Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: "Iran is not negotiating with the U.S.; false reports are manipulating the markets, the speaker said." Iran has not held negotiations with the United States, and false reports are being used to manipulate markets, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday. “No negotiations have taken place with the US, and false reports are being used to manipulate financial and oil markets and to escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped,” the speaker said on the X program. Earlier that same day, Trump stated that the United States and Iran had held very positive and productive talks over the past two days and announced the postponement of U.S. attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The president also expressed hope that progress would be achieved within five days, a CNBC reporter reported following an interview with the president. Iran itself, however, denies that such talks are taking place and has made …More
Socrates, one of the most influential thinkers of ancient Greece, left a lasting mark on philosophy through his insight, depth, and timeless wisdom. Although he never wrote down his teachings, his ideas have been preserved through the works of his student Plato and other classical philosophers. Here are seven powerful reflections inspired by Socrates—reframed for today’s world. On Friendship “If someone has only a few close friends, it often means they’ve lived—and learned—a lot.” Life experience isn’t just about time—it’s about what you’ve been through. Setbacks, heartbreak, career struggles, financial loss, broken relationships—all of it shapes how we see people. As we grow older, we become more intentional about who we let into our lives. We look for shared values, trust, and depth. Over time, our circle naturally evolves. Some people drift away—and that’s okay. With experience comes clarity, and with clarity comes selectivity. In the end, what remains are the people who truly …More
God Mercy is beyond imagination but so is his justice Fires of Purgatory. all the apostles were martyred. The three children of Fatima had the hell scared out of them. fear of hell saves more souls then EWTN protestant style Novus odor sappy sedimentary I am ok your ok theology JPII be not afraid what about parents who children fell prey of perverts he covered up , Lack of justice Divine Mercy vs Sacred Heart with the crown of thorns (reparations) & Seven Sorrows our lady Our sins crucified our Lord and pierce our Ladies heart Mercy without reparation is incomplete You will parish without penance. we lost balance Confession is only a necessary beginning but not the whole story Just ask St Peter who was crucified upside down Just a thought and my opinion
Everything wrong with the Church of England in one photograph. The Dean of Canterbury (a homosexual in a civil partnership with another man) installing the fake Archbishopess on St. Augustine's chair as a gaggle of female clergy watch on.
My husband asked me to put everything in my name—and later I understood why. I’m 52 years old, and I was married to my husband for 18 years. From the moment we got married, he started insisting on something I didn’t fully understand at the time. Every time we bought something, he would say the same thing: “Put it in your name.” The first time was with the car. I asked him why, and he said it was better for organization, that he would explain later. I didn’t think much of it. Over time, it became a rule. We bought a house, and it was put in my name. Then a motorcycle—also in my name. Later, we opened a small business, and he insisted that all the registration, paperwork, and accounts be in my name. Several times I told him it wasn’t necessary, that we could share ownership, but he always said the same thing: “Leave it like that.” He never gave me a full explanation. He would just say it was better that way, that it avoided problems, that there was no need to complicate things. I …More
Our Blessed LORD rebuked the Scribes & Pharisees, referring to them as "sons of the Devil," but never incited disrespect, rebellion or separation from their Divine Office ("Cathedra"-Seats of Authority).
The saints seem pretty consistent in submitting to the discipline of superior regardless of the latter's misunderstanding or motives. They never gave up what they believed is true or moderated their tone, it so seems. Louis Marie DeMontfort did not lose his fire, devotion to the BVM or seeking after the abject souls to save.
In Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Our Blessed Mother of God and Our Mother in Passiontide! Please say a prayer today to console Her Immaculate heart! Ave Maria!
Das Schwert in der Seitenwunde konnte der tote Heiland nicht mehr fühlen. Seine Mutter trug den Schmerz.
Lincolnshire Church of England primary school allegedly forced 7-year-old children (none Muslim) to perform full Islamic prayers to Allah in RE lesson. “We did prayers to Allah yesterday,” one girl told her father. Pupils were shown a demonstration video then told to kneel, bow heads & copy the movements themselves.
The Great Abdication: Male Surrender, Social Ruin, and the Testimony of Scripture and the Fathers ## I. The Charge Against Men This is not an attack on women. It is an indictment of men. The disorder of the last century is not, at its root, the fault of women who stepped into vacated authority, or children who ran wild without formation, or institutions that hollowed out from within. These are symptoms. The disease is male abdication — the systematic surrender by men of the governing offices they were constituted by God and nature to hold. Scripture does not flatter men on this point. The first catastrophe in human history is narrated with a detail that the tradition has never allowed to pass without comment. When the serpent comes to Eve in the garden, Adam is standing beside her and says nothing. St. John Chrysostom observes directly: > "The woman was deceived; the man was not deceived but sinned with open eyes... He stood there and said nothing, when he should have rebuked the enemy …More
11 Truths Every Father Should Pass Down to His Son About Marriage Son, before you head out to build a life of your own, sit down. There are 11 things about marriage and partnership that no textbook will ever teach you: 1. Watch the red flags. If you’re spending your hard-earned money on a woman and she accepts it all without ever asking about the grind or the sacrifice it took to get there—she’s looking for a provider, not a partner. Don't make her your wife. 2. The "Greatest Hits" Woman. You’ll meet women who are born to be incredible partners, and others who are natural-born mothers. But if you find one who manages to be your best friend and a nurturing soul to those around her—don’t you ever let her go. 3. Check the Vibe, Not Just the Bank Account. When you become the head of a household, don't obsess over the size of your 401(k) or your paycheck. The true metric of your success is whether or not your wife is still smiling when you walk through the door. 4. The Budget Rule. If you …More