[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST ~ Which treats of the Night of Sense STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings —oh, happy chance!— I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. EXPOSITION IN this first stanza the soul relates the way and manner which it followed in going forth, as to its affection, from itself and from all things, and in dying to them all and to itself, by means of true mortification, in order to attain to living the sweet and delectable life of love with God; and it says that this going forth from itself and from all things was a 'dark night,' by which, as will be explained hereafter, is here understood purgative contemplation, which causes passively in the soul the negation of itself and of all things referred to above. 2. And this going forth it says …Hiroc’h
"3. Therefore, such a soul finds its delight in spending long periods— perchance whole nights—in prayer; penances are its pleasures; fasts its joys; and its consolations are to make use of the sacraments and to occupy itself in Divine things. In the which things spiritual persons (though taking part in them with great efficacy and persistence and using and treating them with great care) often find themselves, spiritually speaking, very weak and imperfect."
“A certain narrative has spread, not entirely accurate, because of the political situation that arose when, on the first day of the journey, the President of the United States made some remarks about me. Much of what has been written since then has been little more than commentary upon commentary, in an attempt to interpret what was said. One example is the address delivered at the Prayer Meeting for Peace on 16 April. That address had been prepared two weeks earlier, well before the President commented on me and on the message of peace I am promoting. And yet it was interpreted as though I were trying to engage once again in debate with the President, which is not at all my interest. I come to Africa primarily as a pastor, as Head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage and to accompany all African Catholics.”
Via Lucis In the summer of 1988, Father Sabino Palumbieri, Professor of Anthropology at the Salesian University in Rome, proposed the creation of a new set of stations, centred upon the Resurrection and the events following from it, so as to emphasise the positive, hopeful aspect of the Christian story which, though not absent from the Stations of the Cross, is obscured by their emphasis upon suffering. The first major public celebration of this devotion was in 1990, after which it gained greater currency. In December 2001, the Holy See promulgated a Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, which commended the Via Lucis as follows: A pious exercise called the Via Lucis has developed and spread to many regions in recent years. Following the model of the Via Crucis, the faithful process while meditating on the various appearances of Jesus – from his Resurrection to his Ascension – in which he showed his glory to the disciples who awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit (cf. John …Hiroc’h
The Via Lucis is a beautiful way to meditate on the resurrection, using the format of stations, as found in the Stations of the Cross. pauline.org
See this picture posted first by @Tom Morelli who promotes MAGA/Freemasonry and @yuca2111 who is a MAGA/Zionist supporter mocking the Papacy. MAGA "Catholics" are completely in sync with Trumps anti-Catholic bigotry!
Sainte Kateri Tekakwitha - le 17 avril Autochtone du continent nord-américain (+ 1680) Kateri est la première sainte autochtone du continent nord-américain. Elle est née d'une mère algonquine chrétienne et d'un père agnier (Les Algonquins, les Agniers - ou Iroquois - et les Hurons étaient des tribus des Indiens d'Amérique du Nord) en 1656 à Ossernenon (Auriesville, New York), où les saints Isaac Jogues, René Goupil et Jean de la Lande avaient versé leur sang pour la foi. Fille de chef, elle refusa d'être mariée et convertit celui qu'elle devait épouser. Après bien des péripéties, elle trouve refuge à la mission jésuite Saint-François-Xavier sur le Saint-Laurent. Là elle mènera une vie de prière et de travail exemplaire. Elle y mourra en 1680. Tekakwitha, née en 1656 à Ossernenon (USA), était fille d'un chef mohawk et d'une algonquine catholique, baptisée et éduquée par des missionnaires français. La variole la priva à quatre ans de sa famille, et elle-même resta défigurée …Hiroc’h
Une Amérindienne canonisée. euronews 21.10.2012 Pour la première fois de son histoire, l'Eglise catholique canonise une amérindienne. Sept nouveaux Saints ont été proclamés ce dimanche. Parmi eux Kateri Tekakwitha, d'origine Mohawk. Kateri Tekakwitha naît en 1656 d’une Algonquine et d’un chef Iroquois de la tribu de la Tortue, dans le village agnier d’Ossernenon, aujourd’hui Auriesville, dans l’État de New York. Sa mère avait vécu au poste français des Trois-Rivières et était chrétienne. La fillette avait quatre ans quand une épidémie de vérole se déclare dans la bourgade, emporte ses parents et son jeune frère et la laisse les yeux malades et le visage grêlé. Elle est accueillie par un oncle et élevée par ses tantes. Comme elle ne peut pas supporter l’éclat de la lumière du jour, on la surnomme Tekakwitha : « celle qui avance en tâtonnant ». En 1666, une expédition française contre les Agniers oblige sa tribu à se réfugier dans la forêt pour y passer l’hiver. Tekakwitha …Hiroc’h
As part of Milan Art Week, an exhibition on homosexuality titled “Ritratto di famiglie” opened on April 14 at a public library in Milan. It purports to present “family stories” through photos and personal messages, but actually features homosexuals. The event includes workshops for children aged 5 to 10. The organization Pro Vita & Famiglia described the initiative as “ideological propaganda.”
