In a quiet little town lived a widowed shoemaker named Thomas and his young son, Daniel. The day before Christmas, Daniel looked up at his father with shining eyes. "Dad," he said, "Jesus is coming to visit us today." Thomas smiled gently. "That's a wonderful dream, son. But people don't just expect Jesus to knock on their front door." Daniel shook his head. "I saw Him in my dream last night. He promised He would come." So the little boy spent the morning sitting by the front window, watching the snowy street, waiting. Hours passed. Then Daniel noticed something outside the fence. Two older boys were pushing around a smaller child who wasn't even trying to fight back. Without thinking, Daniel rushed outside. "Leave him alone!" he shouted. The bullies ran off, and Daniel helped the frightened boy inside. Thomas washed the dirt from the child's face while Daniel brushed his tangled hair. Together they served him a hot bowl of soup and fresh bread. As the boy got ready to leave, Daniel …More
Yesterday, Leo XIV wrote to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X. He acknowledged the FSSPX's devotion to Tradition, the liturgy, and priestly formation. He begs them to "turn back" from a prospective "schismatic act", warning of its grave consequences while reaffirming the Church's openness to dialogue and reconciliation. The letter. To the Reverend Father Davide Pagliarani Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X With a paternal heart, and aware of the responsibility entrusted to me by the Lord as the Successor of the Apostle Peter, I address you and, through you, the bishops, priests, seminarians and faithful connected to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X. The Church recognizes the devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition that characterize many people and communities connected to your Fraternity. This has motivated the attentive and generous attitude that my Predecessors have consistently …More
"The Church recognizes the devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition that characterize many people and communities connected to your Fraternity. This has motivated the attentive and generous attitude that my Predecessors have consistently shown to you. "In this spirit, and filled with Christian affection, I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back! I urge you to consider carefully the spiritual good of the faithful, because the schismatic act you are about to undertake would deprive them of the licit and, in some cases, even valid reception of the Sacraments, which they love and seek for their sanctification. ... "I pray for you, because to tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity. May the Lord enlighten your consciences and awaken your hearts. With a sorrowful yet hopeful heart, I feel it is my duty, through the authority received from Christ, to ask you to desist from …More
Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 “Seek good and not evil.” Loving good helps us turn away from evil. Matthew 8:28-34 “Two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him.” Jesus comes to eliminate aggression, and humanity is set free. Jesus is the Way that opens the door of the heart. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
Cdl. Burke: Certainly the present situation does not constitute a state of emergency because in fact the idea behind that {state of emergency argument} is that the faithful who are in the SSPX can’t live their Catholic faith in the Church without having a church within the Church. But the dogmatic truth is that Our Lord has promised to remain with us in the Church until the last day.
VATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — Cardinal Raymond Burke has given his assessment of the recent Extraordinary Consistory along with the upcoming episcopal consecrations of the Society of Saint Pius X, noting some remaining concerns about the consistory format, while lamenting the planed consecrations. Speaking with Per Mariam following the recent consistory, Cdl. Burke offered a summary of the event which drew just under 180 cardinals to Rome for the second such meeting of Leo XIV’s pontificate. As many have similarly done, Burke welcomed the return of consistory’s to the Vatican’s regular life, since it offers a chance to “discuss important questions with regard to the Church.” But he also raised his concerns about the small table “synodal” group method which has largely replaced the traditional open discussion. As for synodality itself, on which the cardinals were briefed during Saturday’s meeting, the American prelate said that it “remains unresolved.” “There really needs to be a …
10 Things That Drain a Woman’s Energy 1. Gossip Talking badly about others may feel satisfying for a moment, but it drains your peace. Protect your energy by stepping away from conversations that are built on judging someone else’s life. 2. Neglecting your body A woman feels stronger when she treats her body with care. Rest, movement, good food, fresh air, and basic self-care are not vanity. They are part of feeling steady and alive. 3. Bottling up emotions You don’t have to pretend everything is fine. Pain, disappointment, anger, joy, and tenderness all need space. When a woman constantly hides what she feels, she slowly loses touch with herself. 4. Having no personal passion Every woman needs something that belongs only to her. A hobby, a creative outlet, a small dream, a quiet interest. Something that reminds her she is more than her responsibilities. 5. Doing nothing for too long Rest is important, but endless emptiness can become heavy. Even small actions—cleaning one drawer, …More
Italian Bishops Commit to Interfaith State Religion. Worse than Germany: On 25 June, the Italian Bishops' Conference signed an interfaith agreement titled "The Italian Way of Dialogue: Religions in the Public Sphere and for Social Cohesion" together with representatives of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Baháʼí and other religious communities. After the signing, the signatories met President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace to present him with a copy of the pact. He welcomed the initiative as a contribution to dialogue and social cohesion.
