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Happy Pancake Day 2018!
Pancakes are now forever associated with Shrove Tuesday as it is a sort of all-in-one way of using up some fatty foods before Lent . In the past the ideas was for families to clear out their cupboards …Mai mult
Pancakes are now forever associated with Shrove Tuesday as it is a sort of all-in-one way of using up some fatty foods before Lent .
In the past the ideas was for families to clear out their cupboards and remove the fattening foods (normally the tempting ones) so they aren't in their house during Lent.
Eggs, milk and sugar aren't traditionally eaten in fasting season, so need to be scoffed beforehand.
The actual tradition of mixing them up for pancakes is thought to come from a pagan ritual, but others say it is a Christian tradition - with each ingredient representing one of the four pillars of the faith. Eggs for creation, flour sustenance or the staff of life, salt for wholesomeness and milk for purity. Link
In the past the ideas was for families to clear out their cupboards and remove the fattening foods (normally the tempting ones) so they aren't in their house during Lent.
Eggs, milk and sugar aren't traditionally eaten in fasting season, so need to be scoffed beforehand.
The actual tradition of mixing them up for pancakes is thought to come from a pagan ritual, but others say it is a Christian tradition - with each ingredient representing one of the four pillars of the faith. Eggs for creation, flour sustenance or the staff of life, salt for wholesomeness and milk for purity. Link
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THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT GUIDE TO CATHOLICISM
* Catholic teaching favors gun rights, capitalism, and a strong defense * Catholic “social teaching” isn’t liberal, it’s conservative * Catholic doctrine doesn’t require open borders and perhaps most …Mai mult
* Catholic teaching favors gun rights, capitalism, and a strong defense
* Catholic “social teaching” isn’t liberal, it’s conservative
* Catholic doctrine doesn’t require open borders
and perhaps most politically incorrect and offensive:
* The Crusades are something to be proud of
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* Catholic “social teaching” isn’t liberal, it’s conservative
* Catholic doctrine doesn’t require open borders
and perhaps most politically incorrect and offensive:
* The Crusades are something to be proud of
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Joseph a' Khristian Your disgusting skatologikal komments will be removed from my threads.Mai mult
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Your disgusting skatologikal komments will be removed from my threads.
Your disgusting skatologikal komments will be removed from my threads.
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Interesting sounding book, but I don't agree with his stance on nationalism being evil. Without independent nations we have globalism which is the true …Mai mult
Interesting sounding book, but I don't agree with his stance on nationalism being evil. Without independent nations we have globalism which is the true evil.
‘I truly hate these people’
’Disgraced FBI agents trashed pro-lifers, wanted to stop March for Life www.lifesitenews.com/news/i-truly-hate-th…Mai mult
’Disgraced FBI agents trashed pro-lifers, wanted to stop March for Life
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54,000 Polish Laity Urge Bishops to Back Marriage
The campaign is a direct response to liberal interpretations of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia; wary of "the German errors" spilling across the border into their own dioceses, …Mai mult
The campaign is a direct response to liberal interpretations of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia; wary of "the German errors" spilling across the border into their own dioceses, Poles are asking the country's prelates to reiterate the consistent teaching of the Church — to declare again that the divorced and civilly remarried live in a state of adultery and therefore cannot be admitted to Holy Communion.www.churchmilitant.com/…/50000-polish-la…
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Polish people are leading Europe and the world on Truth of our Faith .God bless you
On a personal level, I've known many Polish Americans some of whom were born and raised in Poland. In my experience and to generalize I have found the …Mai mult
On a personal level, I've known many Polish Americans some of whom were born and raised in Poland. In my experience and to generalize I have found the Polish to be hard working, dedicated to the Catholic faith and their women are lovely. 
However, there are exceptions. This type can be described as small minded, confrontational and arrogant. You know who you are and if you post on this thread I will remove your post.
However, there are exceptions. This type can be described as small minded, confrontational and arrogant. You know who you are and if you post on this thread I will remove your post.
Pope Francis Says Sex Abuse Victims Are Slandering Catholic Bishop They Say Helped Commit Sex Crimes
www.newsweek.com/pope-francis-ch… Pope Francis accused sex abuse victims of slandering a Catholic bishop they said was complicit in their abuse, angering Chileans at the end of his visit to the South …Mai mult
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Pope Francis accused sex abuse victims of slandering a Catholic bishop they said was complicit in their abuse, angering Chileans at the end of his visit to the South American nation.
The pope’s shocking comment referred to Bishop Juan Barros, whom victims and advocates condemned for covering up sex crimes committed by Rev. Fernando Karadima. The scandal has rocked Chilean trust in the Catholic Church.
