More Soros-Funded Protests To Come

Mark Levin also pointed out that the protests at the airports are just a prelude and a warning of massive protests if Trump cancels Obama’s illegal order that allows thousands of so-called young illegals (dreamers) to continue to flood into our country.

On Monday’s Mark Levin show . . .

The hate America first party, the Democrat Party has exposed itself yet again with their reaction to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on immigration. Trump has placed a temporary ban on immigration from 7 countries for national security purposes. If you listened to the left you would think that Trump is rounding up all Muslim Americans and putting them in internment camps. However, this is false.

Trump is trying to prevent carnage in the U.S. against American citizens on his watch. He’s being brutalized and attacked for it by the same leftists who defy immigration law and claim Trump has no authority to enforce the same law. If you object to such a modest executive order then you hate your country and are willing to tolerate terrorist attacks against America.

In addition, Chuck Schumer is surrounding himself with American Muslims at a press conference. However Muslim Americans are not the one being deported. This has to do with would-be immigrants not immigrants who are already here in America.

After that, no person who is a citizen outside of America has constitutional rights. Nobody else on the planet has a right to immigrate to America. The purpose of immigration is to improve America.

Later, the Republican retreat has started. Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker, Susan Collins, John McCain and others have spoken out against Trump’s executive order. The competence and gutlessness of the Republican Party continues to march backwards.

http://www.marklevinshow.com/2017/01/30/january-30-2017/

Happy National Irish Coffee Day!

Read on below for our alternative take on the history and method behind this classic!

https://teelingwhiskey.com/2016/12/teeling-whiskey-irish-coffee-perfect-accompaniment-festive-season/

What To Expect In 2017

From EWTN.CO.UK . . .

Will Freemasonry's 300th anniversary be as violently anti-Catholic as 1917?

JAN 13TH 2017 BY DEACON NICK DONNELL

. . . St. Maximilian Kolbe made the following observation about the threat posed by Freemasonry:

"Centers of this secret society have been established in every region. Nevertheless, in various ways they more or less openly promote one and the same thing. In their plan, they use many and various kinds of societies which, under their leadership, promote neglect of divine things and the breakdown of morality. This is because the Freemasons follow this principle above all: Catholicism can be overcome not by logical argument but by corrupted morals. And so they overwhelm the souls of men with the kind of literature and arts that will most easily destroy a sense of chaste morals, and they foster sordid lifestyles in all phases of human life. As a result the once- strong characters of men are weakened, families are broken up by guilt-laden hearts, and an unhealthy sorrowfulness continues to grow. When such persons are unable to shake off the miserable yoke they carry, they avoid the Church and even rise up against her." (Fr. Charles Madden, OFM Conv., Freemasonry - Mankind’s Hidden Enemy Tan books, 1995.)

Comment

The Catholic Truth Society have an excellent booklet, Freemasonry and the Christian Faith by Fr Ashley Beck that spells out three reasons why Freemasonry is opposed to the Catholic Faith:

Freemasonry is a naturalistic religion. "The Masonic worldview is incompatible with Christianity. The Mason has no real need of grace, because he has done it all himself; moreover the figure of the suffering Christ on the Cross, vulnerable and weak, is an alien symbol which says nothing to him which he wants to hear - the Mason’s faith is essentially anthropocentric, centered on man.' (p. 26-27).

Freemasonry is a religion which excludes Christ.  "The Christian faith of the Christian Mason becomes incidental: it does not need to be there. Moreover we know that this has not happened by accident - it is a deliberate distortion and devaluation of the Christian faith, and it remains shocking that over the last two and a half centuries so many Christians, including many senior clergy of different churches, have colluded with this." (p. 32).

The oaths of Freemasonry. "For many years opponents of Freemasonry drew attention to the dire physical penalties which the candidate for different degrees calls down on himself should he reveal any secrets - having his throat cut, his head cut off, and worse...  These rituals are conducted in an air of real solemnity, in some ways far more formal and forbidding than rituals in most churches; the oaths are sworn in the name of God on the Bible; again and again the impression is given that these are holy and awesome things." (p. 34-35). 

Clearly, Freemasonry is inherently antagonistic towards Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church, and in light of its history of violent anti-Catholicism it is reasonable to be concerned about masonic activities during 2017. It is also likely that 2017 will see an increase in widely- advertised and distributed anti-Catholic TV series and films.

https://www.ewtn.co.uk/news/europe/will-freemasonry-s-300th-anniversary-be-as-violently-anti-catholic-as-1917

Happy Last Day of Christmas

January 9 marks the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord.

It also marks the end of the season of Christmas.

On this day, we commemorate the second epiphany (manifestation) of Jesus which took place when he was baptized in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist. It was at the glorious moment that the heavens opened, the Spirit descended in the form of a dove, and the Father proclaimed, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

As when the Magi appeared, it was revealed that this was an exceptional Man – the Son of God, Messiah, Chosen One, King of Kings, the Christ.

