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24/12/2023

QUESTIONS & ANS ABOUT CHRISTMAS

A) Is Christmas the greatest feast celebrated in the Church?
ANS. NO. #1 Easter. #2. Pentecost. #3. Christmas
The Roman Church started celebrating Christmas only after Christianity was recognized as the state religion.
😎 Was Jesus born on December 25th?
ANS. NO.
Many Fathers of the Church thought that Jesus was born on January 4th, in 4 B.C. before the death of King Herod the Great. Some Bible scholars fix Jesus’ birth in the month of September during the Feast of the Tabernacles when people travelled and when the sheep were in the field at night.
December 25th was fixed by Pope Julius in A.D. 353 as a part of baptizing or Christianizing pagan feasts so that the converted pagans might celebrate the birthday of Jesus on Dec 25th instead of celebrating the birthday of the Sun-god during winter solstice, while converted Roman soldiers might celebrate Christmas instead the birthday of Mitra, the Roman god-of-virility (Deus Solus Invictus).
The Romans called their winter holiday Saturnalia, honouring the god of agriculture, Saturn.
Later the Calendar of January were observed to celebrate the triumph of life over death. The entire season was called Dies Natalis Invicti Solis, the Birthday of the Unconquered Sun., or Saturnalia).
(THIS PRACTICE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN PLACE OF PAGAN FESTIVAL IS TERMED 'ELIMINATION BY SUBSTITUTION', eg. removing the breast from the baby and substituting it with feeding bottle. It is also practised in Medicine/PSYCHOLOGY where PLACEBO is used in place of potent drugs. Psychology uses it as a form of THERAPY for ADDICTION, eg substituting cigarette with E-CIGARETTE.
All this is derived from the dictum that Nature abhors vacuum.
THE POINT HERE IS THAT, THOUGH THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS HAS A PAGAN ORIGIN, IT HAS BEEN EVANGELISED OR CHRISTIANISED. Before, the object of celebration was the pagan gods. Now, the SOLE object of Christmas is JESUS CHRIST.
It was Emperor Julianus who declared Christmas as a national holiday in the 6th century. Most of the present-day Christmas decorations like the Christmas carols and gifts, Christmas tree and Christmas lights are also remnants of the pagan celebrations.
Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in AD 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today?
In 1223 St. Francis of Assisi used a nearby cave to set up a manger filled with straw, and his friend, Vellita, brought in an ox and a donkey, just like those at Bethlehem.
C) Where did the name Christmas originate?
ANS. In medieval times, the celebration of Christmas took the form of a special Mass celebrated at midnight on the eve of Christ’s birth. Since this was the only time in the Catholic Church year when a Midnight Mass was allowed, it soon became known in Middle Ages as Christes Masse (Latin - Christ’s Mass), from which is derived Christmas."
During the period of severe persecutions of the Christians, the Christians resorted to using coded signs for sensitive religious words in their communication. Hence, the use of the Greek X as a symbol for Christ.
Today, the use of 'Xmass' is not wrong but 'Christmas' is preferable.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

24/12/2023

REFLECTIONS FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT YR B, 24-12-2023, 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16, Psalm 88:2-5,27,29, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38.

Each season in the church has it's own special mood, the season of Advent will round off today till evening and then we kick start Christmas season from this evening. We have been preparing for the coming of Christ and now that he is almost here, do you think he will be able to stay where you have prepared for him. Is the place worthy of him, is it befitting enough for him?

King David in the first reading realized that where God dwells wasn't befitting enough and he thought of building something wonderful for the Lord. He lived in a a beautiful place and couldn't imagine God dwelling in a tent. God in the gospel found Mary's womb worthy for his Son to live in, what a great privilege and honor. Only God alone knows what Mary did for her to be favoured in that way. She too must have prepared herself in a way. Beloved in Christ, when we make efforts to make the house of God better and make ourselves better too we are preparing ourselves for something great from the Lord. St Paul reminds us in the second reading that we are to preach the gospel and to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God to all. Let us clear off whatever it is that won't make Christ to come into our lives as his coming is already here. May God grant us the grace to make our hearts a befitting dwelling for him. Amen!!!
"I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord"!!! Lord we want to sing your name forever in our nation!!! Stay safe, stay strong, be prayerful, be charitable and cheerful, remain blessed and happy Sunday!!!

