Oh Holy Night- Best version Ever.
As we await the Holy Day when Christ the King was born a baby in a stable , let us reflect and know that Christ Is Lord of Lords and King of All. Amen
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Today we celebrate one of the most beloved feast days in the Catholic Church. It’s the perfect time to watch “Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message”, a documentary I had the honor of narrating. It explores the history, significance and lasting impact of the Virgin of Guadalupe's appearance to Juan Diego in Mexico. https://t.co/prlOYvwlT8
Fatima, Lourdes, and Guadalupe are three of the most significant Marian apparition sites in the Catholic Church.
Fatima, in Portugal, became famous after the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917, delivering messages of prayer, repentance, and peace, along with the Miracle of the Sun witnessed by thousands.
Lourdes, in France, is known for the apparitions of Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, during which Mary revealed herself as the "Immaculate Conception" and a miraculous spring was discovered, leading to numerous healings.
Guadalupe, in Mexico, marks the appearance of Mary to St. Juan Diego in 1531, where she left her image miraculously imprinted on his tilma; this event played a crucial role in the evangelization of the Americas. These sites continue to inspire faith and devotion among millions of pilgrims worldwide.
If you heard angels singing, this is what it would sound like.
All Saints Day vespers last night in the convent.
Catholic art, song, prayer and beauty! Accept no substitute. 🙏
Is this the image of Jesus of Nazareth?
New X-ray analysis just revealed the Shroud of Turin, Christ's alleged burial cloth, to be 2,000 years old.
So here's what we know — and why it might just be real... (thread) 🧵
Saint Francis of Assisi said, “Man should tremble, the world should quake, all Heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest.”
We must embrace this sense of awe & fear of the Lord in the face of His Wondrous Truth & Beauty.
How is it that one person can produce all of this?
That person lived 500 years ago — so why hasn't humanity produced another talent like him in all the time since? 🧵
The Triumph of Christianity over Paganism
By Gustave Dore, 1868
Dore (1832-1883) is best known for his prolific output of wood engravings, which illustrated classic literature, including the Vulgate Bible, Dante's Divine Comedy, and Shakespeare's plays.
This painting shows Christ along with the heavenly host of angels descending into hell and permanently pushing the pagan gods to their demise.
The labeled engraving B&W image labels these pagan gods.
This scene is inspired by the Apostles Creed.
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day, he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
Viva Cristo Rey!