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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Join The Novena For The Conversion Of Pope Francis Starting December 8

Very appropriate to start the novena for the conversion of the Bishop of Rome, Francis, on the magnificent feast of the Immaculate Conception!

I'll post the entire prayer that is embedded in the article from lifesitenews.com and written by LifeSiteNews staff...

Frist, here is the subheading of the article: From December 8 to December 17, LifeSite readers are invited to take part in a nine-day novena dedicated to the conversion of Pope Francis and restoration of the Catholic Church.

Tue Dec 3, 2024 - 5:05 pm EST

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"STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (LifeSiteNews) — LifeSiteNews readers are warmly invited to take part in a nine-day novena dedicated to the conversion of Pope Francis and restoration of the Catholic Church.

Organized by the Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima, the novena is set to take place from December 8 to December 17, which is Pope Francis’ birthday.

“We are doing this out of the utmost respect and concern for our dear Holy Father. As Catholics, we must ardently pray for him and his eternal soul before it is too late,” said Christopher Wendt, international director of the Confraternity. “Imagine what it would mean for the Church if Pope Francis were to return to the True Faith, retracting any dubious or heretical statements and addressing those disciplinary actions or appointments that have caused harm.”

“As Jesus prayed for the first Pope, St. Peter, in Luke 22:32, so too must we pray for the conversion of Pope Francis,” he added. “Out of respect and love for his eternal soul.”

Several groups, including LifeSiteNews, the Remnant, One Peter Five, and Crisis have been invited to each lead the prayer for one evening. Prayer will be shared via livestream every day of the novena, at 8 p.m. EST on the Confraternity’s website and Facebook page.

Here is the novena prayer:

O Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Good Shepherd! With your almighty hand you guide the Church Militant on earth through the storms of each age. Therefore, the boat of the Church remains unsinkable in the unheard crisis, which in our day obfuscates the honor of the Holy See and the life of the entire Church.
O Lord, grant Pope Francis the grace neither to fear the powerful of this world nor to compromise with the spirit of the age. Illuminate Pope Francis that he may preserve, strengthen, and defend the Catholic Faith unto the shedding of his blood, and preserve, protect, and hand on the venerable liturgy of the Roman Church.
O Lord, enkindle in Pope Francis the zeal of the Apostles, so that he may proclaim to the whole world: “Salvation is found in no other than in Jesus Christ. For there is no other name under heaven given to men by which they should be saved” (Acts 4:10-12).
O Lord, grant Pope Francis the grace that he may make the Holy See shine once more as the Cathedra of Truth for the whole world.
Hear us, O Lord, and through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Church, and of all Holy Popes, grant Pope Francis the grace that he may be converted and strengthen his brethren in the faith, as you promised to the Apostle Peter (Luke 22:32).
O Lord, let thy mercy come upon Pope Francis! O Lord, let Thy mercy come be upon Thy whole Church! In Thee we place our hope, let us not be confounded forever.
Amen.

Since Francis assumed the papacy in 2013, LifeSiteNews has extensively covered ongoing controversies regarding various stands he has taken at odds with core Catholic doctrine.

In May 2014, LifeSiteNews published a groundbreaking story on Pope Francis’ concelebration of Mass with a notorious clerical homosexual activist, whose hand the new pontiff kissed in reverence. Pope Francis’ attempted erosion of the Church’s lifegiving doctrine on marriage and the family has only worsened over the past 10 years. To give only one early example, in 2016, the pontiff called abortion activist Emma Bonino, who herself committed abortions, one of Italy’s “forgotten greats.” To mention only one of the latest scandals, last week the Bishop of Rome declared that “every religion is a way to arrive at God.”

On multiple occasions in September 2024, Pope Francis suggested that “every religion is a way to arrive at God,” in direct contradiction of Church teaching that “The one true Church established by Christ is the Catholic Church.”

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

YOU HAD BETTER READ AND HEED!!!!!! Biden Could Hand US Sovereignty To The WHO Before The End Of The Year!!!