Until he saw proof that Barros was complicit, the pope said on Thursday, accusations against him were “all calumny,” or false slander against his reputation .Chileans were angered when Pope Francis named Barros the bishop of the southern diocese of Osorno in 2015, so much so that many Catholics and priests in the diocese refuse to recognize him as their bishop and mounted a protest when he arrived to his post. The pope called the controversy in Osorno “stupid” but looked to smooth things over during his visit this week.
Pope Francis accused sex abuse victims of slandering a Catholic bishop they said was complicit in their abuse, angering Chileans at the end of his visit to the South American nation.
The pope’s shocking comment referred to Bishop Juan Barros, whom victims and advocates condemned for covering up sex crimes committed by Rev. Fernando Karadima. The scandal has rocked Chilean trust in the Catholic Church.
Until he saw proof that Barros was complicit, the pope said on Thursday, accusations against him were “all calumny,” or false slander against his reputation .Chileans were angered when Pope Francis named Barros the bishop of the southern diocese of Osorno in 2015, so much so that many Catholics and priests in the diocese refuse to recognize him as their bishop and mounted a protest when he arrived to his post. The pope called the controversy in Osorno “stupid” but looked to smooth things over during his visit this week.
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Dear Jim, A poll by Santiago-based think tank Latinobarometro this month showed that the number of Chileans calling themselves Catholics fell to 45 …Mai mult
Dear Jim,
A poll by Santiago-based think tank Latinobarometro this month showed that the number of Chileans calling themselves Catholics fell to 45 percent last year, from 74 percent in 1995. www.reuters.com/…/pope-francis-ar…
Is this the result of Communist influence or something more? Communism is surely the enemy of Catholicism or any other religion. But, is it the main cause of the decline of Roman Catholicism in Chile? Has the abuse scandal and coverups had an impact as it has around the world?
Abortion in all forms is still illegal and heavily criticized in Chile. I've read that churches look out over almost every plaza and the majority of Chileans celebrate Easter and Christmas.
However, underneath these devout Catholic characteristics lies a culture that has deviated from this once strong Spanish religious influence. While Chile may be culturally and politically Catholic, the majority of its citizens are not practicing nor do they believe in Catholic doctrines or thought. The …Mai mult
A poll by Santiago-based think tank Latinobarometro this month showed that the number of Chileans calling themselves Catholics fell to 45 percent last year, from 74 percent in 1995. www.reuters.com/…/pope-francis-ar…
Is this the result of Communist influence or something more? Communism is surely the enemy of Catholicism or any other religion. But, is it the main cause of the decline of Roman Catholicism in Chile? Has the abuse scandal and coverups had an impact as it has around the world?
Abortion in all forms is still illegal and heavily criticized in Chile. I've read that churches look out over almost every plaza and the majority of Chileans celebrate Easter and Christmas.
However, underneath these devout Catholic characteristics lies a culture that has deviated from this once strong Spanish religious influence. While Chile may be culturally and politically Catholic, the majority of its citizens are not practicing nor do they believe in Catholic doctrines or thought. The …Mai mult
Dear Jim, As a non Chilean I can only look from afar and attempt to draw a few conclusions about what occurred in your country several days ago. As …Mai mult
Dear Jim,
As a non Chilean I can only look from afar and attempt to draw a few conclusions about what occurred in your country several days ago. As you've written, who knows what Juan Barros did or did not do years ago? However, given the abuse scandals that have rocked the Church worldwide, one could justifiably ask whether it was prudent to appoint such a man bishop who was surrounded by controversy when there were other choices that could have been made by Francis.
But the hits keep on coming from this pope. Giving an honor to an abortion rights activist, an obvious PR move of marring a couple on a plane, praise for communism ("it is communists who think like Christians") and now this. I don’t remember any pontiff speaking or acting like this man, Francis. His whole pontificate has been a confusing hash of leftist politics and little spiritual guidance beyond contradictory statements.
Add to it is Francis' belligerence and 'in your face' tone when his pastoral mask slipped a little …Mai mult
As a non Chilean I can only look from afar and attempt to draw a few conclusions about what occurred in your country several days ago. As you've written, who knows what Juan Barros did or did not do years ago? However, given the abuse scandals that have rocked the Church worldwide, one could justifiably ask whether it was prudent to appoint such a man bishop who was surrounded by controversy when there were other choices that could have been made by Francis.
But the hits keep on coming from this pope. Giving an honor to an abortion rights activist, an obvious PR move of marring a couple on a plane, praise for communism ("it is communists who think like Christians") and now this. I don’t remember any pontiff speaking or acting like this man, Francis. His whole pontificate has been a confusing hash of leftist politics and little spiritual guidance beyond contradictory statements.