L'orrore ideologico di minoranze usate come grimaldello politico e imposte ai bambini nelle scuole. Mercoledì 22 aprile aprile, presso la Biblioteca comunale Oglio di Milano, si terrà la mostra lgbtq+ e gender fluid, che dedicherà uno spazio laboratoriale ai bambini di età compresa tra i 5 e i 10 anni. L'esibizione fotografica è stata aperta al pubblico lo scorso martedì 14 aprile e verrà ospitata, nell’ambito della Milano Art Week, fino al prossimo 24 aprile. Nata da un'ispirazione di Agedo Milano (una delle principali associazioni italiane della "galassia arcobaleno"), mette in mostra il percorso genitoriale di alcuni soggetti attraverso degli scatti che raccontano sopratutto del periodo a seguito del coming out. La terza ROMA
Hundreds of protesters in Epsom demand description of men 'who gang raped woman outside church' as they come face to face with riot police in the street | Daily Mail Online (1)
[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST: Wherein is described the nature of dark night and how necessary it is to pass through it to Divine union; and in particular this book describes the dark night of sense, and desire, and the evils which these work in the soul. Chapter I: Sets down the first stanza. Describes two different nights through which spiritual persons pass, according to the two parts of man, the lower and the higher. Expounds the stanza which follows. STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings -- oh, happy chance! -- I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. IN this first stanzas the soul sings of the happy fortune and chance which it experienced in going forth from all things that are without, and from the desires and imperfections that are in the sensual part of …Hiroc’h
"5. And it was a happy chance that God should lead it into this night, from which there came to it so much good; for of itself the soul would not have succeeded in entering therein, because no man of himself can succeed in voiding himself of all his desires in order to come to God."
Imám vzýva Alaha počas stretnutia s Levom XIV. v katedrále Jozefa v kamerunskej Bamende. El Hadj Mohammed Aboubakar, hlavný imám mesta Buea, predniesol prejav v mene moslimskej komunity a pozdravil Leva XIV. islamským pozdravom As-salāmu ʿalaykum a dodal: "Pozdravujem vás v mene Alaha, ktorý je najsúcitnejší, najmilosrdnejší".
With Fatherly tenderness, Pope Leo hugs a child after Bamenda Mass | Shalom World News At the close of the Mass in Bamenda, Cameroon, as the crowd slowly parted and the moment seemed to fade, a small girl broke through the tide of people—driven by a quiet, unshakable determination. Past barriers, past hesitation, she ran toward Pope Leo, as if carried by something greater than courage. He saw her. And in that instant, the atmosphere seemed to pause. The Pope stepped forward, gathered her into a gentle embrace, and smiled with the tenderness of a shepherd who knows his flock. He lingered—long enough for a photograph, long enough to honor the moment—and placed a rosary in her hands. No words were needed. In her persistence, and in his response, something deeper was revealed: a meeting of innocence and compassion, where faith became touch, and joy became unforgettable.
Une petite fille camerounaise court dans les bras de Léon XIV À l’issue de la messe célébrée ce jeudi 16 avril 2026 à Bamenda, alors que le pape Léon XIV se dirigeait vers sa voiture pour rejoindre l’aéroport, une petite Camerounaise s’est élancée vers lui. Le souverain pontife l’a alors prise dans ses bras, s’est arrêté pour une photo et lui a offert un chapelet. Plus d'informations sur : aleteia.org Pour nous soutenir et faire un don, rendez-vous sur : Faire un don à Aleteia - Soutenir Aleteia
St. Cyprian of Carthage ~~~ And even though God is provoked by frequent or rather by continual offences, He moderates His indignation and patiently awaits...