April 18: Christ's Death as Prayer (2026) Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now." —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI published by Ignatius Press.
"Benedictus Moments“ "Benedictus Moments“ ist eine Reihe von 365 kurzen, täglichen Meditationen aus den Schriften von Papst Benedikt XVI. Die tägliche Betrachtung wird lebendig, wenn der Schauspieler Leonardo Defilippis die Worte des Papstes rezitiert und diese theologischen Juwelen so auf erstaunliche Weise zugänglich macht. Die tiefgründigen Einsichten des Papstes führen zu einer immer tieferen Entdeckung der Schönheit und des Reichtums unseres christlichen Glaubens, die Ihr Herz berühren und Ihre Seele erfreuen wird. Hören Sie jeden Tag zu und lassen Sie sich inspirieren! „Das Benedictus bezieht sich auf das Kommen des menschgewordenen Gottes in unsere Mitte. Christi eucharistisches Kommen macht aus einem Versprechen ein gegenwärtiges Geschehen und bringt die Zukunft ins Hier und Jetzt.“ – Papst Benedikt XVI. Aus dem Buch „Benedictus: Tag für Tag mit Papst Benedikt XVI.“, erschienen im Ignatius Verlag.
Fri Apr 17, 2026 - 12:26 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — In a recent interview with Matt Fradd on his podcast Pints With Aquinas, Father John Perricone described how Mother Teresa had once told him that receiving the Holy Eucharist on the hand was the worst evil she had seen in her decades as a religious. During the podcast, which first aired April 13, Perricone recalled having breakfast with Mother Teresa, who had attended his Mass on several occasions, and how he had asked the nun about the most evil thing she had seen in her work with the most vulnerable across the globe. The priest emphasized how, without hesitation, the sainted nun said, “Communion in the hand.” “I remember once I said, ‘Mother, you’ve been in the worst areas, sectors of the world imaginable, and you’ve seen the greatest evils. Tell me, of all the things that you’ve seen, what can you tell me is the worst evil you’ve come across?” he recalled. “I suspected she was going to say abortion or euthanasia, (but) she looked …
Vices against Nature Are Also against God. —Saint Thomas Aquinas Revelation 22:15 Others must remain outside: the dogs[=sodomites, male prostitutes, unfaithful leaders], the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices deceit. Like A Dog Lapping Up Its Own Vomit
During his visit to Cameroon on 16 April, Pope Leo XIV met with twelve representatives of local Islamic communities at the Apostolic Nunciature in Yaoundé. Several of the Muslim leaders had previously met the Pope in Rome in December 2025, suggesting an ongoing relationship.
On April 16, at the Apostolic Nunciature, Pope Leo XIV met with twelve leaders of local Islamic groups of Cameroon who are working with the Church on social justice projects.
How to Embrace Your Cross Daily The suffering of the Lord and the martyrs challenge the notion that God would never allow suffering. We must conform ourselves to God’s will, even when it contradicts our own desires, as exemplified by Jesus’ prayer in the garden. By examining our own betrayals and rebellions against God’s teachings, we can find grace and strength to embrace our crosses and follow Him. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: x.com/CatholicPa42753 For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb by Father Robert Altier.
Vivez dans le cœur de Marie… Aimez ce qu’elle aime, et désirez ce qu’elle désire. Alors, vous trouverez à coup sûr la paix, la joie et la sainteté. Saint Jean Eudes
Having already appointed several syncretic bishops, and just days after describing a mosque as a “divine, sacred space,” Leo XIV condemned syncretism in words. During the Eucharist in Bamenda, Cameroon, on 16 April, he cautioned against “falling into the trap of mixing the Catholic faith with other beliefs and traditions of an esoteric or Gnostic nature.”
Leo XIV at Mass in Bamenda, Cameroon: “Obey God, not human beings. To obey Him, because He alone is God. This calls us to foster inculturation of the Gospel. It also calls us to be vigilant, even regarding our own religious practices, so as not to fall into the trap of mixing the Catholic faith with other beliefs and traditions of an esoteric or Gnostic nature, which in reality often serve political and economic ends. Only God sets us free; only his word opens paths to freedom; only His Spirit makes us new people capable of changing this country.”
