Here's a GREAT hour-long video I ran across this afternoon. I've seen the 1965 TV special before, but now that it was remastered and posted on the Frank Sinatra YouTube Channel, I thought I'd share it with others. Enjoy...Tom Frank Sinatra - A Man And His Music (1965) [Remastered HD] | Full Special youtube.com/watch?v=EiO5Ue14mvA _______________________ Broadcast on November 24, 1965, by NBC, the hour-long program was designed to commemorate Sinatra’s 50th birthday. The special featured Sinatra performing solo in a studio setting, accompanied by orchestras conducted by his longtime collaborators Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins. Notably, this was Sinatra’s first television special filmed in color, marking a significant milestone in both his career and television history. Serving as a definitive career retrospective, the companion double album dominated the charts by peaking at #9 on the US Billboard 200, securing an RIAA Platinum certification with over 1 million copies sold, and …Zambiri
Damian Thompson interprets on 0The Spectator (June 23) the Francis' pontificate through the theory of charismatic authority. Francis emerges as a Peronist-style ruler who cultivated ambiguity, governed through unpredictability, weakened institutions, protected loyal allies, and increasingly centralised power around himself. Main quotes. - “The theology of the Bergoglio pontificate has a curiously schizophrenic quality.” - “… previously magisterial Catholic teaching on difficult topics such as divorce and homosexuality was somehow negotiable”. - “…intentional imprecision of language, a tendency to caricature critics rather than engage with their arguments,…” - “…his willingness to contradict himself. One moment he was inviting the LGBT lobby to the Vatican; the next, he was using Roman slang to mock homosexuals.” - “He compared abortionists to paid assassins; he also allowed pro-abortion Catholic politicians to receive Holy Communion and appointed ‘pro-choice’ academics to …Zambiri
[url="http://greatcatholicmonarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/introduction-to-great-catholic-monarch.html"]http://greatcatholicmonarch.blogspot.com/2...ic-monarch.html[/url] from my blog: There is a mysterious and intriguing figure in Catholic eschatology known as the Great Monarch. He and the events of his life are mentioned in various books of Sacred Scripture, the private revelations of Saints and Mystics, and the speculations of a few Catholic authors. I have known about him for about eight years, yet it was not up until about three years ago that I became consumed with discovering more about him. As an introduction I would like to share a general list of things I have learned about him: * He will be born in Europe of a royal French and German blood line, shortly before the beginning of the first part of the Tribulation. * According to Providence his life will be enmeshed with the events of the first part of the Tribulation. * In his youth he will be forced into exile as a result of the …
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The president of the German lay organization ZdK, Irme Stetter-Karp, 69, commented on the paper tiger from Rome claiming that laypeople supposedly may not preach during Eucharists. The German Synodal Way had already voted in favor of the proposal in March 2023, with strong support from the bishops. “We therefore expect the German bishops to reaffirm their substantive position to Rome, strengthen their arguments, and under no circumstances read Cardinal Roche’s letter as a cause for discouragement,” she said. For Ruth Fehlker of the Catholic Women’s Association of Germany (kfd) - that only a few days ago called for abortions in Catholic hospitals - the letter demonstrates “how great the gap is between the pastoral realities of many local churches and the directives coming from Rome.” #newsNtnvgtepdv
On March 14, a Saturday, for the first time, a woman led a liturgical celebration in place of the “Sunday” Eucharist in the Cathedral of Bozen/Bolzano, Italy. Italian media spoke of "la celebrante" ("the celebrant"). Maja Clara and has been leading such liturgies for about ten years. She works as a journalist at the state press agency. “As a child, I wanted to be a pastor,” she says. The Diocese of Bolzano-Bressanone, which covers the German speaking South Tyrol, is run by Bishop Ivo Muser. In the diocese, about 500 (!) laypeople are entrusted with this ministry, nearly two-thirds are women. The Diocese has 500k Catholics and about 350 priests in 280 parishes. This makes less than 1,5k nominal Catholics per priest. Picture: Maja Clara, AI piture, #newsTaahryrpwd
This has been going on here in the United States for over 30 years. Deacons were never asked to have these services, only women were permitted to do so.
The issue of fulfilling the "Sunday Obligation" was not addressed in this article. Was it reported elsewhere that this liturgy fulfilled that requirement?