Add to it is Francis' belligerence and 'in your face' tone when his pastoral mask slipped a little …Mai mult
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Cognitive Assessment for the Hierarchy?
On January 10, 2018 a physical and cognitive examination was given to President Donald Trump. The results were presented in an hour long Q & A session with the loons in the American press corps yesterday …Mai mult
On January 10, 2018 a physical and cognitive examination was given to President Donald Trump. The results were presented in an hour long Q & A session with the loons in the American press corps yesterday, January 16, 2018. I am including the cognitive assessment portion of the test here.
Although physical exams are undoubtedly given to the hierarchy in the Catholic Church, we never hear about the results of those tests especially in such an open and transparent forum as was President Trump's results.
Without offering my own personal opinion or speculation, what do YOU think would be the results if bishops, cardinal electors and, indeed, the Pope were to take a cognitive test.
Incidentally, President Trump got all 30 out of 30 correct.
Although physical exams are undoubtedly given to the hierarchy in the Catholic Church, we never hear about the results of those tests especially in such an open and transparent forum as was President Trump's results.
Without offering my own personal opinion or speculation, what do YOU think would be the results if bishops, cardinal electors and, indeed, the Pope were to take a cognitive test.
Incidentally, President Trump got all 30 out of 30 correct.
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A small twist to the cognitive testing..Every priest in every parish would have their own section of the parish website where each priest would list …Mai mult
A small twist to the cognitive testing..Every priest in every parish would have their own section of the parish website where each priest would list his CV, IQ, grade point average in school, years in ministry etc. In addition, those pages would include testimonials from laity who attended that parish and would give their own impressions of each particular priest. If one priest is a shining star, that should be noted. If another priest is not what one would call the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree, that too should be indicated.
Are the priest's sermons 10 minutes or less? Are those sermons interesting or will he put you to sleep? Is he active in parish functions or not? Have his sermons touched upon the crucial issues of the times such as but not limited to artificial birth control, abortion, homosexuality and so on?
In larger parishes, each priest would list the times of the masses that he will be offering on the following Sunday or holiday. In that way the laity could choose …Mai mult
Are the priest's sermons 10 minutes or less? Are those sermons interesting or will he put you to sleep? Is he active in parish functions or not? Have his sermons touched upon the crucial issues of the times such as but not limited to artificial birth control, abortion, homosexuality and so on?
In larger parishes, each priest would list the times of the masses that he will be offering on the following Sunday or holiday. In that way the laity could choose …Mai mult
@Uncle Joe , not having English as mother tongue may result is much poorer values either for Catholic hierarchy members or myself - eg. I am not aware …Mai mult
@Uncle Joe , not having English as mother tongue may result is much poorer values either for Catholic hierarchy members or myself - eg. I am not aware of the Hungarian version of this test that could help...
Your last question is more than a theoretic one, furthermore who am I decide in this matter?
Your last question is more than a theoretic one, furthermore who am I decide in this matter?
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Happy Feast of the Ass
The Feast of the Ass (Latin: Festum Asinorum or asinaria festa, French: Fête de l’âne) was a medieval, Christian feast observed on January 14, celebrating the Flight into Egypt. Fleeing persecution …Mai mult
The Feast of the Ass (Latin: Festum Asinorum or asinaria festa, French: Fête de l’âne) was a medieval, Christian feast observed on January 14, celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
Fleeing persecution at the hands of Roman authorities, the Holy Family takes refuge in Egypt. Joseph dozes beside a dying campfire while his donkey grazes on sparse desert grass. At left sleep the Virgin Mary and infant Christ, crowned with a halo of light. They lie in the arms of a sphinx, its eyes turned to the heavens, where the first stars begin to appear. A successful Academic artist, Merson never traveled to North Africa, but his use of archeological detail creates the illusion of an eyewitness account, breathing new life into a time-honored subject.
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Fleeing persecution at the hands of Roman authorities, the Holy Family takes refuge in Egypt. Joseph dozes beside a dying campfire while his donkey grazes on sparse desert grass. At left sleep the Virgin Mary and infant Christ, crowned with a halo of light. They lie in the arms of a sphinx, its eyes turned to the heavens, where the first stars begin to appear. A successful Academic artist, Merson never traveled to North Africa, but his use of archeological detail creates the illusion of an eyewitness account, breathing new life into a time-honored subject.
vaviper.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-feast-of-ass.html
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It is painfully obvious that the Catholics who have offered their critical analysis of the artwork depicted with this post have absolutely no clue with …Mai mult
It is painfully obvious that the Catholics who have offered their critical analysis of the artwork depicted with this post have absolutely no clue with respect to the visual arts including but not limited to art history and art appreciation.
