On Christmas Eve, Cardinal Pietro Parolin urgently summoned Brian Burch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. He wanted to press for details on Washington’s plans for Venezuela, WashingtonPost.com reported on January 9, citing U.S. government documents. Cardinal Parolin served as apostolic nuncio to Venezuela from 2009 to 2013. He wanted to push for a diplomatic solution that would allow the Venezuelan leader to step aside without bloodshed. Lack of Clarity of US Endgame in Venezuela Cardinal Parolin conceded that Nicolás Maduro had to go, but urged the United States to offer him a safe exit. He warned that a violent escalation risked severe regional destabilization. He reportedly asked whether the United States was targeting "drug traffickers" or pursuing regime change. According to "anonymous sources", Cardinal Parolin suggested that the United States set a clear deadline for Maduro’s departure and provide assurances for his family. He also expressed that he was “very, very, very …Dabalata
Parolin "CONCEDED" Maduro had to go??? Parolin CONCEDED persecutor of Catholic had to go! Of course - Parolin is part of the Masonic sect that persecutes Catholics even more than Maduro. Hence the deal with Chinese Communists, another head of the Snake! All communists and masons are brothers, gravelly tutti!
Happy Birthday St. Philomena today and tomorrow we celebrate the Patronage of Saint Philomena. Venerable Fulton J. Sheen once said: “When a child is given to his parents, a crown is made for that child in Heaven, and woe to the parents who raise a child without consciousness of that eternal crown!”
We realize,” said Philomena, ” that we are before God as so many vases of honor; some larger, some smaller. The vases of our soul expand according to our desire to love God during our life on earth. As soon as we are brought into the presence of God, each vase is filled to the brim with knowledge and love of Him. This plenitude is what is called essential glory and this, through all eternity, cannot be enlarged or diminished. God Himself can put in the hearts of the faithful to pray to Him through His Saints; and then grace descends from Him like crystal-clear water, falling on our vases. Being already full, they [the saints] cannot contain it, wherefore the water splashes from them, falling upon earth enriching you who are yet pilgrims. This is the glory which is called accidental glory, which can increase or diminish. But in either case, we lose nothing. Always, we give glory to God.’
The Breakdown of Patriarchy and the Necessity of Restoration for Western Civilization Introduction The crises of modern Western civilization—political instability, social fragmentation, and ecclesial division—cannot be fully understood apart from the collapse of hierarchical authority, particularly patriarchy, which is the divinely instituted ordering of human relationships across family, civil society, and the Church. This essay argues that the rejection of Pope Boniface VIII’s infallible declaration in Unam Sanctam (1302) marked the beginning of a prolonged dismantling of patriarchal order, culminating in the 20th century with near-total disorder at all levels of society. The restoration of Western Civilization, therefore, requires the deliberate reestablishment of patriarchal hierarchy in the family, civil institutions, and ecclesial structures. I. Unam Sanctam and the Rejection of Supreme Authority In 1302, Pope Boniface VIII issued Unam Sanctam, solemnly and infallibly declaring …Dabalata
Good article. Tracing the collapse of the patriarchy to Luther's rejection of both papal authority and assertion of the priesthood of all believers ca 1517 may be a clearer origin of the collapse of the patriarchy. That collapse is certainly a critical component in the collapse of both Western Civilization and Christendom.
Stephen Kokx with Frank Wright: Traditional Catholicism Can Defeat The Global Liberal Police State Catholicism And The Death Of The Liberal World Order Following 'Regime Change' In Venezuela Frank Wright joins the program to discuss the 'big picture' events following President Trump's capturing of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. Geo-political analyst Frank Wright joins Church & State to discuss the “big picture” of international events following President Trump's capturing of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. Source: Traditional Catholicism Can Defeat The Global …
The 'speed dating' aspect may not be the best 'soil' for a committed relationship, since there is something superficial and disposable about this format, but the desire for young Catholics to find other young Catholics willing to commit to a relationship guided by their Faith is a positive one. I do bless them in their quest but pray that novelty does not displace a more nurturing means of fostering enduring friendships and love.
