Trump Praises the Pope’s “MAGA Brother”: On 30 December, President Donald Trump hosted Louis Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, at a private gathering at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump introduced Prevost and his wife, Deborah, to the guests. Trump expressed his admiration for the Pope's brother, recalling that when the new Pope was elected earlier this year, television coverage showed him outside his home surrounded by MAGA signs — a moment that Trump said made him "love this guy". A vocal Trump supporter, Louis Prevost has drawn attention for political posts that contrast with his brother’s positive views on immigration.
Pope Leo XIV's brother, Lou Prevost, has attended a party organised by US President Donald Trump in Mar-a-lago
01/03/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. Today’s article is the first part of a two-part series on interviews conducted by Judge Andrew Napolitano with renowned professor, former UN Special Representative, author, and political scientist Jeffrey Sachs. The interview, published on Wednesday on unser-mitteleuropa, is titled: Jeffrey Sachs: What did Trump do differently than Franklin Roosevelt, like Theodore Roosevelt?Source. … we are witnessing a kind of paranoia, coupled with acts of desperation, among those in power in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. This is happening in slightly different ways in different places, but restrictions on freedom of expression and very basic political speech are being implemented in an absolutely dramatic manner! Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whom we Poles consider a traitor for his contribution to the destruction of the Third Reich, was simply the president of the United States, not of Poland. He was aware of the political …
The Most Holy Name of Jesus - January 3 / el 3 de enero El Santísimo Nombre de Jesús. calendario anterior: 2 de enero hagiografía:«Vidas de los santos de A. Butler», Herbert Thurston, SI El santísimo Nombre de Jesús, a cuyo solo nombre toda rodilla se dobla, en el cielo, en la tierra y en el abismo, para gloria de la Divina Majestad. En la Sagrada Escritura se da gran importancia al nombre. Expresa el ser de las cosas o su misión en el mundo. Dios da cima a la creación poniendo nombre a sus criaturas, y luego pasa a Adán el mismo encargo. E1 nombre dado en el nacimiento expresa el destino del que lo lleva. E1 nombre viene a ser como la persona misma, y cambiar a alguien el nombre es imponerle una nueva personalidad. Así Dios cambia el nombre a Abram y a Jacob, y Jesús a Simón que en adelante se llamará Pedro. Cuando José y María llevaron al Niño al tempo para circuncidarlo, le pusieron por nombre Jesús, que quiere decir Salvador. No era un nombre al azar, sino por intimación …Bebree
. Lord, have mercy on us. R. Christ, have mercy on us. V. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. R. Jesus, graciously hear us. V. God the Father of Heaven R. Have mercy on us. V. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. Have mercy on us. V. God the Holy Spirit, R. Have mercy on us. V. Holy Trinity, one God, R. Have mercy on us. V. Jesus, Son of the living God, R. Have mercy on us. Jesus, splendor of the Father, [etc.] Jesus, brightness of eternal light. Jesus, King of glory. Jesus, sun of justice. Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary. Jesus, most amiable. Jesus, most admirable. Jesus, the mighty God. Jesus, Father of the world to come. Jesus, angel of great counsel. Jesus, most powerful. Jesus, most patient. Jesus, most obedient. Jesus, meek and humble of heart. Jesus, lover of chastity. Jesus, lover of us. Jesus, God of peace. Jesus, author of life. Jesus, example of virtues. Jesus, zealous lover of souls. Jesus, our God. Jesus, our refuge. Jesus, father of the poor. Jesus, treasure of the …Bebree
" I have told thee of the dignity of the Righteous, so that thou mayest the better know the misery of the damned. For this is another of their pains, namely, the vision of the bliss of the righteous, which is to them an increase of pain, as, to the righteous, the damnation of the damned is an increase of exultation in My goodness. As light is seen better near darkness, and darkness near light, so the sight of the Blessed increases their pain. With pain they await the Last Day of Judgment, because they see, following it, an increase of pain to themselves. And so will it be, because when that terrible voice shall say to them, 'Arise, ye dead, and come to judgment the soul will return with the body, in the just to be glorified, and in the damned to be tortured eternally."
