12 Saint Quotes That Make It Impossible to Attend... Mass the Same Way Again... ⤵️ 1. "When the Eucharist is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels who adore the divine victim immolated on the altar." - St. John Chrysostom 2. "The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass." - St. Augustine 3. "The best time to ask and obtain favors from God is the time of the Elevation." - St. John Bosco 4. "The celebration of Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the cross." - St Thomas Aquinas 5. St. Teresa was overwhelmed with God’s Goodness and asked Our Lord , “How can I thank you?” Our Lord replied, “ATTEND ONE MASS.” 6. “My Son so loves those who assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that, if it were necessary He would die for them as many times as they’ve heard Masses.” - Our Lady to Blessed Alan. 7. "When we receive Holy Communion, we experience something extraordinary – a joy, a fragrance, a well-being that thrills the whole body and causes it to exalt." - St Jean Vianney 8. "There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us." - Saint Jean Vianney 9. "Be eager to go to Mass on weekdays also, even if it costs a sacrifice. Our Lord will reward you with His Blessings and make you succeed in your undertakings" - Don Bosco 10. "When we have been to Holy Communion, the balm of love envelops the soul as the flower envelops the bee." - St Jean Vianney 11. "It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass." - St. Pio of Pietrelcina 12. "If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy." - Saint Jean Vianney 💬 Which quote hit you the hardest?show more

"Behind each Priest there is a demon fighting for... his fall. If we have the language to criticize them, we must have twice as much to PRAY for them." St. Theresa of Avila ** Pray for your parish priest and for good and holy vocations to the priesthood**show more

As a Catholic priest, I hold the Body of... Our Lord Jesus Christ in every Mass. There are always particles on my fingers and sometimes on my hands, but I have the necessary recourse to either the ablution cup or the purification of my fingers and hands after distributing Holy Communion and when purifying the chalice and paten. A question: for people receiving Communion in the hand, what do you do for the particles on your hands or fingers? Those particles are Jesus insofar as they remain true particles of the consecrated Host. As St. Thomas Aquinas explains, the Real Presence remains only as long as the species of bread remain; when the species are so corrupted or reduced that they no longer retain the nature and appearance of bread, the sacramental presence ceases. Nevertheless, even in cases where particles may be so minute that they no longer retain the species and therefore no longer contain the Real Presence, due reverence is still fitting for what was once the Blessed Sacrament and for that which has been consecrated to so sacred a purpose. So again, where do those particles go? (This is an edit to correct my error in stating it is heresy to say micro particles do not retain the real Presence) We know that even the smallest piece of Christ’s Flesh matters, the smallest drop of His Precious Blood. Hence why, in the heartbreaking moment after Mary witnessed her Son be scourged, she proceeded to wipe every drop from the ground. She did not want to leave one drop, one particle, on the floor. What about all the places in which particles of Our Lord’s Body are left unknowingly? It is an honest and important question because we are called to show reverence to the Body of Christ. As a priest, what else am I supposed to be preaching? Is this not a central and valid concern that I raise? If I am attacked and told I said something wrong, I repeat the words of Christ: “Jesus answered him, ‘If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?’” John 18:23. As St. Thomas Aquinas teaches, the Real Presence remains only while the sacramental species remain. (Summa Theologiae, III, q. 77, a. 4.) Yet this truth should never diminish our concern for reverence toward the Sacred Host and the care owed to even the smallest visible particles.show more

Look at what happened as soon as the priest... lifted the chalice up to Heaven😱😱😱. Many miracles happen during consecration. This very moment, this very sacred moment, is precious! When you go for Mass, pay attention... especially during consecration and see for yourself. The bread and wine become the real Jesus. Jesus is fully present in the Blessed Eucharist. The Holy Communion is NOT a symbol of Christ. It is the real Christ himself. Little wonder the wind had to wait until the priest lifted the chalice up. Continue to pray for all the priests and religious all over the world.show more

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ... “is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God’s dealings with ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.” As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we read, love, and strive to follow the teachings in Bible and the Book of Mormon. We love the word of God and want to share with you the joy it brings to us.show more

