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A statue of an elderly bearded St. Peter in profile against a blue background, with the text "Bellarmine Forum" written in white and red. The man appears to be a historical or religious figure, likely associated with Catholic themes."

BFP The Church Mess Today is Deja Vu

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2frmhi/BFP_The_Church_Mess_Today_is_Deja_Vua2r4f.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLet’s sit down and chat about this mess today, and how we’ve come to the end of the modernist climb and marxist normalization of the Church. The “listening church” of synodality appears to be nothing more than an enactment of Richard McBrien’s Catholicism. How the shock cycle of media today…

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A medical scene with a doll undergoing surgery under bright light, surrounded by surgical tools and supplies. Text reads "Bloodlust" by Cindy Paslawski."

Bloodlust

What is it about the economics of the abortion trade move politicians to absurdity and incite such violent emotion?

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A man in red and gold robes preaches to a crowd of people in classical attire, set within an ancient architectural backdrop. The scene is rich with earthy tones and features a mix of standing and seated listeners, some appearing engaged or in awe. The setting suggests a biblical or religious context, likely depicting a sermon or teaching moment.

PRAY!

When the dioceses mail more fund appeals than tracts preaching repentance, we’ve lost the preaching on repentance and reliance in God – the apostolic mission.

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A black and white illustration of an elderly man in a long robe, possibly a religious figure, surrounded by people in ancient attire. The scene appears to be set indoors with architectural elements like columns and arches, suggesting a historical or biblical context. The text "Bethlehem of Forum" is visible in the bottom left corner."

From the Mail: How can a Vow be voluntary if Abraham Forced His servant to make one?

Bruno B. wrote in with a question about an entry on the Bellarmine Forum catechism in which a vow is explained as: “1. A vow is a promise voluntarily made to God, to perform some good action. The vow is a promise made to God. We call upon God implicitly, if not explicitly when we…

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A nativity scene featuring Mary in brown and blue, an angel with wings, Joseph in purple holding a staff, and baby Jesus in a manger. Surrounding figures include animals like an ox and donkey.

Ladies and Gentleman: Start your Christmas Novena Today!

Your challenge, should you accept it:  Try completing this simple novena.  It will change your outlook on Christmas and inspire good meditation on the Nativity of Our Lord.  His birth in humble means.  The trials Mary and Joseph faced to make it happen.  The circumstances of not even being welcome.  All of the Old Testament…

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Image of the Blessed Mother inset in a circle with floral flourishes to each side. John B. Manos

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart and the Trial of the West by Islam?

In the wake of Mohammedism’s (Islam’s) initial spread over the middle east, an African bishop penned a consecration to the Blessed Mother’s Immaculate heart. The Bishop of Toledo wrote one as well. We know that Spain was run over by Islam for a time, but it got me wondering… August is traditionally devoted to focusing on devotion to the…

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A package of two plastic toy soldiers: one in green U.S.A. uniform with an American flag, and the other in red Soviet uniform with a hammer and sickle emblem. The packaging reads "U.S.A. vs Commie" with price tag $3.50 and warning label for children under 3 years."

The 1 Root of Liberal Violence, Progressivism, Liberal Journalism, Griswold Contraception, and Police State

What does the combination of liberal journalists, modern “liberal violence”, the Federal Government imposing its will on States, schools, and hospitals, American progressivism, and Griswold vs. Connecticut have in common: animosity, or, specifically: dialectic and historical materialism? Historical materialism sees the world as a process based on modes of production, specifically within capitalism. Dialectic materialism…

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Gamaliel in Ferguson (CCHD Dollars at Work?)

Rev. Tracey Blackman, speaking on “webinar video” about the Gamaliel Foundations’s activism in Ferguson,i said that the Gamaliel-involved clergy must be “protectors of the narrative” and that they would be the ones to tell what really happened in Ferguson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgGE3gfJwcM In an era when media regularly “shape” the news for their own political ends, we…

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A crowd at night with large illuminated letters spelling "UNLEARN RACISM" on the ground. The scene is well-lit with streetlights and vehicle headlights, emphasizing a public gathering or protest."

White Privilege Conference 2014: Government Funding to Reeducate the Educators

A fascinating discussion of racism, as a long-standing institution of “systemic, race-based privilege in America,”[i] has been conducted for the past 15 years in education circles at an annual event called the White Privilege Conference (WPC). WPCs are attended by “high school and college students, teachers, university faculty and higher education professionals, nonprofit staff, activists,…

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A person holding a sign that reads "STOP" in English and Arabic, with a red handprint. The text below the sign reads "To Restore What Has Been Seized Unjustly." The scene appears to be a protest or demonstration in an urban setting."

To Restore What Has Been Seized Unjustly

If the Christian Religion forbade war altogether, those who sought salutary advice in the Gospel would rather have been counseled to cast aside their arms, and to give up soldiering altogether.    On the contrary, they were told: “Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely, and be content with your wages,” the command…

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