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I believe along with many others that @Pontifex and other leaders within the Catholic Church are corrupting its mission by allowing their personal political ideologies to influence their leadership.
The Catholic Church has nearly 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition and teaching. Its leaders have a solemn responsibility to preserve and defend that faith, not reshape its message around the political agendas of the modern world. This is exactly the kind of leadership that I believe is driving faithful Catholics away. We don’t need politicians dressed as shepherds. We need courageous Catholic leaders who preach the Word of God, defend the teachings of Christ, and remain faithful to the Church. The Catholic Church belongs to Jesus Christ. It is not a political institution, and its teachings should never be sacrificed to satisfy political ideology. If you truely believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ put forth by the apostles then you will see that @Pontifex and other church leaders are borderline heretics. She is being attacked and taken apart from within and nobody is doing anything about it.
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Scripture on depression
Wednesday, October 21.
Verse 1: 2 Esdras (Nehemias) 8:10 (Douay-Rheims)
"And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength."
The people had just heard God's law read out and they were crying over how badly they'd fallen short. Nehemias basically told them to knock it off, eat a good meal, share it with whoever had nothing, and stop being sad, because the joy of the Lord is our strength. So sadness isn't the holy option, and joy isn't a luxury. It's fuel. The Church teaches the same thing about the Lord's Day. Sunday is for worship, for "the joy proper to the Lord's Day," for works of mercy, and for rest of mind and body (CCC 2185). It also says Christians should keep in mind people who can't get that rest, and serve the sick, the infirm, and the elderly (CCC 2186). That's the same "send portions" order Nehemias gave. Your mission today: don't sit in the gloom. Do one concrete thing for somebody who's short, whether that's a call, a meal, or a ride. Joy shows up when you go do something with it.
Verse 2: James 1:19-20 (Douay-Rheims)
"You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger. For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God."
That's plain fire discipline. Listen first, talk second, and keep your temper on safe. James's point is that blowing up doesn't fix anything the way God wants it fixed. The Church gets more precise here than people expect. The Catechism says "Anger is a desire for revenge." Wanting to make someone suffer is wrong, but wanting a wrong corrected and justice upheld is praiseworthy. And if anger turns into a deliberate wish to kill or seriously hurt somebody, that's a grave sin against charity (CCC 2302). So being bothered by real wrong isn't the problem. Revenge is. Today's drill: the next time something lights your fuse, shut your mouth for ten seconds, listen to the whole thing, then ask yourself if you want it fixed or you want somebody to pay. Only act on the first one.
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Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time (21 October 2026)
First Reading
Ephesians 3:2-12
A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians:
Brothers and sisters:
You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit, that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same Body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.
Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for all what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the Church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him.
(Source: Vatican News Word of the Day, 21 October 2026; matching USCCB lectionary text.)
Responsorial Psalm
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
R. (see 3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
God indeed is my savior;
I am confident and unafraid.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salvation.
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;
among the nations make known his deeds,
proclaim how exalted is his name.
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;
let this be known throughout all the earth.
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel!
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Gospel
Luke 12:39-48
From the Gospel according to Luke:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
Then Peter said, “Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?” And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute the food allowance at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so. Truly, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property. But if that servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, to eat and drink and get drunk, then that servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour and will punish the servant severely and assign him a place with the unfaithful. That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely; and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Season: Ordinary Time | Psalter: Week I | Color: Green
No memorial or feast (ordinary weekday).
Mass Readings for Context (Lectionary 475)
• First Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12 (the mystery of Christ revealed; Gentiles coheirs)
• Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 — R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
• Alleluia: Matthew 24:42a, 44 — Stay awake! For you do not know when the Son of Man will come.
• Gospel: Luke 12:39-48 (the faithful and prudent steward; be prepared)
(Source: USCCB)
Weekday Mass collect is typically a general Ordinary Time prayer or one chosen for the day; no unique proper collect is required for this ferial day.
Morning Prayer (Lauds)
Wednesday, Week I Ordinary Time
Opening
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Hymn (one common option; others may be used)
When breaks the day, and dawn grows bright,
Christ nearer seems, the Light of Light:
From us, like shades that nighttime brings,
Drive forth, O Lord, all darksome things.
Earth’s dusky veil is torn away,
Pierced by the sparkling beams of day;
Our life resumes its hues apace,
Soon as the Daystar shows his face.
