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[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Aguer: Pope Francis’ Asia tour was a ‘heterodox caricature’ of an apostolic journeyI have intentionally presented Pope Francis' journey as a tour, not a missionary trip. It is scandalous for this show of force and money to promote 'interreligious dialogue and care for the Earth in the face of climate change.'I have been following Pope Francis’ 12-day tour of Asia and Oceania in La Prensa. It is admirable that the Pontiff should take on such a demanding task at almost 88 years of age. It does seem as if the entire Vatican was in tow, with doctors,...

With all of the things impacting our inflation-ridden, more racially divided, and public-school-failing society, Steph Curry’s highest priority is … abortion. Tragically, the NBA All-Star and Olympic champion, spared from the violence of abortion himself, doesn’t believe that millions of others deserve the same opportunity to live out their God-given purpose. Curry, an ardent Democrat supporter and celebrity at DNC conventions, recently told CNBC that he endorses Kamala Harris and that abortion is “at the top of the list for me.”A professing (seemingly cultural) Christian, Curry wasn’t always so vocally pro-abortion. In a 2022 article, Curry told Rolling Stones magazine...

[Catholic Caucus] Tight secrecy imposed on Synod participants, even after Synod’s conclusionEditor's Note: Following a recent press conference, the General Secretariat of the Synod has released the calendar, list of participants, and regulations for the upcoming session of the Synod on synodality—including an imposition of tight secrecy on Synod participants, even after the Synod’s conclusion, and even with respect to their own words at the Synod. Article 24 of the Synod regulations provides: In order to guarantee freedom of expression to each and every one regarding their own thought, and to ensure a serene common discernment, which is the main...

Daily Readings from the USCCBHe said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The others at table said to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” But he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:48–50These loving words from Jesus were spoken to a sinful woman who showed up unannounced at a dinner Jesus was having at the house of a Pharisee. The Pharisee looked down upon her in judgment, but she didn’t care. In sorrow for her sins, she anointed Jesus’ feet and humbled herself before Him, bathing His feet with her tears...

[Catholic Caucus] James Martin: Synod Delegates Called Homosexual Sin Disgusting, Repulsive, Unnatural and SickHomosexual activist James Martin SJ published a propaganda article on Outreach.faith (September 18) for Francis' upcoming ex-synod. He claims to be reflecting on what he learned at the ex-synod from October 2023. His main points.- In October 2023, "many" synod delegates were opposing homosexual sins.- Martin allegedly heard "strong language" against homosexual sins. The terms "disgusting," "repulsive," "unnatural," and "sick" were regularly used in conversations.- One delegate in a plenary session referred to homosexuality as a "Western ideology".- Some delegates said that homosexual people either do not...

Bishop Eleganti: Pope Francis’ comments on other religions conceal Jesus and contradict the GospelAnyone who wants to include everyone at the cost of relegating Christ to the background as the Son of God does not deserve the name ‘Christian.’ He is neither convinced nor convincing. He is not a witness to Christ.Pope Francis repeatedly warns against proselytism, which he sees as having an exclusively negative connotation, as if there were not also a positive understanding of proselytism, as in ancient Judaism, and of mission in particular, as in the letters of St. Paul.Above all, St. Paul emphasizes that mission has...

“Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ” (Ephesians 5:21). Spirit-filled believers will submit to one another. To the world, submission implies personal weakness or the coercive dominance of one person by another stronger, more intimidating individual. Such perspectives, however, are unbiblical. The noted expositor Martyn Lloyd-Jones describes submission’s original meaning in a military context, which helps us understand its scriptural definition: It is the picture of soldiers in a regiment, soldiers in a line under an officer . . . and if he [the soldier] begins to act on his own, and independently of the others, he...

Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem (9/19/24)[Prayer]Names and Titles of God the Holy Spirit (Giver of New Birth) John 3:5-65 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.King James Version________________________God Bless America.ML/LTOS

