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Pray,"O Heavenly Father, In Jesus Christ's Name and By the Power And Grace of The Holy Spirit,we Declare Only Peaceful protesting in Ireland"
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Pray by saying,"O Heavenly Father, In Jesus Christ's Name and By the Power And Grace of The Holy Spirit, we Declare that Only Peaceful protesting will take place in Northern Ireland due to a Sudanese person who violently attacked a person":
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Protests pass off without major incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off without major incident.
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The Lives of the Popes, Part One of Infinity
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- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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ADVISOR HAT
This thread had a very small clean up. Carry on.
This thread had a very small clean up. Carry on.
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Peers ridicule Christian youth. Girl assaulted, parents beaten. Print and audio Bibles help displaced.
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- Persecuted Christians
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Jun. 11, 2026 | Kazakhstan
Christian Youth Ridiculed by Peers
[13] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Adiya.
- A young Christian continues to share her faith despite peer pressure. When she was 12, a Kazakh girl named Adiya organized a Christmas party to share the gospel with her Muslim classmates. Her invitations stating "A big star will be there!" caused some children to wonder if they would meet a celebrity. During the party, Adiya presented Christ as the star, taught Christian songs and gave everyone a wrapped copy of the Bible. While the attendees enjoyed themselves, some later ridiculed her and told her they threw the Bibles in the trash. Read More.
Jun. 11, 2026 | Bangladesh
Girl Assaulted, Parents Beaten for Faithful Christian Witness
[10] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Luck and her family.
Front-line workers report that a family in Bangladesh is struggling physically and emotionally after continual assaults. Luck, a faithful Christian evangelist, was confronted and warned to stop her gospel work. In 2025, a radical Muslim mob attacked her home, beat Luck and her husband, and burned 15 Bibles. In response, they gave thanks that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ, and Luck boldly continued to spread the Good News in their village. Later that year, a group of Muslim men followed her 11-year-old daughter from school and assaulted her, leaving the whole family traumatized and afraid. Read More.Jun. 11, 2026 | Togo
Audio, Print Bibles Help Displaced Christians
[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Pastor Kodjo.
A pastor's distribution of Bibles is encouraging displaced Christians. In northern Togo, radical Muslims have attacked villages and churches and killed Christians, displacing thousands. Kodjo, a local pastor, said his church is currently serving 200 of those displaced Christians. He often hears gunfire near his house and has witnessed Muslim militants kill people. One member of Kodjo's church was shot in the arm while running away from Islamic terrorists who had dragged a man out of his home and killed him. Read More.
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anyone know anything about Gematria?
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- MILLENNIALS (1981 to 1998)
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How would you calculate the area of a right triangle?
To find the area of a triangle, multiply the length of the base (g) by the height (h) and divide the result by 2. The formula is therefore g*h*0.5.
The Greek word for Truth in the NT is alétheia, and it has a letter value of 64
alétheia (Truth)
ἀλήθεια
1. Αα Alpha 1
11. Λλ Lambda 30
7. Ηη Eta 8
8. Θθϑ Theta 9
5. Εεϵ Epsilon 5
9. Ιι Lota 10
1. Αα Alpha 1
Σ 64
The plural form of the Greek word is ἀλήθειαι. Its value is 74.
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 74 and a height of 64?
g*h*0,5
74*64*0,5 = 2368
The triangle formed by alétheia (Truth, 64) and its plural form (74) has an area of 2368, the exact numerical value for Jesus Christ (Ἰησοῦς Χριστός).
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
Divinity, Greek: theotés, is another term for the Trinity
theotés (Divinity)
θεότης
8. Θθϑ Theta 9
5. Εεϵ Epsilon 5
15. Οο Omikron 70
19. Ττ Tau 300
7. Ηη Eta 8
18. Σσςϲ Sigma 200
Σ 592
g*h*0,5
592*3*0,5 = 888
The numerical value for theotés (Divinity, 592) yields the number 888 in a triangle with a dimension of three (height 3), the exact numerical value for Jesus (Ἰησοῦς) and the symbol of fullness from Colossians
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the G-dhead bodily. Col 2:9
A circle is a two-dimensional object
If you add another dimension, it becomes a sphere. The surface area of the sphere is calculated by multiplying the area by 4
A sphere is the full extent of a circle
Jesus Christ, Greek: Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, has a gematria of 2368.
Jesus Christ, Hebrew: יהושע המשיח, has a gematria of 754.
The ratio between the Greek value (2368) and the Hebrew value (754) for Jesus Christ approaches the mathematical constant π, namely 3.14
2368/754 = 3.14...
