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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH🇻🇦🕊️ 🧵 c. 33: First Christian Pentecost; descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples; preaching of St. Peter in Jerusalem; conversion, baptism and aggregation of some 3,000 persons to the first Christian community. St. Stephen, deacon, was stoned to death at Jerusalem; he is venerated as the first Christian martyr. c. 34: St. Paul, formerly Saul the persecutor of Christians, was converted and baptized. After three years of solitude in the desert, he joined the college of the apostles; he made three major missionary journeys and became known as the Apostle to the Gentiles; he was imprisoned twice in Rome and was beheaded there between 64 and 67. 39: Cornelius (the Gentile) and his family were baptized by St. Peter; a significant event signaling the mission of the Church to all peoples. 42: Persecution of Christians in Palestine broke out during the rule of Herod Agrippa; St. James the Greater, the first apostle to die, was beheaded in 44; St. Peter was imprisoned for a short time; many Christians fled to Antioch, marking the beginning of the dispersion of Christians beyond the confines of Palestine. At Antioch, the followers of Christ were called Christians for the first time. 49: Christians at Rome, considered members of a Jewish sect, were adversely affected by a decree of Claudius which forbade Jewish worship there. 51: The Council of Jerusalem, in which all the apostles participated under the presidency of St. Peter, decreed that circumcision, dietary regulations, and various other prescriptions of Mosaic Law were not obligatory for Gentile converts to the Christian community. The crucial decree was issued in opposition to Judaizers who contended that observance of the Mosaic Law in its entirety was necessary for salvation. 64: Persecution broke out at Rome under Nero, the emperor said to have accused Christians of starting the fire which destroyed half of Rome. 64 or 67: Martyrdom of St. Peter at Rome during the Neronian persecution. He established his see and spent his last years there after preaching in and around Jerusalem, establishing a see at Antioch, and presiding at the Council of Jerusalem. 70: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus. 88-97: Pontificate of St. Clement I, third successor of St. Peter as bishop of Rome, one of the Apostolic Fathers. The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians, with which he has been identified, was addressed by the Church of Rome to the Church at Corinth, the scene of irregularities and divisions in the Christian community. 95: Domitian persecuted Christians, principally at Rome. c. 100: Death of St. John, apostle and evangelist, marking the end of the Age of the Apostles and the first generation of the Church. By the end of the century, Antioch, Alexandria and Ephesus in the East and Rome in the West were established centers of Christian population and influence. c. 107: St. Ignatius of Antioch was martyred at Rome. He was the first writer to use the expression, “the Catholic Church.” 112: Emperor Trajan, in a rescript to Pliny the Younger, governor of Bithynia, instructed him not to search out Christians but to punish them if they were publicly denounced and refused to do homage to the Roman gods. This rescript set a pattern for Roman magistrates in dealing with Christians. 117-38: Persecution under Hadrian. Many Acts of Martyrs date from this period. c. 125: Spread of Gnosticism, a combination of elements of Platonic philosophy and Eastern mystery religions. Its adherents claimed that its secret-knowledge principle provided a deeper insight into Christian doctrine than divine revelation and faith. One gnostic thesis denied the divinity of Christ; others denied the reality of his humanity, calling it mere appearance (Docetism, Phantasiasm).

@BeSaintly @SquareCircle01 There are a lot of crybabies here.

@SquareCircle01 Indulgences joke made ppl mad so I deleted it

I forget we aren’t allowed to joke on this app

Saint Annibal is the saint of charity who gave his life to the poor and contributed to the material, moral and spiritual reconstruction of the city of Messina immediately after the earthquake of 1908.

Incorrupt Saint!🇻🇦 Ostension of the venerated body of the Holy Messina, Saint Annibale M. From France, in the Basilica of the Sanctuary of Messina, in preparation for the Centenary of his Birth to heaven, which will open on June 1, 2026.

@gncv @5Solas2 💯💯💯

His argument is not really theological. It is aesthetic manipulation: show an image that modern people find unsettling, then slap the word “paganism” on it. Before calling Catholic relics “creepy paganism,” explain Joseph’s bones. His body was embalmed, preserved for centuries, carried by Moses out of Egypt, and buried in the promised land. Was Israel practicing paganism? Or does he only find human remains “creepy” when Catholics connect them to sanctity, resurrection, and the communion of saints?

