A mosque dispute is escalating in Mestre, on the Venetian mainland. A Muslim association linked to the local Bangladeshi community bought a former sawmill for €1.5 million to build an Islamic centre. However, the site would require a municipal change of use. Venice Mayor Simone Venturini says the conditions for approval are not currently met, citing planning and integration concerns. Association president Prince Howlader threatened a strike in late August. He claimed Bangladeshi workers could disrupt tourism, hotels and restaurants. However, workers and unions showed limited support, and the protest was put on hold for talks.
Loro con la violenza pttengono tutto. Noi civilissimi italiani con la nostre leggi siamo perdenti. Come cavarcela se i giudici danno sempre ragione a loro??
The carnival musician who almost married but then became a monk is now heading Heiligenkreuz. The 84 voting monks of the "conservative" Cistercian abbey of Heiligenkreuz near Vienna elected Fr Simeon Wester, 61, as their new superior today. He will lead the community for the next three years without becoming abbot. Born Karl Wester in Unkel on the Rhine, Germany, he grew up as one of five children. Music came early: piano, organ and trombone, followed by formal studies in choral conducting, singing and church music. As a young man, he was involved in the Rhineland carnival scene. Years later, when the musician decided to become a monk, the Cologne tabloid Express put the story on its front page: “Our carnival fool is going to the monastery.” Wester had felt drawn to monastic life since his teens but initially chose music. Around the age of 35, close to marrying his long-term girlfriend, he finally made the leap. He entered Heiligenkreuz in 2001. Music followed him behind the monastery …Meira
"You now perceive that this devotion is not an invention of modern times, but a doctrine universally enforced in the best and purest ages of the Church. You see that praying for the dead was not a devotion cautiously recommended by some obscure or visionary writer, but an act of religion preached and inculcated by all the great Doctors and Fathers of the Church, who are the recognized expounders of the Christian religion. You see them, too, inculcating this doctrine not as a cold and abstract principle, but as an imperative act of daily piety, and embodying it in their ordinary exercises of devotion."
‘Purgatory’ by J. Sadlier; 1886; Chapter I – ‘CARDINAL GIBBONS ON PURGATORY.…’; pages 48-49; part I [Saint Catherine of Genoa – XV-XVI Century AD; born: Genoa, Republic of Genoa/ died: Genoa, Republic of Genoa; Aged 62-63; mystic, known for her work among the sick and the poor] CARDINAL GIBBONS ON PURGATORY. The Catholic Church teaches that, besides a place of eternal torments lor the wicked and of everlasting rest for the righteous, there exists in the next life a middle state of temporary punishment, allotted for those who have died in venial sin, or who have not satisfied the justice of God for sins already forgiven. She also teaches us that, although the souls consigned to this intermediate state, commonly called Purgatory, cannot help themselves, they may be aided by the suffrages of the faithful on earth. The existence of Purgatory naturally implies the correlative dogma—the utility of praying for the dead ; for the souls consigned to this middle state have not reached the term of …Meira
On the part of God, unlike on the part of man, there is no breaking of His plan, but only development and refinement of the Ancient Covenant, in the New and definitive Covenant, which will give the “small remnant” of the Jews faithful to the Messiah a “new heart” and will open up to all humanity... Jesus did not establish a new religion, he taught that God wanted the salvation of all mankind and that the coming of Christ was the condition of such salvation... The Christian community remained faithful to the Old Testament Tradition, recognizing in Jesus the Christ-Messiah announced by the Prophets. For Christians, it is post-biblical Judaism that is unfaithful to the OT, but there is a “small ” faithful remnant, which upon entering the Church of Christ guarantees the continuity of the (Old-New) Covenant, in view of Christ coming. He is the “cornerstone” who “made of two [peoples: Jews and Gentiles] one thing” [Christians]».
