At the Eucharist of Epiphany in St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV introduced a new Ferula pontificalis for the first time, VaticanNews.va reports on January 13. Unlike a bishop’s crozier, which ends in a curved hook, the papal pastoral staff is straight at the top. The new ferula resembles the famous pastoral staff used by John Paul II, with its prominent cruciform design. However, it omits the crucifixion imagery. "Christ is no longer depicted with the nails of the Passion," noted the Liturgical Office, "but with his glorified body, ascending to the Father." It continued: "As in his appearances after Easter, the risen Lord shows his wounds as luminous signs of victory - a victory that does not erase human suffering, but surpasses it in the dawn of divine life." The Ferula pontificalis has been in use since the late Middle Ages and was traditionally presented to a newly elected pope when he took possession of his cathedra at the Basilica of St John Lateran. Paul VI was the first pope …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
missing teeth after taking birth control shot Thousands of women are now suing pharmaceutical giant Pfizer over claims its popular birth control injection left them with 'life-changing' brain tumors. Lawyers told the Daily Mail exclusively that Pfizer will have to stand trial on December 7, 2026, as more than 2,100 women across the US claim in publicly filed lawsuits that they were not warned that the birth control shot Depo-Provera had been linked to debilitating and potentially incurable, benign brain tumors. Taken by 2million women every year, Depo-Provera is a decades-old contraceptive method that is injected into the arm or buttocks once every three months, delivering the synthetic hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Recent studies done in the past two years, however, have found that the shot comes with than a 500 percent increased risk of developing brain tumors long after users stop taking the medication. Last month, Pfizer added a warning label to Depo-Provera about the …
These protesters are trained are being paid. Question- Why are the "leaders" unable to find out those people who are the sources paying out the money? Answer- Because they are ALL dirty rats who are involved in facilitating the destruction, the chaos, and the evil of their plots and plans of the "leaders" which are carried out by their trained and paid protestors.
It's all fake and gay... and designed to make the MSM brainwashed masses believe this is the majority opinion. I can't tell you the number of times I've spoken to a relative or coworker and they simply parrot CNN & DNC talking points all the while thinking they're progressive!
Sex abuse is selectively and ideologically treated in public debate, writes Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo, Spain, on Abc.es on January 11. While condemning homosexual abuse cases within the Catholic Church, he argues that focusing almost exclusively on ecclesial cases risks obscuring the true scope of a crime that affects society as a whole. Referring to official reports, Archbishop Sanz Montes emphasizes that the majority of abuse cases occur in non-religious contexts: within families, schools, sports organizations, residential care facilities, and other civil institutions. According to Archbishop Sanz Montes, if the true goal is justice for all victims, then governments and public institutions should assume responsibility for abuses that occurred under their oversight or within their spheres of competence. Furthermore, the Archbishop argues that a society that trivializes sexuality, weakens moral reference points, and allows unrestricted access to harmful material - such as …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
Russia is sending military craft to Iran, the UN comes out condemning Iran's actions against its protesters, as Trumps calls them patriots and that he will support them and sending them aid, the hypocrisy of nations condemning Iran's actions but not Trump's actions vs his own protesters in the U.S. the killing of innocent Americans defamed by calling them domestic terrorists and the stealing of Venezuela's oil, and the abduction of president Maduro, the UN never imposed sanctions nor condemn Trump but is conveniently condemning Iran. Trump defends Iran's democracy but tramples over his own and shows how good of a Dictator he is. The irony for power, and the gullible Americans that still believe all is for the good of the world and a country when they are not listening to Trump's own words that he is in for the resources, nothing else. WW 3 is coming.