This is not aura, this is creepy paganism.

In exorcisms witnessed by saints and priests throughout the centuries, one name consistently brings hell to its knees faster than almost any other, second only to Jesus: Mary🇻🇦 What does the name “Mary” mean? 🌊 In Hebrew, it is “Miriam.” The early Church Fathers and saints interpreted it beautifully as “Star of the Sea” (Stella Maris)…the bright star that guides sailors safely through dangerous waters to the harbor. Mary is the Star that leads us through the storms of life straight to Jesus. 😈 Demons hate her name with a fury that defies description. They choke on it. They scream, twist, and blaspheme when forced to say it. Why? This is not because Mary merited it on her own, but because the Holy Trinity has sovereignly elevated her above all creatures (Luke 1:42, 48). The Father chose her as His beloved Daughter, the Son chose her as His Mother, and the Holy Spirit chose her as His immaculate Spouse. She is the masterpiece of God’s creation, full of grace by His gift alone, the complete opposite of the Devil, the accursed one. Because of this divine elevation: 🇻🇦 She is the purest creature God ever made; conceived without sin. 🇻🇦 She is the Mother of God. The woman whose “Yes” brought the Savior into the world; the same Savior who crushed the serpent’s head. 🇻🇦 In her humility, she became the most powerful woman in heaven and on earth. St. Louis de Montfort taught that the devil fears Mary more than all the other saints combined. Many exorcists report that demons beg not to hear her name, it burns them like fire. So the next time you feel attacked, oppressed, or tempted… Say her name with love and confidence: “Mary, Star of the Sea, Mother of God, pray for me.” The demons will flee & Heaven will rejoice. “Thou art terrible as an army set in array” — Song of Songs 6:10 (spoken of Mary)

Many Christians wonder about the final resting places of Jesus’ closest disciples. While some traditions are legendary and relics have been moved over centuries, here’s a summary based on long-standing Christian traditions and historical accounts: 🇻🇦 Simon Peter — Crucified upside down in Rome around 64-67 AD under Nero. His tomb lies directly beneath the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. 20th-century excavations uncovered a 1st-century grave with bones consistent with his age and a graffiti inscription saying “Peter is here.” This is the most archaeologically supported apostolic tomb. 🇻🇦 Andrew (Peter’s brother) — Preached in Greece and was crucified on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. His relics were later moved to Constantinople, then Amalfi in Italy. In 1964, Pope Paul VI returned the head to Patras, where it is venerated in the magnificent Basilica of St. Andrew. 🇻🇦 James the Greater (son of Zebedee) — The first apostle martyred in Jerusalem (beheaded by Herod). According to Spanish tradition, his body was miraculously transported to Spain. His tomb was rediscovered in the 9th century and now rests in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; one of the greatest pilgrimage destinations in the world. 🇻🇦 John (son of Zebedee) — Believed to be in the Basilica of St. John in Ephesus, Turkey (now in ruins). He is one of the few who died naturally. Body is not yet found. 🇻🇦 Philip — Preached in Hierapolis (Turkey) and was martyred there. His relics, together with those of James the Less, are venerated in the crypt of the Church of the Twelve Apostles (Santi Apostoli) in Rome. 🇻🇦 Bartholomew (Nathanael) — Said to have been skinned alive in Armenia or India. His relics are traditionally kept in the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island in Rome. 🇻🇦 Thomas — The Apostle who brought the faith to India. He was martyred near Chennai, where the beautiful San Thome Basilica stands over his tomb; one of only three apostolic tombs outside Europe/Middle East with strong local tradition. 🇻🇦 Matthew — The tax collector and Gospel writer. Tradition says he was martyred in Ethiopia or Persia. His relics are enshrined in the Cathedral of Salerno, Italy. 🇻🇦 James the Less — Martyred in Jerusalem. His relics rest alongside Philip’s in Rome’s Church of the Twelve Apostles. 🇻🇦 Thaddaeus (Jude) — Martyred in Persia or Armenia. Relics are venerated in Rome and other churches dedicated to him. 🇻🇦 Simon the Zealot — Zealous former revolutionary. Traditions place his martyrdom in Persia or Britain. Relics are associated with Rome. 🇻🇦 Matthias (replaced Judas) — His missionary work and death are less documented. Relics have been claimed in Rome, Jerusalem, and Germany. (Note: Judas Iscariot’s fate is described differently in Scripture, with no venerated tomb.) These sites remind us of the apostles’ sacrifice and the spread of the Gospel across the world. Many have become beautiful pilgrimage destinations! Many of these burial places are Catholic churches, serving as a powerful proof of the Catholic Church's key role in preserving, honoring, and spreading Christianity from the earliest centuries.