In yet another example of pure treason by the apostate, Marxist, Biden--Harris White House, has hinted at a freedom-crushing executive order in the works that would position the WHO to extend its tentacles into every aspect of our lives and strongly encourage digital ID.

Let that sink in: The traitor (and apostate "Catholic") Biden is trying his dead-level best to sell out the U.S. before this despicable soul leaves for "greener pastures."

Will he be successful?

Yes, if we don't notify our representatives to stop the transfer of our sovereignty to the demonic WHO!

Please read and heed the following article from lifesitenews.com and written by the Liberty Counsel Action

Wed Dec 4, 2024 - 11:28 am EST

"WASHINGTON, D.C. (Liberty Counsel Action) — The Republic of San Marino touchless digital health ID card includes personal ID, driver and other government-issued licenses, travel documents, and much more.

Here in the U.S., digital ID that will include medical records and vaccine passports is the subject of international meetings convening in Washington, D.C. This event follows hints from the White House on an executive order in the works that will position the World Health Organization (WHO) to extend its tentacles into every aspect of our lives. This mandate will “strongly encourage the use of digital identity documents.” In addition, this digital ID will use “biometric authentication,” which is considered “a priority” for many federal departments.

Already 13 states have launched a digital ID based off of driver licenses, and another 11 are exploring it. TSA has already launched a “TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID” that uses facial recognition paired with a government ID. While this is convenient, it also contains risks if abused. When digitized for a mobile device, government surveillance, tracking, and tracing can create a digital prison.

Joe Biden’s impending executive order is part of his plan to leave office with the WHO in charge of our nation. Following the lead of Barack Obama, Biden plans to subject America to the WHO Pandemic Agreement/Treaty and the expanded International Health Regulations (IHR). We must stop him NOW before it’s too late. Tell Congress to pass HR 79 and S 444 to stop the WHO.

This digital ID has the capability to consolidate your health and financial data – in addition to all the information the government already has on you. Now the federal government is offering grants to get more states to comply.

The WHO already launched a vaccine passport, or digital health record. This national and global push is a serious threat to freedom.

During the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was exposed because it purchased cell phone tracking data for at least 55 million Americans! The CDC then used this data to track compliance with government lockdown orders, if you traveled to “points of interest,” and how long you stayed home.

Biden wants to give the WHO authority to use this information and enforce its mandates via a digital ID. In about 10 days, the WHO is meeting on the Pandemic Agreement/Treaty to push forward this freedom-killing agenda.

A digital ID will allow the government to know when and where we sleep, eat, work, and worship as well as our purchasing habits. If we don’t push back right away, we will lose our freedom.

Congress needs to hear from you to stop the WHO. Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill today. STOP THE WHO TAKEOVER OF THE USA by sending your urgent faxes to demand members of Congress do everything in their power to protect American sovereignty.

Last month, the WHO launched a new plan to control vitamins and herbs. The WHO now plans to do the following:

“[C]ontrol and regulate herbal products.”
Monitor and control herbal remedies.
Monitor the safety of herbal providers.
Educate and provide training for herbal and other providers.
Exert control over biodiversity and endangered species.
And much more.

The WHO’s August meeting was part of a new effort to implement a government stranglehold against the last resort for health and medical freedom.

This is outrageous because it will crush freedom and our personal health choices. The WHO will dictate not only what doctors can prescribe but also which vitamins and supplements we can use.

We must tell Congress to do everything in its power to STOP Biden-Harris and the WHO. Send your faxes now to members of Congress urging them to stop the WHO from taking control of America.

When our nation was founded, government power was shared and limited through checks and balances. Yet the White House is giving away the farm to these globalists. This is a huge step toward a ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT.

The WHO launched “voluntary” international vaccine passports in March 2022, and instantly two continents and the European Union jumped on board. Now the WHO wants these digital health records to be mandatory.

We have a very short window to stop the WHO Pandemic Agreement/Treaty and the IHR amendments!

This is a coordinated attack by the White House administration. Our team is working to counter these threats. Partners like you undergird the mission of LC Action to make our vital work possible. Donate today through our Challenge Grant to DOUBLE the impact of your gift.