There is plenty of evidence to show that Bishops and Cardinals who attended Vatican Council II were concerned from the start about its timing, its content and the serious omissions found in its documents. The Council Fathers on Vatican II
Some people say Catholics leave the Church because Catholicism is weak. But here’s the real question: "Why do people usually leave because they never learned the faith, while many converts enter because they studied it deeply?" History shows a clear pattern. When Catholics are poorly catechized, they often drift away without knowing what the Church actually teaches about Scripture, the Eucharist, the sacraments, or apostolic authority. The Bible itself warns us about this reality: “My people perish for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). At the same time, many former Protestants tell the opposite story. They didn’t convert because of emotions or pressure. They converted after serious study. They read the early Church Fathers. They examined how the Bible was formed. They studied the Eucharist, apostolic succession, and the authority Christ gave to the Church. And the more they studied, the more Catholic Christianity matched what they found in history and Scripture. Jesus said, “The truth …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
“In almost nine cases out of ten, those who have once had the Faith but now reject it, or claim that it does not make sense, are driven not by reasoning but by the way they are living” ― Fulton J. Sheen,The Priest Is Not His Own
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno. Feast of the Baptism of the Lord | Do you want to rise with us from the depths of an abyss? In Jesus' time, many religious sects practiced baptism. The rite had many meanings, but one was of particular importance: (their past life was erased, as if swept away by the current) and with the immersion came the birth of a new man to whom, naturally, a new name was given. John performed this ceremony to welcome all those who wanted to become his disciples. He baptized those who decided to change their lives to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, announced as imminent. The first condition for receiving baptism was to recognize oneself as a sinner; it was for this reason that the Pharisees and Sadducees, who considered themselves righteous and without sin, felt they did not need it. If this was the meaning of John's baptism, it is not clear why Jesus received it; He did not need to change his life, and his …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
Concerned Citizen - Nothing to see here - just Tim Walz making it so apparently obvious h... Nothing to see here - just Tim Walz making it so apparently obvious he’s signalling to the Occult. …
mastercatechism.com Yes, baptism is necessary for salvation. The Church teaches that without baptism, one cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven, as stated by Christ: "Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God" (John 3:5). However, there are exceptions recognized by the Church. Those who die without baptism but have not committed sin through no fault of their own will not go to hell, but they will not see God or heaven. Instead, they will be in a state of natural peace, deprived of the beatific vision (V16 Kinkead Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism 1891 226:1). Additionally, the Church acknowledges two other forms of baptism that can substitute for the sacrament of water baptism under certain circumstances: the baptism of blood (martyrdom) and the baptism of desire (a sincere desire for baptism combined with perfect contrition for sins) (V17 Cafferata The Catechism Simply Explained 1932 244:2; V8 Frassinetti A Dogmatic Catechism …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
Thanks, Arise Shine, for this crucial article! In the month of March, Fred will be celebrating his 10-year anniversary since he converted to Catholicism (and got baptized along with the other sacraments). Glory be to God, Jesus Christ Christine (Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish)
2 Timothy 4:22 -- The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. -- Will unbaptized infants go to heaven? mastercatechism.com -- Provided the following: The Church teaches that unbaptized infants do not enter heaven, as they lack the beatific vision of God due to original sin. However, they do not suffer the same penalties as those who have committed personal sin. Instead, it is believed that they may experience a state of natural happiness, without the pain of sense, as they are not aware of their deprivation of the beatific vision (V0 Schneider Credo 2023 273:5; V18 Gasparri The Catholic Catechism 1932 211:2). The destiny of these infants remains a mystery entrusted to God's loving providence, and while we can hope for God's mercy, their ultimate fate is not definitively known (V0 Schneider Credo 2023 274:1; V8 Frassinetti A Dogmatic Catechism 1872 65:4). SOURCES: Chapter 7: Baptism: Destiny Of The Non-Baptized 257. Then What Happens To Infants Who Die Without …تېخىمۇ كۆپ
My Great Uncle George was an American bootlegger who smuggled booze into the USA from Canada. When the FBI got a little too hot on his heels, he took a seven-year "vacation" in Canada until the statute of limitations (or maybe Prohibition) ended. While in Canada, he met Brother St. Andre Bessette, and a Dominican niece of his took the name of Sister Margaret Andre. So his good deed of providing needed drink for thirsty Americans had a double reward.
Hampton Inn, Lakeville, MN. Google Earth Hilton Hotels said Tuesday that it will sever ties with a franchise hotel in the Minneapolis area after a new video showed a desk clerk there refusing to book rooms for a person claiming to be a Department of Homeland Security agent. Hilton’s statement came a day after the company that owns the location, Everpeak Hospitality, apologized for canceling a prior reservation for real DHS agents because of their work on immigration enforcement, and said that such a ban was not consistent with its policy of “being a welcoming place for all.” “The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this,” Hilton said in a statement Tuesday on the social media site X, which was also sent by a spokesperson to CNBC. “A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values,” Hilton said. “As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems.” …
Beauty of the Catholic Faith - ♰ The Tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle ♰ Sancte Paule, ora pro nobi... ♰ The Tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle ♰ Sancte Paule, ora pro nobis Saint Paul, pray for us Burial site of Saint Paul in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy …