“Many make the sign of the cross,” a slightly surprised reporter interjects, and Mancini explains,“I used to do that too, you know, hoping nothing happened during the game, then we went to the pope. Pope Francis said, ‘Why are you making the sign of the cross, don’t you have other thoughts in this moment?’ So since that time I don’t do it anymore. I don’t want the pope to get angry.”

Pope Francis is widely regarded as the first anti-Catholic pope. MORE

More fires. No let up even for Christmas.

Hundreds of bushfires are raging across Australia, with hotspots in every state. VIDEO

This Motel is about one block away from St. Joseph’s it had a lot of drug activity there and Father Krier has complained  to the city numerous times, well seems those days are over for that place.

Witnesses told authorities that a Las Vegas apartment complex that caught fire Saturday, killing six people and injuring 13 others, lacked heating and that the occupants were using the stove to keep warm when the blaze broke out. VIDEO

Chrstianity Today officials confirmed Galli will not be employed by publication after the holidays. MORE

An Iowa man who burned a church LGBTQ flag in June was sentenced to 16 years in prison Wednesday. MORE

Vol 12 Issue 51 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
December 21, 2019 ~ Saint Thomas, opn!

1.      What is the Holy Eucharist
2.      Fourth Sunday in Advent
3.      Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
4.      Family and Marriage
5.      Articles and notices
Dear Reader:

As the readings are rather long, I will save a commentary for Christmas. As always, enjoy the readings provided for your benefit.—The Editor

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The fact no one wants to hear.

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Brazil biggest country in South America, A/C plan going strong.

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