Descendants of Some Famous People Not Alive in1889

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 4:21 am By Mark Wilson

1889 is the crossroads where the descendants, living persons and ancestors of previous, current and future influencers meet on the chronological timeline of earth’s history. The descendents of George Washington were alive at the same time as the ancestors of Donald Trump. The grand children of famous americans and explorers were alive at the same time as Michael Jackson’s great grand-parents. In this edition of Notable People Alive In 1889 here is a link to the descendents of some famous and... Read more

The Battle of Prayer

Last updated on: November 2, 2024 at 8:37 am By Mark Wilson

When I was really young my father taught me one of the most valuable skills that a parent can teach their child; the art and skill of praying. He didn’t just tell me how to pray he showed me how to pray. The dedication that he displayed in the last years of his life by getting up at 4:00 AM to begin his prayers, which was continued throughout the day, was a witness to myself and to the various people... Read more

November 11, 1918, An Entire World Knelt In Thanks To God

Last updated on: October 31, 2024 at 11:55 pm By Mark Wilson

For your holiday reflection here are some selections from the public domain work Armistice Day (1927)Anne Putnam Sanford and Robert Haven Schauffler A young orderly burst into the Mars hospital ward and a tingling hush of premonition leaped from bed to bed down the long double row of wounded officers. “The Colonel has received the following dispatch: ‘At 11 A.M., to-day, firing will cease on all fronts. This is official!'” Even after the door had slammed, the incredible hush continued. In common with all... Read more

Those Who Shaped the World Who Were Alive in 1889

Last updated on: February 2, 2025 at 11:21 pm By Mark Wilson

1889 is the crossroads where the descendants, living persons and ancestors of previous, current and future influencers meet on the chronological timeline of earth’s history. Back then Jim Larry Wikipedia was running around collecting data in which the Catholic Bard quotes directly for all the bio descriptions read in these articles. Wikipedia is a free content online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the wiki software MediaWiki. Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history, and is consistently ranked among... Read more

Outside the Church There is No Salvation Explained

Last updated on: November 2, 2024 at 8:32 am By Mark Wilson

For your consideration A selection from the Public Domain Work The Spirit of Catholicism (1924) by Karl Adam (theologian) (October 22, 1876 – April 1, 1966) Chapter X: The Church Necessary for Salvation And if he will not hear the Church, let him be to thee as the heathen and publican (Mt. xviii, 17). From the very beginning, as St. Matthew testifies (xviii, 17) the necessity for salvation of belonging to the one fellowship was established on the basis of... Read more

Map of Life is a Good Explanation of the Catholic Faith

Last updated on: November 2, 2024 at 8:30 am By Mark Wilson

‘Map of Life’ good is a short and clear explanation of the Catholic faith. It takes the complexity of theology and brings it down to a level that the average Catholic or inquirer into the Catholic faith can understand without having his brain hurt too much. It lets him know there is a purpose in learning about the Catholic faith, which bears great relevance to his life. “God who made us and knew what he made us for has... Read more

This Month in Life November 2024

Last updated on: October 25, 2024 at 9:16 pm By Mark Wilson

Thursday November 1, 2023 All Saints Day You Can be a SAINT!!! | Kristin Wilson (patheos.com) Day 305: The Defender — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Day 305: The Call to Chastity — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Daily Defense Podcast With Jimmy Akin Referring to the Deuterocanonicals | Catholic Answers Podcasts Here’s What Happen Last Week and Year in Life. 1503 – Pope Julius II is elected. 1512 – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel,... Read more

Halloween and other Holiday Movie Recommendations

Last updated on: October 28, 2024 at 9:34 pm By Mark Wilson

It’s that time of the year when several major holidays are celebrated within a two month span of time. This gives time for some American workers to take time off from their jobs so they can spend their hard earned dollars on commercial products for the occasion. It’s also a chance to watch some specially themed movies or holidays specials. So here are some recommendations. (Some Descriptions Taken from Wikipedia) Halloween October 31, 2024 Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)... Read more

Meet Luce The Destroyer of the Catholic Church: A Satire

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 10:10 pm By Mark Wilson

These are some of the folks who thought to destroy the Catholic Church but failed. Nero Arius Muslim Invaders Vikings Napoleon The Communists as described in AA-1025: The Memoirs of an Anti-Apostle Pachamama Those Who Have Tried to Destroy the Church’ Throughout History ‘Are Themselves Destroyed Many forces have tried, and still do, to destroy the Church, from without as well as within, but they themselves are destroyed and the Church remains alive and fruitful.” – Pope Francis: ‘| America... Read more

What Faith Really Means

Last updated on: October 28, 2024 at 7:14 am By Mark Wilson

Here for your reading pleasure and the strengthening of your faith is a selection from the public domain work WHAT FAITH REALLY MEANS by Henry Grey Graham Author of Where We Got The Bible The science of Religion is not human, therefore it does not belong to the empirical sciences, to be discovered by experimental research; but as it unfolds a knowledge of God – a pure Spirit – His attributes, and His relations with man, it is entirely beyond... Read more

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