Karnevalsmusikeren, der næsten blev gift, men i stedet blev munk, står nu i spidsen for Heiligenkreuz. De 84 stemmeberettigede munke i det »konservative« cistercienserkloster Heiligenkreuz nær Wien valgte i dag den 61-årige fader Simeon Wester som deres nye overordnede. Han vil lede menigheden de næste tre år uden at blive abbed. Han blev født som Karl Wester i Unkel ved Rhinen i Tyskland og voksede op som et af fem børn. Musikken kom tidligt ind i billedet: klaver, orgel og basun, efterfulgt af formelle studier i korledelse, sang og kirkemusik. Som ung mand var han aktiv i karnevalmiljøet i Rheinland. År senere, da musikeren besluttede at blive munk, bragte det kölnske tabloidblad Express historien på forsiden: »Vores karnevalsnar skal i kloster.« Wester havde følt sig tiltrukket af klosterlivet siden teenageårene, men valgte i første omgang musikken. Da han var omkring 35 år og stod over for at gifte sig med sin mangeårige kæreste, tog han endelig springet. Han trådte ind i Heiligenkreuz …Meira
Bishop Laurent Le Boulc’h announced in late August that the Diocese of Lille will shrink from 106 parishes to just 30, and from 14 deaneries to 5. Consultations run through 2026, with new boundaries due in 2027 and implementation in summer 2028. The sweeping restructuring is presented as part of the diocese’s “missionary renewal.”
Diocèse de Lille : de 106 paroisses à une trentaine en 2027, une réforme d’ampleur Le diocèse de Lille prépare une réorganisation historique : environ 30 paroisses en 2027 contre 106 aujourd’hui. Une réforme qui pose la question de la proximité sacerdotale et sacramentelle. Lire la suite sur LeCatho : Lille : le diocèse va passer de 106 paroisses à … #ACTUALITE#FRANCE#RELIGION#diocesedeLille
Karnevalsmusikern som nästan gifte sig men sedan blev munk är nu föreståndare för Heiligenkreuz. De 84 röstberättigade munkarna i det ”konservativa” cistercienserklostret Heiligenkreuz nära Wien valde idag fader Simeon Wester, 61, till sin nye överordnade. Han kommer att leda gemenskapen under de kommande tre åren utan att bli abbot. Han föddes som Karl Wester i Unkel vid Rhen i Tyskland och växte upp som ett av fem barn. Musiken kom tidigt: piano, orgel och trombon, följt av formella studier i kördirigering, sång och kyrkomusik. Som ung var han aktiv i karnevalslivet i Rhenlandet. Åratal senare, när musikern bestämde sig för att bli munk, satte den kölnska tabloidtidningen Express nyheten på förstasidan: ”Vår karnevalsnarr ska till klostret.” Wester hade känt sig dragen till klosterlivet sedan tonåren men valde inledningsvis musiken. Runt 35 års ålder, strax innan han skulle gifta sig med sin långvariga flickvän, tog han äntligen steget. Han trädde in i Heiligenkreuz 2001. Musiken följde …Meira
Karnevalsmusikeren som nesten giftet seg, men som i stedet ble munk, står nå i spissen for Heiligenkreuz. De 84 stemmeberettigede munkene i det «konservative» cistercienserklosteret Heiligenkreuz nær Wien valgte i dag pater Simeon Wester (61) til sin nye overordnede. Han skal lede klosterfellesskapet de neste tre årene uten å bli abbed. Han ble født som Karl Wester i Unkel ved Rhinen i Tyskland og vokste opp som ett av fem barn. Musikken kom tidlig inn i bildet: piano, orgel og trombone, etterfulgt av formelle studier i korledelse, sang og kirkemusikk. Som ung var han aktiv i karnevalsmiljøet i Rheinland. År senere, da musikeren bestemte seg for å bli munk, satte den kölnske tabloidavisen Express historien på forsiden: «Vår karnevalsnarre skal til klosteret.» Wester hadde følt seg tiltrukket av klosterlivet siden tenårene, men valgte i første omgang musikken. Rundt 35-årsalderen, like før han skulle gifte seg med sin mangeårige kjæreste, tok han endelig spranget. Han trådte inn i …Meira
Bishop Strickland rejects yesterday's Vatican document marking 60 years of Nostra Aetate. Bishop Emeritus Joseph Strickland from Tyler, Texas, wrote on X.com on September 16 that the new Vatican document - approved by Leo XIV - “must be rejected and repudiated by all who hold Jesus Christ and His Church as the only way to the Father.” He refers to §54 on ‘The Path of Hope’: “The defensive entrenchment in one’s own position and the view that proselytism is the only way to engage with the other no longer make sense in a world that increasingly resembles an interconnected and constantly evolving global village.” Strickland counters: “Truth is not constantly evolving, Truth is Jesus Christ present with us in the world and His Church is the vehicle for our salvation.” #newsZzmwnhglqh
Christ, the Son of God, and the second Person of the Blessed Trinity said without HIM and baptism, one will not enter the kingdom of Heaven. This cannot be denied or watered down.
