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Welcome brother, You have stated in few words the Catholic Church's position--and you describe well the descent of a soul from God. For as Saint Faustina says, it is mercy that is God's greatest attribute; His mercy far outstretches His justice. And even His justice is an merely an extension of...

Thank you for posting this David. It must have been hard for you, as I know you were perhaps the closest to her than the rest of us old timers. I had been thinking about Michelina as well lately, which spurred the thought to visit my old OBOB. I worked for a few years with her on staff here...

Thank you for the update David. I have been praying for Michelina daily since I found out about her condition, and will continue to do so. Our Lord is asking a great cross, but I can only imagine how many souls she is obtaining the grace of conversion for. Davide

Dear Pat, Thank you for letting me know about the Michelina thread. Reading the updates that David wrote has felt like a dagger in my heart, and I will be sure to pray for her before the Blessed Sacrament whenever I remember. I do not think there is another person on OBOB who has affected more...

Thank you Pat. I am so saddened by this thread, as Michelina was a saint among us. I will be sure to pray for her, now that I know. Davide

Hi Pat, :wave: Out of curiosity, do you happen to know if Ryan (Quanta Cura) or David (Iraneus) is still around? ...Also would like to get a hold of Heather as well (Photini). Blessings, Davide

Hi Maggie, It is good to see you are still around as well. All these names I remember from when Christian Forums first started (back when it was known as, if I recall, The King's Tavern). Almost 11 years since then. How time flies. :) Davide

If anyone is interested in reading the complete text of the messages, here is an online source; Messages and Teachings of Mary at Medjugorje 1981 - present The messages are the heart of Medjugorje. To really understand Medjugorje, one must delve into these messages and absorb them. Davide...

Dear JoabAnias, I would encourage you to read the page on the website entitled; "Position of the Church", as it goes into more detail than just that one quote I listed previously. It also shows how the CDF's 1978 norms indicate that the Church's position is actually more favorable than you may...

To all, Thank you all for your kind words. Your charity makes me feel guilty I have not posted here in so long. But it is good to see so many familiar faces. Balesom, I want to thank you for your thoughtful post. The footnote that you call into question is not in error (although the link next...

Check out the website. :) It addresses this issue in depth.

Dear JoabAnias, The stated objective of the new Commission is principally of a technical matter; to disseminate and publicize the details of the 1991 Yugoslavian Bishops Conference. For a Medjugorje supporter, the above note is good news, since it was the 1991 Yugoslavian Bishops Conference...

+JMJ+ Hello all, I haven't posted here in a number of years. But I just wanted to drop by and let you all know of a new website I just launched. My objective in creating this was to provide a scholarly and objective analysis of the Church's true position on Medjugorje, and also to address [the...

To those who may not know, Medjugorje is a small village in Bosnia where the Mother of Jesus is said to have been appearing since 1981. The Catholic Church has not yet approved the apparitions, and some Catholics do not believe they are true. Nevertheless, thousands of conversions occur in...

Thank you for sharing this.

Dear Scialen, I would recommend obtaining St. Faustina's diary, to help you grow in your love of Our Lord. Jesus told her; "In the Old Covenant I sent prophets wielding thunderbolts to My people. Today I am sending you with My mercy to the people of the whole world." (p.1585) Saint Faustina is...

You might check out Bonaventure. He is a little more palatable to read than Aquinas, and is the one doctor who is considered to have developed upon Aquinas' work, particularly in regard to Mariology. Scotus is another.

It is a wonderful book. We read it in the friary. St. Peter Julian Eymard is a lesser known saint, yet one of the greatest apostles of the Eucharist the Church has ever known. Blessings, Davide

Dear Archer, May the peace of Christ be with you in your discernment. I must be brief for the moment, but I just wanted to give you a link to this website which you may find helpful; Religious Vocation | Celibacy, A Higher Calling than Marriage? Please be assured of my prayers on your...

Dear all, Thank you all for the kind welcome; you are all so very kind. I would have liked to catch up with each one of you personally, but I unfortunately will not be able to stay here on the forums, as I will be returning to the friary in a couple days (I am now on my two-week vacation, which...