Michie said:

The number of Catholic priests serving Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400 following the ordination of 23 new priests on Aug. 10.

In remarks at the end of the ordination, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah expressed gratitude and joy for the growing number of priests serving in his diocese.

“I must render one apology to all the Nsukka priests who are not in the sanctuary. With the ordination today we are now 417 priests in this diocese,” Onah said during the Mass at St. Theresa Cathedral. “Now you understand why some of you for the past 10 years have not been able to impose hands on your newly ordained brothers, because if all of us were to impose hands, we would still be [doing it].”


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Number of Catholic priests for Nigerian diocese surpasses 400

The number of Catholic priests serving Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400 following the ordination of 23 new priests on Aug. 10.

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Amen to this. Hopefully, these priests are free from any persecution and are protected by God.

Nice speech. Thanks, Joe.

Rebecca Jo said:

Just right for me!

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I do agree. It reminds me of Run DMC, but a Christian version. In other words, we must Run to Jesus.

Amen

Lord have mercy!

Glory to God!

Paul4JC said:

You might want to try an online version first...

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Jesus Gives Gifts to the Tribulation Saints

Rev 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

Rev 7:16 *They (Tribulation Saints) (1) shall hunger no more, (2) neither thirst anymore; (3) neither shall the sun light on *them, (4) nor any heat.

Scourge Saints: Rev 5:8-10 Rev 6:9-11

*Tribulation Saints before the Image (Rev 7:9-17 {Dan 9:27})

Beheaded Tribulation Saints: Rev 13:7, 12:6, 14-17, Rev 14:12,13 Rev 15:2-4 Rev 20:4 during and after the image (Rev 13:11-18)

Note: The 1st Elder utilizes his Authoritative Dominion disclosing to Apostle John Trumpet Tribulation Saints (Rev 7:9, 10, 14-17) no longer hunger or thirst (Rev 21:6,7), have no sun light or heat (Rev 19:17 {Rev 1:16 2:28 21:23-26}) upon them on New Earth (Rev 2:7 21:23).

The Blessing of the Trumpet Tribulation Saints

Rev 2:7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, that is amid the paradise of God.

Rev 21:5-7 he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, write for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcomes shall inherit all things; I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

Rev 21:23-24 the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 the nations of them that are saved will walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.

Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it (New Jerusalem), and on either side of the river (of Life), was there the tree of life, that bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations (all Tribulation Saints).

Gifts Given to Tribulation Saints

Rev 7:17 For the Lamb which is amid the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Newborn Jesus Feeds Tribulation Saints

Rev 7:17a For the Lamb (Newborn Jesus) that is amid the throne (White Vapor Seat of Power) will (New Earth) feed them (Rev 2:7 Tribulation Saints),

The Lamb: see Rev 5:5, 6, 12, 13, 6:16, Rev 7:17, 12:11, 13:8, 14:1, 21:21, 23, 22:21

The Throne: see Rev 4:2,3, 5:1, 6:6, Rev 14:14, 20:11

Personal Opinion: Newborn Jesus utilizes Spiritual Abilities within His Authoritative Dominion feeding Trumpet Tribulation Saints in Heaven, upon Kingdom Earth, and upon New Earth.

Note: The 1st Elder utilizes his Authoritative Dominion informing Apostle John Newborn (Rev 3:14) Jesus (Rev 5:5,6) firmly incorporated in midst of the Throne (Rev 3:21 4:2b 14:14) will feed (Rev 2:7 22:2,14) the Trumpet Tribulation Saints (Rev 2&3, 7:9-17, 8:3,4, 5:8).

The Lamb

John 1:36 looking upon Jesus as he walked, he (John the Baptist) says, Behold the Lamb of God

Rev 5:5,6 And one of the elders says unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to lose the seven seals thereof. Rev 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Rev 6:1 I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as if it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

Rev 7:9 this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands.

Rev 7:14 I said unto him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great (significant tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”

Rev 15:3 they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, you King of saints. Rev 12:11

Rev 21:22-23 I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

Rev 22:1he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

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Midst of the Throne

Rev 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, *who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

Rev 4:6 before the throne was a sea of glass like unto crystal: *in the midst of the throne, round about the throne, four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

Rev 5:6 I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Rev 6:6 And I heard *a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see you hurt not the oil and the wine.

