Do you have free will two..................?

http://supertradmum-etheldredasplace.blogspot.com/2014/02/comments-interesting-do-you-have-free.html

In order to have free will, people must have a center of their being which is independent.

Mortal sin makes us thralls, that is, slaves, of satan. In order to be protected from evil and have the active gifts of wisdom and discernment, one must be in sanctifying grace.

This means regular confession, daily prayer, going to Mass and Adoration as much as possible. This means allowing yourself to be purified.

This means taking time to read the perfection series and the February 24th series.

Read, pray, reflect, act.

Only in the Catholic Faith is one truly free.

Stand fast, and be not held again under the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 DR

Disgusting Iowan-WDTPRS and some good comments....

http://wdtprs.com/blog/2014/02/the-party-of-death-iowa-dem-says-colicky-crying-baby-is-reason-for-abortion/

Supertradmum says:

13 February 2014 at 3:29 pm

The entire Midwest is dying. This use to be the bread basket of the world and now the entire farming industry is in decline, as well as those manufacturers of agricultural machinery or connected industries. One can “feel ” the death here of the souls of those who voted for Obama, voted for ssm, and are pro-abortion.

The Church in this state has been weakened for decades by homosexuals and pedophiles. It has also been undermined by Liberation Theology and modernist heresies.

The growth of witchcraft and gross paganism in the Midwest and the common use of drugs also add to this death wish of the onetime center of America for morals and church-going people.

Read this….http://supertradmum-etheldredasplace.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-24-303-xv.html if you so desire. I know we are on the cusp of a huge, nationwide change.

On The Growing Evil

One of the most obvious things to me being back in America for three months is the obviously raw evil which is bombarding the people here.

I am not referring to the evils of abortion or same-sex marriage, which is growing. I have never seen such an onslaught of satanism as I have seen in the past two months, such as the real satanic chants on the Grammies and the satanist lyrics of the band which sang at the Super Bowl.

Is anyone paying attention? Does anyone care? If anyone is watching these things on their television, that person is allowing the demons of the air in his or her own home.

Get real! So many leaders are into satanism. An exorcist told me years ago that in some cities in the Midwest, the main governmental leaders, including mayors, were into satanist cults.

Get real! Satan gives temporal power. He gives money. He makes agreement with people who want their own kingdoms on earth.

If you are letting your children watch television, you will be responsible to God for any evil which these children encounter.

Many, many home schoolers do not have televisions.

Computer games are also problems. This is so obvious to see-obvious evil-coming from Europe after three years.

The frog in the water..................most people do not see this.

Do not let your own children become hostage in satan's games.

Being killed is not necessarily martyrdom

Some people think that if they are killed by thugs, or anarchists, that they will be martyrs.

No, sorry.

A martyr is specifically a person who dies witnessing the Faith of the Catholic Church and Jesus Christ.

In other words, those Christians in Africa and in the Middle East who are actually being killed because they are Christians, are martyrs.

Those who are killed because they are in the wrong place at the wrong time, or who are killed by armies in a civil war, are not martyrs. If the economy fails and one is caught in anarchy, one is not a martyr.

Be ready to face God, but do not be presumptuous about being a martyr.

Podding-Two

Happy confirmation from, of all saints, St. Etheldreda on the podding post.

To have a pod is to have an ark.

http://supertradmum-etheldredasplace.blogspot.com/2014/02/last-post-on-community-podding.html

A few days of less postings

As I have to move again, please take time to read some of the posts labelled persecution, community, and February 24, 303.

I shall not be posting as much in the next two days.

But, I have a few comments on the upcoming release of Noah, which I hope to see and critique on this blog.

First of all, folks, it is a Hollywood production, not a Catholic documentary.

Second of all, Evangelicals, Noah did get drunk-it is in the Scriptures.

Third, the text is written by two Jewish men-this should prove to be interesting, as I for one, want to know how modern day Jews interpret the Biblical Story, which is a true story.

Fourth, I am sure the text is corrupted by modernist ideals. Again, this is Hollywood, not the Vatican making the movie. Look for what is good and be smart enough to see what is not good. I expect to find some good news and some modernist heresies, as well as modern propaganda.

