The Vatican has issued a public statement thanking China for its solidarity with the Holy See shown in donations of medical supplies to combat the spread of the coronavirus. MORE
A rosary made out of blue and white balloons was released into the sky in Italy, giving hope to many quarantined Italians as they were stuck in their apartments, according to a video. MORE
So much for environmental benefits, out the window now.
Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags or pay a small fee as the movement to eliminate single-use plastics took hold in mainstream America. MORE
The daily noon bulletin released by the Holy See Press Office contained an announcement regarding the institution of a new commission to study the possibility of women deacons. MORE
Yesterday it was probably, but today’s it’s certainly.
Pope Francis said he believes the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is “certainly nature’s response” to humanity’s failure to address the “partial catastrophes” wrought by human-induced climate change. MORE
The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance says dairy farmers are dumping milk into fields and down drains, retailers are limiting consumers dairy purchases, and farmers are left questioning if the milk they produce will be get picked up or if they will even get paid. MORE
“And whilst they were at supper, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke: and gave to his disciples, and said: Take ye, and eat. This is my body.”
[Matthew 26:26]
If you needed a break from news of the coronavirus pandemic or just wanted a change of pace by staring at the stars all you needed to do was look up: The pink “supermoon” appeared Tuesday night. VIDEO
The state of Utah has been rocked by 728 earthquakes in the weeks since a 5.7-magnitude tremor rattled residents of Salt Lake City and beyond last month. MORE
“COVID-19 should be reported on the death certificate for all decedents where the disease caused or is assumed to have caused or contributed to death,” CDC guidelines issued March 24 read. “Certifiers should include as much detail as possible based on their knowledge of the case, medical records, laboratory testing, etc.,” the guidance continued. MORE
The early Christians started the first prayers in repetition. It developed even before Mary left us. In the 13th century, while repeating the Hail Mary prayers, our Lady appeared to St. Dominic and told him to spread her “Psalter” his 150 prayer. The Rosary is, as we know it today.
The custom comes from the pharisees who used to pray in sequence and kept count on their phylacteries they had wrapped around their arm even to this day.
The Apostles Creed wasn’t perfected until about the year 200. The Christians did not wear phylacteries and most likely used their 10 fingers for counting.
Look it up in a Catholic Encyclopedia preferably 1912-13. Also Jewish religious customs.
In Christ Joseph