For the “it's gotta be Catholic all the time all stars” you need to keep in mind that not everything in this world is or has been written, produced, manufactured or, in this case, painted, by - unlike you super catholics - a traditional Roman Catholic who attends the Latin Rite mass, who loathes Pope Francis and who has a visceral contempt for anything and anyone who is not Catholic or who might suggest something that could be misconstrued as being offensive to Catholics. There are numerous benign things and events in this world that will offend your delicate uninformed sensibilities (like this painting included above) but, guess what, too bad. Get over yourselves and your narrow mindedness. The world is bigger than your own limited ideas concerning …Mai mult
For the “it's gotta be Catholic all the time all stars” you need to keep in mind that not everything in this world is or has been written, produced, manufactured or, in this case, painted, by - unlike you super catholics - a traditional Roman Catholic who attends the Latin Rite mass, who loathes Pope Francis and who has a visceral contempt for anything and anyone who is not Catholic or who might suggest something that could be misconstrued as being offensive to Catholics. There are numerous benign things and events in this world that will offend your delicate uninformed sensibilities (like this painting included above) but, guess what, too bad. Get over yourselves and your narrow mindedness. The world is bigger than your own limited ideas concerning …Mai mult
Rafał during his life here on earth was always portrayed and symbolized by true Catholics as alert, vigilant and cautious man So then, Joseph never …Mai mult
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during his life here on earth was always portrayed and symbolized by true Catholics as alert, vigilant and cautious man
So then, Joseph never slept??
For this reason a sleeping Joseph whilst a pagan deity - caring god - cares over Mary and Infant Jesus peacefully sleeping in his arms is a fake depiction.
Imagine yourself for a moment in the same situation. There is no “safe” place. You are in a foreign land with who knows what kind of dangers lurking in the black night. I doubt that Mary and the Child literally did sleep under the sphnix but so what if they did? It would have been the most prudent thing to do under those circumstances.
blasphemous art
Don't confuse this piece with “blasphemous art” It is a beautiful work of art I and a prominent museum in the States agree.
I would suggest more piety, humbleness and Catholic dialogue (which only very few users know how) You should first follow your own recommendation before offering “advise” to others. You, I and little Joey disagree …Mai mult
during his life here on earth was always portrayed and symbolized by true Catholics as alert, vigilant and cautious man
So then, Joseph never slept??
For this reason a sleeping Joseph whilst a pagan deity - caring god - cares over Mary and Infant Jesus peacefully sleeping in his arms is a fake depiction.
Imagine yourself for a moment in the same situation. There is no “safe” place. You are in a foreign land with who knows what kind of dangers lurking in the black night. I doubt that Mary and the Child literally did sleep under the sphnix but so what if they did? It would have been the most prudent thing to do under those circumstances.
blasphemous art
Don't confuse this piece with “blasphemous art” It is a beautiful work of art I and a prominent museum in the States agree.
I would suggest more piety, humbleness and Catholic dialogue (which only very few users know how) You should first follow your own recommendation before offering “advise” to others. You, I and little Joey disagree …Mai mult
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Cardinal Burke calls resignation of BXVI into question
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Rafał_Ovile Actually, as a layman, you have the duty of making your concerns known to your bishop and to the Pope. I would suggest, though, that in …Mai mult
Rafał_Ovile Actually, as a layman, you have the duty of making your concerns known to your bishop and to the Pope. I would suggest, though, that in the matter validity of the Papal election we keep our opinions to ourselves. It is certianly way above my pay grade. We will answer for every word to the Lord Himself especially those that may cause others to lose their faith. Outside of writing directly to the HF then there is only prayer and sacrifice. We can entrust ourselves to the Lord and His Immaculate Mother and wait for them to act.
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BrTom what can a laymen without juridical authority "do"? As far as I know a lay person may only opinion orally and writtenly on basis of CL 212. …Mai mult
BrTom what can a laymen without juridical authority "do"? As far as I know a lay person may only opinion orally and writtenly on basis of CL 212. Opinion and pray.
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Facebook Takes Down 'Warriors for Christ' Page Citing Policy on Bullying, Hate Speech
Facebook has unpublished the Facebook page associated with the pre-denominational Christian ministry "Warriors for Christ," an organization that opposes homosexuality and abortion, on grounds that it …Mai mult
Facebook has unpublished the Facebook page associated with the pre-denominational Christian ministry "Warriors for Christ," an organization that opposes homosexuality and abortion, on grounds that it violated its community standards on bullying and hate speech.