My wife was 22 and I was 23 when we married. We eventually had 8 children. Our 20s were marked by Boomer generation “advisors” at the grocery store, events, restaurants, and stores WARNING us not to have more children. They openly pitied us for having 3+ children. Boomer women thought my wife was being oppressed by her husband. At an Outback, a man openly told me “I feel sorry for you for having those kids.” Many Boomers were brainwashed to perceive having children “as a bad thing.” Worst of all, they felt empowered to insult a young couple in the presence of our children. Meanwhile, these people were in favor of importing the entire Third World into America for the sake of GDP. What a strange moment in American history.

Low IQ take and embarrassing for someone who would consider himself “Christian.” Further proof that Protestants don’t actually read the Bible with ANY understanding…they just like to clown on people and shout “READ YOUR BIBLE” because they have no cogent intellectual thoughts on anything

Mel Gibson’s RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST has wrapped its seven month shoot in Rome. Gibson has described his $250M two-part epic as “an acid trip” featuring angelic/demonic battles set during Christ’s descent into hell. tinyurl.com/muutm69c

@FallflowerK Absolute loser take Blocked for being a loser

@SecretFire79 nun was idolater and they prevent reporting of crimes by having conf. secret, they are criminals and should be banned from Israel

This is Yonah Schreiber, identified as a Jewish extremist who assaulted a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem a few days ago.

History Matters....Knowing History REALLY Matters......Courage, Bravery and Character exemplified🇻🇦 When the bishops arrived at Nicaea in 325 AD Constantine was not prepared for what he saw. He had called the council, the first great gathering of Christian leaders from across the entire Roman world, to settle theological disputes and unify the church. Bishops came from Egypt, Syria, Persia, Spain, Britain, North Africa. Over 300 of them. And many of them were broken. The Great Persecution of Diocletian had ended only 20 years earlier. Some of the men who walked into that council hall were still carrying its marks on their bodies. Empty eye sockets where eyes had been gouged out. Stumps where hands had been cut off. Burn scars. Broken limbs that had never healed properly. Bodies that bore twenty years of evidence of what Rome had done to them for refusing to deny their faith. These were the men the Roman emperor had invited to his palace. Ancient accounts describe Constantine moving through the gathering and stopping before each scarred bishop. He kissed their wounds. Their empty eye sockets. Their mutilated hands. The burn scars on their faces. The man who commanded every army in the Roman world knelt before the men Rome had tried to destroy. Twenty years earlier these bishops had been hiding in catacombs, being tortured in imperial prisons, watching their congregations fed to lions. Now they were being seated at the emperor's table. The same empire. Twenty years. And the whole world had turned upside down. If God could do that in 20 years, imagine what He can do with whatever you're facing right now. Share this with someone who needs hope today. "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." — Psalm 126:5

The reason Protestants call Catholics ‘idolaters’ is due to the psychological phenomenon known as ‘projection.’