So thee, O Christ, alone we seek,
With conscience pure and temper meek:
With tears and chants we humbly pray
That thou wouldst guide us through each day.
For many a shade obscures each sense
Which needs thy beams to purge it thence;
Light of the Morning Star, thy grace
Shed on us from thy cloudless face.
All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to thee;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
(Text: Prudentius; public sources)
Psalmody
Antiphon 1: O Lord, in your light we see light itself.
Psalm 36 — The malice of sinners and God’s goodness
John 8:12)
Sin speaks to the sinner in the depths of his heart.
There is no fear of God before his eyes.
He so flatters himself in his mind that he knows not his guilt.
In his mouth are mischief and deceit. All wisdom is gone.
He plots the defeat of goodness as he lies on his bed.
He has set his foot on evil ways, he clings to what is evil.
Your love, Lord, reaches to heaven; your truth to the skies.
Your justice is like God’s mountain, your judgments like the deep.
To both man and beast you give protection.
O Lord, how precious is your love.
My God, the sons of men find refuge in the shelter of your wings.
They feast on the riches of your house; they drink from the stream of your delight.
In you is the source of life and in your light we see light.
Keep on loving those who know you, doing justice for upright hearts.
Let the foot of the proud not crush me nor the hand of the wicked cast me out.
See how the evil-doers fall! Flung down, they shall never rise.
Glory to the Father… Amen.🙏🏻
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Intercessions
Let us give thanks to Christ and offer him continual praise, for he sanctifies us and calls us his brothers and sisters:
Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
With single-minded devotion we dedicate the beginnings of this day to the honor of your resurrection,
— may we make the whole day pleasing to you by our works of holiness.
Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
As a sign of your love, you renew each day for the sake of our well-being and happiness,
— renew us daily for the sake of your glory.
Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
Teach us today to recognize your presence in all men,
— especially in the poor and in those who mourn.
Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
Grant that we may live today in peace with all men,
— never rendering evil for evil.
Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Concluding Prayer
God our Savior,
hear our morning prayer:
help us to follow the light
and live the truth.
In you we have been born again
as sons and daughters of light:
may we be your witnesses before all the world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
— Amen.🙏🏻
Dismissal
May the Lord bless us,
protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
— 🙏🏻
Midday Prayer (Sext)
Wednesday, Week I Ordinary Time (Current Psalmody)
Opening
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father… Amen. Alleluia.
Hymn (one option)
You are the way; to you alone
From sin and death we flee;
And he who would the Father seek
Your follower must be.
You are the truth, your Word alone
True wisdom can impart;
You only can inform the mind
And purify the heart.
You are the life; the rending tomb
Proclaims your conquering arm;
And those who put their trust in you
Not death nor hell shall harm.
You are the way, the truth, the life;
Grant us that way to know,
That truth to keep, that life to win,
Whose joys eternal flow.
Psalmody
Antiphon 1: Lord, may you be for ever blessed; teach me the ways of holiness.
Psalm 119:9-16 (Beth)
How shall the young remain sinless? By obeying your word.
I have sought you with all my heart: let me not stray from your commands.
I treasure your promise in my heart lest I sin against you.
Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes.
With my tongue I have recounted the decrees of your lips.
I rejoice to do your will as though all riches were mine.
I will ponder all your precepts and consider your paths.
I take delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
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Night Prayer (Compline)
Wednesday
Opening
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father… Amen. Alleluia.
Examination of Conscience
(A brief pause for examination. In communal prayer, a penitential rite may be used.)
I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Hymn
Now that the daylight dies away,
By all thy grace and love,
Thee, Maker of the world, we pray
To watch our bed above.
Let dreams depart and phantoms fly,
The offspring of the night,
Keep us, like shrines, beneath thine eye,
Pure in our foe’s despite.
This grace on thy redeemed confer,
Father, co-equal Son,
And Holy Ghost, the Comforter,
Eternal Three in One.
Psalmody
Antiphon 1: O God, be my protector and my refuge.
Psalm 31:1-6
In you, Lord, I put my trust: may I never be put to shame.
In your justice, set me free, turn your ear to me, make haste to rescue me.
Be my rampart, my fortification; keep me safe.
For you are my strength and my refuge: you will lead me out to the pastures, for your own name’s sake.
