Both Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict, have received the coronavirus vaccine, Reuters reported Thursday, citing the Vatican. MORE
Pope Francis gets COVID-19 vaccine
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2021’s Full Wolf Moon in January
A wolf moon is the first (and in most years, the only) full moon to occur in January. The name comes from the fact that wolves were thought to howl more frequently during the first month of the year. Other names for January’s full moon—like cold moon and severe moon—reference the hash weather of the season. MORE
Major storm hitting the West with damaging winds and flooding
This is my beloved Son, Hear ye him. Jan.13
Global Insect Apocalypse: Why India Must Worry
There are approximately 5.5 million insect species buzzing, creeping and crawling across planet earth. However, a scientific review of records recently published in the journal Biological Conservation reveals that up to 40 per cent of insect species worldwide are likely to become extinct in the coming years. And, entomologists say that is bad news. MORE
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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan has been hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight people and bringing parts of the country to a standstill.
The snowfall in the Hokuriku region is more than double the average expected for this time of year. VIDEO
Pope Francis Condemns ‘Suicidal Denialism’ Behind Refusal to Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Pope Francis has insisted that receiving the coronavirus vaccine is a moral imperative, in apparent contradiction of a statement by the Vatican’s doctrinal office. MORE
Extreme winter storm Lana buries Texas and Mississippi Valley in rare snow – 150,000 people in the dark
The storm that brought Texas snow this weekend is now moving into the Mississippi Valley and led to numerous accidents and disabled vehicles in Louisiana. VIDEO
Blizzard covers Spain in white, brings Madrid to standstill
A persistent blizzard blanketed large parts of Spain with an unusual amount of snow on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars or at train stations and airports that suspended all services. MORE
Bishop Fulton Sheen Predicted Already in the 1950s A Counterfeit Catholic Church
Bishop Fulton Sheen Famous Catholic Orator of the 1950s Accurately Predicted the Ascendency Of the Evils of Atheistic Communism And of a Counterfeit Catholic Church Although Soviet Communism Fell in 1992. It Has Been Replaced by a Far More Atheistic Chinese Communism Binding 1,500,000,000. The “Institutional” Catholic Church Has Been Replaced
By a Counterfeit Newchurch of the New Order Which, just as Sheen Prophesied Would Look Externally Like the Catholic Church, But Internally Be “Emptied of Its Divine Content”
Women can read the Gospel and serve on the altar as eucharistic ministers
Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the altar, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests. MORE
Food Price Inflation Accelerates For Seventh Consecutive Month
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index rose for a seventh consecutive month in December, led by dairy products and vegetable oils. MORE
Catholic Tradition Newsletter C2: Holy Eucharist, Holy Family, Saint Marcian
Vol 14 Issue 2 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward KrierJanuary 9, 2021 ~ Our Lady on Saturday
1. What is the Holy Eucharist
2. Holy Family
3. Saint Marcian
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices
Dear Reader:
Catholics and Lutherans reaffirm commitment to communion
The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation underscore their commitment to walk together on their common journey from conflict to communion MORE