Penkoski (Pastor Rich Penkoski) said in an interview with The Christian Post on Monday that his organization's Christian beliefs are being censored by Facebook because a number of LGBT activists who follow Warriors for Christ on social media had lodged complaints. "We can't even use the term 'LGBT' in any context whatsoever or else it immediately gets flagged and banned. If we type those four letters out in our page, it gets removed," Penkoski said. Link
Penkoski (Pastor Rich Penkoski) said in an interview with The Christian Post on Monday that his organization's Christian beliefs are being censored by Facebook because a number of LGBT activists who follow Warriors for Christ on social media had lodged complaints. "We can't even use the term 'LGBT' in any context whatsoever or else it immediately gets flagged and banned. If we type those four letters out in our page, it gets removed," Penkoski said. Link
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Warrior for Christ Facebook guy hates on Catholics. No loss. People should stop using Facebook. Let it become the cesspool of depravity it's owners want …Mai mult
Warrior for Christ Facebook guy hates on Catholics. No loss. People should stop using Facebook. Let it become the cesspool of depravity it's owners want it to be. It will destroy itself sooner or later. People just need to stop using it.
Former Muslims who became christians write to His Holiness Pope Francis
More than 1,700 converts from Islam to Christianity have signed an open letter - Link - to Pope Francis, protesting the Pontiff’s public statements affirming the value of the Muslim faith. “Don’t …Mai mult
More than 1,700 converts from Islam to Christianity have signed an open letter - Link - to Pope Francis, protesting the Pontiff’s public statements affirming the value of the Muslim faith. “Don’t your words shed doubt on the solid basis for the choice we have made?” the converts ask.
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Excerpt from the letter: "If Islam is in itself a good religion, as you seem to teach, why did we become Catholic?" they ask. "Do not your words question …Mai mult
Excerpt from the letter:
"If Islam is in itself a good religion, as you seem to teach, why did we become Catholic?" they ask. "Do not your words question the goodness of the choice we made … at the risk of our lives?"
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"If Islam is in itself a good religion, as you seem to teach, why did we become Catholic?" they ask. "Do not your words question the goodness of the choice we made … at the risk of our lives?"
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Go along and sign the petition!
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Top 10 Reasons Students Should Attend the March for Life
Anyone who has ever attended the March for Life knows that it’s the pro-life generation which makes up the fast and energetic majority of marchers braving the cold to be a voice for the voiceless. So …Mai mult
Anyone who has ever attended the March for Life knows that it’s the pro-life generation which makes up the fast and energetic majority of marchers braving the cold to be a voice for the voiceless. So here are the top 10 reasons to head to the nation’s capital January 19 and stand with Students for Life of America and the #pro-life generation. Link
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I am waiting for the article: "Top 10 Reasons Bishops Should Attend the March for Life".
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Allowed Actress to ‘Share the Light of Christ’ (Video)
Actress Candace Cameron Bure visited TheBlaze newsroom Thursday on the heels of concluding her “Dancing With the Stars” TV competition, where she praised the show as an exhilarating, yet exhausting …Mai mult
Actress Candace Cameron Bure visited TheBlaze newsroom Thursday on the heels of concluding her “Dancing With the Stars” TV competition, where she praised the show as an exhilarating, yet exhausting experience — one that allowed her to share her faith with the masses.
“I had so many people praying for me and so I say that — not praying for me to win — winning was not what it was about,” Bure told TheBlaze. “But so many people praying for me that God would just use my position to glorify him each and every week that I was on.”
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Though she said her personal goal was only to make it to the 6th week of competition, Bure ended up making it to the 10th week — the show’s season finale — this past Thursday, finishing third out of a cast of 12 actors, musicians and Olympians who were fiercely competing for the win.
Bure caught a flurry of media attention in March when she defended her Christian faith on the show and refused to compromise her values, sparking droves of supporters — and …Mai mult
“I had so many people praying for me and so I say that — not praying for me to win — winning was not what it was about,” Bure told TheBlaze. “But so many people praying for me that God would just use my position to glorify him each and every week that I was on.”
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Though she said her personal goal was only to make it to the 6th week of competition, Bure ended up making it to the 10th week — the show’s season finale — this past Thursday, finishing third out of a cast of 12 actors, musicians and Olympians who were fiercely competing for the win.
Bure caught a flurry of media attention in March when she defended her Christian faith on the show and refused to compromise her values, sparking droves of supporters — and …Mai mult
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Photo ~ Preparations were well under way at Manger Square in Bethlehem ahead of the Pope's visit The Pope will be accompanied by a rabbi and an imam - friends from his native Argentina - and hopes to …Mai mult
Photo ~ Preparations were well under way at Manger Square in Bethlehem ahead of the Pope's visit
The Pope will be accompanied by a rabbi and an imam - friends from his native Argentina - and hopes to improve relations between Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land.
