Immediate prayers for Mr. David Knight...

As most of you know, when I end my articles, I always ask that all pray for our country; that hasn't changed, but today I'm asking for prayers for Mr. David Knight -- a good and decent man that reports the news fairly and accurately as opposed to the biased "news" of the hard Left.  This good man suffered a massive heart attack two days ago, and will undergo extensive surgery today in Texas.

Please pray for this upright man and his family...

God bless to all...

Gene DeLalla

If you read the Bible...

Then my previous post (What did Christ leave us?), talked about those stupendous events that led up to what was to become known as the Eucharist.  If you did read my post, you would see that I didn't use the word "Eucharist," not once.  So now, it is time to "call a spade a spade."

The bread and wine that is consecrated becomes the Eucharist for us to receive in Holy Communion.  You will also learn, if you don't already know, that the elements (or the "accidents") of the bread and wine remain for us to see -- but not touch!  But those elements are then transformed -- transubstantiated -- into what was done on that famous night at the Last Supper.

Remember, Christ is the One Who miraculously transformed those elements, not the Apostles, at least not then.  They were mesmerized beyond anything that we could imagine, after all, their Master just told them to do this in memory of Me.

Do what?

Exactly what He did!!!   Change the bread and wine into His body and blood.  So, the Apostles did do what Christ did after all, just not at the Last Supper.  They were the recipients of the new food that keeps one alive forever!!!

The Apostles were priests as well as bishops!  If you don't believe me, then read the Bible.  The office of priest goes way, way back to the early Old Testament, then, in continuum, into the New Testament.  It is mentioned in Acts, Chap. 1, and in 1 Timothy where St. Paul talks at length about the office of bishop and priest (St. Paul was both!).

But beware!  St. Paul is very specific about just who may receive the body and blood of Christ!  In 1 Corinthians, he tells us that if we eat this bread and drink this cup unworthily, we will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord!!!

Remember, in my post: What did Christ leave us?  I explained the whole scene about the many disciples leaving our Lord after He tells them unless they eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, they will have no life in them.  And most walked no more with Him, because they found that a hard saying?

So too, if that whole scenario was just a metaphor, then He would have said so, and called them back!  But He didn't.  Now, St. Paul is confirming that Christ really did mean what He said as proved in the previous paragraphs!!

And just who consecrates the piece of bread and the cup of wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?  Priests, and, by extension, bishops (however, it is a bishop that consecrates a man into the priesthood, not the other way around).

In conclusion, it is important to note that when I use a verse, or verses taken from the Bible, it would seem that I am being very selective in order to "prove" my points.  But, in reality, I take the whole of what is revealed in the New Testament in order to show some measure of continuity from the Old to the New Testament.  I do not take a verse or two out of context as so many do in order to support a belief system, or a "religion" that one can hardly recognize anymore as being Christian.

The world, the flesh and the devil is trying so very hard to deceive, even if possible, the Elect.  Don't be fooled: unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you will not have life (eternal life!) in you.  I don't know about you, but that shakes me to the bone!

God bless, and pray for our country.

Gene DeLalla  

PS: all the above info was taken from the King James version of the Protestant Bible, copyright 1897.

What did Christ leave us?

His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity!

What???

Wait a minute!  He ascended into heaven, so how could He leave us His very Body, Blood -- certainly not His Soul, and Divinity!!

These are not my suppositions, or opinions, but something that happened at the Last Supper...

Remember, He told His Apostles to "do this in memory of me"..

Do what?

Eat His Body and drink His Blood?  Whoa... What's that all about??

Are we cannibals?

Isn't that why many of His disciples walked no more with Him after He told them that..."unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you will have no life in you!..."

Remember too, that when He said the above, they "murmured" because "this is a hard saying, who can hear it?"

Now think for a moment: was Christ using a metaphor, or did He really mean that in order for us to have life in us, and be saved, we actually had to eat His flesh and drink His blood??

If He was using a metaphor, then He would have called back those disciples that left -- in disgust? -- and say that He really didn't mean, literally, that mankind had to eat His flesh and drink His blood, but He didn't.  He left them to their own devices.. We don't know what their final destiny was; did some come back after all?  We don't know.  But we do know that Christ didn't call them back!

What happened next??

He turned to the Apostles and asked them if they too would leave Him...

Simon Peter answered for the twelve: Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life...

The scene that I have just described is stunning!

Here is the Christ sent to redeem us, telling us that we have to eat His flesh and drink His blood in order to have life (eternal life!) in us!!??

Remember, that He was about to undergo His Passion; but He also told His followers that He would not leave them orphans, meaning that He would send the Paraclete to teach all things (that are not recorded in the Bible)…

But there was something else...

Let's go back to the Last Supper...

After He blesses the bread and wine (consecrates those elements), He tells the Apostles to do this in memory of Me...

Do what, exactly?

Bless (consecrate) any future bread and wine and eat (receive) His body and blood, especially, after He died and ascended...

