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Second Week of Advent (Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary)

December 11, 2025

Our Morning Offering – 11 December – O Gloriosa Femina, O Glorious Maid, Exalted Far


One Minute Reflection – 11 December – “Well done, good and faithful servant … Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”- Matthew 25:21

Saint Damasus propers & commentary (EF)

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ADVENTCAzT 2025: 12 – Thursday 2nd Week of Advent

Saint Damasus Pope

Pope Damasus: The Faith, the Bible and the Mass of All Time

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Sermons for Everyday Living - St Damasus 12/11/25

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Novena to St. Lucy For Eye Health & Spiritual Sight

12/11/25 Day 8

O St. Lucy, whose name proclaims the radiance of light, we approach you with humble confidence to seek your holy intercession. Obtain for us, through your prayers, that sacred illumination which guides our souls away from the shadows of sin and leads us toward the brightness of virtue.

Obtain for us also these petitions which we offer to you in this novena:

[Mention your petitions now]

We beseech you, St. Lucy, through your powerful advocacy before the throne of the Lamb, the protection of our eye sight, and for the grace to employ our eyes always in service of God’s glory and never for that which offends His divine majesty.

Help us to perceive with clarity the truths of our faith and the needs of our neighbor, that we may walk steadfastly in the light of Christ and labor earnestly for the salvation of souls.

Pray for us, St. Lucy, that having honored you as our advocate in this earthly pilgrimage, we may one day behold with you the eternal splendor of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose divine light all shadows flee away forever. Amen.
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Donald Trump Says US To Launch Land Action in Venezuela ‘Very Soon’

Venezuela is trying to join BRICS.

But wait, it's Brazil that's part of BRICS, not Venezuela.
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The Bible is the final authority in matters of faith, Christian doctrine, God's will and plan etc.
So if someone says, "Jesus was meant to come to earth to get married and start a family" - which is what Moonies say - the question is; does that statement agree with the Bible? The answer is "no", so we can reject it.
If someone says "God told me that you have to do X, Y or Z to be saved", the question is; "what does the Bible say?" The NT says that Jesus is the only way to the Father and salvation is through no one else. So if someone is trying to promise salvation apart from Jesus - don't believe them.

But the Bible is clearly not the final authority in ALL things.
If you were trying to decide whether to choose Nursing or Teaching as a profession, the Bible would not give you the answer.
If you were trying to discover which church/school/university to go to, you would not find the answer in the Bible.
The Bible can't tell you where to live, whether to marry and if so, to who, whether to have children, what charities to support and many other personal decisions. You may find the answer to those by prayer - talking and listening to God - not in the Bible.
In the same way, the Bible does not teach biology, astronomy, the history of Australia or any other country. It doesn't teach us OT Hebrew, NT Greek, Aramaic or any other language.

When what clashes with Scripture?

It depends on how you mean "challenged".
"Challenged" to grow in holiness, to trust God, to follow Jesus more closely, to step out in faith, to use your gifts in his service - absolutely.
"Challenged" to deny a scientific fact because, when you read the poetry of the Bible you believe it is saying something different; no.


Thank you.
The Bible doesn't teach us everything - that was my only point. We have to look to resources outside of the Bible to learn other languages. In the same way we have to look to resources outside of the Bible to find out about a world that the Bible writers knew little about; how it works, how different things react, behave and so on.

That wasn't my point.
My point was only that the Bible does not teach us all things. It is not a specialist book in all subjects - therefore, it is not the final authority on Physics, Biology etc.
A scientist would not say, "let's solve this problem by looking in the Bible for the answer", any more than a theologian would say, "let's consult a chemistry textbook to tell us what God's will is."

I never said there was.
I said that even if someone were to find out all about Mozart it wouldn't mean they could play the piano, or clarinet.

What I'm saying is that when we want to find out, or learn something, we need to look in the appropriate book. The Bible is not a science textbook - yet some people here are acting as though it is and expecting it to teach us about the earth, its form, the intricate details of creation and so on.
Why?
The Bible is about God - the One who created this awesome universe.
God has not only allowed people to study and learn about his creation, he has given them the gifts to be able to do so; to discover, experiment and learn just how wonderful this world/universe is. Yet some people are treating scientists as though they were the devil incarnate. They are accusing astronauts and astronomers of being liars are have implied, if not stated, that world leaders, governments etc are all plotting together to deceive us.


I never said they were - I wasn't talking about music in worship

I didn't say anything of the sort.
I said that you won't learn Spanish by reading a cookery book which mentions Paella and Spanish wine.

Again, if you want to learn a subject read the appropriate book.
If you want to learn about God, read the Bible.

