Monday, February 23 – From the Feria – Blessed Isabelle of France, Franciscan Virgin – Saint Peter Damian, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of the Church – Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Mon Feb 23, 2026 - 10:04 am EST LONDON (LifeSiteNews) — The political landscape of Britain changed significantly on February 13, 2026, after Rupert Lowe MP launched a new party to offer the British population an option on the right. The launch video, which featured Lowe on the grounds of his own farm donning traditional British country clothing, broke records as it amassed over 40 million views, and was promoted by Elon Musk. Polling at 10 percent from day one, Restore Britain’s launch has caused a sensation on the political stage and has significantly – and e uniquely in the context of British politics – emphasized a Christian and civilizationally-restorative political stance. I am today launching Restore Britain as a national political party. Join us.https://t.co/RMtEuHopgVpic.twitter.com/jQMAOjQJ5A — Rupert Lowe MP (@RupertLowe10) February 13, 2026 READ: Australian prime minister praises public schools for suppressing ‘far right’ ideology The launch of the party comes after …
During a pastoral visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus near Rome’s Termini station on February 22, Leo XIV shared a detail from his youth, reports Vatican News.va. He had briefly considered entering the Salesian community founded by St. John Bosco. “Before I entered the Augustinians, as a young man I also visited the Salesian community,” he said with a smile. “You came in second place — I’m sorry!” His remark drew laughter from the Salesians who run the parish. Leo XIV added that since his election, he has visited more Salesian communities than Augustinian ones, joking that perhaps “something of you has remained in my heart.” Speaking after the Eucharist, Leo XIV expressed deep appreciation for the Salesians’ work with young people, especially migrants. Leo XIV served as Prior General of the Augustinian Order from 2001 to 2013. Picture: Vatican Media, #newsMuljhvgbzr
“Before I entered the Augustinians, as a young man I also visited the Salesian community,” he said with a smile. “You came in second place — I’m sorry!” --Maybe the Salesians were very lucky.
Pope Saint Leo the Great ~~~ Enter upon the Holy Days of Lent with Godly devoutness, and prepare yourselves to win God's Mercy by your own works of mercy...
"But that which caused the greatest grief of all to the holy spouse, was the fear that his wife would be stoned, according to the law which ordered this punishment; for he could not make himself an accomplice to hide the crime, if it existed. All these considerations pierced the heart of St. Joseph with the deepest grief, in which he found no consolation except in the irreproachable conduct of his spouse. Still, on the other hand, though appearances convinced him, he could neither find means of excuse, nor even dare to communicate the subject of his grief to any human being. Our saint was then like one environed by the sorrows of death, and he felt the force of the words ‘Jealousy is as cruel as hell.”
[Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; Agreda, Spain; Mystic; Writer; ‘Blue Nun’] “Chapter III ~ 8T. JOSEPH DISCOVERS THAT MARY IS ABOUT TO BECOME A MOTHER, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO PENETRATE THE MYSTERY. HE ENDURES GREAT SUFFERINGS ON THIS ACCOUNT. IT was about five months since the eternal Word had become incarnate in the chaste bosom of the Virgin Mary, when St. Joseph began to observe indications of it, and to entertain suspicions. It was the more apparent, because the proportions of her pure form were so perfect, that the least change was perceptible. Deeply concerned and anxious, St. Joseph, as he one day observed her coming forth from her oratory, perceived that it was no longer possible to doubt the testimony of his own eyes. The heart of the man of God was penetrated with profound sorrow, and he was unable to resist the harrowing reflections that tormented his spirit. It may not be without utility or interest to notice some of these reflections, which increased the violence …More
Mario Nawfal - Palantir's CEO just told shareholders the company exists to "scare... Palantir's CEO just told shareholders the company exists to "scare enemies and on occasion kill them" and asked if they're cool with that. It is a special kind of guy. x.com/ABridgen/status/2010110687847039265/video/1
New Song -- O Jesus Living in Mary St. Louis De Montfort's Prayer to Mary O Jesus Living in Mary O Jesus living in Mary, Come and live in Thy servants, In the spirit of Thy holiness, In the fullness of Thy might, In the truth of Thy virtues, In the perfection of Thy ways, In the communion of Thy mysteries; Subdue every hostile power In Thy spirit, for the glory of the Father. Amen.
Leo XIV continues the ongoing process of merging dioceses in western Ireland. Today, he appointed Archbishop Francis Duffy of Tuam as Bishop of the neighboring Diocese of Killala. In doing so, he unites the Diocese of Killala and the Archdiocese of Tuam in the person of the bishop. This step had been prepared two years ago. In April 2024, Pope Francis appointed three Irish bishops to head six dioceses. Archbishop Duffy of Tuam became already then the Apostolic Administrator of Killala following the resignation of Bishop John Fleming. The Church in formerly Catholic Ireland has been in a state of total collapse following the disastrous appointment of bishops since the days of John Paul II. #newsDllqlfttkq
New Song - I Bless you -- THE IMITATION OF CHRIST BY THOMAS À KEMPIS THE WONDERFUL EFFECT OF DIVINE LOVE THE DISCIPLE I BLESS You, O heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for having condescended to remember me, a poor creature. Thanks to You, O Father of mercies, God of all consolation, Who with Your comfort sometimes refresh me, who am not worthy of it. I bless You always and glorify You with Your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, forever and ever.
The Lenten Spiritual Exercises of Leo XIV and the Roman Curia started yesterday in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace. Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim is delivering this year's meditations. He will give two talks each day.
Sono iniziati ieri gli Esercizi Spirituali quaresimali del Santo Padre e della Curia Romana, nella Cappella Paolina del Palazzo Apostolico. Le meditazioni sono guidate da Erik Varden e vi partecipa Pope Leo XIV con i cardinali e i capi dei Dicasteri. Immagini: Vatican Media.
Creepy. Where's the credibility for that? Can they openly talk about scandals he caused? Of course they will not, so it's going to be a lie and a theater play like with Bergoglio
With the Trump administration moving forward with plans to rapidly acquirewarehouses for what could become a nationwide mass detention network, it’s no longer a question ofwhetherthe government will expand mass detention to lock up Americans for defying its mandates butwhen.
While we carry the Sacred Scripture along on this issue (and vice versa), others suggest that the sacred writings are now old (and maybe the writers, olden days men). That they don't know science. Not for Genesis, not for the books of the Bible. From this error springs other errors: 1. Days of creation, not literal. 2. Adam and Eve are just metaphorical. 3. Days of creation taking evolution years. 4. If all above are true, then the Bible is false. Nothing is new in this world and the truth though with difficulty, (by God's grace) will always be preserved.