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The Schumer Shutdown
- By Vambram
- American Politics
- 355 Replies
Johnson warns US 'barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns' in history
House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democratic obstruction for the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 13th day since Oct. 1.
Speaker Johnson quotes President Obama.
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Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
- 0 Replies
A fire this weekend severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze.
The fire broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 as the nuns — part of the Ambrosian hermitages of the Order of St. Ambrose ad Nemus — were watching a live television stream of Pope Leo XIV’s prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square. The women all escaped without harm, but the monastery, which was built in 1628, was nearly destroyed. Nine firefighting teams intervened to put out the blaze.
The Archdiocese of Milan reported that the fire destroyed documents, religious artifacts, and the nuns’ personal belongings, though the religious sisters managed to save some paintings and a relic of St. Carlo Acutis, who received his first holy Communion at the monastery on June 16, 1998.
Archbishop Mario Delpini of Milan expressed his closeness and prayers following the disaster: “I know that the nuns will continue to pray and that trust in God will be the most necessary encouragement.”
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The fire broke out around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 as the nuns — part of the Ambrosian hermitages of the Order of St. Ambrose ad Nemus — were watching a live television stream of Pope Leo XIV’s prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square. The women all escaped without harm, but the monastery, which was built in 1628, was nearly destroyed. Nine firefighting teams intervened to put out the blaze.
The Archdiocese of Milan reported that the fire destroyed documents, religious artifacts, and the nuns’ personal belongings, though the religious sisters managed to save some paintings and a relic of St. Carlo Acutis, who received his first holy Communion at the monastery on June 16, 1998.
Archbishop Mario Delpini of Milan expressed his closeness and prayers following the disaster: “I know that the nuns will continue to pray and that trust in God will be the most necessary encouragement.”
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Fire damages Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
An Oct. 11 fire severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze.
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Vatican halts seminary formation in DR Congo diocese ‘until further notice’
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelizationhas suspended the formation of seminarians in the Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment,” which it says undermines priestly training.
In a letter issued Oct. 7, the apostolic administrator of the Congolese episcopal see, Bishop Sosthène Ayikuli Udjuwa, informed the seminarians of the dicastery’s decision, alluding to the challenge of transition.
The Wamba Diocese has been experiencing a leadership crisis since the January 2024 appointment of Bishop Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi as its local ordinary. Although he was ordained a bishop in the Congolese capital city, Kinshasa, Ngotsi has yet to take canonical possession of his episcopal see amid opposition from some members of the clergy and laity who insist that the diocese should be led by a native of the region.
In the Oct. 7 letter, Ayikuli, who also leads the Mahagi-Nioka Diocese, said the Dicastery for Evangelization has noted that the “formation of future priests in such a difficult ecclesial environment would be entirely inappropriate and has therefore ordered its suspension until further notice.”
“Therefore, the dicastery has decided that seminarians who wish to continue their priestly formation may contact other bishops who are willing to receive them after proper discernment,” Ayikuli said.
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In a letter issued Oct. 7, the apostolic administrator of the Congolese episcopal see, Bishop Sosthène Ayikuli Udjuwa, informed the seminarians of the dicastery’s decision, alluding to the challenge of transition.
The Wamba Diocese has been experiencing a leadership crisis since the January 2024 appointment of Bishop Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi as its local ordinary. Although he was ordained a bishop in the Congolese capital city, Kinshasa, Ngotsi has yet to take canonical possession of his episcopal see amid opposition from some members of the clergy and laity who insist that the diocese should be led by a native of the region.
In the Oct. 7 letter, Ayikuli, who also leads the Mahagi-Nioka Diocese, said the Dicastery for Evangelization has noted that the “formation of future priests in such a difficult ecclesial environment would be entirely inappropriate and has therefore ordered its suspension until further notice.”
“Therefore, the dicastery has decided that seminarians who wish to continue their priestly formation may contact other bishops who are willing to receive them after proper discernment,” Ayikuli said.
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Vatican halts seminary formation in DR Congo diocese ‘until further notice’
The Dicastery for Evangelization suspended the formation of seminarians in a diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing a “difficult ecclesial environment.”
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Trump touts 'age of faith, hope and God' at Israel's Knesset after hostage release
- By Michie
U.S. President Donald Trump announced "the historic dawn of the new Middle East" and called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to receive a pardon in a speech before the Israeli Knesset after Hamas released the 20 living hostages from captivity.
Trump spoke for an hour on Monday in Jerusalem as Israel celebrated the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, as part of an agreement that the president helped broker.
After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families," Trump said. "Twenty-eight more precious loved ones are coming home at last to rest in this sacred soil for all of time."
"And after so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at peace," the president added.