Fifth, Noah was not a superpower hero. He was a man of God. We do not see miracles in the Bible made by him, but the Ark and his listening to God are the miracles, as Noah was obedient in a horrible age of disobedience and evil

"For people who are very literal-minded, it would be great to communicate that the themes of the film are very much in line with the themes of the Bible -- ideas about hope, second chances and family," he says. "If they allow that, they're going to have an incredible experience with the movie. If they don't allow it, it's theirs to lose."  Aronofsky

I would not take children under teen age. And, unless you, parents, have taught them the Catholic truth about Noah, I would not take them at all, even as teens, so as not to confuse them. Simple. Just use your discernment, but it is not for under 13, imho.

Ireland and The Remnant

As those who follow this blog know, I lived in Ireland for nine months over the past three years. I was in the convent there for three months, and also lived in a town near Kells, as well as in Dublin for four months.

After watching Michael Voris' excellent news on Ireland, I want to remind all that the real Catholicism we know and love is at the TLM in Dublin, at St. Kevin's Church. There, people will find excellent confessors before the Sunday morning Mass, the sermons are orthodox and hard-hitting. The Mass is beautiful.

I believe the remnant will last because of the Byzantine and TLM communities where orthodoxy is strong.

Here is a photo and the link. http://www.latinmassdublin.ie/

Attention Iowa Home Schoolers

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/02/12/2016-Iowa-Homeschoolers-Assert-Role-In-Choosing-Leaders-For-Education-Freedom?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

William Estrada, Director of Federal Relations for the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), says that Cruz is showing leadership in reaching out to homeschooling families.

“Studies have shown that homeschool families and graduates are more likely to be politically involved than the general public,” Estrada told Breitbart News.

“As homeschooling continues to grow, we expect that more elected officials will reach out to the homeschool community,” he added. “HSLDA applauds Senator Cruz' leadership in reaching out to the homeschool community. We can only hope that more elected officials - from both sides of the political aisle - will spend time talking to homeschool families.”

Research from a variety of sources demonstrates that homeschool graduates tend to be more involved in politics and engaged in civic and community activities than the general population.

In 2003, Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) found that only 4.2% of homeschool graduates surveyed considered politics and government too complicated to understand, compared to 35% of U.S. adults, an outcome that could account for why homeschool graduates work for candidates, contribute to campaigns, and vote in much higher percentages than the general population of the United States.

I remember this 2003 study ....

Choosing between food and meds

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/31/Why-Are-Costs-For-Generic-Medications-Soaring

For many poor seniors, like myself, one must choose between paying for meds and other things. Without generous readers of this blog, I would not be able to have cataract ops next month as I cannot afford the pre and post op meds.

Monthly, I have to decide what not to buy as I have two crucial meds I take daily, which are not optional.

I was talking with a sibling who was shocked at how much Medicare costs. I wanted to continue the discussion to include the truth that this administration wants to destroy Medicare and have people on Medicaid instead, which has less choices and more government control.

Some seniors must choose between food and meds.

A civilization which no longer cares about the elderly is no longer a civilization.

The very young and the very old are the most vulnerable in America today.

It is so sad for me to see the erosion of TLC in the medical system, which use to be the best in the world.

Another Caution

From the book The Rite: a reminder to those into false deliverance ministries.

"The earliest mention of the office of exorcist is perhaps in a letter written  by Pope Corneliu (251-252) stating that in the Church of Rome there were fifty-two exorcists, lectors and doorkeepers. Around the fourth century a series of steps were taken to give the bishops more control over the nominating process. The Council of Laodicea in the middle of the fourth century established a canon prohibiting all individuals from performing an exorcism unless appointed by their bishop."

Anything else is disobedience and a falling into Protestantism. If you have been involved or gone to such prayer meetings, especially among charismatics, I highly suggest discussing this an orthodox priest, not a charismatic one.

Hmm going around the Net...

Example of One Soul

in the Unitive State--not all have the stigmata.

"He asked me if I loved Him. I wept, for you know, Father, whom I have loved more than Jesus. I have loved myself, and oftentimes creatures and pleasures. What could I answer to Jesus? I wept for a long time, and that was my reply. It is Jesus alone whom I should love, and I have never loved Him as I should."