Tipjar: buymeacoffee.com/torresangelica Part 1 - Divini Redemptoris - ON ATHEISTIC COMMUNISM The Church's position on communism .- Previous condemnations .- Acts of the present Pontificate .- The need for another formal document Title: Divini Redemptoris – On Atheistic Communism Author: Pope Pius XI First publication: 19th of March, 1937 Narrator: Angelica Torres Genre: Religious, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Historical Narrative Language: English Version: Unabridged, Divided by Chapters Subtitles included -------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The narration in this video is HUMAN generated. ABOUT ME: I am passionately creating and sharing my Catholic audiobooks here. If you enjoy my work, consider subscribing to my channel. You can also support me by buying the premium, ad-free versions of my audiobooks via my shop: buymeacoffee.com/torresangelica CONNECT WITH ME: Website: Angelica Torres - Cor Animae Meae Email: angelicatorres.org …More
Cardinal Raymond Burke criticized at the consistory the pro-homosexual Final Report of the Synod’s Study Group No. 9. AdVaticanum.com reports (June 29) that he focused on its call to privilege the "experiences" of homosexuals. Cardinal Burke described the report as manifesting “the very grave difficulty with the current direction and functioning of the Synod” and stressed that it carries weight as official synodal material. He added that, by invoking a “paradigm shift,” the report takes a path divergent from the Church’s perennial moral teaching on the homosexual condition and corresponding acts. Furthermore, the Cardinal defended the Courage apostolate supporting chastity. He criticized the report for slandering such efforts and validating agendas “in open opposition to the traditional moral doctrine of the Church.” He concluded by invoking St John Paul II’s Veritatis Splendor in defence of immutable moral norms. #newsNxgddvhpmu
Run of Saint Andrew: Amalfi's Centuries-Old Tradition. The spectacular 'Run of Saint Andrew' in Amalfi, Italy, is part of a centuries-old celebration honoring Saint Andrew, the city's patron saint. According to local tradition, on 27 June 1544, as the fleet of the Ottoman corsair Khayr al-Din Barbarossa threatened Amalfi, the townspeople prayed for Saint Andrew's intercession. A violent storm scattered the enemy ships, and the city was spared. Each year on 27 June, bearers carry the silver reliquary bust of Saint Andrew at a run up the 62 steps of Amalfi Cathedral, commemorating this traditional account of the city's deliverance.
La spettacolare "Corsa di Sant'Andrea": cinque secoli di fede e tradizione: Secondo la tradizione, il 27 giugno 1544, mentre la flotta del celebre corsaro ottomano Khayr ad-Din Barbarossa minacciava Amalfi, gli abitanti implorarono l'intercessione di Sant'Andrea.
[Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; born/died: Agreda, Spain; Mystic; Writer; ‘Blue Nun’] St. Joseph never saw his holy spouse asleep. He did not know, from his own experience, whether she slept at all. Her place of rest was the little bed made by the saint. It had . two coverings, between which she was accustomed to place herself to take a brief and light repose. The under garment of the august Mary was a tunic or chemise, but little softer than woolen stuff. She never left it off, except when it was worn, nor soiled it, and no one in the world saw it, not even St. Joseph. In all her works, and in whatever she did for St. Joseph, the greatest cleanliness was observed. Before St. Joseph was informed of the mystery of the Incarnation, our blessed Lady, at certain times when he was not occupied, used to read to him from the Holy Scriptures, particularly from David and the Prophets. She explained them like an experienced instructress, and her holy spouse questioned her on many …More
I have so much catching up to your posts. I read the short ones when I can. Been so unhappy missing them and there are so many to catch up to now. Hopefully this week I can start!
"The faithful and happy St. Joseph was all enkindled by divine love in these gracious conversations, and, shedding tears of joy, he cried out: “Is it indeed possible that I shall see my God and Redeemer within you chaste arms ?— that I shall adore Him there ?—that I shall hear His sweet voice ?—that I shall touch Him ?— that my eyes shall see His divine face ?—that the sweat of my brow shall be employed in His service, and for His support ?—that we shall speak and converse with Him? Whence comes to me such bliss as none could ever have deserved? Why have I not rich treasures, that I might lay them at His feet ?”"
"Leo XIV's Likely Next Female Prefect Is Manipulative Careerist": According to SilereNonPossum.com, Sr Alessandra Smerilli's rapid rise through the ranks of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development — from Under-Secretary in 2021 to Secretary in 2022 — was driven by strategic networking and cultivating influential allies rather than competence. Her close ties to Monsignor Roberto Campisi, 47, opened doors to powerful Vatican circles. She repeatedly met privately with Pope Leo XIV, portraying those around him as untrustworthy and positioning herself as loyal protector.
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29. June 2026 29. June 2026 06/29/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. All around, people looking half-dead, Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head. This is a quote of the well-known 1966 song Summer in the City, performed by The Lovin’ Spoonful. Yesterday—on the hottest day of the year in Poland—my sister, who lives in Turin in northern Italy, sent me the following photo. In this regard, Italy can’t impress us: Poland, a distant country in the non-tropical part of Europe, is experiencing comparable temperatures. 41.1°C is approximately 105.98°F. At this point, the fanatics of global warming will exclaim: “This is, after all, the best proof of global warming—a phenomenon invented by global forces!” According to this logic—which reveals a lack of sound reasoning—an ice age has arrived in Saudi Arabia. These are mere speculations with no basis in the real world. An exceptionally accurate horoscope appeared in the German-language media: Today’s horoscope is the same for …