johnson is a former seminarian of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) and father of nine children who now attends Mass at the US-based Congregation of Saint Pius V (CSPV), a splinter group from the FSSPX. Johnson's publication is consistent with information previously received by Gloria.tv from independent ecclesiastical sources. Viganò was consecrated a bishop by Pope John Paul II in 1992. Since 2023, a persistent rumour about the conditional [second] consecration of Viganò has circulated. Johnson’s article claims that he emailed Viganò twice in November and December 2023 asking about those rumours but didn’t receive a reply. Then, Johnson contacted Williamson. The central statement attributed to Bishop Williamson regarding …More
God bless Bishop Williamson. Perhaps Vigano was "Conditionally Confirmed" by Williamson but that doesn't take away from the fact that Vigano is playing all sides, especially "holy Russia's." I do not doubt the validity of Williamson's act but whether Vigano was in a state to be able to receive it.
~ Queen of the World! ~ Above the great Cathedral - at Port Said - on the Suez Canal - She stands - The Virgin most powerful - as visioned by Saint Catherine - from the luminous globe in Her hands - there streams white radiance - that lights the way - for myriad ships passing beneath - at this crossroads of the nations - for the airplanes above - that seek a pathway - through the darkness - of the boundless night - ~ St. Catherine Laboure! ~
Blessed Sacrament Stolen in France: The parish church of Mugron in southwestern France, Diocese of Aire and Dax, was targeted in a theft between June 14 and 17. The missing items include all hosts reserved in the tabernacle and multiple chalices. An investigation is underway. A Eucharist of reparation is expected to be celebrated in the coming days.
Profanation à l’église de Mugron : calices, patènes et Saint-Sacrement dérobés
An Irish Professor was invited to give evidence to a parliamentary committee on Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia Instead of being heard, he was called a 'privileged white male' by a Senator
Fatima has never shielded them, she has never rescued them, she has never advocated for them, she has never cried for them, she has never protected them, she has never even mentioned them. If you are looking for the authentic protectress of the unborn look to Rachel in Matthew 2 :16-18 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more.” This is an unacknowledged double miracle in the Bible. Rachel was raised alive by God to mourn the infants 600 years after she died in childbirth. With lamentation, weeping, and great mourning …More
Pope Leo Venerates Relics of St. Augustine in Pavia | Shalom World News During his pastoral visit to Pavia, Pope Leo venerated the relics of St. Augustine at the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro. The Pope, an Augustinian who has described himself as a "son of St. Augustine," paid tribute to the saint whose teachings continue to shape the life of the Church.
S.D. Wright June 19, 2026 'The SSPX bishops are consecrated as purely 'sacramental Bishops' ... we understand our episcopal consecrations as conferring a real episcopal power,' His Excellency said. Bishop Roy (left) and Fr. Michael Mary (right) Following the announcement that Bishop Pierre Roy would be consecrating Fr. Michael Mary Sim to the episcopate, Integrity Magazine reached out to both clerics for comment. In separate statements provided to Integrity, Bishop Roy and Fr. Michael Mary offered further context and considerations behind the consecration, set to take place on July 25, as well as their understanding of the broader crisis in the Church. We also reached out to the Diocese of Aberdeen, where Fr. Michael Mary’s order (the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer) is located. The Diocese did not provide a comment, but the diocesan bishop, Hugh Gilbert OSB, later issued a public statement describing the consecration as “unlawful and a grave act of disobedience, separating those taking …More
PART 1 - THE FATHER WOUND: HOW TO HEAL YOUR DEEPEST WOUNDS | Fr. Philip Scott So many souls carry a hidden wound: the ache of a father who was absent, harsh, distant, broken, silent, or unable to love as he should. And often, wit...
