Seventy church buildings in the Diocese of Roermond are currently in the process of being closed, Bishop Cornelis Van den Hout, 61, of Roermond, Netherlands, told Nd.nl on March 3. In 2026, he employed a full-time economist to oversee the closure of church buildings. "It's an urgent issue. The financial figures leave us with no other option," Bishop Van den Hout said. He believes that the downward spiral will not stop after the closing of the seventy churches. "At the moment, the diocese has 280 church buildings. Around the turn of the century, we had 360. Occasionally, a church would be closed in the previous century, but until 1981, new ones were still being built." Monsignor Van den Hout added that presiding over the Eucharist in a church "requires a certain number of people — not ten people in a church that can hold several hundred". "Given the current financial situation and declining church attendance, it is inevitable that we will designate one centrally located church building …Okunengi
Saint Joan of Arc, Lovely Maid of Orleans, as thou didst battle with the enemies of France to enthrone an earthly king, lead us now in our struggle against satan to establish the Kingship of Christ on Earth. Intercede for us before Christ's Heavenly Throne, that we may be victorious in our struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Help us to follow your exemplary conduct in the face of our enemies and seek only the triumph of Almighty God! Amen!
1922. Un 2 mars, Sainte Jeanne d'arc est proclamée patronne secondaire de la France par Pie XI
Israel Strikes Lebanon, Bombs 70 Hezbollah Targets as Iran Conflict Widens | Firstpost Live | N18G Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to hit the Lebanese capital on Tuesday morning on the sidelines of the ongoing conflict with Iran. IDF said the strike targeted Hezbollah command centres and weapons storage facilities in Beirut. IDF carried out a wide wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon, after it issued evacuation warnings to Lebanese civilians. According to the military, it struck some 70 Hezbollah weapon depots and rocket launching sites. Israel has continued near-daily strikes, primarily in southern Lebanon, since a ceasefire was reached with Beirut in late 2024.
THE FIRST 30 SECONDS OF MASS, AND WHY THEY MATTER Most people miss it. They are still adjusting their clothes. Still scanning the pew. Still checking their phone. Still finishing a conversation. And yet...In the first 30 seconds of Mass, something decisive happens. Not emotionally. Not dramatically. Spiritually. A THRESHOLD IS CROSSED The moment the priest makes the Sign of the Cross, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”, Time shifts. You are no longer just gathered. You are assembled in the Name. And in Scripture, whenever something is done in the Name of God, heaven responds. The Mass does not “ease in.” It begins with authority. With invocation. With surrender. In that first sign, you are marked again with the Cross that claimed you at baptism. You are reminded who you belong to. And heaven takes note. YOU ARE PLACED BEFORE GOD Before a single reading. Before a single hymn swells. You are placed consciously before the living God. The greeting follows …Okunengi
Pizzagate was so fake that all the people being paid to write fake articles claiming to "debunk" it for the elite owned mainstream media just happened to all be arrested and charged for the exact same child trafficking and abuse that they claimed never existed.
Rev. Asif Sardar, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Lahore, participated recently in an interreligious prayer event at the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore’s historic royal mosque. On March 2, he told Fides.org that the gathering included an iftar, the meal that Muslims use to break their fast. "In this difficult time marked by war that directly affects us, we want to reaffirm our spiritual communion and our shared commitment to peace," he said. There is currently violence and war at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to VaticanNews.va, the Vicar General described the event as a "dream" because he was able to witness interreligious harmony and peace between the two communities. During the meeting, Fr. James Channan, a Dominican and the head of the Peace Center in Lahore, shared a commitment with Abdul Khabir Azad, the imam of the mosque, to "deepen the roots of relations between Christians and Muslims in Pakistan." They also agreed to "live the shared values of fasting, …Okunengi
At 62, Hollywood's biggest star walked away from fame forever—for a 7-pound reason named Jennifer. For decades, Cary Grant was untouchable. The embodiment of elegance, charm, and sophistication—a living legend admired by millions but truly known by almost no one. Behind the polished façade was a man searching for something deeper than applause. In 1966, that something arrived: his daughter Jennifer. And with her came a decision that stunned Hollywood. He retired. Immediately. Completely. Not because his career was fading—it was soaring. Not from exhaustion or lack of opportunities. When asked why, his answer was simple: "I could have gone on acting and playing a grandfather or a bum, but I discovered more important things in life." He meant it. From that moment, Cary Grant the icon became simply "Papa." His new routine: breakfast every morning, school drop-offs, parent-teacher meetings. The man who commanded $100,000 per film now filled lunchboxes with funny notes and encouraging …Okunengi
Benedict XVI, the Pope Who Brought Christ's Gaze … Title: Thy Holy Face, My Heart's True Light (Opening Chant - Slow, meditative, Mode VIII) Re-frain: (Sung in unison, simple and reverent) O Sa-cred Ho-ly, Ve-ry God art Thou, O Sa-cred Ho-ly, Je-sus Christ our Lord. In Thee I con-tem-plate, Thy Ho-ly Face so bright, In re-pa-ra-tion, I give Thee all my heart. (Notes: do re mi fa so | fa mi re do for the first two lines, repeated) Verse 1: The Sorrowful Gaze (Slightly more mournful tone) With thorns they wound Thee, with blood and with spittle, Thy Face so sor-ow-ful, for sins of all the world. Like Saint Ver-on-i-ca, my veil of love I offer, To soothe and com-fort Thee, my sweet-est Lord of all. (Notes: re re re re | mi fa mi re | do do do do | re mi re do) Re-frain O Sa-cred Ho-ly, Ve-ry God art Thou, O Sa-cred Ho-ly, Je-sus Christ our Lord. In Thee I con-tem-plate, Thy Ho-ly Face so bright, In re-pa-ra-tion, I give Thee all my heart. Verse 2: The Eucharistic Veil (Tone becomes more …Okunengi
Leo XIV appointed on November 26 the Indian Carmelite Fr Joshy George Pottackal, 48, as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz, Germany. He will be ordained a Bishop on March 15. Monsignor Pottackal was born in the southern Indian state of Kerala. He became a German citizen in 2014, after living in Germany for ten years. On March 2, he told the Substack.com-Account 'The Pillar' that his appointment can be seen as a stance against the alleged "growing racism" and "xenophobia in Germany": "Immigration is a part of Germany, and therefore immigrants are a natural part of all areas of society." Furthermore, he presented himself as an opponent of the Apostolic liturgy, faith and morals. "I like that priests in Germany have more freedom to add personal and individual touches to church services." He did not participate in the heretical German synod: "I have been following it closely over the years." His opinion: "I think it is a positive that the synodal way led to quicker reforms and brought about a change …Okunengi
This appointment is Rome's approval of the German Synodal while officially calling for caution. You can see the pattern. A priest in the Apostolic Church Acts in persona christi, denying himself. In the Synodal Church it is all about the individual, innovation (non servium) promoted for one and all.
