Pope Francis, Catholics, and Christians in the news worldwide
These were Liz Truss' salad days, but she instead she was given a dressing down by the British public and was unable to Romaine in office.
nohero said:
These were Liz Truss' salad days, but she instead she was given a dressing down by the British public and was unable to Romaine in office.
nohero said:
These were Liz Truss' salad days, but she instead she was given a dressing down by the British public and was unable to Romaine in office.
Lettuce pray that her legacy doesn't end in taters.
Liz Truss lasted 4.1 Scaramuccis
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) October 20, 2022
The "Scaramucci" is an American unit of measure.
The British equivalent is the "Lady Jane Grey", who was Queen of England for nine days but then overthrown by Henry VIII's daughter, Mary Tudor. So, a Lady Jane Grey is .9 of a Scaramucci. Liz Truss lasted 4.9 Lady Jane Greys.
In keeping with what I thought the theme of this thread was, Liz Truss lasted for 1.333 John Paul I's.
Politics and religion are entwined worldwide — even here on MOL.
So maybe a corny, salad-based thread is needed?
As proprietor of both threads, I say: Let us ponder the possibility!
mtierney said:
Words of caution to migrants…
I'm sure they will all see your warning and plan accordingly. A significant public service.
mtierney said:
Bronx priest dies at 90….
Some might define this guy by his connections to organized crime but, for me, the following is the most relevant part of his obituary.
"Two lawsuits were filed last year charging that Father Gigante had sexually assaulted a girl in the early 1960s when she was about 10 years old and a boy in the mid-1970s when he was 9 or 10 years old. Both cases are pending in State Supreme Court, according to court documents. Father Gigante did not comment on the suits at the time."
Nine and ten year olds!!!
Hopefully, the justice he evaded in life will find him in Hell.
Klinker said:
Nine and ten year olds!!!
Hopefully, the justice he evaded in life will find him in Hell.
At this point, they’re allegations in lawsuits. Did you look into what the details are?
Catholics want the role and vocation of women to be tackled urgently, according to a new report that has come out of the synodal listening process.
The landmark synod report says that Catholics repeatedly express the desire for a more welcoming, inclusive Church that eradicates the misuse of power.
The findings are containedin a 45-page document released by the Holy See’s synod office that summarises the results of the unprecedented listening and dialogue process as part of the global synod.
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Just over twelve months ago, Pope Francis launched the first part of the synod for “a synodal Church” that took place in Catholic communities worldwide and was the largest consultation exercise to have been conducted in human history. The document, published on Thursday, 27 October, offers a snapshot into the views of ordinary Catholics and provides a framework for the next phase of the synod process. It reflects back what has been said so far while the text will be discussed in forthcoming “continental assemblies” in early 2023..
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/16041/role-of-women-must-be-tackled-urgently-in-catholic-church
My parish pastor probably wrote this before the Pelosi attack…
"Evil has become good and good has become evil."
October 30, 2022 by Msgr. Ken Tuzeneu, Pastor
Several months ago, I stumbled upon the movie Maleficent (there was nothing else on!), which is based on the classic, Sleeping Beauty. However, this version is more than a re-make, it is an alteration of the original. In this version, the main character Maleficent is misunderstood and even a victim, ultimately the heroine. That version of the traditional tale prompted me to investigate the plot of the movie, Wicked, similarly a retelling of the Wizard of Oz. In that musical, which I have not seen, the Wicked Witch of the West, called Elphaba, is also misunderstood and a victim and the Wizard is an evil man.
I believe that movies reflect the culture of the day and often have messages promoting certain ideas. In both those cases, they have taken traditional stories and inverted them. Evil has become good and good has become evil. I understand a desire to be compassionate and understanding, and there are many cases where “bad” people have been created by the cruelty of others. We must be compassionate and we always hope for conversion. That being said, it is important to remain cautious. Evil spirits are real and, by nature, cannot change. They do not have free will, so they cannot repent and convert as human beings can.
With Halloween this week, I am always concerned that people will dismiss evil as not real and innocently open themselves to harmful influence. Just as in everyday living, with whom you hang out with is important. We hear that good advice for the young over and over again. Bad company can lead to bad behavior. The same is true spiritually.
I used to watch a lot of animal kingdom shows (anybody remember Wild Kingdom?). In one episode they showed a monkey that was playing with a python. The snake was minding its own business as the monkey repeatedly would sneak up and swat the tail of the snake. Finally, like lightning, the snake wrapped itself around him to make a quick end of the playful monkey. It was a terrible sight. However, it is also a reminder: be careful. We can think we are merely playing with evil, but then get snared.
