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08/09/2025

Happy Birthday Mama Mary

HOW CAN MARY BE A MOTHER AND A VIRGIN AT THE SAME TIME? THIS WILL SHOCK YOU.😲🤔

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Most of our brethren from other denominations wonder, and some even laugh at us, when we say:
“Mary is a virgin, even after giving birth to Jesus.”
To them, it sounds impossible… even foolish.

“How can a woman give birth and still remain a virgin?” they ask.
But here is the truth: what is impossible for man is not only possible for God, it is the very sign of His saving plan.

✝️ Virgin Before, During, and After Birth

The Catholic Church proclaims what the earliest Christians, the Fathers, and the Scriptures affirm:

👉Before birth: Mary conceived without knowing man. She asked the angel:

“How shall this be, since I know not a man?”
And the angel replied:
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” (Luke 1:34–35)

👉During birth: The prophet Isaiah foretold:

“The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14).
Matthew confirms this prophecy at Jesus’ birth (Matthew 1:22–23), showing that she is the same virgin both in conceiving and in giving birth.

👉After birth: She had no other children and remained wholly consecrated to God (CCC 499–501).

✝️ Virginity and Motherhood United

Humanly, virginity and motherhood exclude each other. That is, humanly speaking, they can't work together. It's either you are a virgin or a mother.

But in Mary, by God’s power, they meet without conflict.

This mirrors the mystery of Christ Himself:

Jesus became what He was not, fully human, without ceasing to be what He always was, fully divine.
In the same way, Mary became what she was not, a mother, without ceasing to be what she always was, a virgin.

✝️ How Can This Be?

If the Son of God could enter her womb without a man’s seed, purely by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, then He could also leave her womb without breaking what God Himself had sealed.

The prophet Ezekiel saw it in vision:

“This gate shall remain shut; it shall not be opened, and no one shall enter by it, for the Lord, the God of Israel, has entered by it; therefore it shall remain shut.” (Ezekiel 44:2)
The Fathers recognized in this “shut gate” the image of Mary’s womb, the divine King entered, and it remained forever closed.

The Gospels give us another image after resurrection, when the disciples were gathered in the upper room in fear:

“Jesus came and stood among them, though the doors were locked.” (John 20:19)
If the Risen Lord could pass through closed doors, He could also be born without opening the “door” of His Mother’s virginity.

✝️ Without Pain, Without Bloodshed

In Jewish law, childbirth brought ritual impurity because of pain and the shedding of blood (Leviticus 12:2–4).
But Mary’s childbirth was different:

👉She bore the Holy One of God, who came to take away our sins, not to cause impurity.
👉She gave birth without pain, because the curse of Eve (“you shall bring forth children in pain”, Genesis 3:16) did not touch the New Eve.
👉She gave birth without bloodshed, because the Son she bore came not to take blood from others, but to shed His own on the Cross.

Her painless, pure birth was a prophecy:
The day would come when this same Son would endure the crown of thorns, the nails, and the spear, taking all pain upon Himself and pouring out His blood for our salvation.

Mary’s blood was never shed in giving Him life,
because His mission was to shed His blood to give us life.

✝️ Why This Matters

Mary’s perpetual virginity is not just about her, it is about Christ.

Her womb remained sealed before, during, and after birth as a living sign:

👉Jesus is truly the Son of God.
👉Salvation is entirely God’s work, untouched by human corruption.
👉The One who entered the world in purity would save it in purity.

So, yes, Mary is both Virgin and Mother.
She bore God in her body without losing the treasure of her virginity,
just as Christ rose from the tomb leaving it sealed.

The real question is not, “How can this be?”
The real question is:

“Do you believe that nothing is impossible for God?” (Luke 1:37)

Blessed be God for giving us such a Mother,
and blessed be Mary for saying yes to the impossible.

God bless you 🫵

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21/08/2025

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: WHAT MUSLIMS BELIEVE ABOUT HER 😲🙏

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When we think of Mary, the Mother of God, we immediately picture purity, grace, and obedience to God. In Catholic faith, she is the Ever-Virgin, the Immaculate, and the Ark of the New Covenant. But did you know that Muslims also honor Mary above almost all other women in history?

✝️Yes, in Islam, Mary is revered, respected, and mentioned more times in the Quran than in many parts of the Old Testament.