“Hamas may not return all of the bodies of the deceased hostages, according to Israeli intelligence reports and messages conveyed by Hamas and mediators during negotiations for the peace deal.
The terror group, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, is reportedly unable to retrieve all of the bodies, as some of the hostages were held captive by factions in Gaza that are not under the complete control of Hamas. It remains to be seen whether this will impact the peace deal.
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Trump spoke for an hour on Monday in Jerusalem as Israel celebrated the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, as part of an agreement that the president helped broker.
After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families," Trump said. "Twenty-eight more precious loved ones are coming home at last to rest in this sacred soil for all of time."
"And after so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at peace," the president added.
“Hamas may not return all of the bodies of the deceased hostages, according to Israeli intelligence reports and messages conveyed by Hamas and mediators during negotiations for the peace deal.
The terror group, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, is reportedly unable to retrieve all of the bodies, as some of the hostages were held captive by factions in Gaza that are not under the complete control of Hamas. It remains to be seen whether this will impact the peace deal.
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Trump touts 'age of faith, hope and God' at Israel's Knesset after hostage release
U S President Donald Trump announced the historic dawn of the new Middle East and called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to receive a pardon in a speech before the Israeli Knesset after Hamas
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UK Labour Party push for digital ID prompts concerns: 'Step toward mass surveillance'
- By Michie
Opponents organize 'Resist Digital ID' protest; gov't says it's safe and efficient
The U.K. Labour Party is pushing for a digital ID for its citizens, a reprisal of former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s attempt under his premiership two decades ago, this time under the guise of using it to stop illegal immigration. Many, however, are raising concerns and warning about its implications for security and civil liberties.
The Labour government released a statement on Sept. 26 announcing plans to institute a free digital ID for U.K. citizens, claiming it will thwart the employment of illegal migrants by enhancing Right to Work checks. It does not address the housing, monetary and educational assistance provided to illegal migrants who apply for asylum and receive benefits until their cases are decided.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed the digital ID initiative is necessary to combat the illegal immigration that has been plaguing the U.K.
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The U.K. Labour Party is pushing for a digital ID for its citizens, a reprisal of former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s attempt under his premiership two decades ago, this time under the guise of using it to stop illegal immigration. Many, however, are raising concerns and warning about its implications for security and civil liberties.
The Labour government released a statement on Sept. 26 announcing plans to institute a free digital ID for U.K. citizens, claiming it will thwart the employment of illegal migrants by enhancing Right to Work checks. It does not address the housing, monetary and educational assistance provided to illegal migrants who apply for asylum and receive benefits until their cases are decided.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed the digital ID initiative is necessary to combat the illegal immigration that has been plaguing the U.K.
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UK Labour Party push for digital ID prompts concerns: 'Step toward mass surveillance'
As the U K s Labour government seeks to push through digital ID for the stated purposes of cracking down on illegal immigration and providing a convenient way for citizens to verify their identities,
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Hebrews commentary
- By Daniel9v9
- Theologia Crucis - Lutherans
- 0 Replies
Hey, Kretzmann's commentary on Hebrews with added ESV tooltips, notes, and cross-references has been added to Luco:
www.lutherancodex.com
God bless!
Hebrews – Luco
www.lutherancodex.com
God bless!
Men now surpass women in church attendance, especially among Gen X, millennials: Barna
- By bèlla
- Current News & Events (Articles Required)
- 103 Replies
Mass immigration is a global experiment that’s splintering societies and creating bastions of crime and unrest. That’s the threat we’re facing now and several countries are up in arms. If you have a project that’s promising you should commune with the Lord for counsel. If we’ve learned anything from Gaza it’s the necessity of taking action.
The clock has started and you don’t have time to waiver. This was posted yesterday and a comment follows.
Bill Gates launches micro-patch implants to serve as "vaccination passport" for entry into public and commercial buildings
The Gates Foundation has unveiled microneedle patch implants that deliver mRNA and leave a permanent quantum dot marking under your skin, essentially creating a biological vaccine passport. Human testing has already begun, and reports suggest these patches could soon be required for entry into...
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What I did read was that Bill Gates has said that in about 10 years smart phones will be obsolete, and that we will have our digital identity along with smart phone /internet ability tattood on our arms and that it will have our financial, health, bank account, passport, ID, ect. right on it.
The number is significant but you’d need to understand its application biblically. Ten is traditionally associated with completion, order and divine authority. If you add up the year it would occur (2035) you’ll get 10. The announcement was made in July which is the 7th month. Seven usually symbolizes completion or perfection. Everything related to the message is referencing a theme. If you’re familiar with the Chinese calendar we have the red horse in 2026 and the fire dragon in 2036.
Of course I’m female. Get to work. ;-)
~bella
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