WHY DID GOD CLOSE THE DOOR OF THE ARK HIMSELF? One of the shortest verses in the story of Noah may also be one of the most profound. After Noah, his family, and the animals entered the Ark, Scripture simply says: "Then the Lord shut him in." (Genesis 7:16) Notice carefully. Noah did not close the door. His sons did not close it. An angel did not close it. God Himself closed the door. Why? Surely Noah could have done that himself. Why would the Bible deliberately tell us that God shut the door? The answer reveals a breathtaking mystery about salvation, the Church, and even the end of time. 1. GOD CLOSED THE DOOR BECAUSE SALVATION BELONGS TO HIM Imagine if Noah had closed the door. People might have accused him: "You left us outside." "You condemned us." "You decided who should live and who should die." But Noah did not make that decision. God did. The message is clear: Salvation is never a human invention. It is always God's work. Noah built the Ark. But only God determined when the time …Mai
AN EXTRACT FROM THE LIFE OF SAINT HYPATIUS1 by Callinicus, his disciple (n. 105, l. 22-n. 107, l. 26) […] Nestorius came from Antioch to become bishop of the illustrious and ruling city of Constantinople (Dionysius, who had been named military commander of the East, brought him), as he was drawing nigh to the city, Saint Hypatius saw, in the holy Church of this capital city, that some worldly men installed him on the throne, and at once a voice saying, “Three times and a half a time and you (pl.) root up the cockle.” 106. So Hypatius began to say to certain persons and to the brothers, “I am anxious, children, about the man who is to become [bishop], for I have learned about him that he is to go astray in the faith and he governs three and a half years.” […] Nestorius thought otherwise than ought to be thought, Hypatius immediately, in the church of the Apostle, removed his name, so that it should not be exalted in the oblation. The most circumspect Bishop Eulalius having learned this …Mai
Austrian Diocese Sponsors Homosexual March: On July 4, the first "Pride" demonstration took place in Villach (population: about 66,000), Austria. Among the sponsors, the Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt is listed in the lower right corner. During the march, some participants wore dog masks, one participant carried a communist flag, and a sign read: "Jesus had two dads – why can't we?"
Die Regenbogenpastoral der Diözese Gurk-Klagenfurt ist unter den Sponsoren des Homosexuellen-Marsches in Villach.
Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22 “I will allure her now; I will lead her into the wilderness.” The desert is peace, the moment when we return to ourselves. Let us welcome God’s joy. Matthew 9:18-26 “Courage, daughter!” The Lord tells us: I am with you. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
The essential difference between these two groups lies not in their attachment to the traditional Mass, but in their public judgment on the causes of the crisis. Canonically recognized traditional communities continue, by virtue of their statutes, to institutionally accept the Second Vatican Council and the liturgical reforms. They may criticize certain excesses or interpretations, but they do not contest the principles or the legitimacy of the reforms. The SSPX, on the contrary, considers that several conciliar teachings, particularly on religious freedom, ecumenism and collegiality, as well as the liturgical reform itself, constitute deep causes of the crisis and must therefore be subjected to doctrinal criticism.
Richard @ricwe123 Most people aren’t aware that Russian President Vladimir Putin was actually the first world leader to call George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks. Russia didn’t stop at words,they gifted the US a massive 100-foot, 175-ton monument called the Tear Drop Memorial. This towering bronze structure, featuring a suspended steel teardrop, was Russia’s tribute to the victims of 9/11. At its base are the names of 3.024 people who died in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. It stands quietly in Harbor View Park, New Jersey, directly facing the New York City skyline. So why is it so unknown? Because Western mainstream media decided to ignore it. Recognizing a heartfelt gesture from Russia doesn’t align with their narrative....
Thank you so much Pierre for this post. He also left a huge wreath under the wall of names. And the first country and President to send a cargo plane full of all sorts of medical supplies to the US during the scam covid-19. First to help out Catholics in Syria as well. The list is long for all he has done.
