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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Mystic Update Top-10:1. I Love You Jesus – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand2. Burdens – Rob Greving at Catholic Stand3. Engaging the Church Suffering – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est4. Released and Healed Through Prayer

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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Political News and Punditry:UK’s Natl Health Serv to Declare Sex a Biological Fact, Major Shift from Gender Ideology – JTNPelosi: If Dems Win, We Will Kill the Filibuster & Legalize Abortions Up to Birth Nationwide

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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Geopolitical News:Tom Van Grieken: Flemish Independence Will Be Put On The Agenda – Zoltán Kottász at The ECWhere is the US Military’s $320M Pier Project? – Kelley Beaucar Vlahos at Responsible StatecraftAfD’s Alternative to the Coming

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Engaging the Church Suffering

April 30, 2024 (Edward J. Barr) – In earlier articles we explored the dangers that the demonic world poses to God’s children. In our current series on God’s holy army, we examined the roles of Mary, the angels,

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ROME 24/4– Day 40 (-1): Final restaurant review… for now

My final full day in Rome is also the final day of April.  The sun rose at 6:05.   It will set at 20:10, to chase the cycle of the Ave Maria Bell, which, like a tease,

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Ss Catherine of Siena and Francis of Assisi, Patron Saints of Italy

When an American pilgrim visits the ancient cities of Italy today, he may easily fail to realize that his own country is older than the modern state of Italy by nearly a century. From the fall

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Archaeologism Part I: The Synod of Pistoia

Before looking at the Synod of Pistoia, let’s define Archaeologism (also called antiquarianism.)  Unam Sanctam defines it: Archaeologism is not so much a heresy as a fad, a certain approach to Catholic liturgy and practice. Its

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Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Erkonwald

HE was a prince of the royal blood, son of Annas, the holy king of the East-Angles, or, as some say, of a certain prince named Offa. The better to disengage himself from the ties and

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Becoming Catholic: A Quick and Simple Guide

I have noticed that Catholics have a tendency to over-explain things with too much information up front. (I’ve been guilty … MoreThis post was originally published on this site

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Breaking News:Right Rev. David Waller Appointed Bishop-elect for the UK Ordinariate – UK OrdinariateProfile of Bishop-elect David Waller – Bishops’ Conference of England and WalesBig Pulpit Adoration Live Updated with New Live Stream – Editor Catholic

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Mystic Update Top-10:1. Grace Unveiled: The Dynamic Interplay Between Liturgy & Personal Prayer – David Torkington2. Renewing Liturgical Music: Catholic Sacred Music Project Shares Beauty of the Eternal – Reg3. Out of Egypt: the Iconographic Tradition

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:The Travesties of the Trump Trials – Victor Davis Hanson at The Blade of Perseus American Political Punditry:Weaving Stable Neighborhoods – Rachel Ferguson at AIERMiddle-Class Americans Don’t Care What Paul Krugman’s

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Wherein Fr. Z is amused.

I saw this at the twitter/X of the brilliant Eccles. It made me chuckle. Thanks Eccles. If you are still on Twitter/X definitely follow him. HERE Very funny. ??? ????? ??? ?? ????? ???????? ???????. #?????Round

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ROME 24/4– Day 39 & 40 (-2 & -1): An ACTION ITEM!

Sunrise today was at 0606 and the Tramonta will be at 20:09. Today the Ave Maria bell changed to the 20:30 cycle yesterday, 28 April. Circumstances didn’t allow me to post. Welcome registrants: Madeleine Therese Gemma_Marie

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Grace Unveiled: The Dynamic Interplay Between Liturgy and Personal Prayer

“Exploring the symbiotic relationship between communal liturgy and private prayer, this essay by spiritual master David Torkington reveals how both enrich our spiritual lives, bridging the gap between the sacred and the personal.” The post Grace

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An Altarpiece of St Peter Martyr

For the feast of St Peter Martyr, here are some pictures of a particularly elaborate altarpiece dedicated to him. This was originally painted for the church of St Dominic in the Italian city of Modena by

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The Hidden Evil of the Heart Shape: The Suspicious History of Pharmakeia, the Heart Symbol, Contraceptives, and Abortifacients

Have you ever wondered why the heart shape doesn’t really look like a real heart? If you slice a heart just right, maybe you get that typical heart shape. Still, that doesn’t jive. Not exactly.  How

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What is a BIBLE?? (1)

Yes … I remember President Clinton carrying one when he went to church. You bind them in black leather; I think their purpose is to enable the Worshipper to check that the homilist is not pulling

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WDTPRS – 5th Sunday of Easter (Novus Ordo): The prayer’s very word order reveals God’s love

As we journey from the passion and Easter toward Ascension and Pentecost, the Church in Holy Mass leads us through meditations on the fruits of the Resurrection and our baptism.  Our mysterious procession was made possible

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Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 4th Sunday after Easter (N.O. 5th of Easter) 2024

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for the

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The Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

Having come in faith to the well, the Samaritan woman beheld Thee, the water of wisdom, and having drunk abundantly thereof, she the renowned one inherited the kingdom that is above forever. (The Kontakion for today

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Reconnaissance Mission in the Mediterranean

If we see the prophesied “Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary” before the end of the world, there is reason to believe we’ll get a traditional Pope (as miraculous as that would be) and my

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Rogations?

 The Week beginning May 5 is Rogations Week; the days preceding the Solemnity of the Ascension. My view is that the Ordinariates have, as one of their divinely planned purposes, the preservation and encouragement of the

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YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who

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