Bishop Johannes Hendriks, 71, of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, uncritically endorsed the state educational program that children should learn “to respect sexual diversity” without expressing any reservations or critical reflection. Johannes Hendrik is the bishop "responsible" for Catholic education. He wrote on March 23 an article on Kn.nl to defend and promote the importance of educational freedom, especially for Catholic schools. However he starts this text by quoting approvingly the Dutch state educational core objectives: “Article 23 of the Constitution, concerning freedom of education, has long been under fire for allegedly encouraging discrimination. Yet it is precisely thanks to this freedom of education that there are Catholic schools which, in keeping with their ethos, prioritise respect and human dignity. 'Pupils learn the essentials about religious movements that play an important role in Dutch multicultural society, and they learn to treat sexuality and diversity within …Aktar
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Asking for signs is seeking God. Let us observe the joy of the child within us, and we will discover more about God. Hebrews 10:4-10 The presence of God in our lives keeps us from sin. Glory to God, Alleluia! Luke 1:26-38 Mary says yes and receives the presence of the child Jesus within her. Mary's joy is filled by the presence of the joy of the Child Jesus within her. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
Australia’s trucking industry has warned rising fuel prices are set to force heavy vehicle fleets off the road, resulting in grocery price spikes and empty supermarket shelves by mid-April. Road freight operator representative body the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) warned the war in the Middle East has already caused a 70% rise in fuel costs since early March, which would be passed on to supermarket shoppers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insisted there was no fuel shortage this week while announcing the formation of a Fuel Supply Taskforce, saying oil tankers already en route to Australia would continue to arrive over the next month, but fuel is already at record-high prices with service stations running dry. NatRoad CEO Warren Clark told the Australian Business Network road freight businesses were already unable to afford the cost of diesel due to razor thin margins, and predicted higher delivery costs would translate into products missing from grocery stores. …
Australische Lkw-Fahrer warnen vor leeren Supermarktregalen aufgrund der Treibstoffkrise „Australiens Lkw-Branche warnt vor steigenden Treibstoffpreisen, die dazu führen werden, dass Lkw-Flotten stillgelegt werden und dies bis Mitte April zu drastischen Preiserhöhungen bei Lebensmitteln und leeren Supermarktregalen führen wird. Der Branchenverband der Straßengüterverkehrs-Unternehmen, die National Road Transport Association (NatRoad), warnte, dass der Krieg im Nahen Osten seit Anfang März bereits einen Anstieg der Treibstoffkosten um 70 % verursacht habe, der an die Supermarktkunden weitergegeben werde. Premierminister Anthony Albanese (...) erklärte, dass die bereits auf dem Weg nach Australien befindlichen Öltanker auch im Laufe des nächsten Monats eintreffen würden. Allerdings seien die Treibstoffpreise bereits auf Rekordniveau und die Tankstellen würden leergetankt. (…)“ „Wir hören von Leuten, die sagen: ‚Wir besitzen unsere Lkw, aber wir stellen sie einfach ab, weil …Aktar
24.03.2026 PENDING CANONICAL ISSUES 4: BISHOP FRANCOIS TOUVET AT FREJUF-TOULON, FRANCE IS IRRATIONAL ON VATICAN COUNCIL II, THE CREEDS AND CATECHISMS : SCHISM Bishop François Touvet became bishop of Toulon Frejuf in 2025 and replaced Bishop Dominique Rey. He interprets Vatican Council II irrationally and unethically. This is a disqualification for a bishop. Also the Visitation of Bishop Rey was not apostolic since only Vatican Council II interpreted rationally is apostolic and magisterial.This was not the doctrinal position of the ecclesiastic visitation. 1. John Courtney Murray interpreted Vatican Council II schismatically. He was irrational. It is the same with the bishop of Frejuf Toulon. He is schismatic on the Creeds, Councils and Catechisms, when he interprets them with a False Premise. For me Dignitatis Humanae says: First, the council professes its belief that God Himself has made known to mankind the way in which men are to serve Him, and thus be saved in Christ and come to …Aktar
9K views · 465 reactions | Is Britain still America's lapdog? Yes, and the hangover of Britain’s Empire has been folded into the US – particularly its military operations, says independent journalist Abby Martin. She has spent decades covering American wars of aggression, and has witnessed first hand how the corporate media 'manufactures consent' for these wars. The US-Israel assault on Iran is no different, she says. Speaking to Declassified, she discusses the dismal corporate media coverage in the UK and US, how no lessons have been learnt from the Gaza genocide, and why Keir Starmer can't stand up to Donald Trump over Iran. Watch the full video on YouTube/DeclassifiedUK | Declassified UK Is Britain still America's lapdog? Yes, and the hangover of Britain’s Empire has been folded into the US – particularly its military operations, says independent journalist Abby Martin. She has spent decades covering American wars of aggression, and has witnessed first hand how the corporate media …Aktar
