St. Catherine of Siena and the Reverence Due to Priests In this inspiring reflection, we explore the powerful messages God gave to Saint Catherine of Siena—a Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest mystics in Catholic history. Through her divine revelations, God reminded the faithful never to judge, criticize, or scorn His priests, no matter their human weaknesses. Saint Catherine’s writings in The Dialogue reveal a profound truth: the dignity of the priesthood comes not from the man himself, but from the sacred office he holds in Christ’s name. This video uncovers her heavenly conversations, where God speaks with tenderness yet firmness about the sacredness of His chosen servants, calling us to prayer, humility, and reverence for the priestly ministry. Join us as we reflect on Saint Catherine’s timeless message—a call to pray for priests, to trust in God’s justice, and to love His Church with purity of heart. @Boanerges Boanerges I am leaving a video or the dialogue of Saint …เพิ่มเติม
The part of the faithful, God tells St. Catherine, is to weep over the sins of clergy who do not follow God’s will, and to call upon His mercy for them.
At the same time, He laments the many sins of faithless clergy, including promiscuity, lying with prostitutes, selling graces, usury, gluttony, avarice toward the poor, vanity in seeking high offices, greed for worldly riches, and, as He tells St. Catherine, many more sins far worse than what He describes. He tells her how abominable these sins are in His sight, and how deeply these ministers offend Him. Yet He makes it clear to St. Catherine that His people must give reverence to His priests no matter how sinful the priests may be, and leave the judgment to God
ST. FRANCIS PATH: CHOOSING CHRIST OVER COMFORT - October 4 SGNEWS-SG Francis Bernardone il Poverello Memorial 4 October Profile Son of Pietro Bernadone, a rich cloth merchant. Though he had a good education and became part of his father‘s business, he also had a somewhat misspentyouth. Street brawler and some-time soldier. Captured during a conflict between Assisi and Perugia, Italy, he spent over a year as a prisoner of war. During this time he had a conversion experience, including a reported message from Christ calling him to leave this worldly life. Upon release, Francis began taking his faith seriously. He took the Gospels as the rule of his life, Jesus Christ as his literal example. He dressed in rough clothes, begged for his sustenance, and preachedpurity and peace. His family disapproved, and his father disinherited him; Francis formally renounced his wealth and inheritance. He visited hospitals, served the sick, preached in the streets, and took all men and …เพิ่มเติม
A friend and faithful reader, Bill Wendell, alerted me today that Fr. Benedict Groeschel died on this date in 2014. This is the last of three posts I wrote about him.
San Francisco de Asís, fundador - el 4 de octubre fecha de inscripción en el santoral:4 de octubre n.:1181 - †:1226 - país:Italia canonización:C: Gregorio IX 16 jul 1228 hagiografía:«Vidas de los santos de A. Butler», Herbert Thurston, SI Elogio: Memoria de san Francisco, el cual, después de una juventud despreocupada, se convirtió a la vida evangélica en Asís, localidad de Umbría, en Italia, y encontró a Cristo sobre todo en los pobres y necesitados, haciéndose pobre él mismo. Instituyó los Hermanos Menores y, viajando, predicó el amor de Dios a todos y llegó incluso a Tierra Santa. Con sus palabras y actitudes mostró siempre su deseo de seguir a Cristo, y escogió morir recostado sobre la nuda tierra. Patronazgos: patrono de Italia y Asís, de los tejedores, los comerciantes de tela, sastres, trabajadores sociales, de los que trabajan en la protección del medio ambiente; protector de los pobres, los cojos, los ciegos, los presos y los náufragos. Tradiciones, refranes, devociones:…เพิ่มเติม
4 de octubre San Francisco de Asís. yossmaria San Francisco de Asís
San Francisco de Asís, fundador Memoria de san Francisco, el cual, después de una juventud despreocupada, se convirtió a la vida evangélica en Asís, localidad de Umbría, en Italia, y encontró a Cristo sobre todo en los pobres y necesitados, haciéndose pobre él mismo. Instituyó los Hermanos Menores y, viajando, predicó el amor de Dios a todos y llegó incluso a Tierra Santa. Con sus palabras y actitudes mostró siempre su deseo de seguir a Cristo, y escogió morir recostado sobre la nuda tierra. († 1226) San Petronio de Bolonia, obispo En Bolonia, de la Emilia, san Petronio, obispo, que pasó de las responsabilidades políticas a la función sacerdotal, y enseñó con sus escritos y su ejemplo la realidad del oficio episcopal. († c. 450) * San Quintín de Tours, mártir En la región de la Galia Turonense, san Quintín, mártir. († s. VI) Santa Áurea, abadesa En París, de nuevo en la Galia, santa Áurea, abadesa, designada por san Eloy para regir el monasterio que había fundado dentro de la ciudad …เพิ่มเติม
The bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina participated over a shamanistic “smudging” ceremony to celebrate St. Catherine “Kateri” Tekakwitha, who rejected her native Mohawk religion. Pascua Taqui tribe member Richard Duran led the congregation of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham in a “smudging” ceremony in July. Smudging is a shamanic ritual that involves burning herbs and resins to “cleanse” a space of negative energy.
