ON BARREN LAND - Brother Fire "Brother Fire" is an animated series for the whole family, which takes place at the beginning of 1200 years. It tells the story of a Franciscan monk traveling and carrying wisdom and helping people. A lot of the beautiful words and biblical references. cartoonchannel
Bishop Schneider: Christ’s enemies have carried out “a hostile takeover” of the Church. At the Catholic Identity Conference in Pittsburgh on October 4, Bishop Athanasius Schneider delivered a diagnosis of the crisis in the Church, describing it as a “hostile takeover” from within. “We are witnesses of an unprecedented crisis of the Church,” Schneider said, pointing to “poisonous doctrinal ambiguities” and even “brazen heresies in the ranks of the high clergy”. “The world Christ warned of seems to have occupied the Church’s strategic administrative positions. There took place a hostile takeover.” Schneider said the crisis now affects virtually every aspect of Church life: “doctrine, morals, liturgy, discipline.” He also spoke of the “marginalization and a true persecution” within the Church of “all what is true Catholic.”
Bishop Schneider at CIC conference: A hostile takover of the Church took place.
From Goldfish to Roosters: Hundreds of Pets Blessed at Quito’s San Francisco Plaza | SG News Hundreds of pet owners gathered at the historic San Francisco Plaza in Quito, Ecuador, for the annual blessing of animals. The beautiful tradition honors Saint Francis of Assisi's profound connection with animal welfare and ecology. Franciscan priests sprinkled holy water over an extraordinary variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, Andeans guinea pigs, goldfish, and even a rooster saved from being culled after birth. Stay Updated with @SGNEWS-SG – Faith, Society & Global Christian Perspective
October 4: Respect for Creator and Creation (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: am 4. Oktober "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. stlukeproductions.com/benedictus
Homily Monday, October 5, 2026 Galatians 1:6-12 “The gospel preached by me is not of human origin.” The gospel is the Good News, the Good News is Jesus, Jesus is Love and the evangelizer of Love. Luke 10:25-37 A lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Our neighbor is every person who is near or far from us. Let us be with them. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
Traditional Latin Mass celebrated in Kerala, India. On October 2, Fr. Melvin Watts FSSP, celebrated the Latin Mass at the Poor Clares’ Convent in Ernakulam, Kerala. He is a priest with family roots in Kochi and Kottayam, who holds a German passport. Fr. Watts, a former banker, visited his ancestral homeland during his annual vacation. The Mass was offered for the cloistered nuns and faithful, with the permission of Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil of Verapoly.
On the Feast of the Guardian Angels, the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Mass was celebrated in the Adoration Chapel of the Convent of the Poor Clares in Ernakulam, Kerala. Rev. Fr. Melvin Watts FSSP, a German priest of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter and a former banker with family roots in Kochi and Kottayam, is currently visiting his ancestral homeland during his annual vacation. During his visit, he had the joy of offering the Traditional Latin Mass for the cloistered nuns and the faithful gathered for the celebration.
Leo XIV “largely continues the post-conciliar revolution,” Edward Pentin said October 3 at the Catholic Identity Conference in Pittsburgh. “Pope Leo… is very much a continuity figure, continuing the post-conciliar course mapped out by Pope Francis,” Pentin said. While Leo has “changed the tone for the better,” his improvements remain “largely symbolic and small scale.” Pentin said he has “often heard in recent months in Rome” that many around Leo “helped him get elected precisely so he might continue the revolution.” On Leo XIV’s emphasis on unity, Pentin said the pontificate has avoided many “neuralgic issues” by “essentially not talking about them.” He added that “what is unacceptable among the Church’s leadership is fidelity to the Church’s doctrine and tradition”. Pentin said some call Leo XIV’s priority a “false peace and false unity,” and cited two anonymous Roman priests warning against unity through silence about error.
Edward Pentin on Leo XIV at the CIC conference: Leo XIV continues Francis's work with a better style.
I have quite a few people I can name. But they will find out that there is no getting away from the evil deeds they have done and still plotting and planning to do.
Saint Francis of Assisi: logic, calm, firmness, contemplation, purity, chivalrous spirit by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226, centuries after Saint Benedict (480-547), of whom he was a great admirer and fervent devotee. One day, he decided to visit the monastery of Subiaco to venerate Saint Benedict. This fresco, the work of an anonymous 13th-century painter, is the oldest representation of the "Poverello of Assisi" and is in the Chapel of Saint Gregory, in the cave of Subiaco. It was painted during the saint's lifetime, before he received the stigmata. This portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi is found in one of the caves of Subiaco. It seems marvelous to me! It depicts a man of about 30 years old. Assisi is in central Italy (Umbria), but in this depiction, he looks more like a Nordic human type; his physiognomy reveals something Germanic, slightly blond, with light eyes, and a slightly pinkish mustache and beard. His right hand lightly touches his left …More
Bishop Corrado Sanguineti of Pavia is the frontrunner to become the next Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica - succeeding Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Writing for IlGiornale.it, Nico Spuntoni says Bishop Sanguineti is now in “pole position” for the post following Gambetti’s departure. Other names floated in recent weeks include former papal master of ceremonies Archbishop Guido Marini, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Archpriest of the Basilica of St Mary Major. Leo XIV knew Sanguineti before his election to the papacy through Pavia, home to the tomb of St Augustine. The two celebrated a Eucharist together there in February 2024. Sanguineti was also received by Leo XIV in a private audience at the Vatican in early September.
Chi sarà il nuovo arciprete della Basilica di San Pietro? Nel totonomi di Curia spunta Sanguineti
Plato ~ When a fool gains power, the first thing he does is silence the wise. The next thing he does is gather other fools around him. The final thing he does is destroy the nation.
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