Prevost himself promotes a false, inculturated gospel that fosters precisely religious syncretism and the incorporation of paganism. Prevost is contradicted by his own apostasy, from which he has not publicly recanted nor publicly asked God for forgiveness.
The United Kingdom has transferred £752 million (around $1 billion) to Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said, marking a significant escalation in financial measures tied to the conflict. The payment is part of the Group of Seven Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration initiative, a $50 billion programme aimed at supporting Kyiv by leveraging immobilised Russian funds. Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said the funds would be directed toward urgent security and defence needs. The move is part of a broader UK commitment of £2.26 billion, as Western allies increasingly turn sanctions into a sustained funding mechanism for Ukraine. RUSSIAN FROZEN ASSETS Used: UK Sends $1B To Ukraine From Frozen Assets | US-Iran War We will see how brave they are when the time comes. Constantly provoking Russia because Russia is trying to avoid war at all costs. But I can see slowly the kid gloves are coming off and the bear is waking. They are constantly …More
Bishop Antonio Santarsiero of Huacho, Peru, convened all his clergy last Tuesday in a parish hall and publicly identified his two alleged victims, reports InfoVaticana.com. Furthermore, he asked the priests to sign a document supporting his innocence, which carries no probative value. The bishop stepped aside last Friday as Secretary General of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference while the case is investigated. The Church’s legal framework runs counter to the bishop’s actions. The motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi requires the protection and confidentiality of reports and forbids interference in investigations. The two alleged victims are a priest who lived with Santarsiero and a former seminarian. Both accuse him of homosexual misconduct and psychological manipulation. Picture: InfoVaticana.com, #newsJlbuohdoaz
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V ČÍCH RUKÁCH JE SVET A ĽUDSTVO... Venujte čas sledovaniu. Poznámka redaktora: Drahí bratia a sestry! Putin je jedným z nich. Je slobodomurár. Preto nikdy neurobil a nikdy neurobí nič dobré pre Rusko ani pre ruský pravoslávny ľud, pretože je nepriateľom Krista. Dnes to nechápu len hlúpi a nevedomí. A celá Putinova kremeľská byrokratická synagóga je tiež slobodomurárstvo. Tiež slúžia jednému pánovi – diablovi – a robia všetko, čo môžu, aby uškodili Rusku a bohabojnému ruskému ľudu. RUSKO V ZAVÄTÍ MURAROV. Slobodomurári vždy dosadili k moci slobodomurárov! SlobodomuráriJeľcin spolu s Berezovskými (na obrázku nižšie) a Gusinskými priviedli Putina k moci. A aby zvýšili Putinovu verejnú schvaľovanosť, títo prefíkaní Židia čoskorozinscenovali divadlo údajnej konfrontáciemedzi Putinom a touto nechutnou židovskou kremeľskou bandou. Globalista a satanista Putin ide podľa plánu ako …
"Answer to the third question. ”As to why animals do not have a rational intellect as humans do, I answer you: All things, whatsoever have been created, are for the use of humankind, either for their needs and upkeep or for their formation and correction or for their comfort and humiliation. If brute beasts had a human intellect, they would surely cause trouble to men, and would be of harm rather than of benefit. Therefore, in order that all things might be subject to humankind, for whose sake all things were made, and in order that all things might fear them but that they might fear none but me, their God, for this reason a rational intellect was not given to animals.”
[Saint Bridget of Sweden – XIV Century AD; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Patron Saint of Europe, Widow, Mystic, Spiritual Writer] “Interrogation 9 First question. After this was said, the monk appeared on his rung as before saying: ”O Judge, I ask you: Why do you seem unfair in your gifts and graces in that you gave preference to Mary your Mother before every creature and exalted her above the angels?” Second question. ”Why did you give to the angels a spirit without a body and the state of heavenly joy, while to humankind you gave a spirit in an earthly vessel, a tearful birth, a toilsome life and a painful death?” Third question. ”Why did you give humankind a rational intellect and sense, but did not give reason to the animals?” Fourth question. ”Why did you give life to animals and not to other insensate creatures?” Fifth question. ”Why is there not light at night as during day?” Answer to the first question. The Judge answered: ”Friend, in my deity are contained all …More
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