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In light of our present last day's evil world, My eyes will remain focused on Almighty God with ALL my heart (Phil. 4:4)! The God of ETERNAL RIGHTEOUSNESS; the One who reigns FOREVER and EVER; the One who holds ETERNITY in His hand as a grain of sand; the ETERNAL God of EQUITY, JUSTICE, AND TRUTH (Psalm 119; Isa. 6:1-3; Hab. 3:17-19; Rev. 4-5)! The ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS God of ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS LOVE, (John 3:16-17;1 John 4:10)! For in Him alone is ETERNAL Victory! In Him will I trust! In Him will I rejoice and in Him will be my ETERNAL...

This Easter, many will go through the robotic motions of celebrating Easter without any possession of the REALITY of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. They will gather with loved ones, family, and friends to color Easter eggs; have Easter egg hunts; eat baked ham, candy, and fine desserts; maybe watch a sporting event, and perhaps even attend church for the first time since Christmas. All these things in themselves are harmless enough, but leave out the resurrection REALITY, and all you have is ETERNAL vanity and darkness. This tragically, however, happens every year in a never-ending cycle...

This song communicates that Jesus is risen! He was seen by many after His resurrection. All eyes will see Him when He returns and reigns in the 1000-year Kingdom and then FOREVERMORE in ETERNITY! Rejoice! He lives FOREVERMORE!

An increasing number of young Norwegians are choosing to convert to the Catholic Church. This trend is being observed by clergy in many parts of the country. Underlying reasons may include the need for stability and the search for meaning in a changing world. Motivations are diverse and stem both from personal choices and the influence of the environment. In the past decade, the Catholic Church in Norway has seen a significant increase in the number of faithful. From 2015 to 2025, membership rose from 95,655 to 168,220, marking a 76 percent increase. The largest growth occurred between 2024 and...

The Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia will welcome record numbers of catechumens and candidates who seek full communion with the Catholic Church ahead of Easter this year. Across the archdiocese, 338 people will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, with an additional 119 to be welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church, says a press release from the archdiocese. Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney described the large number of people joining the Catholic Church as “a profound sign of the growth and vitality” in the Church in Sydney and proof that the “Holy Spirit is alive and active.” The...

The number of individuals entering the Catholic Church continues to rise across the state of Ohio. An increasing number of Ohioans are preparing to become Catholic in and outside of the Columbus diocese this year. The number of catechumens, individuals who are unbaptized, and candidates, previously baptized individuals who will enter full communion with the Church through the sacraments of initiation – the Eucharist and/or Confirmation – is increasing from previous years. Locally, the Columbus diocese will welcome nearly 500 catechumens into the Church this year through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Individuals preparing for baptism...

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(Sing it with the recording at the link click.) At The Lamb's High Feast We Sing1. At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from His piercéd side; praise we Him whose love divine gives His sacred blood for wine, gives His body for the feast, Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest.3. Mighty Victim from the sky, pow'rs of hell beneath Thee lie; death is conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light; hymns of glory and of praise, risen Lord, to Thee we raise;...

Israel assisted in US rescue mission of downed airman in Iran. Israel was involved in the rescue operation of a U.S. airman in Iran, Fox News has learned. Israeli officials reportedly shared information with the U.S. as the search-and-rescue operation unfolded. Additionally, the Israeli military helped halt Iranian air strikes in the area while the rescue mission was underway over the past 36 hours. President Donald Trump said Sunday that dozens of aircraft were involved in the evacuation.

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. 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. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men,...

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Easter is bringing a wave of new members into the Roman Catholic Church in Charlotte, continuing a growing trend across the region. Over the past two years, the number of people joining the Catholic Church in Charlotte has increased by more than 40% each year. Church leaders expect that figure to rise again this Easter weekend. At St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ballantyne alone, about 100 people are expected to be baptized — among them, Seth Miller. “I had to be a good example, a good leader in the household,” Miller said. “That’s what was originally kind of the catalyst...

