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[wcatradio]

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Gerard Verschuuren on his book Disputed Catholic Landmarks (November 11, 2024) Everyone’s life has landmarks: when you were born, when you graduated from school, when you got your first job, when you got married, and so many more. There must be many landmarks in the history of the Catholic Church, too. Just think of issues such as the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Protestant Reformation, the Holocaust, and several more. What all of them also have in common is that they are disputed, challenged, and contested—ripe for discussion and open to various interpretations. Is it possible to dispel misinformation from people’s minds that are filled with prejudiced opinions? Verschuuren endeavors in this book to do just that, separating truths from untruths, facts from fictions, and information from disinformation. Disputed Catholic Landmarks: From Disinformation to Information | En Route Books and Media

[bafflingmysteries1]

Therese Neumann, a German Catholic mystic and stigmatic, is known for her purported miraculous recoveries from debilitating ailments and her extraordinary spiritual experiences. Born on April 8, 1898, in the small village of Konnersreuth, Bavaria, her life took a series of dramatic turns that not only influenced her own faith journey but also attracted significant attention from the Catholic community and beyond. #ThereseNeumann #CatholicMystic #Stigmatic #SpiritualMystery #MiraculousHealing #FaithJourney #KonnersreuthMystic #ReligiousPhenomenon #BavarianSaint #CatholicHistory Disclaimer: This video contains certain footage and images generated using AI technology. These AI-generated visuals have been used where original or real footage of individuals or events was unavailable. We have ensured that all AI-created content accurately reflects the subject matter and maintains the highest level of respect for the individuals and events discussed. Any historical facts or information presented in this video have been carefully researched and verified from reliable sources. The use of AI is intended solely for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as a representation of actual persons or events unless otherwise stated. Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Reference: https://bit.ly/3l8GUbc 1) This video has no negative impact. 2) This video is also for entertainment purposes. 3) It is transformative in nature Divine Intervention or Medical Mystery: What Explains Therese Neumann's Miraculous Healings? published first on https://www.youtube.com/@bafflingmysteries/

[ucatholic]

The Hill Of Crosses in Lithuania is a beautiful and mysterious place that is home to over 200,000 crosses and crucifixes, and countless rosaries. The hill has many secrets. According to folklore, there was once a church where the hill now stands. During a terrible storm, lightning struck the church and the tempest buried it under sand and rock with everyone still inside. Locals say that you can glimpse a procession of monks at the foot of the hill at sunrise. Throughout the ages, apparitions, visions of saints and sightings of ghosts have been a part of the hill’s history.” Read the full story on our site (Link in bio) . . . . . #ucatholic #lithuania #lithuanian #lithuaniancatholic #hillofcrosses #hillofcrosseslithuania #crosses #crucifix #crucifixes #mysteriousplaces #catholichistory #catholicism #catholicchurch #rosary #rosaries (at Hill of Crosses)

[officialhistoryandshit]

This is also known asthe Battle of Lake Peipus #todayinhistory #todayinhistory #onthisdayinhistory #onthisday #onthisdate #onthisdateinhistory #catholichistory #russianhistory #historyleason #historymatters #historybuff #historical #historic #historicalaf #historicaf #historygeek #historynerd #historylover #history #historygram #instahistory #historydaily #dailyhistory #historybuffs #historybuffsofinstagram #historygeeks #historynerds https://www.instagram.com/p/CNTbYFvFHgY/?igshid=16jb69qi92dj4

[garydwilliamsjr]

Repost Photo By PublicDomainPictures | Pixabay #church #gothic #architecture #medievalhistory #churchhistory #christianity #catholichistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRrKZThT9g/?igshid=as0ac33n3gip

[slickcatbooks]

A great little book about early Canadian history! #slickcatbooks #canada #greatbooksgreatmemories #canadian #french #france #canadianhistory #catholic #catholicchurch #nun #nuns #catholichistory #church #frenchcanadian #religion #religious #religioushistory https://www.instagram.com/p/B6AejCvgldi/?igshid=yhkta35teonb

[proudcatholic1977]

Reposted from @catholic_traditionalism Our church history is BEAUTIFUL! This was in 110 A.D.! By Saint Ignatius of Antioch who was also one of the early church fathers! Another saint who also was a disciple of Saint John the Apostle was Saint Polycarp, who called our church, the Catholic Church! #catholichistory #jesus #catholic #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholico #traditionalcatholic https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kkJE7l-b-/?igshid=112ez593f9b32

[lilliameadow]

The myth of the Government Issue rosary

The story goes something like this: During World War I, soldiers and other military personnel were issued official GI Catholic rosaries made from sturdy steel ball chain for use in the fox holes and ramparts, battlefields and bunkers at government expense, almost as part of the uniform.  Even Protestants, Jews and atheists, too, were seen charging the enemy with these special rosaries flapping around their necks for protection and comfort.  They were called "Combat rosaries."

The truth is, all those rosaries and holy medals weren't issued by the US military at all, they were paid for and shipped to the battlefields by the folks back home, the mothers, fathers, sisters, sweethearts, parish members and communities, who had rosary drives and collected money to buy "soldier kits" and "soldier rosaries" to send to the troops overseas.  Some sent the kits and beads directly to their sons on the front, others sent them to medics and chaplains to distribute to the troops as needed.  Although they were given to soldiers from the hands of military chaplains, they were not paid for with federal tax dollars or commissioned by the federal government or the US military.  They came from ordinary Americans who wanted to support the spiritual needs of the men in the trenches.