This afternoon, Leo XIV will move to the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo for a period of rest, until Monday, July 27. During this time, general, private, and special audiences are suspended. The general audiences will resume on Wednesday, August 5. On the Sundays in July, Leo XIV will pray the Angelus in Freedom Square in Castel Gandolfo. #newsUhcuzrjysf
Lets hope for a St Paul moment blinding light for the hole church we all need it time to time correction is never fun but necessary . Fatima miracle of the sun Pius XII Saw it in Vatican Garden where that famous tree was planted by Francis
Appointing and meeting with apostates, not to mention excommunicating, does takes its toll(!) May the Holy Spirit engage with him fruitfully during his 'period of rest'
Is Leo a freemason? Back in 2013 someone I love, described the behavior of Francis as a freemason, and through his fruits we know it is more likely than not that he was, we saw how he behaved during his "dark decadepapacy", such was marked with plenty of signs from Heaven, heresies, betrayal and apostasy; Leo XIV is enforcing Francis falseness upon the Church and everybody is sold, as it right now, we don’t have a true John the Baptist to call the viper as a viper. Both "popes" have clear differences in styles and both are actively seeking* to water down everything catholic (* francis heresies are still being enforced by Leo). Francis was more outspoken meaning, it seemed like he didn't think, like he spoke without realizing the cosequences of his anathematic words, but when he put it in writting, we knew right away the man wasn’t just a fool, he and his minions were trying to eclipse the magisterium and catholic traditions. So, if it hisses like a viper, slides like a viper and it …Mai
Vatican Newspaper Denies Devil: Biblical scholar and feminist Marinella Perroni, 78, wrote for the July issue of L'Osservatore Romano's monthly supplement Donne Chiesa Mondo. She claims that "in the Genesis account there is no devil"; rather, "the serpent is simply the most cunning animal in the eyes of the desert nomads." She argues - that belief in evil spirits entered Jewish theology only at a relatively late stage through contact with other ancient religions, - that the devil as a distinct figure appears only in the late and strongly Hellenized Book of Wisdom, and - that St. Paul and the First Letter to Timothy linked "the serpent, the woman, and the fruit" to "the devil, women, and sin," thereby reinforcing a patriarchal understanding of sexual difference.
The Priest Who Swapped His Life For 70 Hostages | SG News A historic milestone for the global Church! On July 2, 2026, thousands of faithful gathered at the Tắc Sậy pilgrimage center in Cà Mau Province for Vietnam’s first-ever beatification ceremony. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presided over the Holy Mass, joined by cardinals, bishops, and 2,000 priests from across Southeast Asia. The Ultimate Sacrifice In March 1946, during the aftermath of World War II, Japanese militiamen captured Fr. Diep and 70 of his parishioners. In a profound act of Christ-like love, Fr. Diep offered his life in exchange for his flock. The militia agreed. The 70 parishioners walked free, and Fr. Diep was brutally martyred. Eighty years later, the priest who gave everything for his people has been officially raised to the altars as "Blessed." His burial site at Tắc Sậy already draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually, and his legacy of love continues to burn bright. Blessed Francis Xavier Truong …Mai
Der Priester, der sein Leben gegen 70 Geiseln eintauschte| SG News Ein historischer Meilenstein für die weltweite Kirche! Am 2. Juli 2026 versammelten sich Tausende Gläubige im Wallfahrtszentrum Tắc Sậy in der Provinz Cà Mau zur ersten Seligsprechungszeremonie Vietnams. Kardinal Luis Antonio Tagle zelebrierte die Heilige Messe, an der auch Kardinäle, Bischöfe und 2.000 Priester aus ganz Südostasien teilnahmen. Das höchste Opfer Im März 1946, nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, nahmen japanische Milizionäre Pater Diep und 70 seiner Gemeindemitglieder gefangen. In einem Akt tiefer christlicher Nächstenliebe opferte Pater Diep sein Leben für seine Gemeinde. Die Miliz willigte ein. Die 70 Gemeindemitglieder kamen frei, Pater Diep wurde brutal ermordet. Achtzig Jahre später wurde der Priester, der alles für seine Gemeinde gab, seliggesprochen. Seine Grabstätte in Tắc Sậy zieht jährlich Hunderttausende Pilger an, und sein Vermächtnis der Liebe leuchtet weiter. Seliger Franz Xaver Truong …Mai