We celebrate the birth of Christ
Christ is love
We ought to be loved

From purest heart ❤️

Emperor valerian Iwuchkwu

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

23/12/2023

Declaration “FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS”
Issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Approved by Pope Francis (Please pray for me, I implore, that I may be able to satisfy the clarifications needed].

MY RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE WE BEGIN:

1. Read the full document. Pray over it. And reflect.

2. Be wary of the social media and other comments, even those coming from theologians who criticize the Holy Father.

3. ASK the question: What is the intention of the Church in the new millennium?

4. ASK the question: What would Jesus do?

5. Pray and love our Pope all the more.

DOCTRINAL DECLARATION OPENS THE POSSIBILITY TO BLESS COUPLES IN IRREGULAR SITUATIONS.

1. The Church does not have the power to impart a liturgical blessing on irregular or same-s*x couples (FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS, paragraphs 12).

2. The doctrine regarding marriage does not change, and the blessing does not signify approval of the union.

3. FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS: “Blessing couples in irregular situations and same-s*x couples without officially validating their status or changing in any way the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage” (see paragraphs 1-3).

4. Document reiterated the “Catholic doctrine:” Only s*xual relations between a man and a woman in the context of marriage are considered lawful.

PASTORAL MEANING OF BLESSINGS

1. The couple is blessed but not the union.

2. When two people request a blessing, even if their situation as a couple is “irregular,” it will be possible for the ordained minister to consent. (ASK the question: What would Jesus do?)

3. The Church welcomes, through these blessings, even those who do not live according to the norms of Christian moral doctrine but humbly request to be blessed.

4. Those who ask for a blessing show themselves “to be in need of God’s saving presence” in their lives by expressing “a petition for God’s assistance, a plea to live better” (par. 21).

5. This request should be received and valued “outside of a liturgical framework” (paragraph 23).

6. However, this gesture of pastoral closeness must avoid any elements that remotely resemble a marriage rite (Sacrament of MATRIMONY).

7. Pastoral blessings, distinguishing from liturgical ones, are more akin to signs of popular devotion.

DUTIES OF A PRIEST

1. Priests may bless same-s*x couples but without any type of ritualization or offering the impression of a marriage. THE PRIEST SHOULD MAKE THIS CLEAR BEFORE DOING THE BLESSINGS.

2. Blessings are entrusted to “a practical discernment in particular circumstances” (par. 37).

3. PASTORAL blessing “is offered to all without requiring anything,” helping people feel that they are still blessed despite their mistakes and that “their heavenly Father continues to will their good and to hope that they will ultimately open themselves to the good” (par. 27).

4. INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CHURCH. There are “several occasions when people spontaneously ask for a blessing, whether on pilgrimages, at shrines, or even on the street when they meet a priest and these blessings “are meant for everyone; no one is to be excluded from them” (par. 28).

5. PRAYER TO BE USED. “A brief prayer preceding this spontaneous blessing, the ordained minister could ask that the individuals have peace, health, a spirit of patience, dialogue, and mutual assistance—but also God’s light and strength to be able to fulfill his will completely” (par. 38).

6. To avoid “any form of confusion or scandal,” that when a couple in an irregular situation or same-s*x couples ask for a blessing, it “should never be imparted in concurrence with the ceremonies of a civil union, and not even in connection with them. Nor can it be performed with any clothing, gestures, or words that are proper to a wedding” (par. 39).

7. This kind of blessing “may instead find its place in other contexts, such as a visit to a shrine, a meeting with a priest, a prayer recited in a group, or during a pilgrimage” (par. 40).

8. “Even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, he can always ask for a blessing, stretching out his hand to God” and desiring a blessing “can be the possible good in some situations” (par. 43)

ASK the question: What would Jesus do?

JESUS: “It is not those who are well who need a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31-32)

Our prayers and love for the Holy Father, champion of Church reforms and universal brotherhood, and dynamic evangelization.

