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Maybe. Let me think about it :) I really wish I could recover my old account, the one I used in high school. Is there a way for Dust to reset the email on that account? I'd love to have it back for the sake of nostalgia. I looked through some old posts and it's still showing up on the forum. I just no longer have the password or my high school email. My username was CountrySteve21

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Sin doesn't exist in heaven, so there is no reason for forgiveness to exist in heaven. Those things are earthly and human. It is natural and logical that God desires that they are dealt with in an earthly human way. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven. Matthew 18:18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

I am Didacus.... niot a noob, master of didacus.corp and bent on conquering the world with the power of T-shirts.

Thank you kindly sir. I'm certain it was a mistake... Cheers

L1.4 Je vous salut Marie, pleine de grace, le Seigneur est avec vous, vous etes benie entres toutes les femmes et Jesus, le fruit de vos entrailles est beni. Sainte Marie, Mere de Dieu, priez pour nous pecheurs, maintenant et a l'heure de notre mort. Amen

This is taken from the FB page of Subiaco Abbey (Benedictine monks) in Arkansas. Three transitional deacons of the Redemptorist Vice Province of Extra Patriam, based in Houston made their pre-ordination retreat there recently. The Redemptorists are thriving in Viet Nam; this vice province is made up of Vietnamese Redemptorists outside of Viet Nam proper. ######################################################################## Vincent Gerard Thanh Van Vu, Paul Vinh Xuan Nguyen, ... and Vincent Martin Tinh Tri Nguyen. These three Redemptorist deacons will be ordained priests on Saturday, May 16th, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Houston, Texas. The Most Reverend Joe Vasquez, the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, will be the ordaining bishop.

I offer banning?

I guess it is possible to have your account deleted. Mediators of Meh, please delete my account. Thanks!

Signed

From Saint Anselm Abbey (Benedictine monks) in New Hampshire. A novice made temporary vows in April. By the way, the abbot at Saint Anselm's (pictured holding a crosier) is a brother-monk, not a priest-monk. It became permissible only recently, and I think he's the only brother-monk-abbot in the U.S. #################################################################### https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1414488354048785&set=a.553972163433746

https://c.org/CBNdQfTCVw Let's not let the forces win.

Has anybody listened yet? Any feedback?

At St. Procopius Abbey (Benedictine monks) in Lisle, IL, novice Aaron Minix is scheduled to profess simple vows in June. Click on the hyperlink below to read the announcement, and then within that text is another hyperlink which leads to a series of four videos in which Bro. Aaron talks about his background and discernment process. I think anyone in discernment would benefit from watching the videos - they're pretty short - none longer than 10 minutes. ########################################################################## https://www.procopius.org/post/novice-brother-aaron-minix

St. Martin's Abbey (Benedictine monks), south of Seattle, WA, has received a postulant. They ask prayers for him. ####################################################################### Saint Martin's Abbey prosneoSdtlh5311cM20a05619al59tg47g35yM1: P0m52m6aaf 86 17 9 · There is a beautiful stillness that settles right before evening prayer. It was in that quiet moment yesterday that our community formally welcomed Tony Jackson as he began his postulancy. As the Abbey bells prepared to ring, Tony, accompanied by his parents Barbi and Mark, committed himself to this intentional period of discernment and Benedictine community life. We are filled with gratitude and joy. We ask that you keep Tony and our community in your prayers during this important time of formation. Join us in prayer for Tony: Gracious God, we thank you for the gift of Tony and his willingness to answer Your call. Bless him as he begins his postulancy, guide him in discernment, and fill his heart with peace. Amen. Drop an "Amen" or a prayer emoji below to show Tony your support!

Anastasia deleted it for some reason. I restored it.

Please say a prayer for me. It’s a rough day at work with fatigue and injury mixed with late deadlines.

The crimson worm, or tola'ath shani, is a small insect in the Middle East, historically valued for producing a brilliant red dye. Its unique life cycle, where the mother attaches to a tree and dies to protect her young with a red stain that later turns white, is widely cited in Christian theology as a living prophecy of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. Scientific Name: Coccus ilicis (often referred to as Kermes ilicis or Kermes biblicus). The Sacrifice: When the female is ready to lay eggs, she attaches herself permanently to a tree, forming a hard crimson shell. She protects her young beneath this body, providing food for them, and dies upon this tree. The Stain: As the mother dies, she secretes a crimson red dye that stains the wood and her young, who remain red for the rest of their lives. Color Transformation: After three days, the dead body of the mother loses its crimson color, turning white (resembling wool or snow) Biblical and Historical Significance Dye Source: The dye produced from this insect was used in the ancient world for high-value items, specifically in the construction of the Tabernacle and the priestly garments (Exodus 26). Psalm 22:6: In this messianic Psalm, David writes, "I am a worm [tola], and no man," symbolizing deep humility and sacrifice. Isaiah 1:18: This passage highlights the transformation of the stain: "...though your sins be as scarlet [tola], they shall be as white as snow". Symbolic Connection The life cycle of the tola is often cited to parallel the crucifixion (attaching to wood), the shedding of blood (the stain), and the resurrection (turning white).

I'm finally reading this book!

I've been following this guy on the socials and he's so excited about becoming Catholic. He's also taught me a lot (or reminded me of stuff I forgot)! https://www.instagram.com/tremaynecollins001/