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Pope Francis canonizes the Martyrs of Otranto, slain by Islamic invaders
Today Pope Francis conducted for the first time the venerable rite for the canonization of saints.
Among the new saints are the Martyrs of Otranto. In his sermon, Francis said:
Today the Church proposes for our veneration a group of martyrs who … Continue reading
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia calls for destruction of churches
From the Christian Telegraph:
Saudi Arabia declares destruction of all churches in region
Earlier this month news reports surfaced out of Saudi Arabia that raised the red flag for Christians, reports MNN.
Todd Nettleton, a spokesman for the Voice of the Martyrs USA, … Continue reading
Robert Spencer on Pope Francis and “dialogue” with Islam
Pope Francis has openly expressed desire for dialogue with Islam. HERE.
Here is a thought provoking piece from Robert Spencer about dialogue with Islam:
Pope Francis: “Intensify” Catholic “dialogue” with Islam
I am all for dialogue between Muslims and Christians when it is … Continue reading
What they are NOT saying in the Synod about REAL New Evangelization: start having babies!
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Changing demographics.
Sts. Nunilo and Alodia pray for us.
In other news, the Armenian Orthodox Patriarch in Tblisi is being credited with boosting the birth-rate in Georgia. On LifeSite I read that the Patriarch Ilia II … Continue reading
Pres. Obama’s wedding ring
Here is something very interesting from WND:
NEW YORK – As a student at Harvard Law School, then-bachelor Barack Obama’s practice of wearing a gold band on his wedding-ring finger puzzled his colleagues.
Now, newly published photographs of Obama from the 1980s … Continue reading
Posted in The Drill
Tagged Five Pillars of Islam, Islam, November 2012, Pres. Obama, ring, Shahada, The First Gay President
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Muslim terrorists attack, kill Catholic schoolchildren with a grenade
From UPI:
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 30 (UPI) — A grenade attack on a Catholic church Sunday school in Kenya killed one boy and critically injured six other children, the Red Cross said.
The attack happened around 10:30 a.m. at the St. Polycarp … Continue reading
Posted in The future and our choices
Tagged al-Shabaab, Islam, Kenya, Somalia, Sts. Nunilo and Alodia, The Religion of Peace
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Some thoughts about the Pope’s Lebanon trip
Because of my travel and the need for a little down time, I didn’t do much with the Holy Father’s visit to Lebanon.
However, a few things have come to mind after some recent conversations and some reading.
First, even though there … Continue reading
US Ambassador to Libya,staff, killed by a mob
From FNC:
Fox News confirms US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three of his staff were killed last night in an attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, as anti-Islam film sparks attacks against US compounds in Libya and Egypt by armed … Continue reading
Archbp. of Kirkuk, Iraq: Let’s Talk to Benedict XVI Frankly, Openly
From ZENIT:
Iraq Prelate: Let’s Talk to Benedict XVI Frankly, Openly
Kirkuk Archbishop Hoping Church Leaders Will Tell Pope in Lebanon of Grave Situation for Christians
ROME, SEPT. 7, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The archbishop of Kirkuk, Iraq, is hoping Benedict XVI’s trip to Lebanon … Continue reading
Posted in New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged Archbp. Sako, Iraq, Islam, Kirkuk, political Islam
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Will Christianity supplant Islam in Iran?
During the annual meeting of our “gang of priests” we have heard informative talks about Islam. A propos the topic, this was forwarded by a priest friend and participant in our meeting. From God Reports with my emphases and comments:
Islam … Continue reading