Pope Leo XIV named Monsignor Sithembele Anton Sipuka, 65, as Archbishop of Cape Town on January 9. He succeeds Cardinal Stephen Brislin, who was transferred to Johannesburg in October 2024. Early Life and Formation Sithembele Anton Sipuka was born on April 27, 1960, in Idutywa (Dutywa) in the Eastern Cape. Before entering seminary, he worked for two years as a post office clerk. He was ordained a priest in 1988 for the Diocese of Queenstown, six years before the end of apartheid. In 1992, he was sent to Rome to study at the Pontifical Urban University. Rising Star in the Church In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Sipuka as Bishop of Mthatha. The diocese is rural, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, and has fewer than 40,000 Catholics. Cape Town, by contrast, is one of South Africa’s most prominent sees, with approximately 280,000 Catholics. From 2019 to 2023, Bishop Sipuka served as President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. In July 2025, Pope Leo …Dabalata
Following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, Pope Leo XIV calls for the will of the Venezuelan people to be respected: “he escalating tensions in the Caribbean Sea and along the American Pacific coast are also a cause for serious concern. I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defense of partisan interests. This pertains in particular to Venezuela, in light of recent developments. In this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people, and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all, ensuring a future of stability and concord. To this end, inspiration may be drawn from the example of two of its children whom I had the joy of canonizing last October – José Gregorio Hernández and Sister Carmen Rendiles. May their witness inspire the building of a society founded on justice, truth, freedom and fraternity, and thus enable the nation to …Dabalata
Without knowing, of course, that he was just three days away from his death, on January 10, 2023, Cardinal George Pell preached his last homily at San Giovanni Rotondo.
ayuswellnessuk You probably wear your smartwatch every day. Most people do. But there are a couple of things worth knowing. That watch sits directly on your skin for hours. While it is on, it sends out radiofrequency signals. These signals are classified as possibly carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. The closer the device is to your body, the higher the exposure. Then there is the strap. Recent testing found that many popular smartwatch bands contain PFAS, often called forever chemicals. These chemicals are linked to hormone disruption, liver stress, and long term health problems. The skin on your wrist is thin. PFAS can pass through the skin. They build up in the body and do not break down easily. This is not about panic. It is about awareness. Simple things that can help: • Take the watch off when you do not need it • Avoid wearing it all day or while sleeping • Switch to a PFAS free strap made from natural materials Small changes like this can reduce daily exposure. Over …Dabalata
Says the guy with tattoos on his arms which have, likely, introduced foreign chemicals and dyes into his body. However, point taken, and I agree with him entirely.
Documents such as Fiducia Supplicans on homosexual "blessings" or Mater Populi Fidelis on Our Lady need to be corrected and given a “true interpretation in the sense of the traditional doctrine” in order to remain coherent with tradition, retired Swiss Auxiliary Bishop Marian Eleganti told Michael Haynes on 8 January for PelicanPlus.com (Blogger software Ghost.org): "The biggest problem is that we have never had a situation like this before, where the Dicastery or the Magisterium of the Church has become inconsistent and incoherent. That’s the great problem. We have to correct that." The Bishop added: "As we have seen with Fiducia Supplicans, there has been resistance to the document, and good theological arguments have been put forward against it. The document is not well founded. So, resistance is arising, and you can observe that, in a second note, Cardinal Fernández downplays it a little." Regarding Islam, Bishop Eleganti said that he is not "so naive as to think that water and …Dabalata
If the Papal 'teaching' is "inconsistent and incoherent", it does not follow or draw upon Christ's teachings which are the essence of consistency and coherency. Inconsistent and incoherent 'teachings' are nothing short of heresy. Any Pope worthy of the Seat would point that out and act accordingly.
Prevost’s evil agenda EXPOSED: Mother Miriam reveals ERRORS of Prevost Mother Miriam delivers a powerful warning about the spiritual danger of silence in the Catholic Church, especially from bishops who privately recognize error but refuse to speak publicly. She argues that modern calls for “unity” have become detached from truth, forming a counterfeit harmony rooted in fear, not faith. From women’s ordination to Latin Mass suppression, she frames today’s controversies as symptoms of deeper doctrinal erosion. Drawing from Scripture, tradition, and saints, she insists that fidelity requires courage, and that Peter’s words still stand: “We must obey God rather than men.” Her message is a call to prepare for suffering, to cling to truth, and to remain faithful even if the Church must go underground. Source: Pope Leo’s evil agenda EXPOSED: Mother Miriam …
The People's Voice - Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to “Prepare for World War 3” Israe... Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to “Prepare for World War 3” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to prepare for “World War 3” amid escalating tensions with Iran. x.com/realtpv/status/2008290484544835626/video/1
All the proof in the world will not change their mind. It's very sad when people don't even ask for the truth. And even more sad they get angry or upset when you try to show them the truth.
"I do not recall any criticism directed at Pope Francis", Cardinal Stefen Brislin of Johannesburg, South Africa, said at a press briefing on January 8 about the consistory. However, the intervention of Cardinal Joseph Zen was a sharp accusation against Pope Francis, claiming that he was guilty of "ironclad manipulation" and fracturing the Church.
South African Cardinal claims there was "no criticism" of Francis at the consistory (video sequence from January 8)
While I cannot speak for him, one of the diplomats, and politicians, most frequently used tools is selective recall. It would be unfortunate if our prelates have taken to using such tools. St. Peter was truly repentent for the three times he used it.
Beauty is not the goal. A humble priest and ragged congregation in a humble chapel which is true to the Apostolic faith is more beautiful in the eyes of Heaven than the best pagentry the Synodal Church can muster.