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Foreign agents in the WHO cannot have the power to control your future and erase freedom in America and around the world. Send your faxes demanding Congress do everything in its power to block these changes. And sign the petition.

Sources:

“Biden’s Amendments Hand U.S. Sovereignty to the WHO.” Liberty Counsel, May 12, 2022. Lc.org/newsroom/details/051222-bidens-amendments-hand-us-sovereignty-to-the-who-1.

Burt, Chris. “White House Poised to Throw Federal Support Behind mDLs.” Biometric Update, August 19, 2024. Biometricupdate.com/202408/white-house-poised-to-throw-federal-support-behind-mdls.

“Digital ID | Transportation Security Administration.” n.d. Www.tsa.gov. https://www.tsa.gov/digital-id.

Johnson, Khari. “California Drivers Can Get Mobile Licenses on Their iPhones — but They Need Physical Ones Too.” KQED, September 22, 2024. Kqed.org/news/12005515/california-drivers-can-get-mobile-licenses-on-their-iphones-but-they-need-physical-ones-too.

“Media Advisory: Second COVID-19 Summit.” The White House, May 10, 2022. Whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/10/media-advisory-second-covid-19-summit/.

“Overview of the Draft WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034.” World Health Organization. Accessed August 21, 2024. Apps.who.int/gb/MSPI/pdf_files/2024/08/Item1_22-08.pdf.

“Statement from President Biden and President von der Leyen on Occasion of the Second Global COVID-19 Summit.” The White House, May 12, 2022. Whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/12/statement-from-president-biden-and-president-von-der-leyen-on-occasion-of-the-second-global-covid-19-summit-may-12-2022/.

Liang, Lu-Hai. 2024. “The World’s Oldest Republic to Get New HID Contactless ID Card.” Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and Explainers. BiometricUpdate.com. November 20, 2024. Biometricupdate.com/202411/the-worlds-oldest-republic-to-get-new-hid-contactless-id-card.

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Pray for the defeat of these modernist, Christ-hating monsters and for their conversion!

Viva Cristo Rey! Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...

St. Joseph pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla

Monday, December 2, 2024

SHOCKING! Malta’s Archbishop Scicluna Offers Anniversary "Mass" For LGBT Group!!!!

In yet another display of radical modernists masquerading as Catholic prelates, Malta’s Archbishop Scicluna Offers Anniversary "Mass" For LGBT Group!!!!

Here is the subheading of the article: Archbishop Scicluna has offered key support to the Drachma LGBTI group in Malta for a number of years, with the group aiming to increase acceptance of homosexuality in the Church and society.

(All my emphasis.)

From lifesitenews.com and written by Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent, comes this devastating, in-your-face article, revealing another treasonous Judas, and the push for the acceptance of the sin that got Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed...

Malta’s Archbishop Scicluna offers anniversary Mass for LGBT group - LifeSite

Thu Nov 28, 2024 - 2:17 pm EST

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"MOSTA, Malta (LifeSiteNews) — Marking a 20th anniversary, Malta’s Drachma LGBTI [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, and Intersex] group recently welcomed a key Vatican official to offer Mass for the group, during which he urged reconciliation and for them to be accepting of their identities.

On September 17, Archbishop Charles Scicluna celebrated the anniversary Mass for Drachma LGBTI – a Maltese group which seeks to promote inclusion and acceptance of LGBT issues in society.

Scicluna – the Archbishop of Malta and adjunct secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith – was joined by a number of priests for the Mass. He preached on the group’s name – with their title “Drachma” being drawn from the Scriptural passage of Luke 15, about the woman who loses one of her ten drachmas and rejoices by holding a party when she finds it.

The Maltese prelate urged love and acceptance of personal identity – a message especially welcome for a group which promotes the “LGBTI” lifestyle and seeks to further that cause in the Catholic Church and in wider society.

The group aims to “offer a safe space for LGBTI persons” and – among a number of other goals – “inspire LGBTI people to explore sexual and spiritual integration whilst becoming more inclusive of the whole spectrum of sexuality.”

