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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).

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The differences between the Gilgamesh and Genesis flood accounts are as informative as their similarities, and the difference in the flood's duration is one of the most significant for understanding the relationship between the two traditions. The Gilgamesh account is compressed: the flood lasts six days and seven nights before the waters calm and Utnapishtim's vessel comes to rest on Mount Nimush. The total narrative of the flood event, including the recession and the release of the birds, occupies a relatively brief period in the story's time frame. The Genesis account is far more extended: forty days and forty nights of rain, followed by 150 days during which the waters prevailed over the earth, followed by a gradual recession over additional months, with the total period from the flood's onset to Noah's exit from the ark being 370 days, slightly more than a year. These differences in duration could reflect different historical realities, different local experiences of a flood event that was regional rather than global, different communities experiencing different aspects of the same catastrophe with different intensity and duration. They could reflect the different narrative purposes of the two accounts, the Gilgamesh telling is embedded within a larger epic focused on Gilgamesh's quest, and may have been compressed for narrative efficiency. Or they could reflect divergence in the oral transmission process, with different numbers being preserved through different traditions. What they clearly show is that the two accounts are not simply copies of each other. They share a common origin but have developed independently. The Genesis account is not simply a Hebrew adaptation of the Gilgamesh epic with names changed. Both are independent witnesses to a common tradition, or a common historical event, that predates either of the literary forms in which it has been preserved.

Catholic Fun Fact: Hollywood legend Gary Cooper converted to the Catholic Church on April 9, 1959, calling it “the best thing I ever did.” Inspired by his family's quiet faith and a meeting with Pope Pius XII, he embraced the sacraments and found lasting peace. Before his death in 1961, he faced terminal cancer with remarkable serenity, saying he was not afraid because he knew he was following God's will.🇻🇦

@parodyqueen @poperespecter1 lol cope harder🤡

@poperespecter1 You do know that the rock that Jesus was talking about was the revelation that Peter received through the Holy Spirit that Jesus was the Messiah

“Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (MT 16:18)

This remarkable black-and-white photograph from 1968 captures one of the most extraordinary and well-documented Marian apparitions in modern history For nearly three years, starting on April 2, 1968, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared publicly over the dome of St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Zeitoun, Cairo, Egypt. The luminous figure of Our Lady, often seen standing, bowing, blessing the crowds, or holding the Child Jesus, shone brightly against the night sky, drawing hundreds of thousands of witnesses from all faiths, including Muslims, Christians, and government officials. What makes this event so profound is its public nature and unifying power: People gathered in peace, many reporting miraculous healings and a deep sense of God’s presence. The Coptic Orthodox Church, under Pope Kyrillos VI, officially recognized the apparitions shortly after they began following a thorough investigation. Even secular authorities could find no natural explanation. This image stands as a powerful reminder of Mary’s maternal love reaching across divides and bringing light into darkness. “My soul magnifies the Lord!” (Luke 1:46) May it deepen our devotion to the Mother of God, who intercedes for us all. Our Lady of Light, pray for us m🇻🇦

@CV9502 We should be so blessed

@SecretFire79 If people had followed the teachings of the Catholic Church, the inquisition would still exist.

If people had followed the teachings of The Catholic Church™️, AIDS would likely be an extinct disease🇻🇦

✝️The reddish substance “corresponds to blood in which there are hemoglobin and DNA of human origin. ✝️The blood type was found to be AB, which corresponds to the miracles at Buenos Aires and Lanciano, as well as traces found on the Shroud of Turin. ✝️Forensic experts found that the substance originates from the interior of the host, which would seem to discount the theory that it was somehow planted from outside. ✝️Part of the blood was found to have been coagulated since 2006, but further examination shows the presence of flesh blood from 2010. ✝️The blood contains intact white blood cells, red blood cells, and active macrophages that engulf lipids, indicating an active metabolism. ✝️The tissue seems to correspond to the muscle of the heart, the myocardium, as found in other Eucharistic miracles. Further, this was found to be living cardiac muscle. Normally after 48 hours, the tissue dies, but this case, 3 months had passed before the results could actually be obtained. ✝️The study concluded that “the event has no natural explanation.” The following is the official statement of the Catholic Diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa: “Technical reliefs and scientific studies highlight the authenticity and reality of an event far from any natural cause that science can explain.… Science ensures the reliability of the results by keeping them away from any type of natural artifact of human manipulation.… Therefore, the bishop of Chilpancingo-Chilapa has pronounced [that the event is attributable] to a supernatural cause.”

