The Holy Door at Saint Peter's Basilica was sealed on January 16. Vatican craftsmen closed the door from the inside using 3,200 bricks. The door will remain closed until the next Jubilee.
La porta santa della Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano è stata murata. «È bello diventare pellegrini di speranza. Ed è bello continuare ad esserlo, insieme! La fedeltà di Dio ci stupirà ancora. Se non ridurremo a monumenti le nostre chiese, se saranno case le nostre comunità, se resisteremo uniti alle lusinghe dei potenti, allora saremo la generazione dell’aurora. Maria, Stella del mattino, camminerà sempre davanti a noi! Nel suo Figlio contempleremo e serviremo una magnifica umanità, trasformata non da deliri di onnipotenza, ma dal Dio che per amore si è fatto carne» Leone XIV da pagina facebook di SilereNonPossum
Fr Murray commenting on Synodality during the consistory: "It’s troubling that Synodality is still such a point of contention." And: "As Pope Francis envisions it, Synodality represents a continuing transformation within the Church."
St. Anthony’s Fire Through the Vision of Hieronymus Bosch Hieronymus Bosch has one of the most complex and phantasmagoric bodies of work that exceeds the imagination of any other Renaissance artist. His violent, fantastical paintings are enigmas of their time, both in surreal imagery and hellish content, are viscerally provocative. The complexity and beauty of his work is completely unmatched in terms of skill and intricacy, and he exceeds any standard held by any other Renaissance artist in this sense. Colloquially known as St. Anthony’s Fire, ergotism caused symptoms such as the sensation that your skin is on fire, gangrene and decay of the limbs. Due to the consumption of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) inside the ergot, vivid hallucinations occurred alongside those. As a devout follower of St. Anthony (the namesake of this illness) and member of a very charitable organization that tended to victims of ergotism, Hieronymus Bosch had a significant closeness to victims of St. Anthony’s …ច្រើន
CATECHISM OF PERSEVERANCE : AN HISTORICAL, DOCTRINAL,MORAL, AND LITURGICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION Translated from the French of Mgr Gaume by REV. F. B. JAMISON - COURSE FIRST - CHAPTER 32 - The Messiah promised and prefigured - Fourteenth figure of the Messiah - Gideon. (A.C.1405.)
On 15 January, Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, prayed the Rosary publicly to protest against recent liturgical restrictions imposed by Bishop Michael Martin. These measures ban the use of kneelers for Communion, which will take effect on 16 January. The faithful gathered in front of the diocesan pastoral centre in an act of reparation.
January 15 in Charlotte, in the cold and in front of the chancery, faithful gathered to pray for our diocese, for Bishop Martin, and in reparation for his liturgical directives.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗣𝗜𝗧 — 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜. 𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗦 One of the most tragic signs of the modern crisis in the Church is not what is being preached—but what is no longer preached. Hell has vanished from the pulpit. Once, the faithful were warned of eternal consequences. Today, they are reassured, entertained, and comforted—but rarely converted. Sermons speak of self-esteem, positivity, and vague love, while the Four Last Things—Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell—are ignored or softened to the point of irrelevance. This silence is not mercy. It is abandonment. 𝗜𝗜. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟 — 𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 The greatest preacher of Hell was not a medieval monk or a fire-and-brimstone friar. It was Jesus Christ Himself. “Fear ye not them that kill the body… but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28) “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” (Mark 9:44) “Depart from me, you cursed, into …ច្រើន