Here's another really nice video....(yes, have also seen it before)... Frank Sinatra - A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim (1967) [Remastered HD] | Full Show youtube.com/watch?v=GuEwOIAEOO4 _______________________ Experience Frank Sinatra in A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim, a legendary television special featuring unforgettable performances by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Enjoy this beautifully remastered HD version of one of Sinatra’s most iconic collaborations from 1967, blending classic swing, smooth bossa nova, and timeless jazz vocals. A must-watch for fans of The Chairman of the Board, Ella’s effortless charm, and Jobim’s Brazilian flair. Tracklist: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Day In, Day Out 04:30 Get Me to the Church on Time 06:49 What Now My Love 09:47 Ol' Man River 13:45 All I Need Is the Girl 14:18 Body and Soul – Ella Fitzgerald 17:06 It's All Right With Me – Ella Fitzgerald 19:47 Frank & Ella (Interlude) 21:01 Frank & Ella Medley (How High the Moon …Zambiri
The superiors of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X published today another Open Letter to Leo XIV and to the Cardinals. The letter is no call to action nor a negotiating proposal but rather another public reaffirmation of the Fraternity's long-standing position. Attached is a 28-page document (English below) with the Catholic faith. This document repeatedly affirms strong papal authority adding that the pope possesses "supreme, full, immediate, and universal jurisdiction". The letter. Most Holy Father, Most Reverend Eminences, On the eve of the Consistory at the end of this month, and just days before the episcopal consecrations scheduled for 1 July in Écône, it seems to us that the time has come for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X to make a full profession of Catholic Faith, which we wish to place in the hands of Your Holiness and each one of the Cardinals. Today the Church suffers under the pressure of new forces, coming both from within and without, which push her in …Zambiri
1. Attempted murder of Jesus Christ whatever you do to the least of these you do to me Matt 25:40 3. Violates the greatest Commandment. Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind Matt 22:37-38, Luke 10:27, Mark12:30 4. Violates the second greatest Commandment. Love our neighbor as 5. Abortion is UNTHINKABLE to God never entered God’s mind that a mother would sacrifice her baby Jer 7:31, 19:5, 32:35 three times emphasized 6. Abortion is an UNSPEAKABLE evil shameful to even speak of abortion Eph 5:12 7. 7. Defies God’s Commandment “THOU SHALL NOT MURDER”. Premeditated murder of her defenseless, innocent son or daughter - Exodus 20:13, Deut 5:17, Matt 5:21, Matt 19:18, Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, Romans 13:9, James 2:11, Exodus 23:7 8. She has profaned Gods Holy Name Jer 7:31, 19:5, 32:35, Lev 18:21, 20:1-5 9. Abortion is todays child sacrifice to Satan Jer 7:31, 19:5, 32:35, Lev 18:21, 20:1-3 10. Abortion is todays Massacre of the Holy Innocents Matt 2:16 11. If she kills her baby …Zambiri
In his 1995 article on Romans 9–11, the future Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Tucho Fernández, wrote that "all will be saved." His goal is to “relativize the very basis from which questionable doctrines were elaborated,” wherein the "questionable doctrines" is Catholicism as developed from Scripture by St. Augustine, the Fathers, and the Scholastics, notes ElWanderer.com on June 23. Fernández believes that Augustine's teaching "requires a revision" and later claims that Augustine's doctrine "did not offer a complete and harmonious vision of God, man and Christian experience." "I know God's concrete plans" Tucho's most extraordinary claim is: "I firmly trust that all will be saved; a trust based not on a desire, nor on my compassion for men, but on what I know of God and of His concrete plans thanks to His Revelation." ElWanderer notes that the Church has never received a revelation that all men will be saved. On the contrary. The Council of Trent teaches that …Zambiri
Never forget that GOD gives Graces to whom He chooses. It's not our right to begrudge Him of that. Whether we like someone or not. So we should not deny it nor begrudge anyone for what Our Lord gives to others. Why Padre Pio Was Forbidden to Heal This Famous Actress Discover a profound spiritual lesson from San Giovanni Rotondo when a miracle did not happen. When a famous Italian actress begged Padre Pio for a cure, the saint was forced to accept a painful limitation from God, weeping over his inability to heal her. Learn how unanswered prayers and enduring suffering can actually cause our love for Christ to grow, perfect, and mature into a beautiful act of grace. Short video under 3 minutes youtube.com/watch?v=3-7jPH2kms4