[Saint Catherine of Siena /Caterina di Benincasa/; XIV-XV Century AD; Siena, Republic of Siena/Rome, Papal States; aged 33; Spiritual Writer; Mystic; Virgin; Doctor of the Church] How, after the General Judgment, the pain of the damned will increase " I have told thee of the dignity of the Righteous, so that thou mayest the better know the misery of the damned. For this is another of their pains, namely, the vision of the bliss of the righteous, which is to them an increase of pain, as, to the righteous, the damnation of the damned is an increase of exultation in My goodness. As light is seen better near darkness, and darkness near light, so the sight of the Blessed increases their pain. With pain they await the Last Day of Judgment, because they see, following it, an increase of pain to themselves. And so will it be, because when that terrible voice shall say to them, 'Arise, ye dead, and come to judgment the soul will return with the body, in the just to be glorified, and in the damned …Bebree
Russia's retaliation over Ukraine's attempt to take out Vladimir Putin on his presidential compound will be BRUTAL says Danny Haiphong, who breaks the devastating reality no one is talking about: Oreshnik missiles are not only deployed but key sources are indicating that its use is very much in play. Watch until the end. What Ukraine tried to hit was not just the targeting of the Residence but a special facility of the Russian Federation. Designed to control the armed forces of the Russian Federation in the even of a nuclear war. So it was if they attacked Air Force One. It's an entire city with external structures and underground facilities and all kinds of communicating nodes. A strike on the control center of the nuclear triad of the armed forces of the Russian Federation during a bloody nuclear war. Russia's Oreshnik Missiles will DESTROY Ukraine Over Decapitation Attack, Trump SHOCKED
The Camino de Santiago has continued its record-breaking run, with the past pilgrimage year surpassing all previous highs. For the first time, more than half a million pilgrims completed the route and received their Compostela certificate. According to statistics from the Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago de Compostela, 530,987 people arrived at the shrine of the Apostle James. Women accounted for 53.4 percent of all pilgrims, outnumbering men by nearly 35,000. Spaniards once again formed the largest national group with 228,527 pilgrims, followed by visitors from the United States (43,980), Italy (26,680), and Germany (24,356). Even at the end of the year, the Camino remained busy: 257 pilgrims arrived on New Year’s Eve alone. The upward trend is expected to continue. Numbers are likely to rise again in 2026 and especially in 2027, when the next Holy Year will be celebrated, occurring whenever the feast of St. James on July 25 falls on a Sunday. #newsDxrrepeeox
The Shroud Speaks: Christ’s Passion Verified Scientifically Fr. Altier discusses the intersection of faith and science, highlighting how archaeological and scientific discoveries consistently support the accuracy of scripture. He specifically mentions the Shroud of Turin, emphasizing its extensive scientific study and the evidence suggesting it is the burial shroud of Jesus, despite the carbon-14 dating controversy. He concludes by noting the scientific analysis of the shroud’s image, revealing its mathematical perfection and the impossibility of its creation by human means. Scientific analysis of the Shroud of Turin, including AI technology, provides evidence supporting its authenticity and the crucifixion of Jesus. While science can verify beliefs, it cannot create faith, which is an intellectual virtue that requires living out one’s beliefs in charity. The Shroud serves as a reminder of the truth of Jesus’ divinity and the importance of faith in salvation. Faith must be moved from …Bebree
[BLESSED JAN VAN RUYSBROEK – XIII-XIV Century AD; Ruisbroek, Holy Roman Empire/ Groenendael, Holy Roman Empire; Mystic, Spiritual Writer, Doctor Divinus Ecstaticus] “CHAPTER II; SHOWING HOW WE SHALL CONSIDER THE COMING OF CHRIST IN THREE WAYS Now, by saying: “The Bridegroom comes,” He shows us further what we will see. Christ, our Bridegroom, spoke this word in Latin: “Venit.” And this word implies two tenses, the past and the present; and yet here it denotes the future too. And that is why we consider three comings of our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. In the first coming He became man, for man's sake, out of love. The second coming takes place daily, often and many times, in every loving heart, with new graces and with new gifts, as each is able to receive them. The third coming we will see as the coming in the Judgement, or at the hour of death. And in all these comings there are three things to be considered: the reason, the inward way, and the outward work. The reason God created the …Bebree
"The reason God became man was His incomprehensible love, and the need of all men; for man had been corrupted by the Fall, and could not amend himself. But the reason Christ, according to His Godhead and according to His manhood, did all His works on earth, is fourfold: His Divine love which is without measure; The created love, called charity, which He had in His soul through union with the Eternal Word and through the perfect gift of His Father; The great need of man; and The glory of His Father. These are the reasons for the coming of Christ our Bridegroom, and for all His works, both outward and inward."