Kevin Maguire, "Today, St George's Day, where we celebrate... the Turkish migrant worker who never came to Britain" "He'd be banned from Britain now, actually" Always fascinated at how the patron saint of England had never visited England St George was born in Cappadocia, Turkey. He was killed by Roman Emperor Diocletian for refusing to denounce Christianity and instead worship the Roman gods in 303 AD By the 5th century, churches were being dedicated to him in Jerusalem, Egypt, and Syria By the 6th century, his name appeared in Christian texts across Europe, and he was revered as a military saint, a protector of soldiers and defenders of the faith Churches in his name were established in the region, and St. George became the patron saint of many Palestinian Christian communities During the 11th-13th century crusades, English knights fighting in the Holy Land heard stories of St George appearing in visions to help Christian armies. He was seen as a divine warrior—ideal for a nation romanticizing knighthood and bravery St George became the patron saint in the 14th century when Edward III adopted him as the emblem of the Order of the Garter By the 15th century, St George had eclipsed earlier English saints like St Edmund. In 1415, his feast day (April 23) was made a national feast day in England Technically, without a British passport or visa St George wouldn't be able to come to the UK today. However, as he was being persecuted, he could claim asylum in the UK under the 1951 Refugee Conventionshow more

Father, On this blessed and glorious Easter morning, we... celebrate Jesus’ victory over death and the promise of a new life in Your eternal kingdom. We thank You for the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who conquered the grave and brought salvation to all people. Through Him, You have blessed us with redemption, the greatest gift of all. This Easter morning, we lift our hearts to You in gratitude as we reflect on the miracle of His resurrection. Lord, Bless this sovereign Christian nation as we spread the good news that Jesus Christ is truly risen. In Jesus' nameshow more

🚨 Roles RUINED FC25 FIFA15 KICK-OFF ATTACKING AI 1.... The ST does a get in behind for a possible cross. 2. The fullback tries to get in behind after the pass with a DIAGONAL RUN. 3. The ST understands that it will be recycled and turns into a target man. 4. The CM understands that the opponent CM is on the wing and moves into that space. 5. The RM understands that the ST left his position and moves to the ST position. 6. The CAM understands that the CM is going into his place, and the RM is moving into ST, so he goes RM. How is it possible that 10 years ago we had better AI than we have right now, with all the technology advancement? The old custom tactic with organized/free roam is better than FC IQ. We need this attacking AI in FC26, EASPORTS!show more

The great bronze doors of St John Lateran (San... Giovanni in Laterano), the cathedral of Rome, once belonged to the ancient Curia Julia (Senate House), which still stands in the Forum. The doors, which date back to the reign of the emperor Domitian (r. 81-96), were moved to the cathedral in 1660, at the bequest of Pope Alexander VII (r. 1655-67), who had them adorned with the heraldic eight-pointed stars of his own coat of arms. From a symbolic viewpoint, the Holy Door takes on a special significance: it is the most powerful sign of the Jubilee, since the ultimate aim of the pilgrim is to pass through it. The opening of the door by the Pope constitutes the official beginning of the Holy Year. Originally, there was only one door, at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, which is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome. Later, to allow as many pilgrims as possible to take part in the Jubilee experience, the other Roman Basilicas also opened their own holy doors. In crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, the pilgrim is reminded of the passage from chapter 10 of St John’s gospel: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” Passing through the Holy Door expresses the decision to follow and be guided by Jesus, who is the Good Shepherd. The door is a passageway that ushers the pilgrim into the interior of a church. For the Christian community, a church is not only a sacred space, to be approached with respect, with appropriate behavior and dress code, but it is a symbol of the communion that binds every believer to Christ: it is a place of encounter and dialogue, of reconciliation and peace which awaits every pilgrim, the Church is essentially the place of the community of the faithful. In Rome, this experience takes on a special significance because of the special links between the Eternal City and Saints Peter and Paul, the apostles who founded the Christian community in Rome and whose teachings and example are models for the universal Church. The tombs of Saints Peter and Paul are located in Rome, they were martyred here; and together with the catacombs, these sacred sites are places of continuous spiritual inspiration. 🎥© thecatholictraveler (IG) #archaeohistoriesshow more

“Behold your mother” is one of the last words... of the Lord. It was his dying wish for us to receive her and respond to her as our mother too. It is a divine call to relate to the Mother of God with all of the love and confident expectations children have with their own mothers.show more

As a Catholic priest, I hold the Body of... Our Lord Jesus Christ in every Mass. There are always particles on my fingers and sometimes hands, but I have the necessary recourse to either the ablution cup or purification of my fingers and hands after distributing Holy Communion, when purifying the chalice and paten. A question: for people receiving Communion in the hand, what do you do for the particles on your hands or fingers? Those particles are Jesus. It is a heresy to say they are not because they are either microscopic or simply small. So again, where do those particles go? We know that even the smallest piece of Christ’s flesh matters, the smallest drop of Blood, hence why, in the heartbreaking moment after Mary witnessed her Son be scourged, she proceeded to wipe every drop from the ground. She didn’t want to leave one drop, one particle, on the floor. What about all the places in which particles of Our Lord’s Body are left unknowingly? It’s an honest and important question because we are called to show reverence to the Body of Christ. As a priest, what else am I supposed to be preaching? Is this not a central and valid concern that I raise? If I am attacked and told I said something wrong, I repeat the words of Christ: Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?” John 18:23.show more

