Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-joachima/ Joaquima Vedruna Vidal de Mas was born on 16 April 1783 in Barcelona to the nobles Lorenzo de Vedruna - who worked for the government. Born into an aristocratic family in Barcelona, Spain, Joachima was 12 when she expressed a desire to become a Carmelite nun. But her life took an altogether

Avoid Distractions: The text counsels against focusing on trivial, baseless, or unspiritual arguments ("profane and silly myths"). Prioritize Godliness: It uses an athletic metaphor ("train yourself") to describe the discipline needed for spiritual growth and devotion. Dual Benefits: While acknowledging that physical exercise has temporary benefits for the body, it stresses that spiritual devotion benefits a person both in their current earthly life and eternally. Daily devot

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-ephrem-doctor-of-the-church/ Ephrem is the patron saint for Spiritual Directors and Spiritual Leaders. Many of them call upon St. Ephrem today for his intercession in times of trouble and discernment. Poet, teacher, orator, and defender of the faith, Ephrem is the only Syriac Christian recognized as a

Yes, the Vatican and the US can repair their relations, and ongoing diplomatic efforts are actively working to bridge the gap. Recent high-level diplomatic missions have focused on damage control after significant tensions arose. The dynamic involves several key elements High-Level Dialogue: Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a 45-minute private meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. Both parties described the discussions as "cordial" and reaffirmed a shared commitment t