You will lead me out of the trap that they laid for me—for you are my strength.
Into your hands I commend my spirit: you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: O God, be my protector and my refuge.
Antiphon 2: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Psalm 130
Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord: Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears listen out for the voice of my pleading.
If you took notice of our transgressions, Lord—Lord, who would be left?
But with you is forgiveness, and for this we revere you.
I rely on you, Lord, my spirit relies on your promise; my soul hopes in the Lord, more than the watchman for daybreak.
More than the watchman for daybreak, let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is kindness and abundant redemption.
He himself will redeem Israel from all its transgressions.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Reading
Ephesians 4:26-27
Do not let resentment lead you into sin; the sunset must not find you still angry. Do not give the devil his opportunity.
Responsory
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
— Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
— Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
— Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
Antiphon: Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace.
You have fulfilled your promise.
My own eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples:
a light to bring the Gentiles from darkness;
the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
meek and humble of heart,
you offer to those who follow you
a yoke that is good to bear,
a burden that is light.
Accept, we beg you, our prayer and work of this day,
and grant us the rest we need
that we may be ever more willing to serve you,
who live and reign for ever and ever.
— Amen.
Dismissal
The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
— Amen.
(Optional: Marian antiphon, e.g., Salve Regina.)
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Psalm-prayer: Lord, you are the source of unfailing light. Give us true knowledge of your mercy so that we may renounce our pride and be filled with the riches of your house.
Antiphon: O Lord, in your light we see light itself.
Antiphon 2: O God, you are great and glorious; we marvel at your power.
Canticle — Judith 16:2-3a, 13-15 — God who created the world takes care of his people
(Revelation 5:9)
Strike up the instruments, a song to my God with timbrels,
chant to the Lord with cymbals.
Sing to him a new song, exalt and acclaim his name.
A new hymn I will sing to my God.
O Lord, great are you and glorious, wonderful in power and unsurpassable.
Let your every creature serve you; for you spoke, and they were made,
you sent forth your spirit, and they were created; no one can resist your word.
The mountains to their bases, and the seas are shaken;
the rocks, like wax, melt before your glance.
But to those who fear you, you are very merciful.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: O God, you are great and glorious; we marvel at your power.
Antiphon 3: Exult in God’s presence with hymns of praise.
Psalm 47 — The Lord Jesus is King of all
(Kingdom without end)
All peoples, clap your hands, cry to God with shouts of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear, great king over all the earth.
He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet.
Our inheritance, our glory, is from him, given to Jacob out of love.
God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.
Sing praise for God, sing praise, sing praise to our king, sing praise.
God is king of all the earth. Sing praise with all your skill.
God is king over the nations; God reigns on his holy throne.
The princes of the peoples are assembled with the people of Abraham’s God.
The rulers of the earth belong to God, to God who reigns over all.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Psalm-prayer: God, King of all peoples and all ages, it is your victory we celebrate as we sing with all the skill at our command. Help us always to overcome evil by good, that we may rejoice in your triumph for ever.
Antiphon: Exult in God’s presence with hymns of praise.
Reading
Tobit 4:15a, 16a, 18a, 19
Do to no one what you yourself dislike. Give to the hungry some of your bread, and to the naked some of your clothing. Seek counsel from every wise man. At all times bless the Lord God, and ask him to make all your paths straight and to grant success to all your endeavors and plans.
Responsory
Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
— Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
Speed my steps along your path,
— according to your will, O God.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
— Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Antiphon: Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.
Luke 1:68-79
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
that he would save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.
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Psalm-prayer: Lord, may we treasure your commandments as the greatest of all riches; never let us fear that anything will be wanting to us while you are at our side.
Antiphon: Lord, may you be for ever blessed; teach me the ways of holiness.
Antiphon 2: Lord, keep me steadfast in your ways.
Psalm 17:1-9
Lord, hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry.
Turn your ear to my prayer: no deceit is on my lips.
From you may my judgment come forth. Your eyes discern the truth.
You search my heart, you visit me by night. You test me and you find in me no wrong.
My words are not sinful as are men’s words.
I kept from violence because of your word, I kept my feet in your paths; there was no faltering in my steps.
I am here and I call, you will hear me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my words.
Display your great love, you whose right hand saves your friends from those who rebel against them.
Guard me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings from the violent attack of the wicked.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Antiphon: Lord, keep me steadfast in your ways.