"The reason God created the angels and man was His unfathomable goodness and nobleness whereby He willed to do it; that the bliss and the richness which He is Himself might be revealed to thinking creatures, so that they might taste Him in time, and enjoy Him outside time in eternity."
[Saint Bridget of Sweden/ Heliga Birgitta; XIV Century AD: aged 69-70; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Widow, Mystic; Spiritual Writer; Founder; Patroness of Europe] “Chapter 51 ~ The Mother blesses the Son in the hearing of the bride, and about how the glorious Son makes a wonderful comparison of his most sweet Mother to a flower that grew in a valley but rose up over mountains. The Mother of God spoke to her Son and said: “Blessed be your name, my Son Jesus Christ, and all honor to your Manhood above all that is created! Glory to your Divinity above all good things, which are one God with your Manhood!” The Son answered: “My Mother, you are like a flower that grew in a valley. Around the valley there were five high mountains, and the flower grew out of three roots with a straight stem without any knots. This flower had five leaves that were filled with all sweetness. The valley with its flower grew above these five mountains, and the leaves of the flower spread themselves above …Bebree
Puts Make-Up On, Then Ignored Ukraine's Desperate Questions In Meeting? New details are raising eyebrows about Trump’s defense chief and a critical Ukraine meeting. Reports suggest Pete Hegseth focused on optics — even applying make-up — before a high-stakes encounter, then failed to give Ukraine clear answers as the war with Russia grinds on. As Kyiv pressed for honesty on U.S. military support, silence and nods reportedly replaced commitments. Critics say the moment exposes deeper questions about leadership, priorities, and America’s direction on Ukraine under Trump’s watch. Hindustan Times A New York Timesdeep dive alleges that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth donned makeup for a February meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart during which he seemed much more concerned with his appearance than policy. The Times published a comprehensive story about the Trump administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Tuesday in which it suggested that Hegseth began his tenure …Bebree
Puppet Show During Eucharist: On December 27, the Sunday after Christmas, All Saints Church in Syracuse, New York hosted a puppet show during the homily. Parish priest Rev. Frederick Daley admits to experiencing homosexual temptations. He invited a woman to present the performance. She has been staging what she calls "puppet liturgies" for over thirty years. The audience consisted of few elderly people. During the show, the puppets asserted that the Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—were refugees. The presentation repeatedly drew parallels between this Gospel account and modern immigrants within the parish and the broader community. The audience was told that modern-day refugees should be understood as equivalent to the original Holy Family and should not be viewed as strangers.
Puppet Show during Eucharist on December 27 in New York.
Martin A. Armstrong @ArmstrongEcon Zelensky has called for nuclear war. This is why I have advocated exiting NATO ASAP, because they will create a false flag to start WWIII.
Remarkable Transformation: St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa, has undergone a transformation from its 1972 modernist design to create a more sacred space. In the early 2000s, the original narthex was demolished in preparation for the renovation. Although a new narthex was completed in 2005, the church renovation itself did not proceed at that time. In early 2023, the priest of St. Cecilia's commissioned a renovation project with three main objectives: to increase the amount of natural light, to harmonise the church with the existing narthex and to incorporate sacred art and furnishings. Explore the before-and-after images.
Before and After: St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa
Home » Architecture » Before and After: St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa One of the architects at SVPA Architects, an architectural firm based in West Des Moines, lowa, recently reached out to LAJ to inform us of a recently completed a renovation at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ames, lowa -- a church that was only rededicated this past July 24th (the photos here predate that please note, hence why there are no altar cloths or candlesticks upon the altar). They have provided us with the following detailed background about the church and the project in question: St. Cecilia's current church and parish hall was originally built in 1972 in a modernist style.. There was very little in the way of liturgical art, the altar and other sanctuary furnishings were movable, the tabernacle was located off the central axis, and the narthex was dimly lit... In the early 2000s the original narthex was torn down with the intent to build a new narthex and a new church in a second phase.…
Looks like random discarded "stuff" in someone's basement. The flattened spirituality of priests is well represented in that horrible excuse for "liturgical art".