Right - so I expect you will be reading the bible to find out where you should spend Christmas? Or what presents to buy for your family?
Although I would expect you not to celebrate Christmas at all because it isn't mentioned in the Bible. Whereas festivals such as Hannukah, the feast of Tabernacles, Passover and so on, are.
The Bible is the authority in all things, remember?
Maybe you were thinking of going to the January sales? I shouldn't; January isn't mentioned in the Bible, nor is shopping for bargains.
Maybe you were thinking of having ham/gammon on Boxing Day? That's not a good idea. Boxing Day isn't mentioned in the Bible and the Jews were told not to eat pork.
Maybe you are thinking of buying a new car/computer/smart phone? These aren't mentioned in the Bible so good luck in finding a verse to tell you what to do.
The Bible is the final authority in all things, remember?
Stonginhim you write : ( the Bible is the final authority in matters of faith: Christian doctrine, Gods Will and plan etc. ) that’s right . And there be no problem with that or with the many professions that are sought in life . The whole issue here is when those professions are used to override what the bible teaches or claim the Bible is wrong and must be reinterpreted another way. That be the issue between me and you and that is the issue at hand . Ok let’s take the claim of the earth being billions of years old that many men of science claim . It be in direct conflict with the Bible and what came forth of this monstrous claim . Evolution which now infests the entire world. The only way evolution becomes plausible is that it must have time and lots of it millions and billions of years to be believable. And both are lies put forth as fact by the a magority of scientists. Thats what I mean when I say the word of God is the final authority in all things and all professions. Be it science , medical the teaching profession or any other profession etc. All be be in subjection to the word of God. It not be so much the profession but what the people behind the profession claim. Ok .that’s the issue . And that’s all Im trying to warn you about. You must always evaluate any professions claim against the word of God. That is why it’s the final authority
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Now you have written a very long reply and you bring forth many situations out of them . You mention Xmas. And that we don’t find it the Bible . Many say it’s a pagan tradition . Others see it as a wonderful joyous occasion to commemorate our Lord coming into the world .what you expecting me to say to that . You then mention Hannuka the feast of Tabernacles and the Passover being in the Bible and Christmas not being in the Bible . Stronginhim and so they are. Are we supposed to celebrate those feasts ??? Considering that we have passed from the old covenant to the new covenant. : ) Again when thinking upon Christmas . Here’s another angle wilest not in the Bible it be a celebration of Christ the Orthodox Church and traditional churches have many traditions they celebrate that not in the Bible if they do not contradict the Bible what harm do they do ??? You than say the Bible can’t tell us where to live or choose a partner or have have babies or our job or profession. Really considering the Bible gives quite some advice on marriage and when spermed it is God that allows conception not us. As to our preference of study or job. Do you not know that the spirit of truth shall guide us to where God wants us to be . So again the Bible has great influence on that too.
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You then mention the Bible concerning Jews not eating pork . Well under the new covenant if converted to Christ the Jewish one may eat what they like excluding live blood at least according to the vision given to ST Peter in the book of acts . Not sure what boxing day or even if Australia' day contradicts the Bible. But one thing is certain whenever I present my home made Pork dumpling's when visiting and feeding the less fortunate ones this time of year . Be they Jew, Christian's or whatever they be. Yet there be no legalism all do submit and happily gobble up my dumplings in rapturous delight and feasting . There be no grumbling about pork : ) Stonginhim I do wish you a blessed day in your UK
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Is Hell Annihilationism or Eternal Torment

So, you'll stop using English to communicate then? Language itself comes from "man's wisdom."

But, I know, I get it. Who cares?
That's wrong, because here's why God created languages. This will prove that "mans wisdom" contributed nothing.

Genesis 11:7-9
7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
8 So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.

So yes, you can burn your diploma :wave:


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It is based under the hole of the North Pole it rays shine forth to give us our moon phases & eclipses.
It's more intricate than this.

This is the sign for the Black Sun.

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It signifies a hidden or inverted source of energy, a buried star that represents an inward-turning power or a secret foundation of existence.
The Black Sun is reference to certain eclipses.
What hole in the North Pole? If it's black, how does your supposed "black sun" shine? Where does the bible tell us that God created the ordinary sun and a black sun? What is the reference to either the black sun or its sign (not sure which you meant) representing "an inward-turning power or a secret foundation of existence" supposed to mean? There is no secret foundation of existence. Everything that exists was created by God.
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It is based under the hole of the North Pole it rays shine forth to give us our moon phases & eclipses.
It's more intricate than this.

This is the sign for the Black Sun.

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It signifies a hidden or inverted source of energy, a buried star that represents an inward-turning power or a secret foundation of existence.
The Black Sun is reference to certain eclipses.
Now you are using occult symbols?
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Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. 'People are stretched,' expert says

Yes behold. Right out of the gate, the disinformation from your uncited source glares with blinding brilliance.


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One year after the gold confiscation in 1933, the value of gold was set at $35 per ounce following the Gold Reserve Act of 1934. This was an increase from the previous value of $20.67 per ounce at the time of the confiscation.

P.S.

There are 30 more paper contracts for ounces of silver, than there are ounces of silver.

