Catholic Deacon serving whole Body of Christ 29 years.Married 49 years. Lawyer. Theologian. 5 grown children, 8 grandchildren. Tweets my own personal opinion.
It was such an honor to have my dear friend, brother, and missionary colleague, Bishop Joseph Strickland, at our home today. He offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and honored my wife Laurine and I by sharing breakfast with us.
Pray for him. He is just beginning...
Let's be completely honest. Joe Biden is a heretic. An apostate. Any Bishop who doesn't acknowledge that, call him to repentance, to the Sacrament of Confession, and INSIST he correct his error as a professing public Catholic is wrong.
Sorry, this is a time for TRUTH.
Sorry to even HAVE to ask. But, WHY is Pope Francis even attending, let alone speaking at a so-called "climate change" gathering with pro-abortion, globalist leaders? Can anyone imagine Pope John Paul or Pope Benedict doing this?
"Communism is intrinsically wrong, and no one who would save Christian civilization may collaborate with it in any undertaking whatsoever” Pope Pius XI
I don't attend or assist at the Traditional Latin Mass. But I think it should be freely offered wherever the faithful want it.I supported Pope Benedict XVI Summorum Pontificum.
WHY this effort to shut down a beautiful ancient liturgy and marginalize faithful Catholics?
Biological sex is a given, a gift. Offered by the wonderful God who created us in His Image, "...male and female He created them". Rejecting this FACT, unchangeable gift, leads us to bondage. Men are Men, Women are Women
It is a gift. To reject the gift is to reject the Giver.
Why did Pope Francis meet with US comedians, most of whom support abortion on demand and renounce everything the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church teaches, when the Church he leads is in doctrinal, and spiritual crisis?
To clarify. Nancy Pelosi has excommunicated herself by her words and action under Canon Law. Any Bishop who gives her communion, unless she repents, goes to Confession, and amends her life, only compounds the scandal she keeps commiting by her comments and actions. Pray for her.
Bishop Strickland now has no home. Happily, though, he knows that what appears “losing’ in this world is actually the Lord’s way of “winning.” via
@CrisisMag
My wonderful wife of 47 years, my best friend, mother to our five children, their spouses, "Mimi" to our 8 grandchildren, a holy and happy woman of deep Catholic, Christian faith, love of my life, my beautiful Laurine, my wife, with our dear friend, Bishop Joseph Strickland
We do not, and cannot choose whether we are male or female.
Science confirms it. It is a gift from God. To reject the gift is to reject the Giver. To repeat the Fall in the Garden and embrace the lie of the Devil.
We are NOT GOD. There is objective truth.
Courageous, heroic, faithfully Catholic, teenager, Nicholas Sandman, the David of this story, just slayed Goliath, the Washington Post. The newspaper which defamed him settled the 250 million dollar lawsuit.
I assisted as Deacon to Bishop Strickland at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, concluding the Defending Our Faith conference in Tyler. The conference was sponsored by the lay faithful. Pulled together in two weeks, it brought hundreds to Tyler. A rising tide of lay faithful
After everything President Joe Biden has said and done regarding abortion alone, why have the Catholic Bishops of the United States not clearly, strongly, and unanimously spoken out correcting him and opposing his error? What is stopping them? Bishops, the world waits. LEAD!!!
@JamesMartinSJ
"Marriage, whose nature and purposes are established by God, can only be the union of a man and a woman and must remain such in law. In a manner unlike any other relationship, marriage makes a unique and irreplaceable contribution to the common good of society..." USCCB
At every Holy Mass, we encounter the Mystery. Heaven touches earth. Earth is brought to heaven. The demons of hell are driven away. Legions of Angels bow in adoration. We stand at the Foot of the Cross and see the empty tomb. Time stands still. My Lord and my God! Worship Him.
We need dynamically orthodox, happy, faithful, manly, courageous Catholic Bishops like Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas. I said yes to his invitation to move to Tyler, Texas. What a fortunate Deacon I am. Deacons, become what you are! Rise up. Be Deacons 24/7
Bishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas standing at a busy intersection today with the Blessed Sacrament.
Thank you
@Bishopoftyler
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Bishops and priests — more of this, please!