His journey comes only a few weeks after the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks collapsed.
Israel has issued restraining orders against several Jewish right-wing activists this week over concerns that they could try to disrupt the visit.
Police said offensive "anti-Christian graffiti" was discovered on the wall of a church in the southern city of Beersheba on Friday.
The Pope's journey marks the 50th anniversary of the historic meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and the head of the Orthodox Church, Patriarch Athenagoras.
The meeting ended 900 years of separation and enduring antagonism between the Eastern and Western branches of Christianity.
Pope Francis will be the fourth leader of the Roman Catholic …Mai mult
The Pope will be accompanied by a rabbi and an imam - friends from his native Argentina - and hopes to improve relations between Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land.
His journey comes only a few weeks after the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks collapsed.
Israel has issued restraining orders against several Jewish right-wing activists this week over concerns that they could try to disrupt the visit.
Police said offensive "anti-Christian graffiti" was discovered on the wall of a church in the southern city of Beersheba on Friday.
The Pope's journey marks the 50th anniversary of the historic meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and the head of the Orthodox Church, Patriarch Athenagoras.
The meeting ended 900 years of separation and enduring antagonism between the Eastern and Western branches of Christianity.
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Pope Faces Serious Health Concerns
As Pope Francis begins a trip to the Holy Land on Saturday with a rigorous schedule that could be challenging even for the healthiest person, Vatican insiders are raising questions about the pontiff's …Mai mult
As Pope Francis begins a trip to the Holy Land on Saturday with a rigorous schedule that could be challenging even for the healthiest person, Vatican insiders are raising questions about the pontiff's health.
Some in the Holy See are beginning to openly discuss concerns about Francis' condition and asking if the Holy Father is overtaxing himself.
As a young boy in Argentina, before the advent of advanced antibiotics, the Pope suffered an infection which led surgeons to remove most of one lung.
He has appeared to cope with that well through the years, but recently the Pope has canceled a number of papal appointments, citing health reasons.
Some close to the Pope have said they notice he has difficulty breathing, and during the 14 months of his papacy has gained a significant amount of weight, perhaps as much as 20 pounds.
"It's a very serious condition," Dr. Peter Hibberd told Newsmax in discussing the Pope's single lung.
"If you are 20 years old and have one lung, you wouldn't notice it …Mai mult
Some in the Holy See are beginning to openly discuss concerns about Francis' condition and asking if the Holy Father is overtaxing himself.
As a young boy in Argentina, before the advent of advanced antibiotics, the Pope suffered an infection which led surgeons to remove most of one lung.
He has appeared to cope with that well through the years, but recently the Pope has canceled a number of papal appointments, citing health reasons.
Some close to the Pope have said they notice he has difficulty breathing, and during the 14 months of his papacy has gained a significant amount of weight, perhaps as much as 20 pounds.
"It's a very serious condition," Dr. Peter Hibberd told Newsmax in discussing the Pope's single lung.
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That is bizarre. Pope Benedict looks healthy and some say he resigned because poor health. Pope Francis looks weak and he took the job. 
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That is bizarre.
Pope Benedict looks healthy and some say he resigned because poor health.
Pope Francis looks weak and he took the job.
Pope Benedict looks healthy and some say he resigned because poor health.
Pope Francis looks weak and he took the job.
Bishop Paprocki issues a decree of excommunication
That pretty much sums up Bishop Paprocki’s response to a local Catholic woman’s recent attempt to get ordained. The woman in question is Mary F. Keldermans of Springfield. Bishop Paprocki wrote to her …Mai mult
That pretty much sums up Bishop Paprocki’s response to a local Catholic woman’s recent attempt to get ordained.
The woman in question is Mary F. Keldermans of Springfield. Bishop Paprocki wrote to her last month asking her to reconsider her plan, but evidently she ignored him and tried to be ordained a priest at a Unitarian church on May 5.
The bishop also issued this statement to his diocese:
Please be advised that Ms. Mary F. Keldermans of Springfield, Illinois, has attempted to be ordained a priest for “Roman Catholic Womenpriests, Inc.” in a ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Springfield on May 5, 2014. As a result, she has incurred an automatic excommunication reserved to the Apostolic See.
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The woman in question is Mary F. Keldermans of Springfield. Bishop Paprocki wrote to her last month asking her to reconsider her plan, but evidently she ignored him and tried to be ordained a priest at a Unitarian church on May 5.
