#Christian church

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Christian church inside the temple of Philae

Egypt

photo cjmn

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yall dont fw this like i do

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Vincenzo Chilone (Italian, 1758-1839) Eglise Madonna dell Orto, n.d.

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Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church, Paszkówka, Poland by sopthedrone

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hayravank, armenia by anna trubecheva

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Saint Michael the Archangel

Artist: Cesare Dandini  (Italian, 1596–1657)

Genre: Religious Art

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Private Collection

In Christianity, the Archangel Michael is a spiritual warrior and defender of the Church who is involved in the battle between good and evil. He is also known as a champion of justice, a healer, and the guardian of the Church.

Here are some things to know about the Archangel Michael:

The Archangel Michael is mentioned in the Old Testament and has been a part of Christian teachings since the beginning.

Symbolism In art, the Archangel Michael is often depicted with a sword, scales, or a banner, and is sometimes shown defeating Satan in the form of a dragon.

Role The Archangel Michael is believed to lead God's armies and will play a role in the final battle between good and evil at the end of the world.

[momentsbeforemass]

What makes a truly great gift?

What makes a truly great gift?

Cost? Sentimental value? One-of-a-kind? They’ll use it every day? There’s always the cliché – “it’s the thought that counts.”

I struggle with what makes a truly great gift. But I do know how to ruin any gift.

Give it begrudgingly. With an attitude of “fine, if I have to.”

That kind of giving will turn the most amazing, unique, thoughtful gift into garbage.

I don’t know about you, but I would rather get nothing, than have something given to me begrudgingly. I’m not alone in that feeling.

If I do get something that was given begrudgingly, unless I can give it to a parish auction, it’s going straight into the trash.

The thing is, a lot of us have that idea about God’s gift of forgiveness.

That God doesn’t really want to forgive us. And if God actually does forgive us, it’s done begrudgingly.

Because we did something super Catholic. Or met some arcane requirement to receive an indulgence. Basically, we backed God into a corner with His own rules. And now He has to forgive us.

If that’s how it works, it’s unhealthy. To say the least. Why would you want anything to do with something that messed up?

Thank God that’s not how it works!

The thing to know about God is that God isn’t waiting for you to do something super Catholic or to meet some arcane requirement, before He forgives you. God’s waiting for half an excuse to forgive you.

Like a being genuinely sorry for about hurting someone. And asking for forgiveness.

A change of heart. That’s all God’s waiting for.

Because God’s approach to forgiveness is kind of the opposite of begrudging. We see it in today’s first reading,

“Who is there like you, the God who removes guilt and pardons sin? Who does not persist in anger but delights in clemency?”

Translation - You want to see God light up with joy? Ask for forgiveness.

Today’s Readings

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Israeli Forces bombed a 2,000 year old Orthodox Church where nearly 400 Christians and Muslims were seeking shelter.

Palestinians are a mix of faiths including Christian and Jewish as well as Muslim.

How long before western media blames Palestinians for bombing their own church? The same tactics they always use.

Palestinians are being blamed for their own genocide.

Call your reps now: demand a ceasefire.

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Father my Sacred Heart hurts, please don’t take it from me .

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Christian church inside the temple of Philae

Egypt

photo cjmn

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Heinrich Hermanns (German, 1862-1942) Interior of the Convent Church of Amorbach, n.d.

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by Ian M. Giatti | What happens when "cancel culture" infects the Church? Promise Keepers, an Evangelical organization founded in 1990 that holds men's rallies in stadiums nationwide, has seen several scheduled events at churches and other venues canceled in recent months…

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Please, pray for me! I'm going to confession in couple of days, it's quite hard for me, because it's been long time since my last confession.

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Kings Crown

Another image I was commissioned to create for Advent. A king’s crown. A type for Jesus and known to my Christian friends. Beautiful colors and jewels make up this painted fabric collage. GET IT HERE!

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