-St Gemma Galgani

- See more at: http://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2009/01/stigmata-scourgings-crown-of-thorns.html#sthash.DJ8vchqc.dpuf

Note on financial future

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/scary-1929-market-chart-gains-traction-2014-02-11?dist=countdown

Memorare Pledge Update

The Memorare Pledge Challenge is going around twitter. I shall keep track. Also, tell me in comments how many you will say for this college. TAC grads, please join in as there is a connection. I think they want 3.5 Million Memorares. If you are on twitter, pass on and use #IrishMemorare. But, I need numbers to keep track, please. So use EITHER poll, comment box, or twitter to tell me the numbers. Thanks so much.

30
3
70
2
2
30
3
30
5
2
20

2

81,000

50
plus the ones of the poll

Keep them coming and let me know the number. Thanks everyone, we need a lot more.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen

Huge prayer request for a reader

B. is going through a horrible time. No details. Please pray seriously for her.

LAST Post on Community-Podding

Beech Grove Community in Kent

I have written a series on community which you all can find through the labels and tags. The reason this is the LAST post on community is this.

After a long talk with a friend yesterday and some thoughtful moments of discernment afterwards, I have come to these conclusions.

1) Now is the time for action.

2) Action must be taken from contacts made on social networking, but move OFF of social networking.

3) What do I mean? My friend came up with the idea that those on twitter, facebook and even blogs who agree that networking and community must begin now form the basic groupings of community. But, one must, absolutely, move away from social networking into personal community building.

4) This means that meetings with people,  letters, not phone calls or emails, must become the norm.

Communities should become what I label "pods" after discussing this with my friend who came up with the idea.

Thanks to wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea

"Podding" means that very soon, like NOW, people who can take others into their homes in the event of persecution and chaos, must be identified and these places known to people within driving distance.

These "pods" could be small places which could take one or two, or larger places.

Monasteries and convents will NOT be "safe havens" as those will be the first to be persecuted.

Therefore, the laity must plan these "pods" and get the word around that "podding" could happen in such and such an area.

If you are not thinking of this now and working on this now, you will not be able to move quickly.

The entire point of survival is passing on the Faith to the next generation.

Those of you who can take people and can prepare for such, even having people sleeping on sofas, etc. should think now how you can communicate "podding" in your areas.

Catholic Men of the West. You must take a lead in this.

I shall not write anymore on community. You all have enough information with which to work from this blog and other places.

If you are caught unaware, it is because you did not "pod".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peas_for_sale_on_a_UK_greengrocer%27s_market_stall_in_August_2013.jpg Thanks!

God bless you all for seriously thinking of these things. By the way, six people were told in prayer where to move; and a seventh one who was in the same family as one of the others, but years before, were all told to move west of the Mississippi. Now, these are not infallible statements, but I find it interesting that women aged 24, 52, 59, and 40, and men aged 45, 52 and 25, all heard this separately in very diverse circumstances and in different states. Because of this blog and conversations, these were related to me.

I am moving again on Friday, which is very hard for me at my age. This is the ninth move in six months. I cannot continue like this, so please, dear readers, storm heaven for a permanent place for me.

I am simply too old for this.

God has a place, but it has not been shown to me yet.

Why Tribulation? Perfection Series II: xxvii

A friend of mine this evening told me that in the two weeks following 9/11, there were no abortions in New York City.

Think about this..........think, pray, reflect.

We are so full of ourselves and our own thoughts that we miss what God is trying to say to us in the quiet of our hearts and in the purity of the imagination.

If we choose silence, instead of noise, we shall hear God. Sometimes God has to intervene and make us stop before our egos will settle down enough to allow a time of listening.

Read my last February 24, 303 post.
http://supertradmum-etheldredasplace.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-24-303-xv.html

Why tribulation? Here is Garrigou-Lagrange on the final stage of purification just before the Illuminative State.