“In the integrity of those ten [drachmas], there is this desire of God to see us all together, all brothers, we all respect each other; we accept each other as brothers; and we welcome each other as a precious gift,” said Scicluna. “That’s how we have the Lord’s gaze on each other.”

He opined that the parable of the lost drachma includes “an invitation to be reconciled” and that “first of all we must be reconciled with ourselves.”

Appearing to confirm the members of the group in their LGBT identities, Scicluna asked: “Do you love yourself? Are you reconciled with yourself? Are you reconciled with your life story? Are you reconciled with the people the Lord brought you together with? It is possible that we humans hurt each other, serve each other and exploit each other.”

Re-iterating the importance of being “reconciled” with each other, he also urged the LGBT group to reconcile “with the society that does not always understand us; reconciled even with the Church, which sometimes used harsh labels and words against some of us.”

READ: Canadian mother outraged after man in bikini used same change room as daughter: report

Archbishop Scicluna offering Mass for Drachma. Credit: Drachma

May be an image of 5 people and text — Credit: Drachma

The Catholic Church has come under increased criticism from LGBT groups and large parts of secular society for its teaching on human sexuality. The Catholic catechism teaches that “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered” and “contrary to the natural law.” The catechism is very clear that homosexual activity can never be approved and states that “[h]omosexual persons are called to chastity.”

“By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection,” reads the Catechism.

The CDF’s 1986 document “On the pastoral care of homosexual persons” additionally instructed bishops that a “truly pastoral approach will appreciate the need for homosexual persons to avoid the near occasions of sin.” Such an authentic pastoral approach would “assist homosexual persons at all levels of the spiritual life: through the sacraments, and in particular through the frequent and sincere use of the sacrament of Reconciliation, through prayer, witness, counsel, and individual care,” stated the CDF.

The instruction adds:

But we wish to make it clear that departure from the Church’s teaching, or silence about it, in an effort to provide pastoral care is neither caring nor pastoral. Only what is true can ultimately be pastoral. The neglect of the Church’s position prevents homosexual men and women from receiving the care they need and deserve.
Therefore special concern and pastoral attention should be directed toward those who have this condition, lest they be led to believe that the living out of this orientation in homosexual activity is a morally acceptable option. It is not.

READ: Cardinal Müller: ‘A Church that no longer believes in Jesus the Christ’ is no longer His Church

Scicluna has a long relationship with Drachma LGBTI and indeed with allowing a steadily permissive and non-Catholic stance with regard to homosexuality in Malta.

Dating back over a decade Scicluna has been a guest of honor to celebrate their Masses and has allowed them to use a number of venues throughout the Archdiocese.

In addition to making a number of conciliatory comments in favor of same-sex unions, Scicluna also moved to punish one of his priests who made strong public comments contemptuous of homosexuality.

Under Scicluna’s leadership, the bishops of Malta also approved communion for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics if they are “at peace with God.”

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Did you get that??

Under Scicluna’s leadership, the bishops of Malta also approved communion for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics if they are “at peace with God.”

Pope Francis Urges Church To Welcome Cohabiting Couples And Divorced Individuals!

But not admonish them -- in charity?

But not to urge them to amend their lives -- in charity?

To give them the false hope of God's limitless mercy, without renouncing their mortal sin??

Where is the command to go and sin no more??

Aren't we witnessing a false charity, a false compassion being expressed to those in relationships not pleasing to God?

Where are the Biblical and Church teachings regarding faith and morals?

From the Jerusalem Post: Pope Francis urges Church to welcome cohabiting couples and divorced - The Jerusalem Post

"On Monday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Church embracing cohabiting couples and divorced individuals, highlighting the need for inclusivity alongside the promotion of traditional family structures. During an audience with the academic community of the Pontifical Theological Institute John Paul II for Marriage and Family Sciences, he addressed the complexities faced by those who live outside the traditional bounds of marriage.

My comment: But not to admonish them about their mortally sinful choices, placing their immortal souls in dire jeopardy?