✝️ Mary’s Purity and Virtue

In the Quran, Mary (Maryam in Arabic) is called “chosen, purified, and exalted above all women of the world” (Quran 3:42). Muslims recognize her chastity, devotion, and closeness to God, acknowledging that she was a model of submission to the divine will, the very essence of faith.

✝️ The Miracle of Jesus’ Birth

Muslims believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Just like we proclaim in Luke 1:34–35, the Quran recounts that Mary conceived by the command of God without a human father (Quran 19:16–22). She is called “the woman of truth”, and her obedience to God’s word is seen as an example for all believers.

✝️ A Woman of Faith and Courage

Mary is a symbol of faith, courage, and patience. She faced societal scrutiny, isolation, and the overwhelming mystery of bearing a child chosen by God. In Islam, she is a source of inspiration, showing that trust in God brings protection, honor, and divine favor.

✝️ Mary in Muslim Worship

Muslims do not worship Mary, worship is for God alone. But they respect her immensely, often invoking her story to teach devotion, purity, and trust in God. She is sometimes called “Sayyidat Nisa’ al-‘Alamin”, meaning “Leader of the Women of the Worlds”, a title that perfectly echoes Catholic admiration for her greatness.

✝️ A Bridge Between Faiths

Mary is one of the few figures fully honored by both Christians and Muslims. While Catholics venerate her as Mother of God and intercessor, Muslims see her as the most righteous woman in history. Both see her as the woman chosen by God to fulfill a divine mission, a mission that changed the world.

✝️ Why This Matters

Understanding how Muslims view Mary reminds us that God’s work transcends religions. Mary is a universal sign of purity, faith, and God’s plan. She invites everyone, Christian, Muslim, or otherwise, to marvel at God’s power, wisdom, and love.

So today, as we celebrate her, remember: Mary’s greatness is recognized not just in the Church, but across faiths, showing that the light of God shines for all who seek truth.

🙏 Blessed be Mary, the Mother of the Savior, honored by all who love God.

God bless you 🙏

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21/08/2025

What Does the Church Really Teach About Cremation?

For centuries, Catholics associated cremation with pagan practices and rejected it outright. Burial was seen as the only acceptable way of honoring the dead, following the example of Christ Himself, who was laid in a tomb. But today, cremation is increasingly common—even among Catholics. So what does the Church really teach about it?

1. The Early Church’s View

In the early centuries, cremation was widely practiced by pagans, often as a sign of denying the resurrection of the body. To distinguish themselves, Christians insisted on burial as a testimony of faith in the Resurrection.

The body was considered a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), destined to rise again on the last day. Burial, therefore, was seen as a way of showing reverence and hope.

2. The Modern Church’s Teaching

For a long time, canon law forbade cremation. However, in 1963, the Church lifted the absolute ban, provided cremation was not chosen as a sign of rejecting faith in the resurrection. The 1983 Code of Canon Law confirmed this change:

Burial remains the preferred option.

Cremation is allowed if it does not signify a denial of Christian teaching.

The Catechism states:
“The Church permits cremation, provided that it does not demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body.” (CCC 2301)

3. The Proper Handling of Cremated Remains

While cremation is permitted, the Church has clear guidelines on how the ashes should be treated:

Ashes must be buried or placed in a sacred place (such as a cemetery or columbarium).

Scattering ashes is not permitted. The Vatican’s 2016 instruction Ad resurgendum cm Christo explains that scattering ashes in the sea, on land, or keeping them at home fails to respect the dignity of the body.

Ashes should not be divided among family members or turned into jewelry, keepsakes, or other objects.

In other words, cremation is allowed, but the remains must still be treated with the same reverence as a body prepared for burial.

4. Why These Rules?

The Church’s teaching on cremation is not about rules for rules’ sake. It flows from what we believe about the body and resurrection:

The body is not just a shell but an essential part of the human person.

Death does not erase the dignity of the body.

Burial (or respectful placement of ashes) expresses our hope in the resurrection of the dead.

By keeping ashes in sacred places, we also preserve the Christian tradition of praying for the dead and showing communal respect for those who have gone before us.

5. Conclusion

So, what does the Church really teach about cremation? It is permitted—but burial is preferred. If cremation is chosen, the ashes must be treated with dignity, kept in sacred places, and never scattered or used in secular ways.