Trumpet Tribulation Saints Feed

Isa 49:10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he, that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manners of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Newborn Jesus Leads Trumpet Tribulation Saints

Rev 7:17b and (Newborn Jesus) will lead them (Trumpet Tribulation Saints) unto living fountains of waters:

Personal Opinion: Newborn Jesus utilizes Spiritual Abilities within His Authoritative Dominion leading Trumpet Tribulation Saints unto Living Fountains of Waters in Heaven, upon Kingdom Earth, and upon New Earth.

Note: The 1st Elder utilizes his Authoritative Dominion informing Apostle John Trumpet Tribulation Saints Drink Water from the Living Fountains of Waters (Rev 21:6 22:1,17 {Waters of Life 21:6, 22:1, 22:1, 2, 17}), eat Fruit from the Trees of Life (Rev 2:7, 22:2, 22:14), and eat the Hidden Manna.

Paralleling fountain during the Kingdom Age Joel 3:18d Zech 14:8

Rev 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Rev 13:10 likeness

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The Water of Life

Rev 21:6 he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Rev 22:1 he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Rev 22:17 the Spirit and the bride say, Come. let him that hears say, Come. let him that is athirst come. whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

River of Life

Rev 22:1-2 he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. [2] In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manners of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

The Trees of Life

Rev 2:7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is amid the paradise of God.

Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, that bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.

The Hidden Manna

Rev 2:17 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it.

Jesus Wipes Away Tears from Trumpet Tribulation Saints

Rev 7:17c and God (Magistrative Omnipotent Being) will wipe away all tears from their (Trumpet Tribulation Saints) eyes.

Personal Opinion: Newborn Jesus utilizes Spiritual Abilities within His Authoritative Dominion wiping away all tears from the eyes of Trumpet Tribulation Saints.

Note: The 1st Elder utilizes his Authoritative Dominion informing Apostle John the Magistrative Omnipotent Jesus wipes away all tears (Rev 21:4) from the eyes of Trumpet Tribulation Saints (Rev 2&3 7:9-17 5:8).

Jesus dwells in the middle (Rev 1:12,13, 21:3) of the Trumpet Tribulation Saints (Rev 2&3 7:9-17 5:8).

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The Tears of Trumpet Tribulation Saints

Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Rev 21:4 God (Jesus) will wipe away all tears from their (All Tribulation Saints) eyes; and there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it (New Jerusalem), and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, that bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations (Tribulation Saints).

tonychanyt said:

Who is Elijah?

He was one of the major prophets in the OT.

Why does Jesus say in Matthew 11 that John the Baptist is Elijah?

Malachi is the last book in the OT. He prophesied in 4:


In the intertestamental period, Jews were waiting for the coming Messiah to accomplish the Day of the LORD.

Matthew 17:


Jesus pointed out that Elijah in Malachi 4:5 was fulfilled by John the Baptiser, and he himself was the Messiah.

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It isn't made clear in the original prophecy, but the New Testament makes it clear that John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy about the Elijah to come. It turned out that the prophecy was not about Elijah himself coming, but one like Elijah.

Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. 16 He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Malachi 4:5-6 and Malachi 3:1 are referenced in Luke 1:17.

RoBo1988 said:

Ruth Bader Ginsburg agreed. And she was NOT pro life.

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I agree with it. Government by the people for the people.

All Righteous Angels

Rev 7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

Rev 7:11 And all the (righteous) angels stood (position) round about the (heavenly) throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their (angels) faces, and worshiped *God (Dan 7:9,10 John 14:9 {John 1:1-5,14 Col 1:15-20 Heb 1:1-3}),

The Throne: see Rev 4:2,3, 5:1, 6:6, Rev 14:14, 20:11

The Twenty-Four Elders: see Rev 4:4,10,11, 5:6, 8, 14, Rev 7:11, 13,

The Four Beasts: see Rev 4:6-9, 5:8, 11, 14, 6:1, 3, 5, 7, 7:11,

*The Lamb: see Rev 5:12,13, 6:16, 7:17 12:11, 13:8 14:1 21:21,23 22:21

The Angels of God

• Heb 1:6 And again, when he brings in the first-begotten into the world, he says, And let all the angels of God worship him.
• Mat 13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
• Mat 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
• Rev 3:5 He that overcomes, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
• Rev 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the living beings, and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
• Rev 14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
• Rev 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, Rev 12:8,9

Rev 21:12 had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels,

Righteous Angels Bless God

Rev 7:12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

Rev 7:12 (all righteous angels) Saying (participating authority), Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our *God for ever and ever (Ex 15:18, Rev 5:14, Rev 7:12, Rev 10:6). Amen.