St. Catherine of Siena shows in this passage that the imperfect soul which loves the Lord with a love that is still mercenary, ought to follow Peter's example after his denial of Christ. Not infrequently at this time Providence permits us also to fall into some visible fault to humiliate us and oblige us to enter into ourselves, as Peter did, when immediately after his fall, seeing that Jesus looked at him, he "wept bitterly." (1)

In connection with Peter's second conversion, we should recall that St. Thomas teaches (2) that even after a serious sin, if a man has a truly fervent contrition proportionate to the degree of grace lost, he recovers this degree of grace; he may even receive a higher degree if he has a still more fervent contrition. He is, therefore, not obliged to recommence his ascent from the very beginning, but continues it, taking it up again at the point he had reached when he fell. A mountain climber who stumbles halfway up, rises immediately, and continues the ascent. The same is true in the spiritual order. Everything leads us to think that by the fervor of his repentance Peter not only recovered the degree of grace that he had lost, but was raised to a higher degree of the supernatural life. The Lord permitted this fall only to cure him of his presumption so that he might become more humble and thereafter place his confidence, not in himself, but in God. Thus, the humiliated Peter on his knees weeping over his sin is greater than the Peter on Thabor, who did not as yet sufficiently know his frailty.

The second conversion may also take place, though we have no grave sin to expiate, for example, at a time when we are suffering from an injustice, or a calumny, which, under divine grace, awakens in us not sentiments of vengeance, but hunger and thirst for the justice of God. In such a case, the generous forgiving of a grave injury sometimes draws down on the soul of the one who pardons, a great grace, which makes him enter a higher region of the spiritual life. The soul then receives a new insight into divine things and an impulse which it did not know before. David received such a grace when he pardoned Semei who had outraged and cursed him, while throwing stones at him.(3)

A more profound insight into the life of the soul may originate also on the occasion of the death of a dear one, or of a disaster, or of a great rebuff, when anything occurs which is of a nature to reveal the vanity of earthly things and by contrast the importance of the one thing necessary, union with God, the prelude of the life of heaven.

In her Dialogue St. Catherine also speaks often of the necessity of leaving the imperfect state in which a person serves God more or less through interest and for his own satisfaction, and in which he wishes to go to God the Father without passing through Jesus crucified.(4) To leave this imperfect state, the soul which still seeks itself must be converted that it may cease to seek itself and may truly go in search of God by the way of abnegation, which is that of profound peace.

Bankers and God

http://protectthepope.com/?p=9938

New Salem, Illinois

Lincoln spent six years of his young life at New Salem, Illinois. My family visited the historical site several times when I was a child and teen. What impressed me the most was the fact that Lincoln, a very tall man, managed to study for his law degree in a very small room, and by candlelight.

I thought, even as a child, that a poor person with discipline, energy and talent could become someone who could do something good for the world. He was the first president to be born in a log cabin, in Kentucky, as well as the first president to be born outside the original thirteen states. These facts impressed me as a child.

Ideals in a child are built upon examples. From a small settlement in Illinois to the White House and into the tragic times of the Civil War, Lincoln remains one of the most fascinating presidents. Whether one agrees with all his decisions or not, one can state that his real stand against slavery marks him as an extraordinary man for his time.

We Americans have lost the ideal of the "self-made-man", an ideal many of my generation valued.

All parents have a duty to introduce their children to the heroes of the times or of history. New Salem, a car drive away, was part of the fabric of my childhood, just as were the lives of the saints.

Are you, parents, showing your children good role models, or are you letting them be sucked down into the sewer of the false gods of entertainment and music?

Today would be a good day to look at Lincoln.

On June 16, 1858 Lincoln accepted the Republican nomination to run against Douglas and delivered his famous "House Divided Speech" in the Illinois state house. "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved---I do not expect the house to fall---but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other. Either the opponents of slavery, will arrest the further spread of it, and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in course of ultimate extinction; or its advocates will push it forward, till it shall become alike lawful in all the States, old as well as new---North as well as South." http://www.nps.gov/liho/historyculture/life.htm

For Those Who Trust Russia

http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/02/11/11-quotes-that-will-shock-and-chill-you-from-our-interview-with-the-highest-ranking-soviet-bloc-intel-officer-to-ever-defect/

Satan does not care how the Church falls, just that it falls. So, we have enemies within, on the eastern borders and on the western borders, merely separated by two oceans and Broke Big Brother, who is Europe.

Thanks to two readers who sent this in...........