@markayAcheson
@LilaGraceRose
@BrianSimsPA
He is more than acting inappropriately. His action obviously rejects the First Amendment protection of these young women. It is a dangerous indicator of what might happen if Pro-Life Christians, Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox, don't FIGHT for their rights as American citizens.
@N1ckSandmann
@ToddMcMurtry
@LLinWood
Thank you Nicholas! You are David with five smooth stones and heroic faith. You took on a Goliath, and with a lot of prayer, and great lawyers, you took down the Washington Post, exposing defamation masquerading as reporting. You give us hope!
Deacon Keith Fournier.
Today, my beloved wife Laurine and I celebrate 47 years of Christian marriage. I am a truly blessed man. The Lord brought us together and has been the foundation of our marriage and family.
The encouragement of Pope Francis to rediscover Eucharistic Adoration was inspiring.
But then, he singles out young priests who love the tradition. Calling them "rigid" ????
They are the ones adoring the Eucharist and exposing the Blessed Sacrament for the faithful. What's up?
@ArchCordileone
Thank you Your excellency. I wish the entire USCCB would speak out with clarity on her and on President Biden. He is causing continual scandal.
Pachamama statues were NOT PRESENT at St Peters in the closing Mass for the Amazonian Synod. Thank the Lord. And, thank those who have been fasting and praying.
Catherine of Sienna spoke the hard truth to errant Cardinals and Bishops. We need strong, faithful women to do just that in this urgent hour in Church history.
Now, I hope I BLOW UP the internet. Let's be VERY CLEAR. The Holy Cardinal Pell was wrongly accused. THANK GOD he has FINALLY been vindicated.
But, the UNHOLY, evil predator McCarrick is still at large, laicized, with NO PROMISED report. It must be released. NOW. NOW. NOW
OK. I'm going to say it. Every Catholic Bishop, priest and Deacon should openly oppose the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson . She denies the fundamental Right to Life. She denies the truth that men and women are different by divine design. She rejects marriage...
As a faithful Catholic Christian, a Constitutional lawyer, and a Catholic theologian, why is ANY Catholic or other faithful Christian NOT opposing the Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination. She denies the Right to Life, denies Marriage. Where is our courage? Our faith?
Tragically...these men will vote for the next Pope. It seems like a "stacked deck". This process was NOT always like this in Church history. God the Father can, and, I believe, WILL break through. This Church belongs to Jesus Christ.
I have glaucoma.I have cataracts. I was not going to share this online.
I have great medical assistance.
I had surgery on one eye. The report today was disappointing. The pressure in the eye is increasing.
I do not want to go blind. But, Jesus is Lord
Sorry. I think I speak for MANY faithful Catholics, and other Christians.The latest choices for the honorary office (not a rank of ecclesial orders) of Cardinal are, for the most part, a deep disappointment. Some actually reject the unchangeable teaching of the Church they serve.
Let me be unpopular. I don't care. I understand people did not like former President Trump's personality and manner
But, what we now have is an evil anti-life, anti- freedom, apparently Marxist cabal
How do those who voted to "oppose trump" feel now?
Please, pray for Archbishop Vigano. I met him, spoke to him. I am 63 years old. I've been in ministry for 40 years, ordained for 23 years. My wife of 43 years and I raised five children. We have seven grandchildren. I believe him. I believe he is a holy man.
Sorry. PLEASE explain that statue. Pope Francis. You are the Vicar of Christ. Who is that statue representing? I am a Deacon of the Church of Jesus Christ. I pray for you daily. You know the serious concerns that statue has raised. Please, please, explain.
A Via Crucis for
#Amazonian
peoples and martyrs, during which faithful “recalled the violence and repression of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon,” the Vatican said. Prominent again was the naked pregnant, female statue, said to be a symbol of life, fertility 🎥
@AnthonySPQR
It is almost June. Where is the promised Vatican report on the evil abuse committed by former Cardinal McCarrick? Who knew? Who should have known?
Will we just forget and let this happen? We MUST NOT! Demand the report fellow Catholics. Only the FULL TRUTH will bring healing.
@inthelineofmel
Father
This is Deacon Keith Fournier. I'm 67 now. Assisting one of the heroes, Bishop Strickland.
I remember the Carter years. This is much, much, much worse.
What is happening now is worse than incompetence. It is diabolical.
I'm responding as "old people".
