From Lt to Rt – Assistant manager, my manager and me, Joseph

Apocalypse 18: [4] And I heard another voice from heaven, saying: Go out from her, my people; that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. [5] For her sins have reached unto heaven. (Heaven on earth is the Mass)

“[Satan] will set up a counterchurch which will be the ape of the [Catholic] Church. . . . It will have all the notes and characteristics of the Church, but in reverse and emptied of its divine content.” MORE

Cold snap, dust storm blanked parts of NW China in rare yellow snow. 
A combination of heavy winds and freezing temperatures led to a rare ‘yellow snow’ phenomenon in China’s Xinjiang region over the weekend. MORE

Heavy rains cause deadly landslides and flash floods, turn roads into rivers, Indonesia

She must have gotten a good education in Iran, no?

Democrat Anna Kaplan’s recent victory over Republican incumbent Elaine Phillips helped flip the New York state Senate, long dominated by Republicans, to Democratic control. That’s a very big deal in New York politics but the win is notable for other reasons as well—it makes Kaplan, who came to America as refugee from Iran, the highest ranking Persian-Jewish elected official in the state. MORE

They backed the definition of marriage as the union of a man and woman.

Last year a high court had ruled in favour of same-sex unions, ordering legislation. The government has said it will still press on with new laws but they may now be weaker. MORE

Examine 2018 before our New Years Resolutions

It is always prudent to examine our past as we start off the New Year.

Were we judgmental before knowing all of the facts?

Were we aware that foolishness is sinful?

The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Chosen before time to be the Mother of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ, God created Mary perfect and full of grace, preserving her from the stain of Original Sin. Mary Immaculate is the most beautiful fruit of the work of redemption accomplished by her Son, thereby making her the perfect model of holiness for all Christians.
– Catholic Company

This generation shall not pass away. St Mark adds 2 words. 1st Sunday of AdventYahoo/Church Teachings
Just a note to mention that in St. Mark’s similar account of what Our Lord is alluding to by St. Luke, in the Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Advent. We find St. Mark using “this adulterous and sinful generation…..Who shall not taste death. Till they see the kingdom of God coming in power.“

Heavy rain hit the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum, Muğla province on November 29, 2018, causing dangerous flash floods, sweeping away cars and stranding residents. The rain was preceded by at least one waterspout and accompanied by large hail. This is the second flash flood event to hit the city in 10 days. MORE

California Democrats “stole” the midterm election using a new method that is illegal elsewhere but completely legal in the Golden State: a practice called “ballot harvesting,” which allows third parties to submit mail-in ballots for voters. MORE

An earthquake has struck near Buenos Aires as world leaders including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Theresa May gathered in Argentina’s capital for the G20 summit. MORE