His bloody sacrifice on Calvary, was to be repeated in an un-bloody manner -- not a different sacrifice, but the same -- IN AN UN-BLOODY MANNER; day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, century after century, down to our present day, and into the future, until He returns...

Now, the question begs: where do you get His consecrated body and blood to eat and drink????

Do you get IT at the local Baptist church, or a Jewish synagogue?  What about a Mosque?

Just where do you get IT?

Believe it or not, you get IT in a Catholic Church, that's where.

My Catholic Church is open to all -- that's true ecumenism for you!  Come home and have life in you this Christmas!!

Peace on earth, to men of good will...

Pray for our country...

PS: most of my quotes are taken from the King James version of the Protestant Bible, copyright: 1897...

Gene DeLalla

Is it appropriate to talk about the death penalty at Christmastime?

There's enough bad news bombarding us every single day, so why is it appropriate to talk about the death penalty during Christmastime?  To do so is just more bad news; who needs it, right?

Take the reason for Christmas in the first place: the birth of the Savior; the Babe that we see in Nativity scenes all across the country, that is, for now.  But it has to be said, that if the atheists and other secular humanists have their way, such visual celebrations will be a thing of the past -- over my dead body! 

It just so happens the death penalty is in the news these days, especially coming out of the Vatican; that's in Rome, for those who don't know.  The Vatican is also the mouthpiece, if you will, for Pope Francis; his speeches, writings and off-the-cuff remarks that seem to get him into trouble more often than not, with the Vatican trying to explain or clarify just what Francis meant...  And when the "Vatican" speaks; the world usually listens, but should it?

First, let's see what happened when that Babe grew up, began His ministry, then finally fulfilled His destiny: to die on the Cross for ------------------------- US!  Please think about that at least for a moment or two...

How, a non-believer might ask, would, or could, the "so-called" Son of God allow Himself to be subject to the death penalty??   And DIE!

Second, remember what Christ said to Pilate when standing right in front of him: you would not have any power over Me (to put me to death -- to enforce the death penalty) if it wasn't given to you from my Father!  The translation here, of course, is that there was a death penalty in Judea during the time of our Lord, just as there is a death penalty today.

But the arguments coming out of the "Vatican," is saying something different, or, should I say, the pope is saying something different... The Church has always taught -- always taught! -- that a death penalty can be used in certain cases and carried out by the civil authorities not only in order to protect the commonweal of society, but also to prevent the criminal from committing more heinous crimes if his life is not forfeited.  There is, however, another reason for the enforcement of the ultimate penalty: the potential for the criminal to convert and amend his life before he meets his Maker.  Think about it: if someone has no fear of being put to death (in the many states that no longer have a death penalty) there is no real reason to transform his/her life; to convert and change their ways.  What they do get is three-square meals a day for the rest of their miserable lives...

Third, what is often left out of the equation of the death penalty debate, are the murdered victims or their families that have been deprived of their loved ones.  There seems to be little empathy for those victims, but lots of sympathy for the criminal.  Go figure that one out, I can't...

Pope Francis is now excoriating the previous teachings of his predecessors as well as the perennial teachings of the Catholic Church on such important matters such as the death penalty, basically saying that it is cruel and inhumane.  Yes, it is "cruel" and "inhumane" -- but necessary!  It is completely naïve -- or is it planned? -- to attempt to condemn those who implement the death penalty in modern times, forgetting -- or not caring -- for those who die at the hands of the criminal.

This pope is hell-bent on changing, always and everywhere, taught and believed teachings and beliefs since the founding of the Church on the Rock of Peter.  He will not succeed!

To those who think that we Catholics are bound in conscience to believe every single thing the pope says or opines or writes, are gravely mistaken.  In fact, we have an obligation not to obey that which counters the faith: False obedience is a vice, not a virtue!  

At this Christmastime, I ask all of good will to pray not only for our country, but also for the man that currently occupies the Chair of Peter...

Gene DeLalla

Follow-up: family of deceased seven-year-old migrant girl owes money to...

It has now been reported by the grandfather of the seven-year-old migrant girl, who died after she and her father entered the U.S. at a New Mexico check-point, owes money to the coyotes (human smugglers) that helped to transport them through Mexico.

The grandfather, Domingo Caal, says that the family owes a large debt that has to be paid, or else the smugglers will confiscate their meager possessions, leaving them almost completely destitute and homeless, no doubt.

As I previously reported (seven-year-old migrant girl), the Demonrats are using the death of this poor girl to push their open borders agenda thereby destroying what is left of our sovereignty, and allowing who-know-who into our country unvetted.

(I must reiterate that my own father entered the U.S., not long after the turn of the previous century, as in immigrant from Italy, processing through the iconic Ellis Island, New York in 1913.  All such immigrants were vetted, that is, they were checked for diseases, in addition, they had to have a place to live and sponsors to help them assimilate into the American culture, without loosing their own heritage.  This is certainly not the case today, as the estimated at 30-45 MILLION illegal aliens now residing in the U.S. in a "subterranean," shadow society, do not assimilate, but rather continue to speak their foreign tongue.   They do not become American citizens for obvious reasons, and put an enormous strain on welfare and other social services, including education and health-care, in some cases, causing the shutting down of small medical facilities because of lack of monies owed by the illegals.  Remember, the law states that when someone comes into an emergency room, they have to be treated regardless of whether or not they have health insurance.)

