When a man begins to fast, to pray, to deny himself, it is not heaven that is disturbed—but hell. While I lived in distraction, no one troubled me. But when I knelt—then the blows began. Thoughts like arrows. Doubts like a fog. Bodily weakness. Unexpected quarrels. Temptations precisely where I am weakest. And I understood—it is not an attack because I am weak, but because I have begun. The devil does not attack the dead. He attacks those who have awakened. Fasting is not a diet. Fasting is war— war against the old self. War against the passions that bound me for years. A war in which I fall every day, yet rise again. And every time I say “no” to sin, heaven records a victory the world does not see. I am not afraid of temptations. I would be afraid if they did not exist. For where there is no struggle, there is no growth. When there is no attack, it means the enemy has nothing to lose. But I know he does— because I fast, because I pray, because I desire Christ more than my own comfort. …More
On April 19, the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Eastern Canada, hosted the public viewing of an Ice Hockey game (NHL playoff). The watch party included a large-scale projection, lighting effects, food and alcohol. The diocese is currently ruined by Bishop Claude Hamelin.
Apr 19: NHL playoff game, screened in the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada.
Let's Talk Alberta Independence · Beverley Nadiger Bill to stop euthanasia for mental illness in Canada | Montreal, QC by Olivia Gomm A euthanasia prevention group is asking the federal government to endorse a private member’s bill that stops next year’s expansion of medically assisted death to those whose sole condition is a mental health problem. Members of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition reiterated their support for Bill C-218 during an April 13 press conference on Parliament Hill. Bill C-218, tabled last June by Conservative MP Tamara Jansen, is a private member’s bill that would amend the Criminal Code to prevent medical assistance in dying (MAID) from being expanded to include those diagnosed solely with mental illness. Dr. Peter Blusanovics, a family physician based in Montreal who spoke at the press conference, said he has treated many patients with mental illnesses and wants to “provide a voice for our most vulnerable—those who have and are suffering from mental illness.” …More
On the one hand we have this "New Cyrus" - false "King of Jerusalem" ( youtube.com/watch?v=S81Czhx9f7w ), on the other hand "no kings" slogan. The true response to the above is the Catholic one, they are very afraid of: Christ the King! In families, towns, counties. Then - states and countries.
Lies or truth it matters not. Holes they will find like an AI bot. The best approach is to rest the tongue. The brain then fries for the want of a crumb.
MAGA/Zionists hate Catholics standing up for the Faith! They block you when they can not argue Catholic Truth and like protestants quote the bible for their justification. Blockers!
On 19 April, the Israeli army confirmed that a soldier had beheaded a crucifix in Debel, southern Lebanon. In response, the Christian town wrote: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do”. The army claimed that it views the incident with “great severity”, that the act is inconsistent with its values, and that an investigation is underway. The army also promised that measures would be taken against those responsible.
Ein israelischer Soldat enthauptete eine Statue von Jesus Christus im südlichen Libanon
I must "pass" in the eyes of Jews. Two times I've overheard negative comments by Jews about Catholics. Once it was at a restaurant; they were at the next table. I made sign of the Cross. They shut up in total embarrassment.
Today is the 120th anniversary of the prodigies witnessed at Saint Gabriel's College when Our Lady came to support her children during a time of severe persecution. April 20, 1906, Our Lady of Quito, Queen of Equador, pray for us.
NOVENA PRAYER to SAINT LOUIS DE MONFORT Great Apostle and son of Our Lady, St. Louis de Montfort, your only desire was to set aflame the world with the love of Jesus through Mary. We implore you to obtain for us a perfect and constant devotion to Mary that we may participate in the faith, hope, and charity of Our Lady and that we may receive the favor we ask of you in this novena....(mention your petition). Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be St. Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort... pray for us (3x)
NOVENA PRAYER to SAINT LOUIS DE MONFORT Great Apostle and son of Our Lady, St. Louis de Montfort, your only desire was to set aflame the world with the love of Jesus through Mary. We implore you to obtain for us a perfect and constant devotion to Mary that we may participate in the faith, hope, and charity of Our Lady and that we may receive the favor we ask of you in this novena....(mention your petition). Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be St. Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort... pray for us (3x)
St. Jerome ~~~ How to tame the body when concupiscence flares up - I will tame you by hunger and thirst, I will load you with heavy weights and accustom you...
Sex brought St Jerome into this world all the way back from Adam and Eve This gift is a mystery only handled by higher power. Balance narrow gate God help all parents the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Golden Calf has always plagued humanity
The Kyiv Independent Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will not let Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico use their airspace to travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations in May, officials said. "Lithuania and Latvia have already announced that they will not allow us to fly through their territories during the flight to Moscow," Fico said in an address on April 18. "Why? Member states of the European Union do not allow the Prime Minister of another member state of the European Union to fly to these territories," the leader said, criticizing the decision. On April 19, Estonia confirmed it will also refuse access. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Tallinn would not permit the use of its airspace for flights to Moscow for the May 9 parade, which he described as an event "aimed at glorifying the aggressor." Tsahkna said that no country should be allowed to use Estonian airspace to strengthen ties with Russia while it continues its war against Ukraine and violates international law. …More
They are actually condemning Russia for celebrating the destruction of nazism. Winning WW ll. They celebrate evil and hey will do all they can to prevent anyone else from celebrating it. That's what it's all about. That's why they hate Victory Day and Russia so much. GOD Bless President Putin and the Russian people. They will continue to destroy evil till The Great Chastisement. That's probably why GOD has given them that honour! And put Russia into the gentle and loving hands of His Holy Mother. She has done a fantastic job.