Antiphon 3: Rise up, O Lord, and rescue me.
Psalm 17:10-15
My foes encircle me with deadly intent. Their hearts tight shut, their mouths speak proudly.
They advance against me, and now they surround me. Their eyes are watching to strike me to the ground as though they were lions ready to claw or like some young lion crouched in hiding.
Lord, arise, confront them, strike them down! Let your sword rescue my soul from the wicked; let your hand, O Lord, rescue me from men, from men whose reward is in this present life.
You give them their fill of your treasures; they rejoice in abundance of offspring and leave their wealth to their children.
As for me, in my justice I shall see your face and be filled, when I awake, with the sight of your glory.
Glory to the Father… Amen.
Psalm-prayer: Turn our eyes to see the truth of your judgments, Lord, that, when our spirits are tried by fire, the anticipation of seeing you may make us rejoice in your justice.
Antiphon: Rise up, O Lord, and rescue me.
Reading
1 Peter 1:15-16
Become holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, after the likeness of the holy One who called you; remember, Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
Responsory
May your priests be robed with holiness.
— Let your people dance for joy.
Concluding Prayer
God of mercy,
this midday moment of rest is your welcome gift.
Bless the work we have begun,
make good its defects
and let us finish it in a way that pleases you.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
— Amen.🙏🏻
Acclamation (communal)
Let us praise the Lord.
— And give him thanks.
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Hope and Reflection
1. Hope that answers the sad soul (theme: hope)
Source text (Douay-Rheims Challoner, Psalm 42:5-6):
“Why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou trouble me? Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: the salvation of my countenance, And my God.”
CCC 1817-1818:
“Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit. … The virtue of hope … keeps man from discouragement; it sustains him during times of abandonment; it opens up his heart in expectation of eternal beatitude.”
Explanation: The psalmist speaks directly to his own soul and tells it to hope. The Catechism teaches that this hope is a gift of the Holy Spirit, not something we manufacture by willpower. It holds a person steady when feelings of being abandoned arise, without promising the feelings will vanish at once.
2. Suffering that can produce hope (theme: suffering and perseverance)
Source text (Douay-Rheims Challoner, Romans 5:3-5):
“And not only so: but we glory also in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience trial; and trial hope; And hope confoundeth not: because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost who is given to us.”
CCC 1818 and 1820:
“It keeps man from discouragement; it sustains him during times of abandonment… It affords us joy even under trial: ‘Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation.’”
Explanation: Paul describes a process: tribulation can produce patience, tested character, and then hope. That hope does not disappoint because the Holy Spirit pours God’s love into the heart. The Church does not claim every hardship is easy or that it always feels productive; it teaches that hope can still stand in the middle of trial.
3. Hope expressed in prayer (theme: prayer and perseverance)
Source text (Douay-Rheims Challoner, Romans 12:12):
“Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.”
CCC 1820:
“It affords us joy even under trial: ‘Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation.’ Hope is expressed and nourished in prayer, especially in the Our Father, the summary of everything that hope leads us to desire.”
Explanation: The same short verse links hope, patience, and steady prayer. The Catechism points to the Our Father as the ordinary way hope is fed. Prayer does not require strong feelings; it can be a simple, repeated act of turning toward God when strength is low.
Brief prayer
Lord, You are the salvation of my countenance. When my soul is sad, give me the grace to hope in You. Pour Your charity into my heart by the Holy Spirit. Help me to be patient in tribulation and instant in prayer. Amen.
One realistic action for today
Pray the Our Father once, slowly, pausing after “Thy will be done” and “lead us not into temptation.” Then write one short sentence naming something you still hope for with God’s help (even if it feels distant). If depression is severe or persistent, contact a doctor, counselor, or trusted person today in addition to prayer.
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Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (also Gaspare del Bufalo), priest and founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood.
Vatican State lists him as the Saint of the Day for 21 October 2026 under the heading “An Apostle of the Blood of Christ.” Vatican News also places him first among the saints remembered on this date. In the Roman Martyrology his primary commemoration is often tied to his death date (28 December); the 21 October observance is the one used by Vatican sources and by his congregation.