The bishop also issued this statement to his diocese:
Please be advised that Ms. Mary F. Keldermans of Springfield, Illinois, has attempted to be ordained a priest for “Roman Catholic Womenpriests, Inc.” in a ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Springfield on May 5, 2014. As a result, she has incurred an automatic excommunication reserved to the Apostolic See.
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More Bishops need to excommunicate people!
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Good for Bishop Paprocki but this excom was an easy call. Keldermans is a nobody and everyone knows that her sponsoring organization, Roman Catholic …Mai mult
Good for Bishop Paprocki but this excom was an easy call. Keldermans is a nobody and everyone knows that her sponsoring organization, Roman Catholic Womenpriests, Inc are a bunch of loony harpies who should be occuping their 'Golden Years' by knitting socks for their grandchildren.
This is the guy who needs a public excom but don't hold your breath. The most that Catholic bishops in Illinois will do is to send the governor a "strong statement."
Why?
No guts.
You see, Quinn, the Catholic pro-abortion governor, has got power and can make life difficult for his enemies. Kelderman has no power and so she gets the public excommunication.
That's the way things work in AmChurch.
This is the guy who needs a public excom but don't hold your breath. The most that Catholic bishops in Illinois will do is to send the governor a "strong statement."
Why?
No guts.
You see, Quinn, the Catholic pro-abortion governor, has got power and can make life difficult for his enemies. Kelderman has no power and so she gets the public excommunication.
That's the way things work in AmChurch.
Is The Future Of Catholicism Protestantism?
Simpsons' Protestant Vs. Catholic Heaven Catholicism’s Protestant future is already in its past. I am referring, of course, to the Second Vatican Council. The Rad Trads have a point: consciously or …Mai mult
Simpsons' Protestant Vs. Catholic Heaven
Catholicism’s Protestant future is already in its past. I am referring, of course, to the Second Vatican Council. The Rad Trads have a point: consciously or not, Vatican II was a Protestantizing of Catholicism.
Beyond the fact that Vatican II was the starting gun of the Church’s launching into the ecumenical endeavor, the doctrinal emphasis of Vatican II was, so to speak, a ressourcement of Catholicism drawing, among other sources, from the best of Protestantism.
Worship in the vernacular. The re-emphasizing of the “meal” dimension of the Mass and, perhaps, a de-emphasis on the sacrificial dimension of the Mass. An affirmation of the centrality of Scripture in the life of the Church. A “re-kerygmatisation” of the theological life of the Church. An emphasis on the necessity of grace and Christ in the salvation story. A re-emphasizing on the dimension of the Church as the People of God, the people of the baptized.
The incipit of this section is …Mai mult
Catholicism’s Protestant future is already in its past. I am referring, of course, to the Second Vatican Council. The Rad Trads have a point: consciously or not, Vatican II was a Protestantizing of Catholicism.
Beyond the fact that Vatican II was the starting gun of the Church’s launching into the ecumenical endeavor, the doctrinal emphasis of Vatican II was, so to speak, a ressourcement of Catholicism drawing, among other sources, from the best of Protestantism.
Worship in the vernacular. The re-emphasizing of the “meal” dimension of the Mass and, perhaps, a de-emphasis on the sacrificial dimension of the Mass. An affirmation of the centrality of Scripture in the life of the Church. A “re-kerygmatisation” of the theological life of the Church. An emphasis on the necessity of grace and Christ in the salvation story. A re-emphasizing on the dimension of the Church as the People of God, the people of the baptized.
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Go back 100 years and the Catholic faith looks completely different! This is NOT a good thing! 
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Luther 1. denied the ontological reality of the Church as being the mystical presence of Christ and thereby made the "Church" into a mere assembly of …Mai mult
Luther 1. denied the ontological reality of the Church as being the mystical presence of Christ and thereby made the "Church" into a mere assembly of concurring believers. 2. Tradition was shoved aside for the Bible alone as the origin of and guiding faith. 3. No authority other than the believer decides matters (rejection of the magisterial function of the Papacy). 4.Faith became but the strong emotional acceptance of divine forgiveness of the sinner (who remains a sinner even in the forgiveness) with the concurrent 100% "fundamental transformation" of the divine service into a meeting of believers to whom the word is communicated and wherein attendants give thanks and joy for said forgiveness ("grace" plays no role) -->origin of Protestant liturgy (Many Protestants cannot understand how Catholics have mass without attendance.). 4. Luther's principle of the individual as the sole "magisterium" (sic) led his followers quickly to develop understandings and practices leaving behind the …Mai mult
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Boko Haram leader pledges war against Christians
Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, has made it clear that the recent abduction of nearly 300 mostly Christian schoolgirls in Nigeria is not merely about denying education …Mai mult
Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, has made it clear that the recent abduction of nearly 300 mostly Christian schoolgirls in Nigeria is not merely about denying education to women but a war against the damaging effects of Christians and Christianity in Nigeria.