The female "Archbishop" of Canterbury has given Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi an award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation. He's the chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council - a group of Islamic scholars. The lady next to him is his wife. (Apparently, this is not a Monty Python sketch. )
Belgian Bishop Trains Married Men to Be Ordained Priests by 2028. Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp, Belgium, told LaLibre.be on September 14 about his plan, announced already in March, to ordain married men to the priesthood by 2028. In June, he informed two Curia Cardinals about his course of action: Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, and Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops. Monsignor Bonny claims that the move is driven "by necessity", pointing to the acute shortage of priests in Flanders. Antwerp diocese has fewer than 70 priests under the age of 70, two-thirds of whom are from abroad. The Cardinals replied that they would discuss it with Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Bonny has identified several candidates for priestly ordination. They are receiving theological and pastoral training comparable to that of seminarians. The preparation is being conducted “in a transparent but discreet manner, away from the media spotlight,” he …Meira
Russo placed Kaepernick up for adoption and at 5 weeks old he was placed with a white couple named Rick and Teresa Kaepernick. The couple had two biological children: son Kyle and daughter Devon. The Kaepernicks decided to adopt a boy after losing two other sons to heart defects. Colin Kaepernick - Wikipedia
Priest claims that the chalice became too heavy to hold during the consecration. The video shows Rev. Brent Bowman suddenly weeping during the consecration at Mass in Hopkins, Minnesota, on September 14. On September 16, Rev. Bowman issued a clarification. He said that during the consecration of the wine, he had a private spiritual experience. The chalice felt so heavy that he could no longer hold it up, and he felt his hands “fixed” to it, temporarily unable to move it. Bowman stressed that this was not a Eucharistic miracle in the usual sense: he saw no blood or human flesh, and the bread and wine did not change in appearance or taste.
"The chalice has become too heavy": a priest breaks down in tears at the moment of consecration: Father Brent Bowman was celebrating Mass on September 14 in Minnesota when he collapsed in tears at the moment of consecrating the Precious Blood. He recounts having then felt, with striking force, the weight of Christ's sacrifice
Archbishop goes unrecognized. On 12 September Archbishop Mario Delpini of Milan made an unannounced visit to the Fondazione Menotti Bassani in Laveno Mombello, a healthcare facility for the elderly. Arriving in a polo shirt, he asked to see the chaplain. The person who received him asked: “Who should I announce?” Delpini replied: “The Archbishop.” Picture: Laveno Mombello E Dintorni, facebook, #newsQmfgzdlist
A mosque dispute is escalating in Mestre, on the Venetian mainland. A Muslim association linked to the local Bangladeshi community bought a former sawmill for €1.5 million to build an Islamic centre. However, the site would require a municipal change of use. Venice Mayor Simone Venturini says the conditions for approval are not currently met, citing planning and integration concerns. Association president Prince Howlader threatened a strike in late August. He claimed Bangladeshi workers could disrupt tourism, hotels and restaurants. However, workers and unions showed limited support, and the protest was put on hold for talks.
Bishop Laurent Le Boulc’h announced in late August that the Diocese of Lille will shrink from 106 parishes to just 30, and from 14 deaneries to 5. Consultations run through 2026, with new boundaries due in 2027 and implementation in summer 2028. The sweeping restructuring is presented as part of the diocese’s “missionary renewal.”Diocèse de Lille : de 106 paroisses à une trentaine en 2027, une réforme d’ampleur
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