The number 2368 is deeply intertwined with Genesis 1:1 through the structural constants 37 and 73. This is illustrated by the verse's total gematria value of 2701, which is the product of these two prime numbers (37*73) and equals the sum of the first 73 integers
(1+2+3+... +73 = 2701). Furthermore, 2368 represents the 2017th composite number, creating a perfect numerical anagram with 2701.
Since the opening verse consists of 7 words, it yields 127 ((2^7)-1) possible word combinations, within which each word appears exactly 64 (2^6) times. This frequency reveals a stunning bridge to the NT: multiplying the verse's first prime factor (37) by this word frequency (64) yields exactly 2368 (Jesus Christ). When this value is multiplied by the remaining prime factor (73), it results in the cumulative sum of all 127 combinations, which is exactly 172864 (2701*64).
In summary, these geometric calculations reveal fascinating mathematical and gematric symmetries that precisely link the OT and NT. The symmetry is so perfect because both paths lead to exactly the same destination:
Path A (via the verse): Verse value (2701) * Word frequency (64) = 172864
Path B (via Christ): Christ value (2368) * Verse constant (73) = 172864
This illustration shows, step by step, how the values evolve independently and how the factors interact:
37*73 = 2701 (Genesis 1:1)
37*64 = 2368 (Jesus Christ)
2368*73 = 172864 (the total sum/combinations)
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37*64*73 = (37*73)*64 (mathematical relationship)
To find the area of a triangle, multiply the length of the base (g) by the height (h) and divide the result by 2. The formula is therefore g*h*0.5.
The Greek word for Truth in the NT is alétheia, and it has a letter value of 64
alétheia (Truth)
ἀλήθεια
1. Αα Alpha 1
11. Λλ Lambda 30
7. Ηη Eta 8
8. Θθϑ Theta 9
5. Εεϵ Epsilon 5
9. Ιι Lota 10
1. Αα Alpha 1
Σ 64
The plural form of the Greek word is ἀλήθειαι. Its value is 74.
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 74 and a height of 64?
g*h*0,5
74*64*0,5 = 2368
The triangle formed by alétheia (Truth, 64) and its plural form (74) has an area of 2368, the exact numerical value for Jesus Christ (Ἰησοῦς Χριστός).
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
Divinity, Greek: theotés, is another term for the Trinity
theotés (Divinity)
θεότης
8. Θθϑ Theta 9
5. Εεϵ Epsilon 5
15. Οο Omikron 70
19. Ττ Tau 300
7. Ηη Eta 8
18. Σσςϲ Sigma 200
Σ 592
g*h*0,5
592*3*0,5 = 888
The numerical value for theotés (Divinity, 592) yields the number 888 in a triangle with a dimension of three (height 3), the exact numerical value for Jesus (Ἰησοῦς) and the symbol of fullness from Colossians
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the G-dhead bodily. Col 2:9
A circle is a two-dimensional object
If you add another dimension, it becomes a sphere. The surface area of the sphere is calculated by multiplying the area by 4
A sphere is the full extent of a circle
Jesus Christ, Greek: Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, has a gematria of 2368.
Jesus Christ, Hebrew: יהושע המשיח, has a gematria of 754.
The ratio between the Greek value (2368) and the Hebrew value (754) for Jesus Christ approaches the mathematical constant π, namely 3.14
2368/754 = 3.14...
The number 2368 is deeply intertwined with Genesis 1:1 through the structural constants 37 and 73. This is illustrated by the verse's total gematria value of 2701, which is the product of these two prime numbers (37*73) and equals the sum of the first 73 integers
(1+2+3+... +73 = 2701). Furthermore, 2368 represents the 2017th composite number, creating a perfect numerical anagram with 2701.
Since the opening verse consists of 7 words, it yields 127 ((2^7)-1) possible word combinations, within which each word appears exactly 64 (2^6) times. This frequency reveals a stunning bridge to the NT: multiplying the verse's first prime factor (37) by this word frequency (64) yields exactly 2368 (Jesus Christ). When this value is multiplied by the remaining prime factor (73), it results in the cumulative sum of all 127 combinations, which is exactly 172864 (2701*64).
In summary, these geometric calculations reveal fascinating mathematical and gematric symmetries that precisely link the OT and NT. The symmetry is so perfect because both paths lead to exactly the same destination:
Path A (via the verse): Verse value (2701) * Word frequency (64) = 172864
Path B (via Christ): Christ value (2368) * Verse constant (73) = 172864
This illustration shows, step by step, how the values evolve independently and how the factors interact:
37*73 = 2701 (Genesis 1:1)
37*64 = 2368 (Jesus Christ)
2368*73 = 172864 (the total sum/combinations)
--------------------------------------------------------
37*64*73 = (37*73)*64 (mathematical relationship)
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US NOAA Declares El Niño Has Arrived. There's a good chance this El Niño could become one of the strongest on record.