𝐄𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐱𝐥𝐚, 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨🇻🇦 Our heavenly Father always desires to strengthen our belief that when we receive holy Communion during Mass, we receive the Son of God, Jesus Himself. Over the centuries, He has allowed amazing miracles of the Eucharist to confirm our faith in helping us grasp the reality of this miraculous event of the change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ that takes place during every Mass. The following describes a eucharistic miracle that took place in Tixtla, a town of 23,000 people in southwestern Mexico in 2006. Father Leopoldo Roque of St. Martin of Tours Parish held a spiritual weekend retreat for his parishioners in October 2006. He invited a famous preacher he knew, Father Rayito, to take part. During a retreat on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, two priests concelebrated a Mass for approximately 600 people. Two nuns assisted with the distribution of the Eucharist for holy Communion. Sister Arely Marroquín was holding a ciborium filled with consecrated hosts intended for distribution when she suddenly stopped and turned pale. The woman standing right in front of Sister Arely witnessed what happened next. Sister Arely returned to the altar with teary eyes, knelt and showed Father Rayito the ciborium. One of the hosts was stained with blood and had a moist, crumbly texture. Father Rayito and Father Leopoldo quickly conferred with each other until Father Rayito exclaimed, “This seems like a miracle!” He publicly displayed the host that was stained with a few drops of fresh blood. Some people applauded, while others wept. Reflecting on that moment, Father Rayito would later describe it as “shocking, but also simple, sublime and eternal at the same time.” Over the following weeks, Most Reverend Alejo Castro, the diocesan bishop, conducted interviews to establish facts. Seventeen statements were obtained from different individuals that confirmed the incident. The bishop appointed Dr. Ricardo Castañón to oversee the investigation of the Tixtla host. The bishop authorized Dr. Castañón to take small samples of the material and specifically asked that he determine whether the blood-like substance had been added to the host from the outside or originated from the inside. The bishop intended to rule out any potential fraud. God wants to stir our attention. He desires that this eucharistic miracle, and all miracles of the Eucharist, help us to grow in our belief that, indeed, the consecrated host that we receive at holy Communion is Jesus.” Dr. Castañón sampled three fragments of the apparently bloodstained host. Then, a series of investigations began that were finally concluded on Feb. 25, 2013. Dr. Castañón relied on several forensic medical laboratories in Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and the United States that specialized in immunohistochemistry and genetics. During the course of the analyses, the same findings were often verified multiple times by different scientists. The scientists themselves were also unaware of each other’s tests, and they did not know the origin of the material they were testing. The study reported the following findings:

I don’t know who needs to hear this…and maybe no one has ever told you so I will… God absolutely loves you and has always loved you since before your parents have even thought of you. Do not give into despair. Do not think you do not have sufficient worth. Do not allow the darkness to overcome your life. You are loved far beyond your current capability to understand that love. I pray that those suffering the most right now who might be reading this message that you find the courage to believe this message. If you’re reading this and feeling particularly down, know that I prayed for you this night. God bless you🇻🇦

Miracle: Holy Face of Christ, Bom Jesus do Brás🇻🇦 In 1936, while a painter (an atheist by conviction) was painting the walls of the Igreja do Bom Jesus do Brás in São Paulo, a brush he dropped slipped across the wall, and at that spot, without human explanation, the Holy Face of Christ appeared.  The painter, seeing the image, fell to his knees in tears and converted to Catholicism, and experts confirmed the image was flawless and had not been painted. A marker and description of the event still surround the miraculous image today, on one of the columns to the right as one enters the church. Igreja do Bom Jesus do Brás, São Paulo, Brazil

I can’t believe this has to be stated but Don’t brake check a car on a motorcycle. The law of gross tonnage guarantees that even a smart car will win🤦🏻‍♂️

Britain will be Catholic again 🇻🇦🇬🇧 In a landmark moment for British politics and Catholic history, Andy Burnham is poised to become the United Kingdom’s first lifelong Catholic Prime Minister. Raised in a Catholic family in the North of England, educated at Catholic schools, and a former altar boy, Burnham’s faith journey has deeply shaped his politics rooted in Catholic social teaching, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good. Following Keir Starmer’s resignation, the Labour leader and MP for Makerfield is the strong frontrunner to enter 10 Downing Street later this month. While previous PMs like Tony Blair converted after leaving office or had looser ties, Burnham represents a “cradle Catholic” entering the highest office, a powerful symbol centuries after anti-Catholic persecution in England. Burnham has spoken warmly of the Church’s influence, sending his children to Catholic schools and drawing from the Catechism in his values. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he championed issues reflecting principles close to the Catholic heart. Let us pray for Andy Burnham, for wise governance of the UK, and for the light of Christ to shine in politics. May Our Lady, Help of Christians, intercede for Britain! 🙏

@PawelJalocha From your lips to God’s ears

@SecretFire79 Ok, so over 80% of world population will end up in Hell, not counting those catholics who will end up there anyway.

The Catholic Church continues to be the largest Christian community on earth, with over 1.42 billion baptized members as of the latest Vatican statistics🇻🇦 According to the Annuario Pontificio 2026 and related reports from the Central Office of Church Statistics, the global Catholic population grew from about 1.406 billion in 2023 to just over 1.422 billion in 2024, representing roughly 17.8% of the world’s population and around half of all Christians worldwide. This makes the Catholic Church not only the largest but also the most truly universal (catholic) expression of Christianity, present on every continent and nearly every nation. This global reality fulfills Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). No matter where you are Catholics share the same faith, the same sacraments, and full communion with the Successor of St. Peter. In a fragmented world, the Church stands as a powerful sign of unity across cultures and borders.

@fridgeintern Are they?

@SecretFire79 Because they're fake.

Why are stories like these so common?

@FreeIrishman7 From which of the 14 “orthodox” churchES?

Turns out the Ortho are embracing ecumenism also. Complete apostates.

@FlatCath Brian is far more measured than you have ever been and far more intelligent. I’ve never seen you have a decent take on anything. If anyone is a 🤡, it is you.

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