Concise biography (drawn from Vatican sources):
Born in Rome on 6 January 1786 and baptized Gaspar Melchior Balthazar in honor of the Epiphany. Ordained a priest in 1808, he worked among the poor and revived catechetical work. When Napoleon required clergy to swear allegiance in 1810, he refused with the words “Non posso, non debbo, non voglio” (“I cannot, I ought not, I will not”). This cost him exile and four years of imprisonment, which he endured with serenity. After Napoleon’s fall he founded the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood (and later helped establish the women’s branch, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ). He gave missions throughout central Italy, converting many and confronting both Freemasonry and brigandage while armed only with the crucifix and the message of Christ’s blood. He died in Rome on 28 December 1837 and was canonized by Pius XII in 1954.
Short takeaway:
Loyalty to the Church and the Pope sometimes requires clear refusal of compromise; Gaspar’s firm “I will not” under pressure shows that fidelity is possible even at the cost of exile or prison.
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I spoke with Marco Rubio @SecRubio, and it was a substantive conversation – focused on the issues that matter. I am grateful for his readiness to help and his clear position. First, ballistic missile interceptors, which are needed to protect lives. Second, early warning of Russian ballistic missile attacks, which is vital. Third, the situation with Starlink/Starshield, which needs to be restored. Of course, all of this comes against the backdrop of our diplomatic efforts to end this horrific war and the constant killing of people. We agreed to get in touch again soon for an update. Thank you, Marco, for the constructive discussion! Thank you to everyone in America who supports fair approaches!
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We have always had important, strong strategic relations with the United States of America. Our bilateral relationship began developing particularly actively during the full-scale war. I am grateful for all the support.
But we have always built our relationship on honesty, fairness, and, most importantly, transparency. Because when you lie while your people are at war, it is very painful. That is why I have always wanted to hide nothing and never lie to the President of the United States. In any case, we have more in common than America does with Russia. Most people in Ukraine and the United States of America understand this. We would like to continue having the same open, honest, and pragmatic relations with America that we have today.
The position is very simple. We support a mutual energy ceasefire. If we are talking about the idea that we should not strike back at Russian energy facilities after they strike our gas, electricity, oil – everything. The Russians are striking. America cannot stop them. Let's believe that America really wants to, but cannot. Then, as a partner, I am willing to meet President Trump halfway: if they strike us and we cannot strike back – that is neither honest nor fair – but if this is what you need, if you cannot rein Putin in, then give us interceptor missiles so I can protect our energy infrastructure. You couldn't stop Putin – but you helped Ukraine.
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THE ROSARY IS NOT A DECORATION. IT IS A WEAPON OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
Catholics, especially Catholic men, need to hear this message from Fr. Chad Ripperger.
We live in a world drowning in sin, pornography, moral corruption, attacks on the family, and open hostility toward the Catholic Faith. Yet how many Catholics have abandoned one of the greatest spiritual weapons entrusted to us?
THE HOLY ROSARY.
The same Rosary prayed by generations of faithful Catholics. The same devotion associated with the Christian victory at Lepanto in 1571. The same weapon St. Padre Pio encouraged Catholics to carry.
Fr. Ripperger reminds us that spiritual warfare is REAL. Satan is not a metaphor. Sin has consequences. And the battle for our souls is not something Catholics should take lightly.
But understand something: The Rosary is not magic.
You cannot willingly embrace sin, reject repentance, and expect a set of beads to substitute for a life of holiness.
Go to Confession. Live in a state of grace. Reject mortal sin. Pray the Rosary faithfully. Defend your family spiritually. And above all, remain faithful to Jesus Christ.
The Blessed Virgin Mary does not lead us away from her Son. SHE LEADS US TO HIM.
Catholic men, stop being embarrassed by the Rosary. There is nothing weak about kneeling before Almighty God and asking the Mother of Christ to intercede for your soul.
A Catholic who takes spiritual warfare seriously must also take prayer, repentance, and holiness seriously.
Here’s my question: If we truly believe spiritual warfare is real, why have so many Catholics abandoned the daily Rosary?
#Catholic #HolyRosary #PrayTheRosary #TraditionalCatholic #VirginMary
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The Florida Panthers became the first NHL team to have a natural hat trick in three straight games.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three goals during an 8-3 win over the Kraken. spr.ly/6011BHrzlZ
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The SSPX is putting out a new documentary:
SALUS ANIMARUM - Bishops for the Sake of Souls
November 1, 2026.
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