#SAINTS AND BLESSED

[euginemicah]

Pope on St. Stephen's Day: 'God forgives always and everything'

During his Angelus address for the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the Holy Father invites faithful to ask themselves whether they take interest in and pray for those being persecuted for their faith today. Read all   #Pope #Stephen039s #Day #039God #forgives #everything039

[dirtgrubber]

this chapter was so good i couldn’t choose a scene

from @morningstarwrites Of Saints and Sinners

[hellenicrisis]

A collection of my favourite Catholic images 🥀🕯

[myremnantarmy]

“𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨."

[calciferstims]

senshi stimboard

if you’re seeing this, then senshi wants you to take care of yourself and go eat some food <3

sources: 🧡🧡🤎 | 🥘🍲🥘 | 🤎🧡🧡

[idylls-of-the-divine-romance]

Okay the Catholics get a win for this one. Because on this episode of "Am I going to convert to Catholicism" I actually prayed to a saint for the first time.

I was kind of going through it (kind of relapsed into my katabasis arc ig) and my relationship with God was struggling because of it. I was mad. Like really mad, because I felt abandoned by him. And so I couldn't pray. I didn't want to hear from them. Because why the heck would you leave me to begin with??? There was all this pent up negative feelings I had towards them and I didn't feel like I could go directly to God.

But, @patron-saint-of-lesbeans recomended reaching out to Mary and asking for intercession on my behalf.

Now, I'm not some radical protestant or anything, and i was completely okay with people praying to the saints, but for me personally I didn't think it was something i'd ever do.

But I did.

And now I think I get it.

Sometimes I can't approach the Throne of Grace because the throne doesn't feel particularly gracious. Sometimes I can't approach Mercy because they don't feel particularly merciful. Sometimes I can't approach God because God doesn't feel particularly loving.

But I can approach Mary, who is full of Grace, who is the Mother of Mercy, the Mother of God, and she can help lead me to the Prince of Peace.

So just... thank you. Thank you Rj, thank you Mary, and thank you God.

[asukvm]

WHEWWW second art post of the day

[ynhart]

Merry Christmas!

“This day shall light shine upon us; for the Lord is born to us.” 

[luchaaa]

came to my attention by @senchee that revali would talk with his hands and i... totally agree yeah he would. anyways he would probably smack everyone at some point (but after the first time, never daruk. never.)

[zahra-rose]

[wrathevil]

noodles.. heart

[portraitsofsaints]

Happy Feast Day

The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

“This is a day of universal joy because thru the Mother of God the entire human race was renewed & the sorrow of Eve, was transformed into joy.” 

Saint John Damascene

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

[saintejeannedefrance]

Immaculate Heart of Mary,

Pray for us!

[tomicscomics]

01/05/2024

"If you cannot afford a lamb, one will be appointed to you."

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JOKE-OGRAPHY: 1. Joseph continues reading about Jewish law from his brochure (continued from last week's cartoon).  In Jewish tradition, the sacrifice for a newborn boy was typically one yearling lamb (for the sin offering) and one turtledove (for the burnt offering).  As Mary and Joseph discuss this, the Holy Spirit (a dove, but not for sacrifice) shows up to give a knowing glance at Baby Jesus.  You see, Jesus is called the "Lamb of God," and His mission is to be sacrificed for our sins, so it's ironic that His parents are required to sacrifice a lamb for HIM under Jewish law. 2. A few commenters last week were concerned about Mary and Joseph sleeping too close together in their blanket fort, as it challenges the perpetual virginity of Mary (a core Catholic belief).  I argue that Mary and Joseph are a poor married couple sleeping in a barn that's open to the cold and creatures of nature, so the chaste and honorable Joseph would probably stay near his Holy Family for their protection, instead of sleeping apart and leaving them vulnerable.  No scandal here! 3. A few commenters last week argued about the perpetual virginity of Mary (the belief that she remained a virgin after Jesus's birth; a belief held by the early Church even before the Bible was canonized).  I just wanted to say that I'm thrilled and honored that my comics appeal to people of all religions, including other Christian denominations.  It moves me every time I get a comment from someone who isn't Catholic but loves my work.  That said, I AM Catholic, so please understand that my comics follow the canon of Catholicism when I can help it.  No hard feelings.  Of course, you're all welcome to continue giving me suggestions and debating in the comments (good-naturedly, of course).  I've learned so much by listening and looking into your apologetics.

[comfymoth]

and to you, my favorite character, i give the highest honor i can bestow………… an incredibly specific religious headcanon

[angeltreasure]