Mass Exodus From States Run By Top Democratic Governors …
Oh Oh Christmas Tree and Luther – To Catholics, the Christmas Tree is a Symbol of Moses and the Burning Bush
Story has it, Luther was walking in the woods at night and when he looked up to seeing the stars through the branches, that’s when he got the idea to put candles on the trees.Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. … It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree.
The Gospel for the last Sunday after Pentecost Explained
This Gospel gives us many signs and prophecies of the second coming of Christ, which of course we should be anticipating for the new year. Traditionally, Great Chastisements from God generally happen during the Lenten Season.I will go down the line to these passages and try to show you how they apply to the Vatican Council II generation.
Matthew 24:15
[15] When therefore you shall see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place: he that readeth let him understand.
Insight into the Catholic Faith presents the Catholic Tradition Newsletter
Vol 10 Issue 51 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
December 23, 2017 ~ Ember Saturday
1. Is the Chair of Peter Vacant? An Argument for Sedevacantism
2. Vigil of Christmas
3. Saint Gregory of Spoleto
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices
Dear Reader:
With this issue we want to extend to all our readers a most blessed filled Christmas.
Christmas 2017
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. (Psalm 97) Continue reading
Philippines storm leaves 182 dead and tens of thousands displaced
Tens of thousands have been forced from their homes by a tropical storm that battered the southern Philippines leaving at least 182 dead, police and aid agencies said Sunday. MORE
The Sultan and the Saint’ revives 800-year-old interfaith exchange
Brief : (RNS) — A new film recounts the unlikely friendship between St. Francis of Assisi and the nephew of the great Muslim leader Saladin. MORE
Christmas Greetings
“Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth, peace among men of good will.”
By the light of a star they traveled far to seek the lowly manger. Let us Rejoice on the day Christ was born, and let us also rejoice on the Day He will come back on. PENTECOST SUNDAY.
A Blessed Merry Christmas and a productive Spiritual New Year.
Boeing to unveil mystery plane that will ‘change the future of air power’
LGBTQ group slams CDC ban on word ‘transgender’ – The Hill Blames Trump – What?
The National LGBTQ Task Force tore into the Trump administration for reportedly banning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from using terms like “transgender” in official documents. MORE
Residents flee as flames approach wealthy California enclave
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Residents piled into cars and fled on Saturday, turning downtown Santa Barbara into “a ghost town” as surging winds drove one of the biggest fires in California’s history toward the city and the nearby wealthy enclave of Montecito. MORE
VIDEO: TRANSGENDER SURGERY: REGRET RATES HIGHEST IN MALE-TO-FEMALE REASSIGNMENT OPERATIONS
Gender-confirmation surgeries—the name given to procedures that change the physical appearance and function of sexual characteristics—increased by 20 percent from 2015 to 2016 in the U.S., with more than 3,000 such operations performed last year. Rates are also increasing worldwide. Now, at least one surgeon is reporting a trend of regret. MORE
Traditional Depictions of Mothers to be Banned in Adverts From Next Year Amid Ongoing War On ‘Gender Stereotypes’
Cooking, cleaning mums will be banned in advertisements across the UK from next year, following a study which claimed traditional gender roles are “harmful and outdated”.
The decision to tighten regulation was announced by the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) this week, after a report published in summer identified gender stereotypes in adverts as a driver of inequality between men and women. MORE
VIDEO: Thomas Fire burns 360 square miles in Ventura, Santa Barbara counties; 20 percent contained
Entire Family Turns Transgender
The father identifies as a woman. His fiancée, the mother-to-be, identifies as a man. The son considers himself a girl and, of course, the daughter thinks she’s actually a boy. An entire transgender family, all under one roof. MORE