- The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is welcoming 282 new converts this Easter, a significant increase from previous years. - This local growth is part of a global trend, - Many new converts, particularly young adults, are drawn to the church's offer of objective truth and ancient traditions in a modern world. "Behind these numbers are people who have heard the Gospel being proclaimed and witnessed it being lived by priests, deacons, lay ministers, the faithful, as well as friends and family," Youngstown diocese Bishop David Bonnar said. "I think it is a powerful affirmation of the work of the...

President Donald Trump proposed Friday a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a dramatic increase that would mark one of the largest Pentagon funding requests in decades and underscores his push to prioritize military spending over domestic programs. The budget blueprint, released by the White House, would cut non-defense spending by 10 percent and shift some responsibilities to states and local governments. The plan also calls for maintaining immigration enforcement funding, increasing Justice Department spending by 13 percent, adding money for air traffic controller hiring and setting aside $10 billion for National Park Service beautification projects in Washington. The increases...

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish is preparing to receive 47 people into the church, a dramatic increase over the 21 welcomed this time last year. Now the church is working to get to the heart of the surge. Dozens of soon-to-be Catholics and those reaffirming their faith in the church are preparing for their big welcome in Hinsdale. St. Isaac Jogues Church is reporting a more than 124% increase from 2025. "It's an incredible number that we haven't seen in years," Father Burke Masters said. Jaden Ternand, 16, says his journey began with a search for truth. "I was more...

God chose a small group of women to share the greatest news of all time. Why did Jesus appear to the women first instead of the disciples? One thing we see immediately is that Jesus valued and respected women. We also know from the Gospels that many of Jesus’ followers were women. They traveled with the disciples, financially supported their ministry, and served Jesus however they could. The main argument posited for the historicity of the appearance to the women, and the empty tomb for that matter, is that the early Christians would not have invented the story, since the...

Over 20,000 catechumens in France are expected to be baptized during the Easter Vigil, marking a 20% increase compared to baptisms in 2025. According to an annual survey published by the French bishops’ conference March 25, over 13,200 adults and over 8,100 adolescents will be baptized during the April 4 Easter Vigil. The new figures mark a sustained increase in overall baptisms, particularly adults, compared to 2016, when just over 4,100 adults were baptized. Numbers ‘continue to surprise’ In a letter published with the survey, French Archbishop Olivier de Germay of Lyon said the increased numbers “continue to surprise.” Read...

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Human sorrow is a natural and healthy emotion, but beware of mourning over unfulfilled sinful desires. Most people in our society have an amusement-park mentality. They spend much of their time and money on entertainment, wanting to enjoy life and avoid problems whenever possible. To them, Matthew 5:4 is a paradox. How can someone who mourns be happy? The answer lies in the difference between godly sorrow and human sorrow. Godly sorrow is sorrow over sin; human sorrow is sorrow over some tragic or disappointing turn of events...

In the vast tapestry of Christian traditions, few ceremonies hold the weight and antiquity of the Great Vigil of Easter. Rooted in the earliest days of the Church, this solemn ritual traces its origins back to the second century, embodying a profound journey from darkness into light. It begins with the Service of Light, where a new fire is kindled, illuminating the darkness and symbolizing Christ's triumph over death. The lighting of the Paschal candle and the exultant proclamation of the Exsultet further herald the arrival of Easter joy. This portion of the vigil invites worshippers to reflect on the...

"It's going unnoticed because so much other news is happening but the war drums are beating again in D.C. The warmongers worry this is their last chance to get the white whale they've been chasing for thirty years, an all out regime change war against Iran. A new war in the Middle East would be a catastrophic mistake..."-Charlie Kirk "X" Post April 3, 2025... Intense fighting reported in southwestern Iran Saturday night amid a US effort to rescue a second crew member of a downed US warplane. Video was posted claiming to show Iranian civilians in vehicle convoys seeking to...