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After months of anticipation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially declared the onset of El Niño today. It could become one of the strongest El Niño events in history.
According to the agency, there is now a 63% chance of El Niño intensifying to “very strong” status between November and January, potentially ranking among the largest events in the historical record going back to 1950.
A so-called “super” El Niño would also have major implications for the climate crisis. “Starting soon all months will be the warmest on record once El Niño kicks into high gear,” Jeff Berardelli, chief meteorologist and climate specialist for WFLA Tampa Bay, posted on X yesterday.
NOAA is the second major weather agency to declare El Niño after the Japanese Meteorological Agency made the call on Wednesday. Other countries and the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization are sure to follow. NOAA made its determination based on persistent above-average sea surface temperatures in the Niño-3.4 region
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Interesting wrinkle:
Human-caused climate change will add a layer of complexity to the 2026-2027 El Niño. As carbon emissions have continued to crank up Earth’s temperature, it’s become increasingly difficult for meteorologists to separate the affects of anthropogenic warming from the natural climate variation of ENSO, meteorologist Ben Noll explains in an article for the Washington Post.
To address that problem, NOAA and other agencies now use a climate change-adjusted El Niño index called the Relative Oceanic Niño index, or RONI.
[Of course the ocean is hotter because everything is hotter, so they have to adjust for that in their calculations.]
After months of anticipation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially declared the onset of El Niño today. It could become one of the strongest El Niño events in history.
According to the agency, there is now a 63% chance of El Niño intensifying to “very strong” status between November and January, potentially ranking among the largest events in the historical record going back to 1950.
A so-called “super” El Niño would also have major implications for the climate crisis. “Starting soon all months will be the warmest on record once El Niño kicks into high gear,” Jeff Berardelli, chief meteorologist and climate specialist for WFLA Tampa Bay, posted on X yesterday.
NOAA is the second major weather agency to declare El Niño after the Japanese Meteorological Agency made the call on Wednesday. Other countries and the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization are sure to follow. NOAA made its determination based on persistent above-average sea surface temperatures in the Niño-3.4 region
[From another thread
Interesting wrinkle:
Human-caused climate change will add a layer of complexity to the 2026-2027 El Niño. As carbon emissions have continued to crank up Earth’s temperature, it’s become increasingly difficult for meteorologists to separate the affects of anthropogenic warming from the natural climate variation of ENSO, meteorologist Ben Noll explains in an article for the Washington Post.
To address that problem, NOAA and other agencies now use a climate change-adjusted El Niño index called the Relative Oceanic Niño index, or RONI.
[Of course the ocean is hotter because everything is hotter, so they have to adjust for that in their calculations.]
Rachel Campos Duffy: An American Love Story Built on Faith and Family
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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The Catholic mother of nine and Fox News host explains to the Register why true patriotism begins in the domestic church.
In a fast-paced media landscape where the news cycle never stops and the digital sphere threatens to dissolve the boundaries of daily life, Rachel Campos-Duffy is advocating for a radical return to the rhythms of family, tradition, and faith.
The Fox & Friends Weekend host, author, and mother of nine is out now with a new book, American Patriotism, which celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as America’s greatness, through a collection of deeply personal essays from various public voices and those closest to her, including her daughter, Evita, and her husband, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
In a touching story comically told, the transportation secretary shares what it was like being the 10th of 11 siblings, and a memory of a road trip to the Grand Canyon he took with his brothers, sisters, and one brave mother.
Shuffling out of a car crammed with kids in the pre-internet era, Sean's mother was unaware of how dreadfully long the hike down into the canyon is, and they all were sweating, starving and panting by the time they arrived.
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In a fast-paced media landscape where the news cycle never stops and the digital sphere threatens to dissolve the boundaries of daily life, Rachel Campos-Duffy is advocating for a radical return to the rhythms of family, tradition, and faith.
The Fox & Friends Weekend host, author, and mother of nine is out now with a new book, American Patriotism, which celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as America’s greatness, through a collection of deeply personal essays from various public voices and those closest to her, including her daughter, Evita, and her husband, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
In a touching story comically told, the transportation secretary shares what it was like being the 10th of 11 siblings, and a memory of a road trip to the Grand Canyon he took with his brothers, sisters, and one brave mother.
Shuffling out of a car crammed with kids in the pre-internet era, Sean's mother was unaware of how dreadfully long the hike down into the canyon is, and they all were sweating, starving and panting by the time they arrived.