Emperor valerian Iwuchkwu

18/12/2023

Sometimes I wonder how people comprehend their reading and understanding

I believe we all are Educated but it’s hard on us to comprehend, and Understand simple English yet we called ourselves Professors , Doctors and Educated

POPE FRANCIS and the blessing of same-s*x couples.

Don't be apprehensive, and don't get it twisted. Let's read these seven basic points extracted from the document.

That people in irregular unions of Extramarital s*x gay or straight are in a state of sin but they shouldn’t deprive them of God love and mercy . Even when a person relationship with God is clouded by Sin , He can always ask for a blessings, stretching out his hand to God .
Offering such a blessing isn’t legitimizing anything.

1. The doctrine regarding marriage has not changed, and the blessing does not signify approval of the union.

2. Those requesting a blessing “should not be required to have prior moral perfection” as a precondition. Don't we pray and bless other sinners? Through your prayers, they can change their ways and find the true light.

3. Blessings are meant for everyone; no one is to be excluded from them (par. 28). It is possible to bless same-s*x couples without any type of ritualization or offering the impression of a marriage.

4. When two people request a blessing, even if their situation as a couple is “irregular,” they can be blessed. However, this gesture of pastoral charity must avoid any elements that remotely resemble a marriage rite.

5. Those who ask for a blessing show themselves “to be in need of God’s saving presence” in their lives by expressing “a petition for God’s assistance and a plea to live better.”

6. Although the couple is blessed, the union is not. You can only bless a legitimate relationship between two people. You can pray for them to find "God’s light and strength to be able to fulfill his will completely” (par. 38).

7. To avoid “any form of confusion or scandal,” the blessing “should never be imparted in concurrence with the ceremonies of a civil union, and not even in connection with them. Nor can it be performed with any clothing, gestures, or words that are proper to a wedding” (par. 39).

Take notes of these points and be guilded.

Don't get it twisted 🙏

Keep believing and keep praying.

Emperor valerian Iwuchkwu

17/12/2023

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟲𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵.

𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩❗ 💒

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐒 ❤️❤️❤️

From Purest Heart ♥️

Emperor valerian

17/12/2023

𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙍𝘿 𝙎𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏—𝙅𝙊𝙔

By the third Sunday of Advent we are most of the way through this season of preparation. Right away we notice a distinct difference in our external celebrations: the colors have changed from purple to pink. The priests’ vestments and the third candle on every Advent wreath are now pink.

The color pink has long been associated with joy and festivity. Joy is symbolized with the lighting of the pink candle, reminding us of the joy the world experienced at the coming birth of the Savior of the World.

This candle has also been referred to as the “Shepherds’ Candle” as we collectively imagine what incredible joy these humble peasants must have felt when they were heralded by the angels with “Gloria in Excelsius Deo!”

HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁 IN ADVANCE






Purest heart ♥️

Emperor valerian

10/12/2023

“ Widespread Communion in the Hand Is Part of Satan’s Attack on the Holy Eucharist.”

07/12/2023

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,

DECEMBER 8TH

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
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"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."

In 1854, Pope Pius IX's solemn declaration, "Ineffabilis Deus," clarified with finality the long-held belief of the Church that Mary was conceived free from original sin. Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God. That is, she received the gift of salvation in Christ from the very moment of her conception.

Even though Mary is unique in all humanity for being born without sin, she is held up by the Church as a model for all humanity in Her holiness and Her purity in her willingness to accept the Plan of God for her.

Every person is called to recognize and respond to God’s call to their own vocation in order to carry out God’s plan for their life and fulfill the mission prepared for them since before the beginning of time. Mary’s “Let it be done to me according to Thy Word,” in response of the Angel Gabriel’s greeting, is the response required of all Christians to God’s Plan.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize with greater clarity, the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission that he and only he can fulfill.

“The word of the Lord came to me thus: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you." (Jeremiah 1:5-6)

HAPPY SOLEMNITY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Christ is love

We ought to be loved

From purest heart ♥️

Emperor valerian

05/12/2023