19 September 2024 Thursday of week 24 in Ordinary Time St Januarius (San Gennaro) Cathedral, Naples, ItalyReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: B(II).First reading1 Corinthians 15:1-11I preached what the others preach, and you all believedBrothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, the gospel that you received and in which you are firmly established; because the gospel will save you only if you keep believing exactly what I preached to you – believing anything else will not lead to anything. Well then, in the first place, I taught you what I had been taught...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business; End to Sex Slavery; Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum Threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis personally invites pro-LGBT Fr James Martin, Cardinal Cupich to October SynodPope Francis' personal picks for the Synod remain largely the same this year as last year, including controversial figures such as Cardinals Blase Cupich, Jozef De Kesel, Wilton Gregory, Robert McElroy and Father James Martin, S.J.The Vatican’s press office released details of the upcoming Synod on Synodality starting later this month, which, like last year, includes a list of heterodox attendees invited by Pope Francis.While the Synod begins on Monday, September 30, with all participants taking part in a two-day retreat, meetings do not begin in...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Viganò: The silence of bishops is as big a scandal as Bergoglio himself'What scandalizes and fills us with horror is not as much the series of monomaniacal provocations of Bergoglio, who has now proven his rebellious and apostatic nature, so much as the cowardice of the entire Episcopate,' wrote Archbishop Viganò.Editor’s note: The following statement has been taken from an X post made by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò originally published on September 17. The statement is a continuation of his September 13 statement in which he accused Francis of apostasy for telling a group of young people...

Some thoughts about Pope Francis’ recent visit to Singapore In an interview with Vatican News about Pope Francis’ recent visit to Singapore, Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, had this to say: “I believe his visit has revived the faith of our people. His visit has caused many of our Catholics to work together. We have more than 5,000 volunteers just to serve at this papal visit.” “It’s a very rare occasion when all Catholics come together to work side by side. All of them have been very enthusiastic and have felt that it is a great privilege to be...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Says African Synod Delegates Will Keep Opposing LGBTQ+ InclusionAhead of Rome’s Synod on Synodality’s final assembly in October, a Cameroonian archbishop has defended African Catholics’ opposition to LGBTQ+ inclusion and said the opposition would continue.Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda made his argument in late August during synodal conversations that are being held each week by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network and the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar.Nkea broached gender and sexuality topics because they had become such a flashpoint during last fall’s General Assembly of the Synod in Rome, which ultimately...

As we look at the 6000 years of human history; we find ourselves in this present day, at the accumulative technological EXPONENTIALLY superabounding depot for EXPONENTIAL population growth, technological advancement (in all sciences and warfare), in global depravity, lawlessness, godlessness, and global demonic oppression (Dan. 12:1-4). We are living in the last days EXPONENTIAL end tmes harvest season! When we are fully able to observe these things from this perspective, we truly know that we are absolutely near the end of this age and the Day of the Lord is at hand (Matt. 24; Rev. 6-19)! When ETERNALLY Divine spiritual...

Dear friends, in light of our EXPONENTIALLY imploding society; all that is now left to do is to continue to petition our Heavenly Father for our nation in light of our current dire national situation and dilemma that engulfs our land and media; and to call for a Divine RIGHTEOUS REPENTANCE back to the God of our Founders (Psalm 64, Phil. 4:6-7). Without a sincere Divine RIGHTEOUS REPENTANCE, we are truly done here in America! Without a sincere Divine RIGHTEOUS REPENTANCE, we are truly done here in America! I truly believe Almighty God has now allowed the full EXPONENTIAL weight...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.’ John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine, and you said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” Luke 7:32–35Ecclesiastes 3 is a very popular reading for funerals. It says, “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for...

Luke 7:31–35 Friends, in today's Gospel, the Pharisees compare the eating habits of John the Baptist, who fasted, and Jesus, who dined with sinners. In the carefully stratified society of Jesus' time, a righteous person would never associate with the unrighteous for fear of becoming unclean.But here is Jesus, scandalizing everyone because he does indeed break down these barriers. How would you feel if you saw me socializing with prostitutes and drug dealers, eating and drinking with terrorists? Would it shock you, dismay you, disappoint you? But this is what Jesus did, precisely because he is the Incarnation of the...

“Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father” (Ephesians 5:20). Sincere thanks to God will result at all times if we are truly filled with the Spirit. I’m convinced that gratitude is the single greatest act of personal worship we can render to God. And today’s verse plainly asserts that thankfulness should be a well-rounded, consistent response to whatever God allows to happen in our lives (see 1 Thess. 5:18). Such a thankful attitude is impossible in our own strength, but as the Holy Spirit indwells us, He graciously...

Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem (9/18/24)[Prayer]Names and Titles of God the Holy Spirit (Leader, Guide) Matthew 4:14 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.King James Version________________________God Bless America.ML/LTOS