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Rachel Campos Duffy: An American Love Story Built on Faith and Family
The Catholic mother of nine and Fox News host explains to the Register why true patriotism begins in the domestic church.
St Barnabas
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Morning Prayers
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Daily Quote..."Without grace there is no hope, but with it there is no shortage." - St. Barnabas
Thursday the Octave of Corpus Christi commentary (Gueranger)(EF)
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Other Commemorations: St. John of San Facundo, Priest (RM)
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A selection of traditional Catholic prayers for the morning, widely recited in the pre-conciliar Church, rendering adoration of the Divine Majesty, thanksgiving for His protection during the night, and consecration of the day to God's service.
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Morning Offering for June 11, 2026
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Daily Quote..."Without grace there is no hope, but with it there is no shortage." - St. Barnabas
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Thursday the Octave of Corpus Christi
Let us adore Christ, the King, who ruleth the nations: who giveth fatness of spirit to them that eat him. The bright Octave, consecrated to the glory of the Blessed Sacrament, closes today; and alt…
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Octave Day of Corpus Christi
From Pope St. Cyril of Alexandria and St. Cyril of Jerusalem.
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Today is the Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle, who was designated by the Holy Spirit to share the charge and mission of the twelve Apostles, is venerated by the Church as one of them. He played an important part in the first extension of Christianity outside the Jewish world. It was Barnabas who
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus – Short Meditations for June. June 11 — The Dignity of the Sacred Heart
June 11 — The Dignity of the Sacred Heart.
The Dignity of the Sacred Heart. 1. The Sacred Heart of Jesus, though it is a true human heart, yet it is not the heart of any human person. His human nature subsists in His Divine personality. Hence His Sacred Heart has the dignity which belongs, in virtue of His Divine nature, to the Second...
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Saint Barnabas gave freely, backed Paul’s mission, and strengthened the Church through courage, trust, and uplifting faith.
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BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Wednesday, 31 January 2007 Barnabas, Silas (also called Silvanus), and Apollos Dear Brothers and Sisters, Continuing our journey among the protagonists who were the first to spread Christianity, today let us turn our attention to some of St Paul's other...
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June 11th, 2026: The First Christians & St Barnabas; St Barnabas the Apostle; St Barnabas & His Apostolic Mission; The Sacred Heart - Piety & Devotion Conquer Heresy; St Barnabas, Apostle
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Cultural Christianity’s Ambivalence
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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The question of what to do with our Christian inheritance—what we call “ cultural Christianity ”—has become unavoidable. Cultural Christians wish to preserve the cultural, political, and intellectual traditions and institutions Christendom left behind, and for good reason; modern democracy, intellectual honesty, and the pursuit of truth are fruits of Christianity, and their erosion has had dire consequences across politics, academia, and journalism. But while cultural Christianity can prove valuable as a conservative force that resists thoughtless reforms, when divorced from the Church’s core mission of salvation and conversion, it ultimately proves not only insufficient but even self-destructive.
In the public square, pro-Christian voices can be deeply valuable, and many cultural Christians have good intentions. Some, however, become attached to a nostalgic ideal that has little bearing on reality. In parish life, it’s been my experience that such individuals can be hard to handle: They show up with strange expectations or demands. To be fair—at least they show up; they choose to participate, more or less, in their Christian communities rather than walk away. But they often do so on their own terms and forget to anchor their zeal to the mission of the Church; fearing annihilation, an instinct to survive takes over, and they want to keep up culture and institutions, not to say appearances, even at the cost of giving up substantial parts of the faith.
Here lies a real danger for those committed to “evangelizing the culture.” How does the Church reach out to actual people? Are we evangelizing “the culture” because it is less messy than dealing with individuals and families? Culture, whatever its influence, is an epiphenomenon. God created and redeemed human beings, not human culture.
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In the public square, pro-Christian voices can be deeply valuable, and many cultural Christians have good intentions. Some, however, become attached to a nostalgic ideal that has little bearing on reality. In parish life, it’s been my experience that such individuals can be hard to handle: They show up with strange expectations or demands. To be fair—at least they show up; they choose to participate, more or less, in their Christian communities rather than walk away. But they often do so on their own terms and forget to anchor their zeal to the mission of the Church; fearing annihilation, an instinct to survive takes over, and they want to keep up culture and institutions, not to say appearances, even at the cost of giving up substantial parts of the faith.
Here lies a real danger for those committed to “evangelizing the culture.” How does the Church reach out to actual people? Are we evangelizing “the culture” because it is less messy than dealing with individuals and families? Culture, whatever its influence, is an epiphenomenon. God created and redeemed human beings, not human culture.
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