A viral video captures the moment an Iranian ballistic missile outmaneuvers multiple interceptors over central Israel, leading to a tragic impact in Beit Shemesh. This Iranian ballistic missile strike on March 1, 2026, marks the deadliest event in the current conflict, claiming nine lives. We analyze the "saturation tactics" used by the IRGC to overwhelm the Arrow-3 and David's Sling systems. Experts from the CSIS Missile Defense Project note that as Iranian ballistic missile technology evolves with high-speed agility, the cost-to-kill ratio for defenders is becoming unsustainable. In this video you will see: 1. Analysis of the "Fattah" maneuverable re-entry vehicle (MaRV) and its terminal agility. 2. Aftermath of the direct hit on the Beit Shemesh synagogue and shelter. 3. Nighttime footage of the "cat-and-mouse" game between the missile and 10+ interceptors. 4. Why saturation warfare is dropping interception rates below 90% in high-volume waves. Expert Insight: Firing 20 interceptors …Okunengi
SAINT CUNEGUNDES Empress (+1040) - March 3 (also July 24) St. Cunegundes was the daughter of Siegfried, the first Count of Luxembourg, and Hadeswige, a Nordgauian maiden. They raised Cunegundes to be pious and married her to St. Henry, the duke of Bavaria. When Emperor Otho III passed away, Henry became emperor; and was crowned on June 6, 1002. Cunegundes was crowned in Paderborn on St. Laurence's day. Cunegundes had consecrated her virginity prior to marrying Henry. Together, they received the imperial crown from Pope Benedict VIII on February 14, 1014. When Cunegundes was accused of infidelity, she walked unhurt over red-hot ploughshares, proved her innocence and was vindicated. Emperor Henry chastised his credulity; and from that time on, they lived in the strictest union of hearts. Queen Cunegundes fell dangerously ill on the way to a retreat in Hesse and vowed to found a monastery if she recovered. After recovering, she founded a monatery in Kaffungen, near Cassel, in the diocese …Okunengi
SAINT CUNEGUNDES Empress (+1040) - March 3 (also July 24) catholictv on Jul 6, 2015 Also known as Chunigundis Cunnegunda Cunigunde Cunegonda Kinga Kunegunda Kunigunde. Saint Cunegundes was the daughter of Siegfried, the first Count of Luxemburg, and Hadeswige, his pious wife. They raised her in the faith, and married her to St. Henry, Duke of Bavaria, who, upon the death of the Emperor Otho III., was chosen king of the Romans, and crowned on the 6th of June, 1002. She was crowned at Paderborn on St. Laurence's day. In the year 1014 she went with her husband to Rome, and received the imperial crown with him from the hands of Pope Benedict VIII. She had, by St. Henry's consent, before her marriage made a vow of virginity. Calumniators afterwards made vile accusations against her, and the holy empress, to remove the scandal of such a slander, trusting in God to prove her innocence, walked over red-hot ploughshares without being hurt. The emperor condemned his too scrupulous fears and …Okunengi
Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Mário Antônio da Silva, 59, as the new Archbishop of Aparecida. The archdiocese is significant because it houses Brazil's National Shrine. Born on October 17, 1966, he was ordained a priest on December 21, 1991, for the Diocese of Jacarezinho. Benedict XVI appointed him as Auxiliary Bishop of Manaus in 2010. Francis promoted him to Bishop of Roraima in 2016 and to Archbishop of Cuiabá in 2022. He is President of Caritas Brazil. Monsignor da Silva participated in the Amazon Synod in October 2019. He was among the drafting committee responsible for preparing the Synod's final document. Wisdom of the Indigenous and Hugging Trees In October 2019, during the Amazon Synod, Bishop da Silva used all of Francis’ buzzwords. The Synod provided an opportunity to “listen to the voice of the Amazon” and to open “new paths” for the Church and integral ecology. He also supported the concept of “ecological conversion”. He called the Synod “an opportunity to get in …Okunengi