Our Lady of Pontmain & Our Lady of Absam- January 17th, 2026 | No Greater Delight No Greater Delight is a daily Marian podcast meant to start the day with a Marian touch. After examining the Marian feasts celebrated throughout the world on a given day, Fr. Nate offers a brief reflection to help make our love for Our Lady concrete in daily living. The title "No Greater Delight" is inspired by a homily of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, wherein he expresses his joy in preaching about the Virgin Mother, even though he acknowledges the challenge of adequately praising her. Mary's greatness is beyond words. 0:00 Feasts of Mary Today 04:33 The Imitation of Mary WhatsApp Channel: Catholic Voice Links: catholicvoice | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Das Absamer Gnadenbild Johann Bucher, der Bruder Rosinas, erzählt, was sich anno 1797 in seinem Vaterhaus zugetragen hat. Im Alter von 76 Jahren schrieb er im Beisein zweier Zeugen: "Am 17. Jänner 1797 nähte nachmittags meine Schwester, ein bereits gewachsenes Mädchen (Anm.: 18 Jahre alt) mit Namen Rosina im Zimmer zu ebener Erde am Tische dem Fenster gegenüber. Da sah sie auf einmal - zwischen 3 und 4 Uhr (Anm.: nachmittags) - was man bis dahin nie gesehen, an einer Fensterscheibe des inneren Fensters ein Bildnis der Gottesmutter gezeichnet. Sie rief der Mutter, welche ebenfalls anwesend, aber an einem anderen Orte des Zimmers war. Die Mutter eilte herbei und erschrak anfangs nicht wenig, als sie das Bild der heiligen Jungfrau sah, indem sie auf den Gedanken kam, es möchte dem Vater oder mir im Salzberge wo wir arbeiteten, ein Unglück begegnet sein. Sie sagte daher zur Schwester Rosina, wir sollen etwas beten; was auch geschah. Nach verrichtetem Gebete wischte die Mutter das Bild mit …ច្រើន
“CHAPTER XVII ~ Pains of Purgatory — Blessed Quinziani — The Emperor Maurice. In the Life of Blessed Stephana Quinziani, a Dominican nun, mention is made of a sister named Paula, who died at the convent of Mantua, after a long life of eminent virtue. The body was carried to the church and placed uncovered in the choir among the Religious. During the recitation of the Office, Blessed Quinziani knelt near the bier, recommending to God the deceased Religious, who had been very dear to her. Suddenly the latter let fall the crucifix, which had been placed between her hands, extended the left arm, seized the right hand of Blessed Quinziani, and pressed it tightly, as a poor patient in the burning heat of fever would ask the assistance of a friend. She held it for a considerable time, and then, withdrawing her arm, sank back lifeless into the coffin. The Religious, astonished at this prodigy, asked an explanation of the Blessed Sister. She replied that, whilst the deceased pressed her hand,…ច្រើន
" Help me, dear sister, succour me in the frightful torture which I endure. Oh ! if you knew the severity of the Judge who desires all our love, what atonement He demands for the least faults before admitting us to the reward ! If you knew how pure we must be to see the face of God ! Pray ! pray, and do penance for me, who can no longer help myself."
"He was taken, together with his wife, five of his sons, and three daughters — that is to say, his entire family with the exception of his eldest son, whom he bad already caused to be crowned Emperor, and who, thus far, had escaped the tyrant. Maurice and his five sons were unmercifully slaughtered near Chalcedon. The carnage began with the youngest of the princes, who was put to death before the eyes of the unfortunate father, without uttering a word of complaint."