4.9K views · 838 reactions | Most people never question why the queen is the most powerful piece in chess. It’s simply accepted as part of the game. But for almost a thousand years, the board looked very different. The piece beside the king wasn’t a queen at all, and it certainly wasn’t the most powerful piece on the battlefield. Then, sometime during the late 1400s, the rules changed. The queen appeared. Her power expanded dramatically. And one of the oldest strategy games in history was never quite the same again. Maybe it was simply a reflection of the changing world at the time. Or maybe games reveal more about a civilisation than we realise. Either way, it’s an interesting chapter in the history of a game that began as a simulation of war, power, influence and strategy. #chesshistory#chesslover#hiddenhistory#oldworld#checkmate | Nashoba WakerUpper Most people never question why the queen is the most powerful piece in chess. It’s simply accepted as part of the game. But for …More
Book of Jeremiah 20,10-13. I hear the whisperings of many: "Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!" All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. "Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and take our vengeance on him." But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion. O LORD of hosts, you who test the just, who probe mind and heart, Let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause. Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD, For he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked! shareyourcatholicfaith
The Dangerous Lie: "I've Done Enough" The Gospel reading about the five foolish and five wise virgins reminds us that we are all part of the church, the bride of Christ. We must be prepared for His coming by continually growing in our love for Him, not settling for the bare minimum. This requires self-sacrifice and vulnerability, but it is the path to true fulfillment and eternal love with Christ. 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: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb by …More
August 1971: British paratroopers killed eleven civilians in Ballymur... August 1971: British paratroopers killed eleven civilians in Ballymurphy, west Belfast, including a priest and a mother of eight. The Army called them IRA gunmen. A 2021 inquest confirmed every one was innocent. The same regiment carried out Bloody Sunday six months later. Nobody charged. The Loughside Order. Where silence carries stories. #TheTroubles#IrishHistory#HistoryTok#BelfastHistory#NorthernIreland
Description in German and English This video was uploaded on Jan 21, 2015. Pater Kramer sagt, dass Vladimir Putin den heiligen Vater darum bat, Russland zu weihen, dieser lehnte es aber ab mit dem Satz: "Wir reden nicht über Fatima!" Der Papst&Vatikan lehnen die Weihe Russlands ab. Beten wir! Lat us pray for Russia and the Church! Father Kramer says that Vladimir Putin asked the Holy Father to consecrate Russia, but he refused with the words: 'We are not talking about Fatima!' The Pope and the Vatican reject the consecration of Russia. Let's pray! Let us pray for Russia and the Church! Fr. Kramer: Putin requests the Consecration of Russia! But Pope....
Pope Leo XIV Warns of Painful Schism as SSPX Plans Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations | SG News A major canonical crisis is looming over the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV has issued a direct and solemn warning to the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) regarding their announced plans to ordain new bishops on July 1 without papal approval. Speaking on June 16, the Holy Father stated that while he is considering one final appeal for unity, the choice ultimately rests with the traditionalist group. Watch this video to understand the historical roots of this dispute over the Second Vatican Council, the severe canonical consequences of illicit consecrations, and what this means for the future of Catholic tradition. 00:00 - Pope Leo XIV Warns of a New Traditionalist Schism 01:15 - The July 1 Deadline: SSPX Bishop Consecrations Explained 02:20 - Vatican's Failed Ultimatum: Dialogue and Disagreements 03:35 - What is a Schismatic Act? The Severe Canonical Consequences Stay Updated with @SGNEWS-SG
Papst Leo XIV. warnt vor schmerzhaftem Schisma: SSPX plant unautorisierte Bischofsweihen | SG News Über der katholischen Kirche droht eine schwere kirchenrechtliche Krise. Papst Leo XIV. hat die Priesterbruderschaft St. Pius X. (FSSPX) eindringlich und feierlich vor ihren angekündigten Plänen gewarnt, am 1. Juli ohne päpstliche Zustimmung neue Bischöfe zu weihen. In seiner Rede am 16. Juni erklärte der Heilige Vater, er erwäge zwar einen letzten Appell zur Einheit, die Entscheidung liege aber letztlich bei der traditionalistischen Gruppe. Sehen Sie sich dieses Video an, um die historischen Wurzeln dieses Streits um das Zweite Vatikanische Konzil, die schwerwiegenden kirchenrechtlichen Folgen unerlaubter Weihen und die Bedeutung für die Zukunft der katholischen Tradition zu verstehen. 00:00 – Papst Leo XIV. warnt vor einem neuen traditionalistischen Schisma 01:15 – Die Frist zum 1. Juli: Bischofsweihen der FSSPX erklärt 02:20 – Das gescheiterte Ultimatum des Vatikans: Dialog und …More
~ Consecration to Mary Queen of the World ~ O Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we hail Thee as Queen of the world. ~ Together with thy Divine Son, thou dost rule over all creation, with which thou hast been endowed, and over which thou dost hold sovereign power for the benefit of all mankind. ~ To the recognition of these thy royal rights, we, of our own accord, gladly and freely join the consecration of ourselves, proclaiming that we belong to thee body and soul. ~ We promise to love thee, to serve thee, and to glorify thee. ~ In the unity of the Faith and obedience to the Holy Catholic Church we adore thy Divine Son and acknowledge Him to be our King, and we desire to live always beneath the gentle rule of thy maternal scepter. ~ Queen of the World, "reign over us, reign over us with thy Divine Son" in time and in eternity. ~ Amen. Mary is Queen of the World. ~ She is Queen of each person in particular. ~ Saint. Catherine Laboure! ~ To Jesus through Mary!
The leaked documents also provide a rare glimpse into the subjects scheduled for discussion during this year’s retreat. Among the reported sessions are discussions titled “Navigating WWIII” and “Battlefield Technologies,” suggesting a heavy focus on geopolitical tensions and military developments.