"The Church must welcome everyone, everyone, do not forget this word," Pope Francis said, according to El Nacional. The declaration reinforces his ongoing message of inclusivity and compassion towards all members of the Church, regardless of their personal circumstances. He stressed that while the Church continues to advocate for families founded on the sanctity of marriage, it also has a responsibility to extend pastoral care to those who find themselves on different paths.

My comment: why are those faithful Catholics excluded from the "everyone, everyone" and "inclusive" mantra of the Bergoglio breed of modernists? You know, those of us who hold to orthodoxy and Tradition -- and the Traditional Latin Mass? Aren't we supposed to be part of the "everyone" described by the pope?

Pope Francis reminded the faithful of the necessity for "pastoral accompaniment to those who cohabit indefinitely postponing their marital commitment and to the divorced who have remarried," as reported by El Cronista. By acknowledging these groups, he highlighted the importance of understanding and supporting individuals who may feel alienated due to their lifestyle choices or past decisions. His approach signifies a move towards a more empathetic and less judgmental Church community.

Comment: What is pastoral accompaniment if it doesn't include a call to repent and re-enter a state of grace? And what does he mean by a "less judgmental Church"?

This smacks of failing to perform the charism of the office of priest and confessor!

In his address, he elaborated on the Church's role in strengthening family bonds through love and charity. "Without excluding anyone, the Church promotes the family, founded on marriage, contributing everywhere and at all times to make the marital bond stronger, by virtue of that love which is greater than all: charity," Pope Francis explained, as noted by El Tiempo. This statement underscores the dual mission of the Church to uphold traditional values while also practicing unconditional love and acceptance.

Comment: unconditional love and acceptance??

That's false!

A priest, bishop, cardinal or pope, cannot accept unrepentant sin, period!

He further acknowledged the challenges faced by individuals who have experienced painful personal situations. "They are baptized, they are brothers and sisters, the Holy Spirit pours out on them gifts and charisms for the good of all: their presence in the Church testifies to their desire to persevere in the faith, despite the wounds of painful experiences," he added, according to El Nacional. This acknowledgment serves to validate the faith and commitment of those who may feel marginalized within the Church community.

Comment: This is modernist nonsense! Those in such situations must -- must! -- amend their lives and go and sin no more!

By the way, we traditionalists are the ones who have been marginalized for the last 11 years under the heavy-handed and brutal attack on our faith, morals and the TLM!

Pope Francis also reflected on the fundamental strength of the family unit, emphasizing its capacity for love and resilience. "Indeed, the strength of the family resides essentially in its capacity to love and to teach to love; however wounded a family may be, it can always grow from love," he pointed out, as reported by El Nuevo Día. This perspective promotes a hopeful outlook for all families, regardless of their circumstances, and encourages growth and healing through love.

Addressing broader social issues, he denounced injustices faced by individuals in various parts of the world. "Unfortunately, there are countries where public authorities do not respect the dignity and freedom to which every human being has an inalienable right as a child of God," Pope Francis stated, according to El Cronista. This criticism highlights his concern for human rights and the universal call to uphold the dignity of every person.

He specifically mentioned the plight of women who face systemic inequalities. "Often there are limitations and impositions, especially on women, forcing them into positions of subordination," he stated, as noted by El Tiempo. By drawing attention to these issues, Pope Francis advocates for social justice and the empowerment of women within both the Church and society at large.

Throughout his address, Pope Francis maintained a consistent message of inclusivity, compassion, and the importance of pastoral care. His emphasis on welcoming all individuals reflects a continued effort to bridge gaps within the Church community and to reach out to those who might feel excluded. By promoting a balance between upholding traditional family values and embracing those who diverge from these norms, he reinforces the Church's mission to love and serve every person."

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Comment: but not those (of us) who cling to the authentic Magisterium, orthodoxy and the Catholic faith!

Do you see the tactic used here? Mix some orthodoxy with some poison and you have half-truths or no truth at all. The goal here is to figure out the "truth" with subjective motivations, such as feelings, not with the yardstick of objective truths that never change! This is typical modernist, post-Vatican 2 doubletalk...

Pray for the defeat of these modernist monsters -- and for their conversion!