✅ Final Thought: Catholic teaching on cremation reminds us that even in death, our bodies are sacred and destined for resurrection. Whether buried or cremated, we honor our loved ones best when we entrust them to God in faith and reverence.

21/08/2025

Prayer Against Ghost Projects

Lord God of justice and truth,
You see the pain of the poor, the cries of families who suffer,
not only from floods of water, but from floods of corruption.

We pray for our leaders: open their eyes to the harm of ghost projects,
touch their hearts with honesty, and give them courage to serve with integrity.

We pray for our people: grant us vigilance, wisdom, and unity
to demand what is right and to protect the common good.

And we pray for ourselves:
make us instruments of Your light in exposing lies,
and channels of Your mercy in building a nation
where every peso is used for justice,
and every project serves life.

May the day come when the only ghosts we remember
are the sins of the past—never again repeated.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

21/08/2025

19/08/2025

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THE ANTICHRIST: NOT WHAT YOU THINK! DISCOVER THE TRUTH 😲🤔
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Have you heard it preached that the Antichrist is a terrifying man with horns who will appear at the end of the world?
Or that he is a future world leader who will control technology, money, and even your phone?

That’s what many movies, false prophets, and sensational preachers have told us.
But is that really what the Bible teaches? 🤔

Let’s find out the truth, and you may be shocked at how different it is!

📖 First, where does the Bible mention “Antichrist”?
Not in Revelation.
Not in Daniel.
Not in the Gospels.

The word “Antichrist” appears only in the letters of St. John (1 John 2:18, 22; 4:3; 2 John 7).

👉 And John doesn’t say “the Antichrist will come.”
He says:
👉 “You have heard that Antichrist is coming, but now many Antichrists have already come.” (1 John 2:18)

Shocking, right? The Bible itself says Antichrist is not just one man in the future, but a spirit, a mindset, already at work.

✝️ So what is the spirit of Antichrist?
John explains:
👉 “Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the Antichrist.” (1 John 2:22)
👉 “Every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the Antichrist.” (1 John 4:3)

So the Antichrist is not a cartoon villain.
It is anyone or any system that denies Christ, replaces Him, or twists His truth.

😌 That means:
– The Antichrist was present in the 1st century.
– He is present today.
– He will appear in many forms until the final coming of Jesus.

✝️ What about the “Man of Lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians 2?
Yes, St. Paul speaks of a final figure of rebellion. But notice: Paul never calls him the Antichrist.

The Church teaches that “Antichrist” is both:
👉 A spirit already at work in every age.
👉 A final deception before Christ’s return (CCC 675–677).

✝️ How do we recognize the Antichrist today?
Not by scanning barcodes, microchips, or license plates.
But by discerning where Christ is denied and replaced.

👉 The Antichrist is in any ideology that says: “You don’t need God. Man is enough.”
👉 It is in any power that demands worship of self, money, politics, or pleasure over God.
👉 It is in false prophets who preach a “Christianity without the Cross.”
👉 It is in the heart that prefers lies over truth.

✝️ This changes everything.
The Antichrist is not just a scary figure of the future.
It is a present danger, in culture, in society, even in our own hearts when we choose pride over humility, sin over grace, world over Christ.

✝️ So what should we do?
🫵 Don’t waste your life fearing conspiracies about chips, numbers, or world governments.
🫵 Fear losing Christ.
🫵 Fear replacing the Gospel with comfort, pride, or sin.

👉 Stay rooted in Scripture.
👉 Remain faithful to the Eucharist and the Sacraments.
👉 Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the true Christ.

✝️ The devil loves when Christians chase shadows — because then they miss the real battle.
The truth? The Antichrist is already here. But so is Christ, and His victory is certain.

✝️ “Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

So the real question is not:
❌ “When will the Antichrist appear?”
But:
✅ “Am I living in Christ, so that no Antichrist spirit can deceive me?”

🫵 Stop living in fear. Start living in faith.
Christ is not defeated. Christ is King. 🙌

God bless you. 🙏


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14/08/2025

Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe’s vision had come true. He first received the crown of purity and then the crown of martyrdom. His work to spread the Gospel through the Militia Immaculatae had a powerful effect upon the people of his time. His love, to lay his life down for a stranger, will live on until the end of time. Ponder the depth of love it would take to do such a thing, and pray that this same love will permeate your own life in imitation of this holy saint of God.

🎨: Gels || SocCom

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