The Lamb: see Rev 5:12,13, 6:16, 7:17 12:11, 13:8 14:1 21:21,23 22:21

Rev 4:11 You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.

Note: Apostle John utilizes his Authoritative Position disclosing all Righteous Angels declare (Rev 5:12) Eternal (Rev 1:6,18 10:6 11:15 19:3 15:7) Amen, Blessing, Glory, Wisdom, Thanksgiving, Honor, Power, and Might unto their Magistrative Omnipotent Being (Rev 1:8 3:14 4:8 21:22).

Rev 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of many people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God:

The Angels of Heaven

Rev 5:11 I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands.

Rev 7:11 all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

Jesus Says Amen

Rev 1:18 I am he those lives, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Rev 3:14 unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things say the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God.

Rev 22:20 He that testifies these things says, Surely, I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

John Says Amen

Rev 1:7 Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye will see him, and they also that pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth will wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Rev 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus the Christ be with you all. Amen.

The Four Seraphim Say Amen

Rev 5:14 the four beasts said, Amen. The four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that lives for ever and ever.

The Angelic Hosts Say Amen

Rev 7:12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Four and Twenty Elders and Four Seraphim Say Amen

Rev 19:4 the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.

Sunflower39 said:

Honestly, I wouldn’t mind my husband having headship over the home if he consistently made decisions that were in all of our best interests, but there are times when I’m right and he’s wrong. I feel that I’m better off making the decisions sometimes because he doesn’t always get it right.

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Yep, some people are better off letting their partner make the decisions. For you, it is better that your husband makes the choices say 40% of the time, and you make better decisions. For other married couples, it might be better for both husband and wife to have an equal say. Ideally, maybe give your husband a chance to correct his mistakes, and try making a few more decisions, so that the marriage is balanced, but hey, I am just a single guy in his 20s who has never married, and therefore has no experience.

Also, I like your denomination. As a Catholic who used to be nondenominational, Anglicans and Catholics are practically more similar to each other compared to nondenominational.

One more thing, @IsaacRoyale , this is what the machine said, if you want a better answer than mine. It is kinda funny how my computer said it would offer prayers for you, but I already offered a prayer for you from my flesh and blood existence.

Advertisements suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris is the preferred presidential candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles have been taken down or covered up as the football team insists it didn't place the ads at bus shelters in Pennsylvania's largest city.

In a statement posted to X Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that it is aware of "counterfeit political ads" that have circulated and is "working with our advertiser to have them removed."

While the National Football League team did not elaborate on the contents of said ads, images shared on social media reveal a poster at a bus shelter in Philadelphia showing a cartoon depiction of Harris, the Democratic nominee for president in the 2024 presidential election, wearing an Eagles jersey and helmet in addition to holding a football.

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Apple Sky said:

Many times, he believes the earth rotates & it orbits the sun & the evidence is in the stars as he says that had once spotted Saturn with it's rings.

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Hey, I created a thread, to get to understand your view better. Could you answer any of those questions for me, or do you know any posters on the site, who can assist me?

Thanks be to God! I wonder if he identifies as pro-life?

Lord have mercy!

Ugh. He gives Christians a bad name. Glad he was caught.

Michie said:

It’s always been an issue. It was just kept under wraps. Same as everywhere. I think there is more interest and curiosity about child sexual abuse now overall because of the internet and the underground porn being pedaled through sex trafficking.

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A lot of it is now coming to light. The truth can't stay hidden.

Yup. Such a misunderstood word.

I can't say I'm surprised. The Jesuits enjoy being problematic.

Welcome David!

I'm in Nebraska and this is the first time I'm hearing this.


Thanks for posting.

WarriorAngel said:

Yeah, it is bothersome. He is not Catholic, so he is not trying to go against the faith.
That said, evangelicals are pushing for it.

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I agree. His views definitely don't line up with the Church. It think he wants the most views so he is going to be moderate on "reproductive" issues.

That's unfortunate. I wonder if things are worse in Canada?

He has the right to speak his mind.