Ooops! The price is still climbing; and the demand is higher than what is being mined. Aside from it being categorized as a strategic metal, what is being used to create the growing solar panel market is unrecoverable.


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JP Morgan will be in trouble when the silver run starts on all of those contracts that can't be fulfilled.

I'm sure it will all turn out to be OK though. They're too big to fail. The American tax payer will surely pay for their ponzi scheme with higher prices on basic necessities.


"Turn on the bubble machine!"
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Martin Luther King was awful. He's not a good person. He said one good thing he actually didn't believe.”
- Charlie Kirk


Where was the moral outrage from our conservative counterparts when Kirk went out of his way to trash the reputation of the late Martin Luther King - who himself had been assassinated!


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Why we are not supposed to keep the Sabbath

I was simply pointing out that Peter and Jesus' teaches that God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him. You know this you say, but still teach a different gospel.

I think Jesus warned His People not to do such things.



This would be those who called Jesus Lord, Lord, and were "very much aware" of what Jesus and Peter taught, but lived by another gospel, Yes?




Here, let me show you the words of someone who claims they no longer need Him. "That's right I don't need Jesus or His warnings, because I already have Him."



Well it's for sure someone's "theology is riddled with inconsistencies".



There are lots of folks who call Jesus Lord, Lord, who claim to be the very elect. Paul warned that the Law and Prophets was written specifically for our admonition, the "our" here being those who "by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality". (Rom. 2:7)

He specifically pointed out who needs to take heed.

Wherefore let him that "thinketh he standeth" take heed lest he fall. (1 Cor. 10:1-12)

I don't believe Paul was "twisting Gods Word upside down" here, any more than I believe Peter was lying to us when HE told us who God gives His Holy Spirit to.

But clearly there are many "who come in Christ's Name" that imply in their theology that they did.



Again, you are promoting a religious philosophy taught to you by this world's religious system. If you were to actually read Paul's Words, and David's words that Paul quoted, you would find out who Paul and David were speaking to in this description.

If you were "Seeking the Righteousness of God", as the Jesus "of the bible" teaches, you would go to Psalms 5 and 14, and you would read Rom. 3 and see that Paul and David are speaking to those men who had the Oracles of God, but didn't believe them. Men that falsely accused Paul and the Body of Christ, "whose damnation is just". Men who "professed to know God, but were wicked, bloody and deceitful men". Men who God said, "who eat up my people as they eat bread", and "have shamed the counsel of the poor because the LORD is his refuge."

God can not be found in these people, rather, "God is in the generation of the righteous."

Your teaching that there isn't any difference between the children of the devil, and the Body of Christ is astounding, and yet this is a popular religious philosophy promoted by this world's religious system, "who calls Jesus Lord, Lord".

Paul asks the question, "What then? are we better than they?"

In other words, can I live by the same disobedience to God, engage in the same false accusations of others like the Pharisees, and not be judged the same by God? He answered, "No, in no wise: for we have "before proved" both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;"

And where did Paul "already Prove" this?

Rom. 2: 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon "every" soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

10 But glory, honour, and peace, to "every man" that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

Paul didn't say, "We are all under sin". You say Paul and the Body of Christ are still under sin, but Paul didn't.



The preaching that God's Word teaches that Paul and the Body of Christ's "throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes" is an evil and wicked teaching. It is not true according to Paul's own words, David never promoting such wickedness, and the entire Bible exposes such a teaching as from below and not above.

Men don't "Seek God", as you don't by your own admission and neither did the Pharisees, for the same reason. Both have been convinced by "other voices" that they are all set, already heirs to the Kingdom of God, already the very elect, that "they shall surely not die". But the Jesus "of the Bible" teaches "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same "shall be saved"."

Heb. 11: 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder "of them that diligently seek him".

So yes, I diligently Seek Him every day.
I don't know what your motive is for rejecting what God has said, but I can only imagine it's because you don't like the awful truth so you feel the need to reject and twist it and make it say something different.

God said, "there are none who seek after Him", but you make God a li9ar when you claim that you seek after Him everyday. I told you that I'm not seeking Him because He has already found me.

The reason that nobody seeks after God is simple, ,I can tell you why from first hand experience. I was born exactly the same as everyone else, we are all born dead in sin, we are all born hating God, we are all born into slavery to Satan, He is everyone's Master, He keeps a firm grip on everyone so nobody can escape Him, no matter how hard they try.

How do you suppose a spiritually dead and blind God hater, who is enslaved by Satan can be seeking after God???. You are suggesting the impossible here. First of all you would need to resurrect yourself from the dead and then create a new nature for yourself, then you would need to give yourself a new spirit.

None of your claims are supported by any scripture, they are all based on your private opinion.
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Dear Pete Hegseth, I’m Grateful the Japanese Navy Spared My Grandfather’s Life

If the person you're conversing with doesn't believe that war crimes or murder took place, then he's not defending that.
Their refusal to admit that according to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 double taps are a war crime doesn't change that fact.
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