POV: It’s 1997 & you bought a bootleg copy of Titanic from your Indian coworker…

It was the 1st century, and Emperor Nero had unleashed a wave of horrific persecution of Christian...🇻🇦 According to tradition, Peter’s friends urged him to flee so he could continue leading the Church from a place of safety. Reluctantly, Peter agreed and began walking south along the ancient Via Appia, his heart heavy with doubt and fear. Then, in the distance, he sees a figure walking toward the city. Peter stops in shock. It’s the risen Lord Jesus Himself. Falling to his knees in adoration, Peter cries out in Latin: “Domine, quo vadis?” (“Lord, where are you going?”) Jesus, carrying His cross once more in this vision, looks at His beloved disciple and replies solemnly: “Eo Romam iterum crucifigi.” (“I am going to Rome to be crucified again”) The words hit Peter like a thunderbolt. He understands instantly: Jesus is not literally going to die again, He has already conquered death, but He is calling Peter to stand in His place, to suffer and die for the faith, just as the Master did. The vision of Christ ascending reminds Peter of his own earlier failure (when he denied Jesus three times) and his restoration by the Sea of Galilee. Overwhelmed with love and renewed courage, Peter turns around immediately. He walks back into Rome, ready to embrace his destiny. According to the same ancient account, when the time came for his execution, Peter requested to be crucified upside down, because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as his Lord. Today, you can still visit the exact spot on the Appian Way where tradition says this meeting happened. The Church of Domine Quo Vadis stands there, a small but profound chapel first built in the 9th century and rebuilt in 1637. Inside, you’ll find a marble slab said to bear the footprints of Jesus from that divine encounter (the original is preserved nearby in the Basilica of San Sebastiano). When the path gets hard… when persecution, fear, or doubt tempts us to run away from our calling… will we have the courage to ask, “Lord, where are you going?”…. and then follow Him, even to the cross?

@GoodHavea I certainly pray that this is the case🙏🏻

@SecretFire79 You think Gibson will knock it out of the park again?

The two-parter is complete! One arrives on March 26, 2027 (Good Friday). The other comes 40 days later, May 6, 2027 (Ascension Day). We get to view it “liturgically”🇻🇦

On May 26, 1432, in a field near Caravaggio, Lombardy, Italy, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a humble peasant woman named Giannetta (Giovannetta) Varoli while she was gathering grass for her animals. 🌟 Mary appeared beautiful and majestic, dressed in blue with a white veil. She consoled Giannetta, called for penance and reparation, urged the people to fast on Fridays in honor of her Son, and to observe special devotions on Saturdays in her honor. 🌟 As a sign, Our Lady left the imprint of her foot on a stone and caused a miraculous spring of water to flow from beneath it, a fountain still venerated today as a source of graces. A shrine, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Fonte (Our Lady of the Fountain), was soon built at the site. It became one of northern Italy’s beloved pilgrimage centers, known for reported healings and answered prayers. The apparition is traditionally seen as a call to conversion and trust in God’s mercy during difficult times. Prayer to Our Lady of Caravaggio O Most Holy Virgin of Caravaggio, who deigned to appear in our fields, obtain for us the grace to live in penance and love of God. Help us to imitate your virtues and draw closer to Jesus, your Son. Amen. Today, let us ask Mary’s intercession for our families, for peace in our hearts, and for all who are suffering. Our Lady of Caravaggio, pray for us!

@DarinWagner6 Low IQ disingenuous and dishonest comment Muted for lies

@SecretFire79 The Catholic Church actively suppressed the reading of the Bible and do to this day. The church attempted to outlaw the Guttenberg printing press. To this day, they don't read Bibles in Catholic mass. They read these pamphlets called "missalettes" w/ cherry-picked verses.

CATHOLICS ARE QUITE FAMILIAR WITH THE BIBLE™️🇻🇦😏 Every day I get hostile DMs from Protestants telling me to stop relying on Tradition and that I need to go read my Bible. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐆𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 - In 382 AD, the Council of Rome under Pope Damasus I formally listed the books of the Bible, establishing the canon. - The Council of Hippo (393 AD) confirmed this same canon in North Africa. - The Council of Carthage (397 AD) reaffirmed and finalized the list of Scripture. For centuries before the printing press, Catholic monks faithfully preserved and copied the Bible by hand. Even later translations like the King James Bible relied on manuscripts that had been preserved within the Catholic tradition. Without the Catholic Church, there would be no agreed-upon Bible, no preserved manuscripts, and no foundation for the translations used today. The same Church that compiled, protected, and transmitted Scripture is the one that continues to guard its meaning.

Catholicism has always been the main character but now, we are taking the popular culture too Blessed be God forever🇻🇦