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MARCH 18, 2024 – LENT DAY 34 – ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM.
Learn from the example of St. Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, on how his unbending faith and commitment to the Word of God helped to protect the Church against heresy and false promises.
Toeing the Line in the Marxist Church? Texas Divine Mercy Situation Escalates
An observer expresses concern that priests in the Catholic Church are silenced and punished for critiquing corruption or hierarchal errors, akin to “toeing the line” under authoritarian regimes. With specific reference to Texas’ Mission of Divine Mercy, they lament actions taken against a member receiving alleged divine locutions critical of the Church’s integrity, noting the harsher treatment compared to clergy guilty of bigger transgressions like abuse. The writer argues for addressing real issues within the Church rather than suppressing dissent, fearing divine retribution for unchecked corruption.
MARCH 17, 2024 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – ST. PATRICK, BISHOP, APOSTLE OF IRELAND.
St. Patrick was born in Scotland and taken into Ireland as a slave in his 16th year, but experienced a strong interior grace to lead him out of captivity and on an indispensable mission to spread the Gospel across Ireland.
MARCH 16, 2024 – LENT DAY 32 – SS. ABRAHAM AND MARY.
Marvel at the power of prayer and devotion with St. Abraham as he devoted himself to proclaiming the goodness of God, trained his niece Mary in perfect holiness, and recovered her from sin.
MARCH 15, 2024 – LENT DAY 31 – ST. ZACHARY, POPE.
Learn about the pure devotion and goodness of St. Zachary, who risked his life for the people of Rome, brought wholesome regulations to several churches, freed slaves from Venetian merchants, and adorned Rome with sacred buildings!
MARCH 14, 2024 – LENT DAY 30 – ST. MAUD, QUEEN. (MATILDE)
Gain insight into the exemplary spiritual journey of St. Maud – her devotion to prayer, service to the poor, and charity towards prisoners set an example for all Christians.
MARCH 13, 2024 – LENT DAY 29 – ST. EUPHRASIA, VIRGIN.
Get inspired by St. Euphrasia’s unwavering faith and devotion to our Blessed Lord as she rejected a wealthy marriage proposal and dedicated her life to the service of religious life.
MARCH 12, 2024 – LENT DAY 28 – ST. GREGORY THE GREAT.
Learn from Saint Gregory the Great how he used his own perfect example of Christian holiness and devotion to preach, heal schisms, and aid in the conversion of the Spanish, French and British peoples.
MARCH 11, 2024 – LENT DAY 27 – ST. EULOGIUS, MARTYR.
Learn about the inspiring martyrs and their staunch faith, St. Eulogius and St. Leocritia! Join them on their road to steadfast perseverance from prison to execution – all with a cheerful spirit!
Uncanonically Elected? St. Francis of Assisi’s Quips Raise Eyebrows
Optical illusions such as the vase or faces demonstrate how perception can be selective, akin to prophecy interpretation. St. Francis’ cryptic end-times prophecies exemplify this, with possible modern reflections and the ominous foreshadowing of Church division and tribulation.