Merry Little Christmas! Did the Magi bring you gifts?

What if I told you . . .

Long before “Father Christmas” or “Santa”, it was the Three Kings who brought the gifts.

The story was that, while on their way to Bethlehem with gifts for the New Born King, they would pass by your house and drop a “little gift” for you in the shoe you were supposed to leave outside your door. Obviously, this worked best in small towns and villages than in large cities… and would be impossible in today’s traffic. The gifts were small, as they were to fit inside, or just over, your shoe.

So, on “Little Christmas”/ Epiphany/ the 12th Day of Christmas/ January 6, children got a LITTLE gift from the Three Wise Men/ Three Kings of Orient. No overcoats or bicycles.

Merry Little Christmas to you all!

In some countries, Three Kings Day is the day of Christmas gift-giving! Celebrate both! #Epiphany

Reminders for Sunday: 20+C+M+B+17

The Feast of the Epiphany (arrival of the 3 Magi) is celebrated tomorrow in the Novos Ordo (New Order) Mass.  (It is celebrated traditionally on January 6.)

Be sure to:

Take your gold, frankincense and myrrh to Mass and have them blessed.

Take chalk to Mass and have it blessed, and then use the chalk to write over your front door – “20 + C + M + B + 17.”

           Enjoy a King Cake – Be sure to find the toy hidden in the cake.

            Sing Epiphany songs:   “I Saw Three Ships” and “We 3 Kings”

            Wear a paper crown at your Epiphany dinner.  

Note:  The letters C, M, B have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross and 2017 is the year.

Happy Epiphany! Merry Last Day Of Christmas!

The cathedral in Cologne, Germany contains the relics of the Magi, discovered in Persia and brought to Constantinople by St. Helena, transferred to Milan in the fifth century, and then to Cologne in 1163.

Their trip to Cologne -- said to have taken place on three separate ships -- is the genesis of the carol "I Saw Three Ships" of which were later amended to speak of the Holy Family rather than the Magi, and of their sailing to Bethlehem (a physical impossibility in real life) rather than to Cologne.

I Saw Three Ships by Nat King Cole:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5bUgETaic

The modern lyrics are:

I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on Christmas day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas day, on Christmas day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas day in the morning? Our Savior Christ and His lady, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; Our Savior Christ and His lady, On Christmas day in the morning. Pray whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas day, on Christmas day? Pray whither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas day in the morning? O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas day, on Christmas day, O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas day in the morning.

And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas day in the morning. And all the angels in Heav’n shall sing, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the angels in Heav’n shall sing, On Christmas day in the morning. And all the souls on Earth shall sing, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; And all the souls on Earth shall sing, On Christmas day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas day, on Christmas day; Then let us rejoice again, On Christmas day in the morning.

http://www.fisheaters.com/epiphanyeve.html

Song of the Day

I Saw Three Ships by Blackmore’s Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LROczmJHg

Do you recognize this town?   Remember when we were there?   Oh, maybe that was someone else!

Rothenburg: If you have time for only one stop along the Romantic Road, make it Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which may be your only chance in life to see a still-intact medieval walled city.

I understand this song is much more popular in the British Isles.  Watch these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXtBm5B2y2E

I Saw Three Ships by Barenaked Ladies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5MNiukRWmA

I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In by The Chieftans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCtzUA2ArOs

Lovely pictures of Ireland.  

Elf on the Shelf

What if I told you . . .

            The word “angel” comes from the Greek word for “messenger.”

            A guardian angel is like an Elf on the Shelf keeping an eye on you and also sending daily reports back to Heaven.  So, remember to say your prayers.

            St. Michael is an Archangel and a spiritual warrior against Satan.

"Christians long ago concluded that each individual human being has his or her own particular guardian angel.

Though the Church has never defined the teaching about individual guardian angels, the Catechism of the Catholic Church sums up the matter this way, quoting St. Basil:

‘From infancy to death human life is surrounded by [the angels’] watchful care and intercession.

Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life’.

In this light, we can turn to our guardian angels for help in spiritual warfare, especially to resist the temptations of the Enemy.

Yet angels are more than guardians; they are also warriors."

— Paul Thigpen, p. 30

AN EXCERPT FROM:

Manual for Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen

Song for the 12th Day of Christmas - "Twelfth Night"

Song perfect for the day before (Eve of) Epiphany, "We Three Kings of Orient Are," written in 1857 (click to hear), speaks of the gifts' symbolism:

"We Three Kings of Orient Are" sung by Jennifer Avalon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mjRxkMBkE

We Three Kings of Orient Are (Sacred Rendition) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_39CvxinT7M

We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright; westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light! Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, gold I bring to crown him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. (Refrain)

Frankincense to offer have I: incense owns a Deity nigh; prayer and praising, gladly raising, worship him, God Most High. (Refrain) Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Refrain) Glorious now behold him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; heaven sings, alleluia; alleluia the earth replies. (Refrain)

Song of the Day

On 1 January, you can gain a plenary indulgence by reciting the prayer Veni, Creator Spiritus.  On other days, the indulgence is partial.

