Today, Synod.va published the final report from Study Group 9 on theological criteria and synodal methodologies for discerning doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical questions. It is de facto on homosexuality. The report rejects the term “controversial” and says such matters should be treated as “emerging” issues (page 6). Repeatedly, it speaks of an alleged “paradigm shift” in how the Church interprets the teaching: “The commitment to practising the synodal nature of the Church implies the implementation of a ‘paradigm shift.’” (page 8) The final report even analogizes present ecclesial disputes to the Jerusalem Council’s overturning of circumcision requirements. It demands that synodal outcomes should not be predetermined by “pre-established formulas.” And: “The Church’s mission is not a matter of abstractly proclaiming and deductively applying principles...” (page 9) The final report invents “the stability of a healthy affective relationship” in homosexual contexts as a positive …More
China and Russia are signing vital contracts with each of those “emancipated” countries. China and Russiade factoare quickly becoming the new lords of Africa.
"A Religious died in the flower of her age in the embrace of the Lord. She had been remarkable for her tender devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. After her death St. Gertrude saw her, brilliant with a celestial light, kneeling before the Divine Master, whose glorified wounds appeared like lighted torches, from whence issued five flaming rays that pierced the five senses of the deceased. The countenance of the latter, however, was clouded by an expression of deep sadness. " Lord Jesus," cried the saint, " how comes it that whilst you thus illumine your servant, why does she not experience perfect joy?"
Chapter XIX ~ Pains of Purgatory — St. Magdalene de Pazzi and Sister Benedicta — St. Gertrude — Blessed Margaret Mary and Mother de Montoux. We read in the Life of St. Magdalene de Pazzi that one of her sisters, named Maria-Benedicta, a Religious of eminent virtue, died in her arms. During her agony she saw a multitude of angels, which surrounded her with a joyful air, waiting until she should breathe forth her soul, that they might bear it to the Heavenly Jerusalem ; and at the moment she expired, the saint saw them receive the soul under the form of a dove, the head of which was of a golden hue, and disappear with her. Three hours later, watching and praying near the remains, Magdalene knew that the soul of the deceased was neither in Paradise nor Purgatory, but in a particular place where, without suffering any sensible pain, she was deprived of the sight of God. The following day, whilst Mass was being celebrated for the soul of Maria-Benedicta, at the Sanctus Magdalene was again …More
00:00 – The spiritual battle behind today’s crisis 00:30 – The Great Apostasy and eternal consequences 01:27 – Pilate, truth, and “What is truth?” 03:54 – “Behold the Man” vs. “Behold Your King” 05:02 – Devotions: Sacred Heart & Holy Face 06:25 – What it means to “behold” Christ 09:24 – “Behold” throughout Scripture 11:44 – The spiritual life explained 14:05 – Why we resist God’s love 16:36 – The Immaculate Heart of Mary 18:07 – Truth, beauty, and goodness 20:05 – How civilizations are built (or destroyed) 21:01 – Why every human seeks truth 23:29 – Why truth comes before love 25:33 – A simple example of ignorance and harm 27:07 – The soul: mind and will 29:03 – Why truth is necessary for salvation 30:30 – Understanding the crisis in the Church 31:16 – Warnings from Scripture 34:29 – Man-centered vs. God-centered thinking 37:08 – The philosophical roots of the crisis 38:52 – Modern thinkers and their impact 40:21 – The rise of self-worship ideology 41:25 – Global …More
That was a very good talk by Mr. Martinez. It took place on March 7, 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, at the Third International Apologetics Conference organized by the Apologetic Association of Blessed Ivan Merz. Two other notable Catholic apologetics speakers were Mr. John-Henry Westen and Fr. David Nix.
"Hence it is that so few attain to perfection; for after having with much toil overcome the greater vices, they will not persevere in doing violence to themselves by struggling against the promptings of self-will, and an infinity of lesser desires. They grow weary of so unremitting a struggle; they suffer these insignificant enemies to prevail against them, and so to acquire an absolute mastery over their hearts."