She saw the different levels of Purgatory… and said... even the “lightest” pain would change how you live today 🙏👇 Shortly before her death in 1607, St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi experienced a deep ecstasy while walking with her sisters in the convent garden. During this state of prayer, she was given a vision of Purgatory. In her own accounts, she described it as a place of purification where God’s justice and mercy work together. She understood that the souls there already belong to God. They are saved, but they are being purified from the effects of sin and any remaining attachment to it. She saw different degrees of suffering. Some souls endured intense purification for attachments to sin or for faults they treated lightly in life. Others suffered more deeply, especially for sins against charity, pride, or for neglecting their responsibilities. There were also souls who had lived good lives, but still needed to be purified from smaller imperfections before entering Heaven. The suffering was not the same for everyone, but all of it had a purpose. One moment that stayed with her was seeing the soul of a sister who had recently died. The soul was in suffering, but also filled with desire for God. There was no despair. Only longing and trust, knowing that this purification would end in Heaven. Even small sins matter more than we think. This matches what the Church teaches. Purgatory is not a second chance, but a final cleansing for those who die in God’s grace. The souls there cannot help themselves, but they can be helped by us. The Church has always taught that our prayers, sacrifices, and especially the Holy Mass can assist them. Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that this purification is necessary so that a soul can enter the full holiness of Heaven. It also reminds us that praying for the dead is an act of charity that has been practiced since the earliest Christians. “It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.” (2 Maccabees 12:46) “…the fire will test what sort of work each one has done… If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.” (1 Corinthians 3:13–15) Many souls are remembered less as time passes. Some may have no one praying for them anymore. So the question is simple and honest: 💬 Have you ever experienced a moment that made you suddenly realize how serious sin actually is?show more

⚡️⭕️ Lebanon : A video documenting the Israeli occupation's... demolition of the statue of St. George in the town of Yaron during the war. Saint George, also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army. Of Cappadocian Greek origin, he became a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian, but was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most venerated saints, heroes, and megalomartyrs in Christianity, and he has been especially venerated as a military saint since the Crusades. He is respected by Christians, Druze, as well as some Muslims as a martyr of monotheistic faith.show more

Eucharistic Procession Stops Traffic on NYC Streets On Oct.... 14, 2025, thousands joined countless religious orders and laity for Napa Institute’s annual Eucharistic procession through the streets of New York City, stopping traffic during rush hour. The free event began at 3:00 p.m. local time with Eucharistic meditations and confessions at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. From a packed Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Mass began at 4:00 p.m., with Cardinal Sean O’Malley as the primary celebrant. Immediately following Mass, thousands joined priests, nuns, bishops, and cardinals for the annual Eucharistic procession through the streets of New York City. Some religious orders in attendance included the Sisters of Life and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Some of the lay orders included the Knights of Columbus, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Order of Malta. Also joining the laity were several school groups ranging from elementary to high school. Catholic actors Jonathan Roumie and David Henrie also surprised guests with their attendance! Did you attend? If so, let us know your experience! If you couldn’t make it, let us know how much you love Our Lord in the Eucharist! 🙏 “O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine!” 🎥 Grady Connolly ✍️ Jacqueline Burkepileshow more

In the Bible, Moses and the Israelites in the... desert followed the Lord, who appeared before them as a pillar of fire at night and as a pillar of cloud during the day. Today, many people, especially some Christians, would call such an appearance demonic when it is connected to the UAP phenomenon. Everyone should read the Bible to better understand the UAP phenomenon. When God appears, His presence is called the Shekinah, and that same presence was associated with the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy of Holies. The Bible also states that the Angel of God moved behind Moses and the Israelites, while the pillar of cloud and fire accompanied and protected them.show more