In a translation of a nearly 1-hour video by Sahara Reporters, he explained how wars were waged against countries like Iraq and Afghanistan in the name of Christianity and now there is a plan in motion to do the same in Nigeria.
“To the people of the world, everybody should know his status, it is either you are with us Mujahedeen or you are with the Christians. The likes of Obama, Lincoln, Clinton, Jonathan, Aminu Kano. They are your fathers of democracy, the likes of Tafawa Balewa. It is Usman Dan Fodiyo that is our own,” he continued.
“We know what is happening in this world, it is a Jihad war against Christians and Christianity. It is a war against western education, democracy and constitution,…Mai mult
In a translation of a nearly 1-hour video by Sahara Reporters, he explained how wars were waged against countries like Iraq and Afghanistan in the name of Christianity and now there is a plan in motion to do the same in Nigeria.
“To the people of the world, everybody should know his status, it is either you are with us Mujahedeen or you are with the Christians. The likes of Obama, Lincoln, Clinton, Jonathan, Aminu Kano. They are your fathers of democracy, the likes of Tafawa Balewa. It is Usman Dan Fodiyo that is our own,” he continued.
“We know what is happening in this world, it is a Jihad war against Christians and Christianity. It is a war against western education, democracy and constitution,…Mai mult
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Pope's Holy Land trip overshadowed by politics
Photo ~ "Price tag" attack on Church property in Jerusalem (Photo: AFP) When Pope Francis sets foot in the Holy Land at the end of the month, he'll be treading on diplomatic eggshells at virtually …Mai mult
Photo ~ "Price tag" attack on Church property in Jerusalem (Photo: AFP)
When Pope Francis sets foot in the Holy Land at the end of the month, he'll be treading on diplomatic eggshells at virtually every stop.
Israeli-Palestinian politics are just one of the many sensitive issues Vatican officials are navigating. Other sore points are incidents of anti-Christian vandalism in Israel, lingering tensions between the Holy See and the Jewish community, historic disputes with rival Christian denominations and closed-door real estate negotiations with Israel.
Vandals in Israel have recently scribbled anti-Christian graffiti on several Christian holy sites and properties. Israel's internal security agency says it fears there could be more such attacks, and local Vatican officials have urged Israel to safeguard Christian holy sites ahead of the pope's visit.
The vandalism "poisons the atmosphere of coexistence" surrounding the pope's visit, said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, the top Roman Catholic …Mai mult
When Pope Francis sets foot in the Holy Land at the end of the month, he'll be treading on diplomatic eggshells at virtually every stop.
Israeli-Palestinian politics are just one of the many sensitive issues Vatican officials are navigating. Other sore points are incidents of anti-Christian vandalism in Israel, lingering tensions between the Holy See and the Jewish community, historic disputes with rival Christian denominations and closed-door real estate negotiations with Israel.
Vandals in Israel have recently scribbled anti-Christian graffiti on several Christian holy sites and properties. Israel's internal security agency says it fears there could be more such attacks, and local Vatican officials have urged Israel to safeguard Christian holy sites ahead of the pope's visit.
The vandalism "poisons the atmosphere of coexistence" surrounding the pope's visit, said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, the top Roman Catholic …Mai mult
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What’s morally acceptable? It depends on where you live
Click for larger image The Pew Research Center asked people in 40 countries about what is morally unacceptable, morally acceptable or not a moral issue. The issues included: married people having an …Mai mult
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The Pew Research Center asked people in 40 countries about what is morally unacceptable, morally acceptable or not a moral issue. The issues included: married people having an affair, gambling, homosexuality, having an abortion, sex between unmarried adults, drinking alcohol, getting a divorce and using contraceptives.
Extramarital affairs widely seen as morally unacceptable.
People see using contraceptives as a morally acceptable practice.
People in countries surveyed are more split on premarital sex and alcohol usage.
Americans see extramarital affairs as unacceptable, but are more accepting on other issues. (Homosexuality, Divorce, Contraception)
Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center asked people in 40 countries about what is morally unacceptable, morally acceptable or not a moral issue. The issues included: married people having an affair, gambling, homosexuality, having an abortion, sex between unmarried adults, drinking alcohol, getting a divorce and using contraceptives.
Extramarital affairs widely seen as morally unacceptable.
People see using contraceptives as a morally acceptable practice.
People in countries surveyed are more split on premarital sex and alcohol usage.
Americans see extramarital affairs as unacceptable, but are more accepting on other issues. (Homosexuality, Divorce, Contraception)
Pew Research Center
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