@POTUS
No. Marriage is God's plan, revealed in the Natural Law, of one man and one woman, intended for life, open to life, formative of family, and the first cell of our social order.
Who catechism you? They failed. You are NOT faithful to Catholic teaching, or Natural Law.
Candidate Biden was CRYSTAL CLEAR that he intended not only to support unrestricted abortion on demand, paid for with tax dollars, but to oppose fundamental protections for the Church on religious liberty.
Why were some Catholic Bishops silent then, and finally speaking out now?
Sadly, this priest, is wrong. He rejected the Natural Moral Law. He is defying the clear teaching of the Scripture and the unbroken TRADITION of the Church. His teaching should be corrected by every faithful, Bishop, Priest and Deacon. Leads to Hell. Fr James Martin is dangerous.
Your Eminence
Everytime I read one of these simple, powerful truths from you I realize just how desperately the Church of Jesus Christ needs faithful CATHOLIC Bishops who understand their office and live it with clarity and boldness, guarding the deposit of faith and teaching it
"The Church's mission is not to solve all the social problems of the world. She must repeat tirelessly "Repent & believe in the Gospel" -- Robert Cardinal Sarah
I must object to any "praise" of Nancy Pelosi. I ask for prayer for the salvation of her soul. Her misuse of the Book of Ecclesiastis just pushed me over the edge.
How about "a time to be born" for babies in the womb. She is an apostate "catholic" who has led thousands astray.
@POTUS
And everyone agrees, Mr. President. Every sane, faithful American. Everyone who respects every human life.
Now, how about making some more things clear. Why do you support the killing of innocent children in the womb, even after their birth?
In the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, today we remember the Holy Innocents, slaughtered by an evil political ruler named Herod. Every procured abortion kills a Holy Innocent. Every politician who supports legal abortion is an evil political ruler.
Fellow Catholics, and other Christians who respect the vital role of the Catholic Church. We NEED a MASSIVE movement to DEMAND a full disclosure of the TRUTH concerning the former Cardinal, Theodore McCarrick. Nothing less will help to hel this wound.
RELEASE THE REPORT NOW.
I am finally beginning to think we will NEVER see the promised report on the laicized former Cardinal McCarrick. It is almost May. "Whatever is spoken in secret will be shouted from the housetops".
This whole evil mess MUST be exposed.
The faithful have lost trust in hierarchy.
The Feast we celebrate today in the Catholic Liturgical calendar points us to the power we need for the restoration of the weakened and wounded Church and the rescue of a morally collapsing culture. We need a FRESH outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT. We need the FIRE from heaven!
How about joining me in asking the Holy Spirit to inspire our hero, Fr Frank Pavone, be appointed a Cardinal Elector for the next Pope
Pray. Spread the word.
I've named him.
Father James Martin. I'm a Deacon
As a member of the Clergy, I oppose him. Fr James Martin is in serious error. He is leading the faithful astray. His teaching is dangerous. It could lead people to hell. Every Bishop, Priest and Deacon should correct him
@EdwardPentin
Cardinal Marx
Repent. Reaffirm your faith. Lead those entrusted to your care to holiness
You are embracing and teaching and promoting the poison of heresy.
Please. Please. Please. Renounce and repent of your heresy. Lead the faithful to Jesus and the fullness of Catholic TRUTH.
I know. This is politically incorrect. insensitive? But, WHERE IS the McCarrick report?
For those who may think this virus is a chastisement, this absolute silence is deafening
For those who pray for mercy, that it may be the bad fruit of our apostasy, the question remains.
Between 250 and 270, the "plague of Cyprian" swept the Roman Empire. Christians did not run from it, they ran to it. They cared for the victims. They showed heroic faith. Why are we shutting down churches? Why are our priests not offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?
@disclosetv
@rothfarms
And this is where our beloved Nation is headed if we continue down the Marxist/Socialist Road to federal control with no recognition of a Natural Moral Law, and the fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in our Declaration of Independence.
Cardinal Zen is an historic, Christian hero.
Sadly, the current leadership in Rome does NOT choose to stand with him, in his fidelity with Jesus Christ. Pray for him. He is an heroic model for our time.