Of course, that is obviously true when one foolishly dabbles in the occult, but it is also real in our thoughts, what we read, what we watch, how we pray, and what we do. A simple rule can be discovered in the word evil. Inverted, it spells live. Good gives life; evil takes it, either literally or spiritually. It doesn’t make us happier or better, in the long run. The trick is that it often fools us by enticing with immediate pleasure, disguising what is in store.
Yes, we cannot become a fanatic and see the hand of the devil in everything. At the same time, we need to be appropriately cautious and proper and healthy in our spiritual practices. We must never be afraid to call evil, evil, and avoid it or when necessary, confront it. The devil and his minions are not victims or misunderstood. They are evil, spiritual predators and the enemy. Changing a plot and its characters in retelling a story is one thing, but what can happen for real is very different.
mtierney said:
I used to watch a lot of animal kingdom shows (anybody remember Wild Kingdom?). In one episode they showed a monkey that was playing with a python. The snake was minding its own business as the monkey repeatedly would sneak up and swat the tail of the snake. Finally, like lightning, the snake wrapped itself around him to make a quick end of the playful monkey. It was a terrible sight. However, it is also a reminder: be careful. We can think we are merely playing with evil, but then get snared.
I suppose what's most surprising is that, even now, you remain in denial.
mtierney said:
My parish pastor probably wrote this before the Pelosi attack…
"Evil has become good and good has become evil."
October 30, 2022 by Msgr. Ken Tuzeneu, Pastor
Several months ago, I stumbled upon the movie Maleficent (there was nothing else on!), which is based on the classic, Sleeping Beauty. However, this version is more than a re-make, it is an alteration of the original. In this version, the main character Maleficent is misunderstood and even a victim, ultimately the heroine. That version of the traditional tale prompted me to investigate the plot of the movie, Wicked, similarly a retelling of the Wizard of Oz. In that musical, which I have not seen, the Wicked Witch of the West, called Elphaba, is also misunderstood and a victim and the Wizard is an evil man.
I believe that movies reflect the culture of the day and often have messages promoting certain ideas. In both those cases, they have taken traditional stories and inverted them. Evil has become good and good has become evil. I understand a desire to be compassionate and understanding, and there are many cases where “bad” people have been created by the cruelty of others. We must be compassionate and we always hope for conversion. That being said, it is important to remain cautious. Evil spirits are real and, by nature, cannot change. They do not have free will, so they cannot repent and convert as human beings can.
With Halloween this week, I am always concerned that people will dismiss evil as not real and innocently open themselves to harmful influence. Just as in everyday living, with whom you hang out with is important. We hear that good advice for the young over and over again. Bad company can lead to bad behavior. The same is true spiritually.
I used to watch a lot of animal kingdom shows (anybody remember Wild Kingdom?). In one episode they showed a monkey that was playing with a python. The snake was minding its own business as the monkey repeatedly would sneak up and swat the tail of the snake. Finally, like lightning, the snake wrapped itself around him to make a quick end of the playful monkey. It was a terrible sight. However, it is also a reminder: be careful. We can think we are merely playing with evil, but then get snared.
Of course, that is obviously true when one foolishly dabbles in the occult, but it is also real in our thoughts, what we read, what we watch, how we pray, and what we do. A simple rule can be discovered in the word evil. Inverted, it spells live. Good gives life; evil takes it, either literally or spiritually. It doesn’t make us happier or better, in the long run. The trick is that it often fools us by enticing with immediate pleasure, disguising what is in store.
Yes, we cannot become a fanatic and see the hand of the devil in everything. At the same time, we need to be appropriately cautious and proper and healthy in our spiritual practices. We must never be afraid to call evil, evil, and avoid it or when necessary, confront it. The devil and his minions are not victims or misunderstood. They are evil, spiritual predators and the enemy. Changing a plot and its characters in retelling a story is one thing, but what can happen for real is very different.
And for all that people like you don't recognize the real evil within our midst. You support and make excuses for it.
Rather than a spate of attacks by organized groups — largely what the Biden administration has prepared for — instead we have seen a massive expansion of the broader ecosystem of far-right extremism. I study terrorism and regularly monitor the rhetoric traversing Telegram and other platforms frequented by far-right extremists. Over the past year, it’s become clear that the violence underpinning the Capitol rioters’ ideology has seeped into mainstream culture and politics. As a result, many more people can — and do — engage in extremist thoughts and actions, not just members of groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. This raises risks of violence by radicalized “lone wolves,” who are much harder to track and thwart.