[Father Dom Lorenzo Scupoli – XVI-XVII Century AD; Otranto, Kingdom of Naples/Naples, Kingdom of Naples; (aged 79-80); Priest; Spiritual Writer] Chapter XI ~ Of some considerations which may incline the Will to seek to please God in all things Furthermore, to incline the will more readily to seek God's honor and glory in all things, always remember that, in many and various ways, He has first loved and honored you. In creation, by creating you out of nothing after His likeness, and all other creatures for your service. In Redemption, by sending, not an angel, but His only-begotten Son, to redeem you, not with the corruptible price of silver and gold, but with His Precious Blood, and by His most painful and ignominious death. Remember, that every hour, nay, every moment, He protects you from your enemies, fights for you by His grace, offers you continually, in the Sacrament of the Altar, His well-beloved Son, to be your food and your defense; are not all these tokens of the inestimable …More
CATECHISM OF PERSEVERANCE : AN HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL,MORAL, AND LITURGICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION Translated from the French of Mgr Gaume by REV. F. B. JAMISON - COURSE SECOND - CHAPTER 25 - Of union with our Lord, the new Adam, by Charity – Charity - The Decalogue...Download, print, and above all share !
By Alison Bevege https://lettersfromaustralia.substack.com/p/australia-sues-covid-vax-class-action Thousands of covid vaccine-injured Australians have been given new strength today after the Federal Court of Australia discussed dates for their class action to proceed. It has been a long road for the bereaved. They were pushed aside by the government at every turn, and they struggled with repeated submissions in their attempts to get justice through the courts since April 2023. In April last year, Justice Anna Katzmann gave their crowd-funded class action one last chance to overhaul its pleadings with a new legal team. Dominic Villa SC Queensland GP Dr Melissa McCann re-invigorated the case with Dominic Villa SC who represented the injured at their case management hearing in Federal Court April 24 before Justice Nicholas Owens. The New Chambers barrister is the leading Sydney silk who helped Queensland police and ambulance staff challenge the covid vaccine mandates in 2022, as reported …
05/05/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi used this term yesterday when describing Trump’s new plan to forcibly seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, known as “Project Freedom.” Events in Hormuz make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan’s gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock. Events in Hormuz make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan’s gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock. Source. The first direct attack on the U.S. Army. Iran has released the first video showing two Iranian missiles being fired at several U.S. warships and frigates near Jask Island. Source. The Western propaganda …
"Therefore, I want to go to the heathens in whose mouths I am now bitter and distasteful, but I will become sweeter than honey in their mouths. Nevertheless, I am still so merciful that I will happily receive each and everyone who begs for my forgiveness and says: ‘Lord, I know that I have sinned severely and I gladly want to better myself through your grace. Have mercy on me for the sake of your bitter suffering.’"
[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] Chapter 57 ~ The words of our Lord to the bride about how he is loathsome and despicable food for the souls of Christians, and how the world, instead, is loved and found to be delightful by them, and about the terrifying judgment that is executed over such people. The Son of God spoke to his bride: “Christians are now acting towards me as the Jews acted towards me. The Jews drove me out of the temple and had a complete will to kill me, but since my hour had not yet come, I escaped from their hands. Christians act towards me in the same way now. They drive me out of their temple (that is, out of their soul, which should be my temple) and they would gladly want to kill me if they could. I am like rotten and stinking flesh in their mouths. I seem, to them, to be like a man who utters lies, and they do not care about me at …More
Staff Writer May 4, 2026 News Two years after the Archdiocese of Los Angeles reached an $880 million settlement with men and women who survived childhood sexual abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic priests and clergy in their diocese, the Catholic Archdiocese of New York is following suit, agreeing to pay more than $800 million to its own sexual abuse survivors. So far, the Catholic Church has paid out more than $5 billion in settlements, which has bankrupted at least 19 dioceses. The archdiocese has been planning this for a while. Along with selling off buildings and laying off staff, including the sale of their New York headquarters for $100 million, the Archdiocese is suing its insurance company, Chubb. The archdiocese claims that “even though we have paid them over $2 billion in premiums by today’s standards, [Chubb] is now attempting to evade their legal and moral contractual obligation to settle covered claims which would bring peace and healing to victim-survivors.” Chubb …
05.05.2026 PRESIDENT TRUMP ALLOWS THE US BISHOPS (USCCB) TO INTERPRET VATICAN COUNCIL II IRRAITONALLY, DISHONESTLY AND POLITICALLY An announcement is needed from President Trump’s office, asking that the President of Italy and the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Education interpret Vatican Council II rationally. Pope Leo also must announce that LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA 2, GS 22 etc refer to invisible and hypothetical cases which cannot make the Council a break with Tradition. President Trump could announce that LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA2, and GS 22 refer to invisible cases. This is common sense. Why does President Trump allow the US bishops (USCCB) to interpret Vatican Council II irrationally, dishonestly and politically? The pope is liberal like the Left. But Vatican Council II is really traditional on faith and morals. The USCCB rejects traditional faith and morals in the name of Vatican Council II interpreted dishonestly. When they are irrational and not rational they are aligned with …More