The last letter from Fr Gruner April 30, 2015 Message from Fr. Gabriel Amorth to Fr. Nicholas Gruner Father Gruner's Newsletter - March 12, 2015 (Feast of Saint Gregory the Great) I recently returned from Rome, where I went to attend the February installation of the new cardinals. But while I was there something unexpected happened, something soul-shaking that I did not expect! I spoke with Father Gabriel Amorth, the world's most famous living exorcist. His words shook me as few things ever have! Father Amorth told me that we have but a Short-Time left before the chastisements predicted by Our Lady of Fatima begin to rip our world apart in ways we can hardly imagine! How Long? Less Than 8 Months! Father Gabriel Amorth told me that unless the consecration of Russia is performed as our Lady had asked that by the end of October 2015, the dark prophecies of Fatima may well come to pass any day after that! Why did Father Gabriel Amorth tell this to me? So that Our Lady's Apostolate will raise …เพิ่มเติม
I pray every midnight 3 Our Fathers as The Blessed Mother told us to do and plead with GOD The Father to destroy all evil. Then I say an extra Our Father separate from the first 3 we must say for The Consecration of Russia to The Immaculate Heart of Mary to be done and said as the Pope was ordered to do it. I have confidence that GOD'S Will be done. And everything will be done according to His Will. For His Glory and for the good of the people. I accept and I never worry that GOD'S Will and His Great Chastisement that the world has never seen before. Or what His Will be for me. As long as in the end there shall be one fold and one shepherd. The one thing I dream and think of a lot. I have to correct myself. I say the 3 Our Fathers when I am able to. Which is nearly every night. I just want to be totally honest about what I say or do.
‘Purgatory’ by J. Sadlier; 1886; Chapter I – ‘CARDINAL GIBBONS ON PURGATORY.…’; pages 51; part III [Saint Catherine of Genoa – XV-XVI Century AD; born: Genoa, Republic of Genoa/ died: Genoa, Republic of Genoa; Aged 62-63; mystic, known for her work among the sick and the poor] CARDINAL GIBBONS ON PURGATORY. I have already spoken of the devotion of the ancient Jewish Church to the souls of the departed. But perhaps you arc not aware that the Jews retain to this day, in their Litany, the pious practice of praying for the dead. Yet such in reality is the case. Amid all their wanderings and vicissitudes of life, though dismembered and dispersed, like sheep without a shepherd, over the surface of the globe, the children of Israel have never forgotten or neglected the sacred duty of praying for their deceased brethren. Unwilling to make this assertion without the strongest evidence, I procured from a Jewish convert an authorized Prayer-book of the Hebrew Church, from which I extract the …เพิ่มเติม
Andrew, can you tell me which of your posts has GOD and Our Lord warning us about us about the scandals of our Religious and how we must avoid them? I can't find them in my folders that I saved. I don't wish for you to dig through your posts. Only if you know which ones I am referring to. Please! Don't go out of your way. Maybe which Saint revealed what was said. Or the title of your posts maybe? But please don't go out of your way.
"Unwilling to make this assertion without the strongest evidence, I procured from a Jewish convert an authorized Prayer-book of the Hebrew Church, from which I extract the following formula of prayers which are prescribed for funerals : " Departed brother ! mayest thou find open the gates of heaven, and see the city of peace and the dwellings of safety, and meet the ministering angels hastening joyfully towards thee! And may the High Priest stand to receive thee, and go thou to the end, rest in peace, and rise again into life ! May the repose established in the celestial abode ..."
Italian Archbishop celebrates priestly ordination wearing sandals without socks. On 14 June 2026, Archbishop Paolo Giulietti of Lucca, Italy, ordained Emanuele Martinelli and Samuele Ghiselli to the priesthood at the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca. Photographs of the ceremony show Archbishop Giulietti presiding in liturgical vestments while wearing sandals without socks.
Mons. Giulietti (Lucca) e la nuova moda “scalza” dei Vescovi alle ordinazioni
Join us as we reflect on Saint Catherine’s timeless message—a call to pray for priests, to trust in God’s justice, and to love His Church with purity of heart.