Solider kits contained a ball chain rosary, a field missal that had steps to take when a comrade was dying and prayers for safety and courage, etc., and a "dog tag" medal that had the Miraculous Medal/Sacred Heart/St Christopher/St Joseph on the front and "I am a Catholic" on the back.  The medal usually had a enameled red, white and blue military shield in the center of the cross.  The typical medal was steel, but mothers could pay a dollar extra to get sterling silver on a sterling chain.

In fact, though, many soldiers made do with rosaries they fashioned themselves by knotting string or drawstrings and cords from their own uniforms, or with bits of shrapnel or shot tied together in groups of tens.  These were called "trench rosaries," and were often more beloved than any other peyer because every bead reminded the soldier of a friend, a battle, a place encountered during the war.  The cords were worn and dirty, because they had passed through soldier's grubby hands many times, and sometimes one cord had to serve and entire unit, each man saying a Hail Mary on it, then passing it to his neighbor.  Some trench rosaries have as many as 100 knots, 50 for the standard Marian rosary, and 50 more for the Lorento litany, a prayer cycle with 50 names of the Virgin Mary.  These rosaries are very rare now.  Most have been tossed out because heirs didn't know what they were or understand their importance.

The term "service rosary" was invented during World War II to market the ball chain rosaries in newspaper and radio ads.  One radio spot said, "Don't send your son to war with a rosary that could break when he needs it most. Send him a rosary that will withstand everything Hitler can throw at it. The Service Rosary is strong as American steel because it is made from American steel."  

"Combat rosary" was first used in the 1980s to market reproductions of the ball chain rosaries.

Most of what is sold as WWI service rosaries are actually from WWII.  The First World War ball chain rosaries had a simple oval centerpiece and a plain Latin cross. Heart-shaped centers and fancy crosses came much later, during WWII and Korea.  Many "combat rosaries" being marketed now are reproductions and sometimes even fakes, newly made reproductions that are intentionally aged by burying them in the ground for months so they develop a rich patina, and even beaten with hammers and chains to make the dents and marks buyers expect to see on a rosary that went to war.  So be cautious when buying an “antique” combat rosary.

[scholarlyhobbit]

Studying/researching from bed today, hard at work on a project about Jean de Brébeuf and the connection between Jesuit missions in Nouvelle France and martyrdom. Writing things out sort of free form, letting my brain make leaps and connections works so well for me. I'm glad my hands are in good enough shape to do it on paper today! #gradschool #gradschoollife #study #studygram #studyspo #notes #handwriting #history #religiousstudies #martyrdom #colonization #paperwriting #planning #research #work #academia #academiconwheels #disabledingradschool #jesuits #catholichistory #journal #planning #outline #organization

[nicks-squire]

Who are You Remembering Today? Today, March 11th, We recognize a truly remarkable woman who fought back in the face of adveristy: #stanislawaleszczynska !! #midwife #auschwitz #medicalhistory #remarkablestory #catholicchurch #candidate #canonization #makethishappen #catholichistory

[wcatradio]

Episode 178: Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Charlie Bak, MSA, on Part 1 of his Western Civilization (June 28, 2022)

[pax677]

#missionsandiego #catholichistory

[thescottsmithblog]

Was asked to prepare a book list for Church history - maybe it can help you, as well! Check it out at www.thescottsmithblog.com #blogger #church #catholic #catholico #catholica #saint #pope #popejohnpaul #catholicchurch #catholichistory #churchhistory #crusades #crusaders #inquisition #reformation #popefrancis #scripture #history #historyoftheworld #europeanhistory #westerncivilization #westernciv #romanempire #darkages #medievaltimes #medieval #medievale #book #books #bookstagram #bookshelf #booklist #bookworm #historia

[vanguardmediaentertainment-blog]

A lot of great photo opportunities at Mission San Jose. Going to go through all the photos from my 5Dmk3. #texas #texas🇨🇱 #sanantonio #history #historicsites #historictexas #missions #spanishmission #spanishmissions #missionsintexas #catholicmission #catholichistory #spanishhistoryinamerica #spanishhistorymexico #hashtag #historicsite #historicsites #historicbuilding (at Mission San José)

[officialhistoryandshit]

Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️ #stpatricksday #stpattysday #irishhistory #irish #ireland #catholichistory #catholicchurch #history #onthisdayinhistory #todayinhistory #Throwback #throwback #til #historicalaf #historical #historicaf #historic #historicpeople #historymakers #historymakers #historylesson #historybuff #historynerd #historygeek https://www.instagram.com/p/CMht1WYFkbq/?igshid=btpdatj5wahi

[italianartsociety]

by Rachel Hiser Remmes

On June 26, 1409, Alexander V was elected as the newest pope by theologians and princes at the Council of Pisa. In the midst of the controversy involving the two popes in Avignon and Rome, the council had met to choose a new pope to replace both. The council’s objective backfired, however, as both reigning popes, Benedict XIII and Gregory XII, refused to acknowledge the newly elected pontiff. Similarly, Alexander V considered himself to be the rightful successor and declined to step down. The Catholic Church, then, had to deal with three popes - in Avignon, Rome, and Bologna - claiming legitimacy, until the Council of Constance (1414-1418) ended The Western Schism and instated Pope Martin V as the absolute papal authority in Rome.

Rosenwein, Barbara H. A Short History of the Middle Ages (4th ed.). (Toronto: University of Toronto Press Incorporated, 2014). 

Images of Alexander V and Pope Gregory XII from Vaticinia de Summis Pontificibus (Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 313), 15th century.