I have seen with my own eyes, the coyotes ply their trade in San Diego county (Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro and the Otay Lakes area) loading illegal aliens into their vehicles to transport them to destinations throughout California and beyond. These human smugglers do not do this for free!  In fact, some of the migrant women have been "taken advantage of"... In other instances, the illegals have been found near death in hot, dry desert areas of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.  Some have been rescued by the Border Patrol who do their best to supply water, food and medical care when caught, and sadly, recover bodies of those who died while in the custody of the coyotes, or left to fend for themselves...

Make no mistake, this human tragedy continues as I write this, but the soulless, unconscionable Demonrats care little for the real health and welfare of these illegals, but only to curry their favor to bolster their own cause: to have more voters in the coming elections.  And if anyone thinks that non-citizens don't vote in our elections, I have a bridge for sale...

Nothing will change unless and until there is a real change of heart of these Demonrats, at least we can pray that this will happen, especially this Christmastime.  Miracles do happen!!

Pray for our country too...

Gene DeLalla 

The Demonrats are using the death of a seven-year-old migrant girl...

These despicable, malice-filled Demonrats are using the death of a seven-year-old migrant girl to their own sick advantage, i.e., attacking the Trump administration for attempting to enforce the laws of the country in the face of an invasion of illegal aliens.  Of course, the lamestream media is screaming from the housetops with phony outrage of how cruel and unfeeling President Trump is in the face of this tragedy.

But these blackened souls -- who call themselves Democrats -- have no sense of justice or charity, and will use this poor girl's death to further their call for open borders.  Translation: more potential votes for the Demonrats in future elections!  And that is what this is all about!

For those who are just a bit older, the Democrats used to be known as the party of the people, but no more.  They are now -- and have been for far too many years -- the party against the people!

I would venture to say, that the Democrats of Hubert Humphry's day, simply would not recognize the Demonrats of today: socialists; the party of death (of the pre-born); pushers of the homosexual perversion; welfare-state, another endless list...

And now, the Demonrats are saying that the Border Patrol is responsible for this girl's death?  Not so!  Let us put the blame where it belongs: on those migrants who make a dangerous, illegal journey all in the hope of entering -- whether legally  or illegally -- the United States, for whatever legitimate or illegitimate reason.  First and foremost, the parents of the girl hold the main responsibility for the demise of their precious child, not the Border Patrol and their medics who tried their best to save her.
And by the way, the Border Patrol SAVES uncountable migrants from threats to their well-being every single day, all year long!

And one more thing: the United States of America is the most generous, most charitable, of any nation on the face of this earth.  We continue to feed half the world; doubt me?  Look it up!   And to say that we, as a nation, would purposely allow a seven-year-old girl die because her parents broke the law is beyond pathetic, beyond sick!  But sadly, not surprising.

I urge all of good will to pray for the repose of the soul of this little girl, Jakelin, and pray too for our country.

Gene DeLalla

The Mueller witch-hunt continues unabated...

Never a day goes by that the "collateral damage" associated with the Mueller witch-hunt is exposed on the lamestream media for all to see.  This unabated attack on our president is shameful, disgusting and all based on a false FISA warrant.  And there is the real CRIME!  Yet these creeps, full of malice of forethought, go Scott-free?

It seems to me that Lady Justice has a peep-hole in her blindfold, allowing a two-tiered system of justice; one for the elites, and one for you and I.  Nice.

But thank heaven the real truth, not the fake news, is beginning to swing the pendulum in the opposite direction...

The implications are terrifying for the bad guys; the corrupt politicians and "prosecutors," who have made it their destiny to destroy a duly elected president, concerned, not with his own legacy -- as so many previous presidents consumed by their own vanity -- but putting America first.  All this, is spite of the traitors in his own party, not to mention the Demonrats on the other side of the isle...

Right now, the focus seems to be his possible pay-offs due to his sexual dalliances of his past, single life.  Is that morally right, of course not, but I also believe that a man or woman can change and amend their lives.  Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone... Where have I read that before?

But here is something that the good-old lamestream media fails to report: the Congress has a slush-fund, using taxpayer monies to cover-up their own sexual escapades down in D.C.  Did you know that?   Again, that's our money to the tune of over seventeen million dollars!  Let me express that in actual digits: $17,000,000, used to keep silent those females (and others?) that could easily blow the lid off the career of numerous politicians of both stripes: Demonrates and Republicrats, and send them to jail!

I truly believe that President Trump will be victorious in the remaining time of his first term, and will be with us for another four years, if that is what he wants.

Mr. Trump is not perfect, not by any stretch of the imagination, but the prospect of some radical, anti-life Demonrat becoming president in 2020, is absolutely unacceptable, at least to me; how about you out there in cyber-land?

I will continue to pray for Mr. Trump, and for our country too...

Gene DeLalla