Warning against the dangers of having “temptation in hand,” Pope Francis has urged nuns and priests to stop watching porn.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/pope-francis-tells-nuns-priests-215906539.html
Interesting account of how Catholics in the UK are recovering from the impact of Covid and aftermath of the Pandemic.
Good news! A new saint in the offing…
Do any other religions have the equivalent of saints? Modern ones, I mean, not the whole thing where they turned local local gods into saints? I know Shinto has incredibly local gods (but that's really ancestor worship), I was just wondering if there were any good examples.
ridski said:
Do any other religions have the equivalent of saints? Modern ones, I mean, not the whole thing where they turned local local gods into saints? I know Shinto has incredibly local gods (but that's really ancestor worship), I was just wondering if there were any good examples.
According to rando Quora guy, the concept of a saint is common through most of the major religions.
https://www.quora.com/How-many-religions-have-saints-other-than-Christianity
ridski said:
Do any other religions have the equivalent of saints? Modern ones, I mean, not the whole thing where they turned local local gods into saints? I know Shinto has incredibly local gods (but that's really ancestor worship), I was just wondering if there were any good examples.
In India, there are numerous of mosques dedicated to a variety of Sufi Saints.
mtierney said:
Good news! A new saint in the offing…
I thought the following was of interest.
"Speaking to the Register, diocesan postulator Father John Hogan said, “With my petition to open the cause now accepted by the bishop, I will assist the diocesan inquiry in its examination of Father Willie’s life and writings.” Father Hogan’s work will also include promotion of the subject of that inquiry, especially as every cause is in need of miracles through the intercession of its subject. “We will need two miracles to see Father Willie beatified and canonized,” explained Father Hogan, “so I am committed to ensuring that we do everything can to bring Father Willie to the sick and those in need of graces.”
I never realized that there was an actual guy in charge of drumming up miracles for these things. I would think that fact alone would be enough to generate a fair amount of skepticism with regard to any subsequent "miracles".
GoSlugs said:
mtierney said:
Good news! A new saint in the offing…
I thought the following was of interest.
"Speaking to the Register, diocesan postulator Father John Hogan said, “With my petition to open the cause now accepted by the bishop, I will assist the diocesan inquiry in its examination of Father Willie’s life and writings.” Father Hogan’s work will also include promotion of the subject of that inquiry, especially as every cause is in need of miracles through the intercession of its subject. “We will need two miracles to see Father Willie beatified and canonized,” explained Father Hogan, “so I am committed to ensuring that we do everything can to bring Father Willie to the sick and those in need of graces.”
I never realized that there was an actual guy in charge of drumming up miracles for these things. I would think that fact alone would be enough to generate a fair amount of skepticism with regard to any subsequent "miracles".
Do you mean that there are apparent problems vis à vis reality in the sainthood-granting process?
Who woulda thunk?
drummerboy said:
Do you mean that there are apparent problems vis à vis reality in the sainthood-granting process?
Who woulda thunk?
Cynicism abounds and is very cheap to come by. My father fought in seven major battles of WW1 and had a full military burial in 1955— horses, buglers, flag folding presentation —at the National Cemetery in Pinelawn, LI. Throughout his life, he was a patriotic and proud American.
drummerboy said:
Do you mean that there are apparent problems vis à vis reality in the sainthood-granting process?
Who woulda thunk?
Cynicism abounds and is very cheap to come by. My father fought in seven major battles of WW1 and had a full military burial in 1955— horses, buglers, flag folding presentation —at the National Cemetery in Pinelawn, LI. Throughout his life, he was a patriotic and proud American.
drummerboy said:
Do you mean that there are apparent problems vis à vis reality in the sainthood-granting process?
Who woulda thunk?
Cynicism abounds and is very cheap to come by. My father fought in seven major battles of WW1 and had a full military burial in 1955— horses, buglers, flag folding presentation —at the National Cemetery in Pinelawn, LI. Throughout his life, he was a patriotic and proud American.
drummerboy said:
Do you mean that there are apparent problems vis à vis reality in the sainthood-granting process?
Who woulda thunk?
Cynicism abounds and is very cheap to come by. My father fought in seven major battles of WW1 and had a full military burial in 1955— horses, buglers, flag folding presentation —at the National Cemetery in Pinelawn, LI. Throughout his life, he was a patriotic and proud American.
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