In looking at the Iran war from a faith perspective, many Catholic voices are rendering opinions (here and here, for instance ) as to whether the war meets or does not meet “just war” principles. The debate is warranted. As a Catholic, using the “lens” of the principles of a just war does allow a reasoned way to evaluate what is occurring. Unfortunately, it is not always clear and, I for one, can oscillate back and forth as to the correct answer. In a recent post, I highlighted eight principles/criteria for a just war (in the context of acquiring Greenland). In viewing the criteria for the Iran conflict, it appears that five of those principles have gained the most attention and debates. Principle of Just Cause In terms of the act of initiating a war, the principle of just cause is the main one. Primarily, this justification is about war being necessary for national self-defense and that the enemy (Iran) poses an immediate danger. Whether Iran really posed an “imminent threat” is …
'Energy-motivated Lockdowns, including tracking of movement through phone apps that will eventually connect to a biometric digital ID. Limits on the freedom of movement will be buttressed with crackdowns on freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Rationing of energy usage will be an option many nations turn to. Severe inflation and destruction of the U.S. petro dollar. Work from home. Planes grounded. Much higher food prices lead to panic buying. Food rationing in some parts of the world. Shifting more government and corporate services from in person to online. Likely return of highly controllable electric cars, which had temporarily fallen out of favor under Trump, along with renewed emphasis on public transit, car-sharing, car-pooling, etc. Limit automobile access to major roads in large cities, using a number-plate rotation scheme enforced by license-plate reader technology already installed in more than 6,000 communities nationwide.'
The General Secretariat of the Synod published on March 24 the unreadable 'Final Report' of Study Group No. 2 on "To hear the cry of the poor and the earth" (English below). The most controversial idea is that the experience of "the poor" is some kind of theological revelation: “The spirituality of communities who struggle for life amid death-dealing poverty is not an option for doing theology, but the very source and guarantee that theology can say something true, relevant, and universal about God’s reign in history.” (page 36). Theology must be “rooted in the suffering of the poor and the earth”. Another troubling passage is that "formation for listening" includes "being sensitive to the LGBTQ+ community" (page 21). #newsWtelxoiuyo
The real goal is satan's revolution. "Caring for poor" is a vehicle of it. Just like the marxist revolution. This is the spread of "errors of Russia" foretold by Our Lady.
So much time, money and resources have gone into three years of meetings to tell believers and the world what we already know. What if all that time and money spent to produce all these documents that few will read, had been used to help the poor and needy? Just asking.
The Cradle @TheCradleMedia IRIB reports that, following Trump’s threat against Iran’s electrical infrastructure, the US, in coordination with Israel, assassinated Dr. Saeed Shamghadari, a professor of electrical engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology, earlier today.
Stew Peters - U.S. marines are being sent on a suicide mission and funneled straigh... U.S. marines are being sent on a suicide mission and funneled straight into a meat grinder. Here’s why attempting to commandeer the Strait of Hormuz and storm the beaches of Iran will ultimately FAIL and lead to the slaughter of thousands of U.S. troops. …
6 Things Every Catholic Should Know About the Annunciation of the Lord: Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Jesus Christ on March 25. Here are a few important things to know about this beautiful feast!
2024-05-21 Reconquest - Strength From a New … Strength From a New Pentecost Date & Origin: May 21, 2024. A message from the Blessed Virgin Mary, dictated in Spanish and translated into English. Footnotes are added by the recipient ("Sister") for clarification. Core Message: Our Blessed Mother speaks from "My new Tepeyac," a spiritual gathering place where all her past words and graces will be renewed and united. She addresses her children with immense love and compassion. Key Points: Motherly Love & Consolation: She loves her children with the love of the Trinity. She sees, kisses, and cleanses every wound of her children, offering them together with the wounds of Jesus to the Father for reparation. Focus on Eternity: She urges children to look beyond earthly, passing troubles to the eternal home and embrace prepared by God. Earthly life is temporary; the goal is eternity. The Necessity of Faith, Hope, and Fortitude: Faith produces Hope, which produces Fortitude, leading to Abandonment …More
Saint Dismas - March 25 Also known as The Good Rogue The Good Thief The Penitent Thief Demas Desmas Dimas Disma Dysmas Rach Titus Zoatham Memorial 25 March date derived from tradition that this was the calendar date of the Crucifixion, though the Passover and Easter celebrations move from year to year 17 February on some calendars Profile One of the thievescrucified with Jesus, the other being traditionally known as Gestas; Dismas is the Good Thief, the one who rebuked the other, and asked for Christ’s blessing. An old legend from an Arabic infancy gospel says that when the Holy Family were running to Egypt, they were set upon by a band of thieves, including Dismas and Gestas. One of the highwaymen realized there was something different, something special about them, and ordered his fellow bandits to leave them alone; this thief was the young Dismas. Died crucified c.30 at Jerusalem Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage antique dealers condemned prisoners death row prisoners …More