News Politics Lawmakers fear Germany’s far right could be abusing its ability to view a database of thousands of internal EU documents. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn A folder containing a government declaration sits on a desk of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Bundestag on March 18, 2026. | Maryam Majd/Getty Images March 24, 2026 4:00 am CET BRUSSELS — Access to confidential EU documents by the Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany party is raising concerns that sensitive deliberations are being exposed to Moscow, three EU diplomats and four German lawmakers have said. German MPs — including from the far-right AfD — have access to a databank containing thousands of EU files. Those include confidential notes from meetings of ambassadors where the bloc’s diplomats hash out their countries’ positions on geopolitical issues such as plans to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. “The problem is that we have a party, the AfD …
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) has published on econe.fsspx.org the schedule for the episcopal consecration on July 1. It is still unclear how many bishops will be ordained and who they are. Program Wednesday, July 1: 9:00 AM - Mass of Episcopal Consecrations 2:00 PM - Meal 5:00 PM - Vespers of the Precious Blood, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday, July 2: 9:00 AM - Mass celebrated by one of the new bishops Catering Food stands will be available on Wednesday, July 1 after the ceremony, offering everything needed for on-site refreshments. More details will be published on a website dedicated to the episcopal consecrations. No Camping It will not be possible to camp around the Seminary. #newsIpbyipmhjt
May Our Lady keep all of the FSSPX under the protection of Her Sacred Mantle as they cling to the fullness of the Truth of the Catholic Faith - regardless of the cost!
Hirmos for the Annunciation of the Theotokos O Earth, proclaim the glad tidings of a great joy, and You, Heavens, sing a hymn of praise to the glory of God! No profane hand may touch the Living Ark of God, but the lips of the faithful will never cease to sing Your praise, repeating with joy the Angel's words: "Hail, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with You!" Scripture has rightly mentioned that she was espoused, as well as a a virgin, a virgin that she might appear free from all connection to man; espoused, espoused that she might not be branded with disgrace of sullied virginity, whose swelling womb seemed to bear evident marks of her corruption. But the Lord had rather that men should cast a doubt upon His birth than upon His mother’s purity. He knew how tender is virgin’s modesty, and how easily assailed this reputation of her chastity nor did He think the credit of His birth was to be built-up by His mother’s wrongs, It follows therefore that the holy Mary’s virginity was of as …Aktar
"But still more has it baffled the prince of this world, for the malice of devils soon detects even hidden things, while they who are occupied in worldly vanities, cannot know the things of God." St. Ambrose
2017-08-15 – Rest for Your Soul Verse 1: Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest – rest for your souls. My little children, you do not know how much I love you And how I long to spend time with you. Chorus: I want it to shine in you as a precious Jewel; To well up in you as a life-giving spring; To burn in you with the Fire of My Love. What I ask of you, My beloved little ones, is Faith. Verse 2: In the world, there is so much exhaustion of your souls. Sin has deprived My children of their freedom. This freedom is only attained through the simple and childlike Faith. I am training you in the receiving and living of this Great Faith. Chorus: I want it to shine in you as a precious Jewel; To well up in you as a life-giving spring; To burn in you with the Fire of My Love. What I ask of you, My beloved little ones, is Faith. Bridge: Be little with Me, full of trust like a little child: "Father, I do not know how, but I want to do it, help me." I cannot resist …Aktar
Reinaldo Nann - a German-born Peruvian bishop (2017-2024) who civilly married a Peruvian woman in 2025 without being laicised - tried to defend Leo XIV from accusations of worshipping the Andean goddess Pachamama in 1995. On 22 March, Nann wrote on ReligionDigital.org that Leo XIV "is not an idolater, nor did he worship Pachamama". However, Nann admits that "the young missionary Robert Prevost did indeed participate in this 1995 ecology and theology congress, and within the context of a Mother Earth ceremony, he knelt". Nevertheless, Nann "cannot see any worship of Pachamama as a goddess". "We see an interreligious act where a representative of Andean culture makes an offering to the Earth — a gift and a dialogue with the Earth.' Other people, including Augustinian priests, attended this ceremony, which forms part of Andean culture. Respecting the Earth as a 'being with a soul' does not mean that it is not a creature of God. Pachamama is the earth, or rather the soul of the earth. …Aktar
Al Mayadeen English @MayadeenEnglish Fars News Agency reported that the United States and “Israel” targeted a gas management building and a pressure reduction station on Kaveh Street in Isfahan, causing damage to parts of the facilities as well as nearby residential buildings. At the same time, reports indicated that the gas pipeline connected to the Khorramshahr power plant was also targeted. This comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that "any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure" would be postponed for a five-day period.