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Gaudete! Pope Leo XIV will canonise Carlo Acutis on September 7!
The first millennial Saint, and patron of web developers.
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hey there - new to this thread. Just wanted a head count.

I am in the Southern USA where both Protestants and Catholics go to "Vacation Bible School" (VBS) in summer, a big tradition.
In other US locations, it is something only (or mostly only) Protestants do, which I didn't know until one of the other parents (originally from Pacific NW) mentioned to me how pleased she was to find a Catholic version.
It was started by Protestants, but now everyone does it.
Not sure if the Orthodox do?

Did anyone here grow up attending VBS? The Lutherans are said to be the best at actual Bible study, but of course, the Baptists always have the best snacks & lunches.

Has anyone sent their kids to VBS and how did they like it?
Southern kids really like it, maybe because of the high attendance, unlike Sunday Schools. (Its a mob, and kids love mobs of other kids.) Around here, people often send their kids even if they are themselves unchurched.

Observations, opinions and memories welcome. ✝️
 
Observations, opinions and memories welcome
I went to them annually from age 6 to about age 13, theyre usually themed around something like under the sea, a specific continent, or just an aesthetic like high tech. Theres lots of games, songs, social time with other kids, snacks, and ofc sunday school level christian education. The schedule will go something like
Meet Up
Introduction
Introduce biblical idea
Song
Game
Small group with other games/activities
Snack
Game
Elaborate on biblical idea
Finish for the day, with further ideas/elaboration set up for the next day

All around harmless fun,
 
May you all have a blessed Trinity Sunday
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A prayer from Iranian Christians: A Prayer for Divine Justice

Almighty God, Judge of the nations,
You see the blood of the innocent and hear the cries of the oppressed.

The Zionist state has lifted its hand against justice,
It mocks truth, exalts cruelty, and worships the works of its own hands.

They have become as Sodom, as Nineveh in its pride.
Arrogant, merciless, unrepentant.

Rise up, O Lord of Armies.
Shatter the gates of the Zionist state.
Let their banners burn, their towers crumble,
Let their soldiers flee like chaff before the wind.

And though Iran does not yet call on Your name,
See their cause, Lord-it is just.
They defend the weak and resist tyranny.
Grant them victory not because they deserve it,
But so that Your justice may be seen,
And perhaps, in the ruin of their enemies,
They will lift their eyes to Heaven and know You.

May the Zionist state fall by Your hand, O Lord.
Make them an example. Make them dust.

And let Iran, though blind, be led to light.
That they may one day call You Lord,
And know it was You who saved them.

In the name of Christ Jesus, King of Kings,
Who rules even over those who do not yet know Him—
Amen.
 
Shout out to @Preacher ✝ for holding the line for 166 days and counting.

Here's some Fulton Sheen for you guys
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The first clip is more than relevant today...
Thank you for those videos!

I was looking for his video explaining how Napoleon never existed (as a joke), to show how people who claim Jesus never existed were wrong, but I couldn't find it... I found this instead.
 
Whenever I see someone with a ✝️ or ☦️ emoji on social media argue about vain politics, I am reminded of the third temptation and how some of us fall into it even with us not realizing. It is worth thinking about it long and hard, how has my own politics/nation made me cast away my humanity and for what? Sometimes I can't object or not help myself smirk ,even if I know that it is wrong, just because (((my side))) commits it. God have mercy on us sinners.
 
Whenever I see someone with a ✝️ or ☦️ emoji on social media argue about vain politics, I am reminded of the third temptation and how some of us fall into it even with us not realizing. It is worth thinking about it long and hard, how has my own politics/nation made me cast away my humanity and for what? Sometimes I can't object or not help myself smirk ,even if I know that it is wrong, just because (((my side))) commits it. God have mercy on us sinners.
You can download or stream approx. 3.5 Gb worth of Fulton Sheen talks here: https://files.fm/u/jkty4bkb6v
There aren't any videos, and I don't know if the quote you're looking for is in there, but it's a goldmine nonetheless.
 
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