Leo XIV’s consistory in January did not involve a general debate, Cardinal Raymond Burke told Edward Pentin for his Substack.com-account on 16 January. The consistory adopted a format closer to Francis’s synods, with discussion confined almost entirely to small groups:"All the discussion took place in the small group, and then in the general session there was simply a report from the secretaries." Divide and Conquer Burke added that the way the consistory was structured did not allow for so-called free interventions. The two plenary sessions permitted only brief interventions: "Each intervention was limited to three minutes, so just 15 cardinals could speak in one session." With more than 160 cardinals present, many were left unheard. In the small groups, "the topics were assigned, and then there was a whole structure that had to be followed at the tables". Every Pope Appoints the Bishops He Wants Beyond the consistory itself, Cardinal Burke expressed concerns about the Pope’s many …ច្រើន
Exposing The Darkness | Lioness of Judah Ministry | lionessofjudah.substack.com Sense Receptor | https://x.com/SenseReceptor Combat correspondent Michael Yon: "The Covid jabs are clearly... a deployment... of a weapon of mass destruction... But Trump is still pushing it. And people with TDS are those that still support Trump in 2026... That is the power of mind control, and there is zero they will not do, and I mean zero." Partial transcription of clip "It's clearly a weapon. They're showing one of several things, or potentially an overlap. But one would be either they just haven't researched it enough, or they're actually part of it, actually, because that was why they're using the wrong word. Or potentially they're a coward, because they're afraid to use the right word. That's actually cowardice. "And keep in mind, words are the atomic structures of truth and lies. So if you pick the wrong word from the beginning, all the rest of what you're talking about is irrelevant because you're …
Trump administration rakes in $500 million in first Venezuelan oil sale Hundreds of millions of dollars that the United States is raising from the sale of Venezuelan oil is being sequestered in Qatar. It’s an indirect path that could speed the flow of much-needed money to Venezuela, but it also raises questions about the transparency surrounding those funds. The Trump administration confirmed the first sale of Venezuelan oil Wednesday, saying it raised $500 million. It is just the first of numerous sales expected to bring in billions of dollars in the months – and potentially years – to come. The funds were sent to Qatar, rather than being held in US banks or sent directly to Venezuela, according to a former administration official familiar with the matter. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Newsmax Wednesday evening that the cash from the oil sales would start to flow into Venezuela as soon as Thursday. Venezuelan banks have started advertising cash, suggesting the oil proceeds …ច្រើន
Breaking News Gut Cure: How to restore your microbiome so your body can do what it was designed to do Your gut microbiome acts as a command centre for digestion, immunity, metabolism and brain health; when microbial diversity drops, symptoms often go beyond digestion. Short-chain fatty acids (“SCFAs”), especially butyrate, are essential compounds made by healthy gut bacteria that help repair your gut lining, calm inflammation, stabilise blood sugar and support mental clarity. Modern diets heavy in seed oils (including linoleic acid), emulsifiers and ultra-processed foods disrupt beneficial bacteria and reduce butyrate production, leaving your gut undernourished even if you eat “healthy” foods. Simple changes, such as replacing seed oils with stable fats like butter, ghee or coconut oil, can lower inflammation, rebalance your microbiome and help your body begin healing from the inside out. Let’s not lose touch…Your Government and Big Tech are actively trying to censor the information …
The Archdiocese of Madrid promotes the so-called Convivium process, an official diocesan consultation involving clergy, parishes, religious communities and lay groups in Madrid, Spain. According to InfoVaticana.com, the process was developed through consultation phases in 2024 and 2025, and is comparable with the German Synod. The Archdiocese of Madrid is currently led by the pro-homosexual Cardinal José Cobo. Preparations have begun for the first Convivium-named Presbyteral Assembly, which is scheduled to take place in Madrid on 9–10 February 2026. The archdiocese has recently distributed official working documents synthesising over 800 pages of submissions from parish pastoral councils, clergy, consecrated life and other ecclesial groups. The archdiocesan synthesis includes a subsection labelled 'Peculiar Proposals'. This subsection cites contributions from groups who advocate optional priestly celibacy and propose a non-lifelong or 'temporary' priesthood. They also refer to 'future …ច្រើន
Another shrimpy, pencil necked, European gay, who happens to be a priest, pontificating on what the Church needs. Shut up. Go to Barcelona and live with your boyfriend. People like you kept me out of the priesthood, and I will forever resent you and spit you out of my mouth. YOU pencil necked losers destroyed my faith!
Ewwww, tell the Pope it's too hard to be faggot and a priest. Priest have to work so many hours each day, without meaningful compensation. Why we're all burnt out. Pleeeeeeeease tell the Pope we regret becoming a priest. Fags and priests don't mix. Fags and priests don't mix. Fags and priests don't mix.