"Note that never did she contract the least stain either in thought, word, or deed, so that the Lord could truly say to her: "Thou art all fair, O my beloved, and there is no spot in thee." So, therefore, the most innocent and holy Mary was without woe in thought, word, and deed, and therefore is it said to her, Ave."
[Saint Bonaventure – XIII Century AD: Civita di Bagnoregio, Papal States/Lyon, Kingdom of Burgundy-Arles; (aged 52-53); Cardinal, Bishop, Doctor of the Church, Seraphic Doctor, Teacher of the Faith, Writer, Philosopher] “CHAPTER II -- FREEDOM OF MARY FROM THE THREEFOLD WOE OF ACTUAL SIN, FROM THE THREEFOLD WOE OF ORIGINAL MISERY, AND FROM THE THREEFOLD WOE OF ETERNAL PUNISHMENT Hail Mary, full of grace. Let us all utter this good and sweet word Ave, by which our redemption from eternal woe was begun. Let each one of us, I say, utter it; let all utter it most devoutly, saying: Ave Maria, Ave, Ave, and again a thousand times, Ave! Behold, Ave is said to the most holy Virgin Mary because of her absolute immunity from any fault; because of her perfect innocence and purity of life; rightly is Ave said to her in the very beginning of her salutation, Ave indeed and without woe ("a" or "absque vae"). We must consider that the "vae" or woe, from which she is entirely immune, is threefold. There …Bebree
“Our Bishop didn’t just close and sell our church. He swindled parishioners into paying for what turned out to be capital improvements to make the sale more lucrative,” wrote Kevin DiCamillo on CrisisMagazine.com on December 31. DiCamillo recounts the closure and sale of St. Raphael’s Parish in Niagara Falls, New York, describing what he believes was a serious breach of trust by Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. In October 2023, Bishop Fisher visited the parish for a well-attended Eucharist and Confirmation. Shortly afterward, parishioners were informed that the bishop had ordered the church interior to be repainted. Families were asked to contribute roughly $250 each toward the project. They did so in good faith, believing the work was necessary for the parish’s continued life. Soon after the renovation was completed, however, rumors began circulating that the church would be closed. Those rumors proved true. In early 2024, St. Raphael’s was shuttered and later sold—…Bebree
To be expected by an atheistic bishop (trust me, most of them are). Those of you who have seen my occasional comments know that I have extensive experience in the inner workings of the hierarchy, and that most of these bishops are atheists.
Experience the most magnificent Christmas parade in Moscow, Russia featuring an epic live nativity procession with stunning Russian Orthodox floats, biblical characters, and spectacular holiday celebrations. Watch as the streets of Moscow come alive with the story of Jesus through traditional Orthodox displays, Cossack performances, and unforgettable Russian cultural moments. (2025). I believe in 4K Moscow Jesus Parade 2025 | Full Live Nativity Christmas Celebration New Years Eve Parade 2026 In 4K The MOST SHOCKING and EPIC New Year's Day Parade the world has EVER SEEN! Moscow Russia delivers an UNBELIEVABLE street celebration in 2026 that left millions SPEECHLESS! This complete 4K HDR coverage captures the moment that SHOCKED THE WORLD - featuring spectacular Orthodox Christian displays, Red Square magnificence, and Russian cultural heritage like you've NEVER witnessed before! youtube.com/watch?v=ZN6Nafnk-kI Will post New Years 2026 with Different different parts of the Parade.
Attendance at papal events increased by 88 percent in 2025, rising to 3.17 million participants, after more than a decade of sustained decline during the pontificate of Pope Francis. At the beginning of Francis’ pontificate, attendance exceeded 7.3 million, one of the highest levels ever recorded. From that point onward, participation declined almost uninterruptedly. By 2024, attendance had fallen to 1,682,100, less than a quarter of the levels seen in 2013. The loss of engagement unfolded gradually but consistently, with no year reversing the trend in a meaningful way. During the final months of Francis’ pontificate in early 2025, only 262,820 people attended papal events. His last general audience took place on 12 February, shortly before his hospitalization and death. By that stage, public participation had reached historically low levels. The election of Leo XIV in May produced an immediate numerical increase. From May to December, 2.9 million people attended papal events, with …Bebree
More "Leo effect" spin from the Vatican - but popularity doesn't mean anything. The issue is whether Leo is continuing Francis' "reforms" & policies or if he's defending the authentic Catholic faith.