Here is the prayer:

http://www.preces-latinae.org/thesaurus/Hymni/VeniCreator.html

Watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33XotuYs-io

Bonus points for praying the rosary while listening to Gregorian chants.

Reminder for the First Day of the Year: Sing the Veni Creator Spiritus

Plenary Indulgences 31 Dec and 1 Jan

Posted on 31 December 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On 1 January, you can obtain a plenary indulgence by taking part in the singing or recitation of the Veni Creator Spiritus.:

Traditional Latin version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX8n_r_T8m0

English version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DtMzsXQtM4

This version only contains the first 2 and last 2 stanzas. The full text and translation follow:

Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia
quae tu creasti pectora. 

Qui diceris Paraclitus,
altissimi donum Dei,
fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
et spiritalis unctio. 

Tu, septiformis munere,
digitus paternae dexterae,
Tu rite promissum Patris,
sermone ditans guttura. 

Accende lumen sensibus:
infunde amorem cordibus:
infirma nostri corporis
virtute firmans perpeti. 

Hostem repellas longius,
pacemque dones protinus:
ductore sic te praevio
vitemus omne noxium. 

Per te sciamus da Patrem,
noscamus atque Filium;
Teque utriusque Spiritum
credamus omni tempore. 

Deo Patri sit gloria,
et Filio, qui a mortuis
surrexit, ac Paraclito,
in saeculorum saecula.
Amen. 

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up Thy rest;
come with Thy grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.

O comforter, to Thee we cry,
O heavenly gift of God Most High,
O fount of life and fire of love,
and sweet anointing from above.

Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known;
Thou, finger of God's hand we own;
Thou, promise of the Father, Thou
Who dost the tongue with power imbue.

Kindle our sense from above,
and make our hearts o'erflow with love;
with patience firm and virtue high
the weakness of our flesh supply.

Far from us drive the foe we dread,
and grant us Thy peace instead;
so shall we not, with Thee for guide,
turn from the path of life aside.

Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow
the Father and the Son to know;
and Thee, through endless times confessed,
of both the eternal Spirit blest.

Now to the Father and the Son,
Who rose from death, be glory given,
with Thou, O Holy Comforter,
henceforth by all in earth and heaven.

January 1: Hymn of the Day

Be sure to chant this hymn to ask for a Happy 2017.   

Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Creator Spirit) by Maurus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHFKBj9o4Qs

Veni Creator Spiritus ("Come Creator Spirit") is a hymn believed to have been written by Rabanus Maurus in the 9th century. When the original Latin text is used, it is normally sung in Gregorian Chant. As an invocation of the Holy Spirit, in the Roman Catholic Church it is sung at the feast of Pentecost (Terce and Vespers). It is also sung at occasions such as the entrance of Cardinals to the Sistine Chapel, the election of a pope, as well as at the ordination of bishops and priests, at the sacrament of Confirmation, the dedication of churches, the celebration of synods or councils, the coronation of Kings and Queens, the profession of members of religious institutes and other similar solemn events.

The hymn in English is also widely used in the Anglican Communion at the ordination
of Bishops and Priests.

Sung purely by les Moines bénédictin de l'abbaye Saint-Martin de Ligugé

English version:		Latin version:
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.		Veni, Creator Spiritus, mentes tuorum visita, imple superna gratia quae tu creasti pectora.
O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing from above.		Qui diceris Paraclitus, altissimi donum Dei, fons vivus, ignis, caritas, et spiritalis unctio.
Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known; Thou, finger of God's hand we own; Thou, promise of the Father, Thou Who dost the tongue with power imbue.		Tu, septiformis munere, digitus paternae dexterae, Tu rite promissum Patris, sermone ditans guttura.
Kindle our sense from above, and make our hearts o'erflow with love; with patience firm and virtue high the weakness of our flesh supply.		Accende lumen sensibus: infunde amorem cordibus: infirma nostri corporis virtute firmans perpeti.
Far from us drive the foe we dread, and grant us Thy peace instead; so shall we not, with Thee for guide, turn from the path of life aside.		Hostem repellas longius, pacemque dones protinus: ductore sic te praevio vitemus omne noxium.
Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow the Father and the Son to know; and Thee, through endless times confessed, of both the eternal Spirit blest.		Per te sciamus da Patrem, noscamus atque Filium; Teque utriusque Spiritum credamus omni tempore.
Now to the Father and the Son, Who rose from death, be glory given, with Thou, O Holy Comforter, henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen.		Deo Patri sit gloria, et Filio, qui a mortuis surrexit, ac Paraclito, in saeculorum saecula. Amen.