The Council of Saragossa (380AD) declared “anathema” anyone who dared continue receiving Communion in the hand. The Synod of Toledo (589AD) declared likewise. The Sixth Ecumenical Council of Constantinople (680AD) forbade the faithful from placing the Host in their hands, threatening transgressors with excommunication. The Synod of Rouen (650AD) condemned Communion in the hand to halt widespread abuses that occurred through this practice, and as a safeguard against sacrilege. Furthermore, this same synod decreed: “Do not put the Eucharist in the hands of any layman or laywoman, but only in their mouths.” Pope Saint Sixtus I (d. 125AD) said about the practice: “It is prohibited for the faithful to even touch the sacred vessels, or receive in the hand.” Saint Thomas Aquinas (d. 1274) said: “Out of reverence towards this Sacrament [the Holy Eucharist], nothing touches it, but what is consecrated; hence the corporal and the chalice are consecrated, and likewise the priest’s hands, for …More
**On the Honor Due to Fatherhood: A Meditation for the Feast of St. Joseph** The Fourth Commandment does not say: *Honor thy father, if he deserves it.* It says: *Honor thy father and thy mother* — full stop, without qualification, without an escape clause for the wayward, the weak, or the wicked. This is not an oversight in the divine economy. It is the very point. The commandment does not honor *this man* or *that man* in his particularity. It honors *fatherhood itself* — the office, the station, the participation in the paternal authority of God. When we honor our fathers, we honor the image of GOD the FATHER from whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth receives its name (*Ephesians* 3:15). The vessel may be cracked. The image nonetheless points beyond itself to the archetype. St. Thomas Aquinas, expounding the *Secunda Secundae*, places piety (*pietas*) as that virtue by which we render to parents and to *patria* the debt owed for the gift of existence and formation (*ST* II-II …More
NEPAL SHARE MARKET(नेपालको शेयर मार्केट) ISRAEL JUST MADE THE SINGLE MOST DANGEROUS MILITARY DECISION OF THE ENTIRE WAR. AND NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THEY JUST TRIGGERED. Israel and the U.S. struck South Pars — the LARGEST gas field on the planet. But here's what they either didn't know or didn't care about: South Pars is jointly managed by Iran AND Qatar. They didn't just attack Iran. They attacked the energy backbone of their OWN Gulf allies. Let that sink in. - The IRGC just declared ALL major energy facilities across the entire GCC as "direct and legitimate targets" — and warned strikes are coming in the "COMING HOURS." - Listed targets: Qatar's LNG complex, Saudi Aramco facilities, UAE oil terminals — EVERYTHING. - Saudi Aramco has already EVACUATED workers from the SAMREF refinery in Yanbu. They're not waiting. They KNOW what's coming. - Iranian hackers have ALREADY hit Aramco's digital systems — posting images and issuing threats to PARALYZE their infrastructure. - Multiple …More
Emma DiamondStreak Jackson Why on earth have Cadbury decided to add palm oil to their chocolate? Who comes up with an idea like that and thinks it's a good one? There are ongoing scientific concerns about palm oil increasing the risk and spread of cancer cells! It makes me so sad looking at these rows of easter eggs knowing that unsuspecting parents will be giving them to their kids. Both Tony's and Divine chocolate are palm oil free if anyone wants an alternative, healthier option. copied.. …
Investigations and court cases in Bolivia have linked certain Pachamama-related rituals to human sacrifice, particularly in mining areas. It cites a 2021 case in which a young woman was allegedly killed and buried as an offering.
Court Suspends Demolition of Church in Western France: The administrative court in Nantes has suspended the planned demolition of Saint-Gault Church in Quelaines-Saint-Gault following an emergency legal challenge by Urgences Patrimoine. The judge cited “serious doubts” regarding the legality of the demolition, noting that the municipality's local urban plan (PLU) recognises the church as part of its architectural heritage. The demolition was approved by the municipal council on 27 November 2025.
Chers amis, C’est avec une joie immense qu'URGENCES PATRIMOINE vous annonce sa victoire ce matin. "Notre avocat, Maître Théodore Catry vient de m’adresser l’ordonnance du jugement de notre recours en référé contre la démolition de l’église Saint-Gault.
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) has sent all diocesan bishops in Italy a newly published book explaining the reasons behind its planned episcopal consecrations. The book At the Service of the Church argues that some Church leaders have "adulterated the faith", creating a situation that justifies resistance to authority. In a letter accompanying the book, District Superior Don Gabriele D’Avino describes the initiative as an invitation for bishops to reflect on the crisis in the Church.
@Strong and steadfast The "wife" in your analogy is Catholic, not a rebellious protestant. She carefully avoids private judgment of her husband, righteously appealing to an higher ecclesial authority, instead of taking matters into her own hands.
More like finding out that her "husband" had a vasectomy before their marriage without telling her, resulting in no children and a sham marriage, and the "wife" deciding to file for annulment so that they both might live in truth for a change.
Christianity in the Philippines When we talk about the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines in 1521, we are talking about a truly monumental moment in history, not just for the islands but for the entire story of the Church in Asia. This was the moment when the Gospel was publicly proclaimed on Philippine soil in a formal and liturgical way, through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It was not just an encounter between explorers and local communities. It was the beginning of the visible planting of the Catholic Faith in the archipelago. In 1521, the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the islands. At that time, the Philippines was not a single unified nation but a collection of communities with different cultures, languages, and religious practices. Some regions, especially in parts of Mindanao and nearby areas, had been influenced by Islam through trade and interaction. At the same time, many other communities still practiced indigenous religious traditions. So it is …More
One day, Socrates was publicly insulted by a man known for his crude and aggressive behavior. The man mocked him, shouted at him, and even tried to humiliate him with a weak argument dressed up as an attack. We still see people like that today — when they can’t defend their ideas with reason, they turn to aggression. And how did Socrates respond? He didn’t. He didn’t yell back. He didn’t retaliate. He didn’t try to “win.” He simply remained calm. Later, one of his students asked why he had allowed himself to be treated that way. Socrates replied: “If a donkey had kicked me, would I have taken it to court?” The lesson is clear: a wise person does not lower themselves to the level of someone acting without reason. Not every insult deserves a response. Not every provocation deserves your energy. Sometimes silence is not weakness — it’s discipline. True elegance isn’t about designer labels or expensive possessions. It’s about self-control. It’s knowing when to speak — and when not …More