St Dismas, March 25th. ADPaul When the Jesuit, Fr Charles Dismas Clark died on 15 August 1963, the New York Times ran a long obituary with a two column headline: “Rev. C. Dismas Clark, 62, Dies; A Pastor of 3,500 Ex-Convicts.” It was a day on which tough men cried. According to Fr. Clark, the only person to whom Christ promised paradise is St.Dismas, the good thief. The Penitent Thief, also known as the Good Thief, Grateful Thief or the Thief on the Cross, is one of two unnamed thieves in Luke's account of the crucifixion of Jesus in the New Testament. The Gospel of Luke describes him asking Jesus to "remember him" when Jesus arrives at his kingdom. The other, as the impenitent thief, challenges Jesus to save himself to prove that he is the Messiah. He is officially venerated in the Catholic Church. The Roman Martyrology places his commemoration on 25 March, together with the Feast of the Annunciation, because of the ancient Christian tradition that Christ (and the penitent thief) were …More
Another link here Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon Hundreds of square kilometers of territory up to the Litani River should be seized, Bezalel Smotrich has said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for …
11 Truths Every Father Should Pass Down to His Son About Marriage Son, before you head out to build a life of your own, sit down. There are 11 things about marriage and partnership that no textbook will ever teach you: 1. Watch the red flags. If you’re spending your hard-earned money on a woman and she accepts it all without ever asking about the grind or the sacrifice it took to get there—she’s looking for a provider, not a partner. Don't make her your wife. 2. The "Greatest Hits" Woman. You’ll meet women who are born to be incredible partners, and others who are natural-born mothers. But if you find one who manages to be your best friend and a nurturing soul to those around her—don’t you ever let her go. 3. Check the Vibe, Not Just the Bank Account. When you become the head of a household, don't obsess over the size of your 401(k) or your paycheck. The true metric of your success is whether or not your wife is still smiling when you walk through the door. 4. The Budget Rule. If you …More
2024-06-13 Reconquest - Do Not Be Deceived | … June 13, 2024 God the Father. Do not be deceived. Dictated in English. NOTE: The footnotes are not dictated by God. They are added by Sister. Sometimes the footnote is to help clarify for the reader Sister’s sense of the meaning of a certain word or idea, and at other times to better convey the sense of God’s tone when He spoke. Further Note from Sister: In these Messages, the use of all caps is a way to denote the importance that is being given to particular words or passages. It does not indicate anger or shouting, but rather “listen children, this is important.” I was surprised at how much He used this “tone” in this writing. Write for My children, who have waited for My Words, for My Light. [smile] My beloved children, your Abba is attentive to your hearts and speaks Words of comfort and consolation to you, who have drawn close to My Heart, who have offered Me your love, your adoration, your listening heart. My children, I need your …More
ROMERO (1989) movie. Ezekiel de Silva The Congregation for the Causes of Saints is making public the following decrees which Pope Francis authorized in a meeting with Cardinal Angel Amato, Prefect of the Congregation:— a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, Archbishop of San Salvador (El Salvador), Martyr; born in Ciudad Barrios (El Salvador) on 15 August 1917 and murdered in San Salvador (El Salvador) on 24 March 1980. www.vaticannews.va/…/pope-francis-pa…
And why I was so upset when people who call themselves Catholic actually went wild when trump a prot a great sinner was dressed like a Pope. That was a grave sin to think it was so great. No less to constantly say he is more Catholic than other Catholics or worse, More Catholics than our Priests. I don't understand what they don't understand about the title of "HOLY FATHER". That was a grave sin and still they defend the meme and trump doing that and other evil things he does daily. I still think about that. And it still breaks my heart and upsets me for Our Lord. Our Faith is nothing to joke about. EVER for ANY reason. Our Lady of LaSallete said, two worm ridden POPES! Read what St. Catherine of Siena said again. And think what Our Holy Mother said. She didn't say, two worm ridden pretenders or fakes. Or men pretending to be Popes. But POPES!
Another Version of God The Fathers Divine Love message to his Children 2017-05-28 - For Souls Who Feel Discouraged … May 28, 2017 God the Father. For souls who feel discouraged trying to do God’s Will. NOTE: We would like to note that in this message the Lord is neither addressing perfect Christians nor the lukewarm, unrepentant or hypocritical. As the title suggests, He is addressing souls that are discouraged, but sincerely trying to do God’s will. Therefore, His message and manner is that of a loving Father rather than a just Judge. My Florecita, Let us write for My poor little children who suffer the torment of wanting to do My Will, and seeing themselves so poor and incapable of doing it, and who feel like they disappoint Me. My little ones, receive these Words that come from My Fatherly Heart. Yes, it is I, your Father. Your Abba Who loves you and is happy with your desire to love Me. Come and lay your little head on My Heart, and rest there; and with every beat of My Heart let …More
362K views · 10K reactions | Did King Arthur really lie at Glastonbury? Medieval monks claimed to uncover his grave in 1191—yet many believe it was a clever ploy after a devastating fire to draw pilgrims and wealth to the abbey (Credit : IG - Greatbritisharchitecture) | Great British Architecture Did King Arthur really lie at Glastonbury? Medieval monks claimed to uncover his grave in 1191—yet many believe it was a clever ploy after a devastating fire to draw pilgrims and wealth to the abbey (Credit : IG - Greatbritisharchitecture)
335K views · 8.4K reactions | Have you visited Winchester Cathedral? Modest outside yet vast within, its soaring Perpendicular nave, Romanesque transepts, skeletal vaults, and dramatic stone cage chantries make it one of England’s most breathtaking interiors (Credit : IG - Greatbritisharchitecture) | Great British Architecture Have you visited Winchester Cathedral? Modest outside yet vast within, its soaring Perpendicular nave, Romanesque transepts, skeletal vaults, and dramatic stone cage chantries make it one of England’s most breathtaking interiors (Credit : IG - Greatbritisharchitecture)