I feel like there is some kind of stagnation... in my soul. I don't feel hopeless or tired, but suddenly everything became less interesting. I have to do something to wake up my soul so I can go back to how I was. I am the one who insisted on living, even if life was only room for my feet. I wonder what happened to me. I have become just a mass of flesh without a soul. I lost my passion and love for life.. My dear friends and loved ones .. This is your friend Mo from Gaza and this is an update The military operation is still continuing in northern Gaza... and there are more evacuation orders for the north and more displacement. I heard from one of the merchants that he has some cat food in Jabalia... but the area is dangerous there... Approximately he has 15 to 20 boxes Each box contains 24 cans Despite that, I said let's try to go, but we have to be careful... I went with my cousin Animal world We went to the furthest place we could reach. The picture below shows us at the Qurm Junction, and anyone who is in Gaza knows that it is the entrance to Jabalia... Unfortunately, we did not dare to approach any closer than that... We heard the sounds of explosions and saw plumes of smoke and the sounds of gunfire. Drones were flying densely over our heads. So we backed down and decided to go again today.. but the weather is very, very rainy today.. We will go again on Wednesday.. I wish we had access to cat food. It is more beneficial for them.. My friends and loved ones.. There is still the possibility of donating to buy the largest possible amount of food for them Or on the PayPal link It appears that the talks have reached a dead end. In this case, I should buy as much as possible. Today we can buy.. Who knows? Perhaps we will not be able to go and search in a few days... as I am doing now... I am grateful to someone who stood by my side during these difficult times. Your loving friend Moshow more

First stop in Paris: The Sacred Heart Basilica, where... Our Lord has been adored in perpetual adoration - uninterrupted - for more than 140 years, even during the German and Allied bombings of Paris, through wars, disease and other crises. The church itself was built as an act of penance in reparation for the government's crimes against the Catholic Church during the French Revolution - a time of intense persecution of clergy, religious and Catholic laity. It was first proposed by the bishop of Nantes, Felix Fournier. In 1871, Alexandre Legentil (founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul), wrote: "We recognize that we were guilty and justly punished. To make honourable amends for our sins, and to obtain the infinite mercy of the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pardon of our sins, as well as extraordinary aid which alone can delivery our sovereign Pontiff from captivity and reverse the misfortune of France, we promise to contribute to the erection in Paris of a sanctuary dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus." In July 1873, the National Assembly officially approved construction, stating that "it was necessary to efface by this work of expiation the crimes which have crowned our sorrows."show more

The most noticeable difference between the NO and TLM... is the music/singing. People will hate this, but music is one of the most powerful tools of Evangelization and praise for our Lord. The NO mass you have to suffer through modern slop evangelical type hymns that make your ears bleed, no matter how well they are sung. Think "Table of Plenty" or "Here I am Lord" or "All Are Welcome." Maybe you end with "God Bless America." People think that just lyrics of a song make something worthy for mass. Some masses have drums, guitars, or odd stringed instruments. Music void of modal harmony or monophonic beauty. It's like listening to The Beatles when we could be listening to Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 1 (I) in D minor (BWV 1052). Outside of the organ, which is designed specifically for the church to create a heavenly sound, no other instrument should really be used. There is nothing more pleasing than the singing of man and woman for God in his church and his presence. It shouldn't sound like a band kids bop song or a 1am infomercial background music for a 1980s furniture store. This is what mass "music" should sound like in the video below. Ethereal. Otherworldly. To lift us up to God by singing for God in a manner worthy of it. Bach wrote "Soli Deo Gloria" at the end of his works for a reason. Just the simple singing of praise to the lord beautifully. When you pray, you listen to Gregorian Chants or Orthodox chants. Why? These chants bring you up to the Lord in state of prayer. Why We ditched Gregorian Chants used for 1,000+ years for Boomer bongo hymns is shocking to me.show more

Words by Brendan O’Neil: If you heard that a... man was thinking about selling his seven-year-old daughter into marriage or domestic servitude, who would you feel sorry for? The dad or the girl? All normal people would say the daughter. Of course we would. Not the BBC, though. Our public broadcaster has told precisely this horror story, only it paints the men selling their daughters as the victims, not the girls who are being sold. Meet the ‘Afghan fathers’ who are ‘forced to make impossible choices’, it blubs, blissfully unaware of how sick it sounds to the rest of us to play a tiny violin for men who sell girls into slavery. Where the men’s mental struggles are drawn in detail, the girls’ enslavement is described almost matter-of-factly. ‘Underage [marriages] have their problems’, the Beeb quotes one of the dads as saying. Call off the hunt for the grossest understatement of the year. It is the stuff of moral oblivion to refer to girls being sold for cash as a ‘problem’. All cultures are ‘valid’, right? Hence we end up with the BBC reporting on the enslavement of Afghan girls as if it were a cultural quirk. ‘There is a tradition [in Afghanistan]’, it breezily tells us, ‘in which a marital gift is given to the family of the girl from the family of the boy during marriage’. The euphemisms are suffocating. ‘Marital gift’ - you mean cash for girls? As for ‘boy’ - come on, BBC, you know those girls aren’t marrying boys. You know it is seen as acceptable in Islam for very young girls to get hitched to men. They must know - surely? - that it is bad. It is immoral, wicked, and alien to everything we in the civilised West hold dearshow more