We all know the truth Medical science confirms what our informed conscience, the Natural Moral Law, and Revelation has always taught us. That little girl or boy in the womb is our neighbor. It is always wrong to kill them through abortion. End Abortion. Overturn Roe v Wade.
@robreiner
Your comments are a disaster. Do you know where the undermining of this beautiful nation began? You are so obsessed with "Donald Trump" and hurting him and HIS family, you have lost it. Take a break over Thanksgiving. You could help our Nation. You are NOT helping our Nation
The Culture of Death promotes killing children. Now, a still born child, dead for 61 minutes, raised to life, attributed to the prayers of Bishop Sheen may be a prophetic sign. Please Lord
Pope approves miracle for late US Archbishop Sheen – Boston Herald
@abrahamicfh
Not only is this very project blasphemous, naming this place after a living person is never appropriate. This ranks right up there with "pachamama". This is not "interreligious dialogue" it is syncretism and a dangerous turn of events. Lord Jesus Christ, please intervene...
@JamesMartinSJ
No. You, and your tweets are frightening to some people. Tragically, your affirming the rejection of unchangeable doctrine comes dangerously close to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit Father.
Fr Frank Pavone celebrates his ordination to the Holy priesthood of the Catholic Church today. Pray for him. He is under assault. He is a prophetic voice.
So, they are calling Georgia Meloni a "fascist" because she supports the Right to Life of Children in the womb, and, marriage as between one man, and one woman. And supports the Nation State as good, rather than globalism. CHRISTIANS, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant, get ready
Dear Father, the Church of your Son, the Lord Jesus, is in crisis. Wolves ravage the sheep. False teachers lead them astray. Demons have been unleashed. As the Bishops gather this week in Rome, send your Holy Spirit. Bring genuine repentance and true Reform. In Jesus name we pray
@TaylorRMarshall
He is in apostasy,a reprobate. Or, a heretic. Every Catholic bishop in the United States should rise up and condemn this. NOW. They are charged with guarding the deposit of faith. President Bidens' soul and salvation is at risk. He is scandalizing the faithful. Please actBishops
@RealCandaceO
@FlorioGina
God bless you Candace. You are the "real deal" in an age of frauds. I'm praying for your continued growth and maturity for what lies ahead. Our desperate Nation, collapsing, needs new leaders with genuine moral integrity and coherence. I think you are one of them. Keep praying.
@EdwardPentin
@dibanezgut
@NCRegister
It is truly ugly. How very sad. The Catholic Church has such beautiful Art. This increasingly ugly world is hungering for beauty. Why would this be chosen?
I am truly honored and grateful to serve as a Deacon with Bishop Joseph Strickland. He is a successor of the Apostles filled with holy boldness, and a true Shepherd of the flock of Jesus Christ. Please read, pray for him, and widely distribute.
Bishop Morlino was NOT insensitive to people with same sex attraction. He simply stayed faithful to the TRUTH of God's loving plan for men and women, marriage and the family. That's called faithful Christianity. Are we in a new age of overt persecution of faithful Christians?
@frfrankpavone
Fr Frank
We all know what happened. You expressed your very human frustration. You deal with that.
The issue is so much bigger. You have stood for the fundamental right to life while too many bishops, priests, and deacons have not stood strong. Thank you. Be a prophetic voice.
Pray for our dear Pope Benedict XVI. Do NOT turn on him. He is, a treasure.
We do not know why he "resigned". We do know he was, and is, faithful to guarding the deposit of faith.
Francis bringing Bishops to him who are not so faithful, is disappointing. Lord, save your church.
@resamarie001
Praying for you, your dear daughter, and the little one. Father, please heal and restore Mom and baby and mother/grandmother, in Jesus name
St Jerome:
"...For if, as Paul says, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God, and if the man who does not know Scripture does not know the power and wisdom of God, then ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ..."
Biden was a complete disaster tonight in this debate. Lord, save our Nation. It is NOT about Joe Biden. Nor, Donald Trump. We need God's help. Lord, save our Nation.
*Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler Texas said Friday that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has caved to the culture of death and should stop claiming to be a “good Catholic.”
Thank you Bishop Strickland for your courageous defense of the fundamental Right to Life.
@CharlieCrist
I am old enough to remember when you said you were pro-life and would protect children in the womb, our first neighbors, from being killed by procured abortion. What happened? Shame on you.