Today, Leo XIV appointed the rector of the seminary, Rev. Johannes Zehe, 62, as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Hamburg, Germany. Monsignor Zehe initially studied music in Berlin and worked as a violin teacher and orchestral musician before being ordained a priest in Hamburg in 1999. Career Within Hamburg’s Establishment He owes his career to Hamburg’s Archbishop Stefan Heße who appointed him rector of the seminary in 2023 and has now evidently put him forward for appointment as auxiliary bishop. However, Archbishop Heße of Hamburg is strongly pro-homosexual. Since June 2025, the archdiocese has been embroiled in a major controversy. Under the title “Male, Female, Diverse: Framework Concept for Sexual Education in the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Hamburg,” a 33-page document breaks with core Catholic teachings on sexuality and relationships. Monsignor Zehe himself is not regarded as an internal opponent of the current direction. However, his own online …Zambiri
"a nők érvénytelen pappá szenteléséről kérdezték, homályosan válaszolt, hogy ezt nem igazán tudja elképzelni. Hozzátette azonban: „Ha a teológia továbbfejlődik, és ha olyan mélyebb magyarázatok merülnek fel, amelyeket világszerte elfogadnak, nem veszíteném el emiatt a hitemet." Dogma: "3. Az egyházirend szentségének fölvevője. Tétel.Az egyházirend szentségét csak megkeresztelt férfi veheti föl érvényesen." Min vitatkozunk és elmélkedünk? ----- "When asked about the invalid ordination of women, he responded vaguely that he could not really imagine it. However, he added: “If theology develops further, and if deeper explanations emerge that can be accepted worldwide, I would not lose my faith over it. I am not a great advocate of women priests. But if it were to happen - why not?’" Dogma: “3. The recipient of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Article. Only a baptized man may validly receive the sacrament of Holy Orders.” What are we debating and reflecting on?
Fake-Monks Confronted Homosexual March in Greece: Two men wearing clerical-style robes confronted the Thessaloniki homosexual march, shouting “Repent!” at participants. One of the men lay down in front of a truck while holding a cross and an icon. Police detained both men. Authorities later stated that neither individual was affiliated with the Greek-Orthodox community. During identification, they found that the man who had lain in front of the float had an outstanding conviction related to drug offenses and property damage.
A man - with drug problems pretending to be a monk - interrupted the "Pride" parade in Thessaloniki by lying down in the middle of the road, in front of a truck.
Fr. Fessio Begins His Examination of the Liturgy of the Eucharist ignatiuspress Beginning the second half of the Mass, Fr. Fessio discusses the transition from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Catholic priest Robert Emeršič, 51, died on June 14 after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a wasp sting while celebrating the Eucharist in Planica, Slovenia. He was a priest in the Archdiocese of Maribor and served as the parish priest in Rače. Born on 28 May 1975, he was ordained as a priest in 2008. Following a period as assistant priest in Ravne na Koroškem, he became parish priest in Rače in 2010, taking responsibility for the neighbouring parish in Fram in 2020. His funeral took place on 17 June in Hoče, his home parish. #newsWtajpmqkts
Italian historian Roberto de Mattei reflected on the announced episcopal consecrations by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) in an article published on CorrispondenzaRomana.it on June 24. "State of Necessity" Cannot Be Self-Judged For De Mattei, the state of necessity argument is simultaneously "the weakest and the strongest argument". His question is: "Who has the authority to verify the existence of such a state and determine its beginning and end?" He argues that if the FSSPX can independently determine when a state of necessity exists, then it also implicitly claims the authority to determine when that state ends. That would place the FSSPX in a position of judging the Holy See rather than being judged by it. De Mattei acknowledges that Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre was not a speculative theologian or canonist, but a pastor of souls: "The decisive criterion for him was not the assertion of a right proper to the FSSPX, but the spiritual need of the faithful." Can Any Bishop …Zambiri
Do not lose sight of the fact that Roberto de Matteo is an historian, not a theologian. He actually has no training in theology. He is a skillful writer, and often writes about the Catholic Church. But to give even a moment of thought to his representations about his opinion on the actions of the FSSPX would be very foolish.