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ISIS targeting Christians: “The West must step in now… or we will be wiped out.”
WDTPRS ^ | 7/21/2014 | Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Posted on 07/21/2014 5:26:32 PM PDT by markomalley

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About St Lawrence of Brindisi:

“Forward!” he cried, showing them the crucifix, “Victory is ours.” – St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Today on both sides of the Roman Rite we celebrate a Bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Lawrence of Brindisi.

Know much about him?

I like this story about him from the Catholic Encyclopedia:

It was on the occasion of the foundation of the convent of Prague (1601) that St. Lorenzo was named chaplain of the Imperial army, then about to march against the Turks. The victory of Lepanto (1571) had only temporarily checked the Moslem invasion, and several battles were still necessary to secure the final triumph of the Christian armies. Mohammed III had, since his accession (1595), conquered a large part of Hungary. The emperor, determined to prevent a further advance, sent Lorenzo of Brindisi as deputy to the German princes to obtain their cooperation. They responded to his appeal, and moreover the Duke of Mercœur, Governor of Brittany, joined the imperial army, of which he received the effective command. The attack on Albe-Royal (now Stulweissenburg) was then contemplated. To pit 18,000 men against 80,000 Turks was a daring undertaking and the generals, hesitating to attempt it, appealed to Lorenzo for advice. Holding himself responsible for victory, he communicated to the entire army in a glowing speech the ardour and confidence with which he was himself animated. As his feebleness prevented him from marching, he mounted on horseback and, crucifix in hand, took the lead of the army, which he drew irresistibly after him. Three other Capuchins were also in the ranks of the army. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. The city was finally taken, and the Turks lost 30,000 men. As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. It always the chaplain who was at the head of the army. “Forward!” he cried, showing them the crucifix, “Victory is ours.” The Turks were again defeated, and the honour of this double victory was attributed by the general and the entire army to Lorenzo.

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1 posted on 07/21/2014 5:26:32 PM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

Today now more then ever, may the saints of God pray to God for the help of ALL the Christian communities around the world and in a special way, those in oppressive areas.


2 posted on 07/21/2014 5:30:05 PM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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To: markomalley

“The West” hates Christians and wants them dead. The Satanic president of the United States glories in the butchery of Christians. No help is coming unless the Lord Himself provides it.


3 posted on 07/21/2014 5:30:11 PM PDT by Dr. Thorne ("Don't be afraid. Just believe." - Mark 5:36)
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To: markomalley

As the Christians are welcomed into Heaven, from Iraq, have to know God is going to become angrier with our obama and those supporting obama.


4 posted on 07/21/2014 5:31:37 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: markomalley

Sorry, the commander in chief is backing ISIS. we’ll talk next regime.


5 posted on 07/21/2014 5:32:30 PM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: markomalley

At least under Sadam...


6 posted on 07/21/2014 5:35:41 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (Up yours IRS!)
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To: markomalley

Bring back the Crusades...


7 posted on 07/21/2014 5:35:47 PM PDT by maddog55
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To: markomalley

King Obama is a Muslim and doesn’t give a damn.


8 posted on 07/21/2014 5:37:13 PM PDT by Logical me
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To: no-to-illegals

Waiting for Jesus.....waiting .......waiting.....(Somebody bump the record player).....waiting.......


9 posted on 07/21/2014 5:37:24 PM PDT by stboz
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To: markomalley

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
(Refrain)

3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
(Refrain)

4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
(Refrain)

5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
(Refrain)


10 posted on 07/21/2014 5:39:20 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA (We need to fundamentally transform RATs lives for their lies.)
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To: markomalley

If you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.


11 posted on 07/21/2014 5:39:27 PM PDT by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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To: stboz

“It is difficult to believe in God when certain people aren’t struck by lightning.”


12 posted on 07/21/2014 5:39:32 PM PDT by coloradan (The US has become a banana republic, except without the bananas - or the republic.)
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To: stboz

Waiting for Jesus ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJPCUhUKn3Q


13 posted on 07/21/2014 5:40:48 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: markomalley

Christians being slaughtered by Muslims..meanwhile Obama is thinking “Yeah, what’s the problem?”


14 posted on 07/21/2014 5:42:04 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: maddog55

And this time finish the job......


15 posted on 07/21/2014 5:42:54 PM PDT by clintonh8r (It's possible to love your country and hate your government. I'm proof of it.)
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To: coloradan

Not presuming to speak for Yaweh, but as I see it, he gives people a truly inhuman opportunity to repent.

But when the Wrath comes, woe be unto them.


16 posted on 07/21/2014 5:43:45 PM PDT by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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To: markomalley

Obama and the UN certainly aren’t going to do anything.


17 posted on 07/21/2014 5:45:21 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (The cure has become worse than the disease. Support an end to the WOD now.)
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To: Dogbert41
At least under Sadam...

....and Assad.....and Khadaffy....

18 posted on 07/21/2014 5:46:02 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: markomalley
Our American tax dollars are being used to fund ISIS and the other groups murdering Christians. Without the approval of Congress or the American people the Obama Administration has been arming and training ISIS and other Muslim terrorist groups.

Our money is paying for this.

19 posted on 07/21/2014 5:49:05 PM PDT by detective
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To: detective

You are correct detective. Our government is no longer tangled up in Red, White and Blue; instead our government is tangled up in Green as America is sold and resold.


20 posted on 07/21/2014 5:51:31 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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