"Our world no longer hears God because it is constantly speaking—at a devastating speed & volume, in order to say nothing."

In his book "The Power of Silence, Cardinal Robert Sarah has much to teach us and that's why we've chosen it for this month's book club.

Here's 20 great quotes from the book...🧵 “Without noise, man is feverish, lost. Noise gives him security, like a drug on which he has become dependent. With its festive appearance, noise is a whirlwind that avoids facing itself."

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate is a wonderful way to start your day…..

It's a call, a cry, an invocation—-asking God for his protection from calamities in a crazy world.

Let's pray it together...🧵 I arise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation.

Everyone loves Saint Michael the Archangel—a cosmic warrior against evil, heaven’s fierce commander destined to cast Satan into hell.

Few know he appeared in 1750 to a Carmelite nun, sparking a Chaplet that would win Papal approval—here’s the story…🧵 The year, 1750. Location—a quiet convent in Portugal. Antonia d’Astonac, a humble Carmelite nun, kneels in prayer. Suddenly, Saint Michael appears—radiant, powerful, imposing.

The 1994 Rwandan genocide shocked the world, yet few know the Virgin Mary foretold it over a decade earlier.

In 1981, at Kibeho, she appeared to three young girls with chilling warnings of their country’s fate.

Let’s unravel this haunting prophecy that still echoes today. 🧵 Known as Our Lady of Kibeho, this is the only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in Africa.

From 1981 to 1989, Mary visited three schoolgirls in a remote Rwandan village, urging repentance, prayer, and a return to faith—messages that cut deeper with time.

Friends come and go—most relationships are temporary, but some endure.

Aristotle wrote about the three levels of friendships.

Today seems like a good day to ponder his wisdom and what binds us to others. 🧵 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: These are based on mutual benefit. Think coworkers or business partners. You’re friends because you get something out of it—help, resources, connections. Useful? Sure. Deep? Not really. They fade when the benefits do.

A shocking statue in Milan’s Duomo testifies to the power of faith—and the cost.

Meet St. Bartholomew Flayed, carved in 1562.

The apostle stands draped in his own skin, a grotesque depiction of martyrdom that serves as a visceral reminder: Some truths are worth dying for. 🧵 "Saint Bartholomew Flayed" is a sculpture unlike any in Christendom. Created for the Milan Cathedral, it was initially deemed too disturbing for the interior and the statue was banished to the courtyard.

On May 13, 1981—the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima—Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square.

As he collapsed, bleeding, the Pope whispered, "Mary, my mother..."

Was there a tie-in to the Fatima prophecies? Did Mary’s hand guide the bullet? Let’s explore…🧵 On a warm Spring day in Rome, the unthinkable happened—someone tried to kill the Pope. Under the bright sun, four shots rang out as Pope John Paul II entered the square for his weekly audience.

Almost 100 years before the invention of television, a Catholic saint had a chilling vision—a future where every home would have a “black box” letting the devil into the home.

A century later, TV was invented—soon after, morals collapsed & divorce skyrocketed. Let's explore🧵 In the early 1800s, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, America’s first canonized saint, reportedly saw “boxes” in homes spreading corruption. She warned of a tool eroding faith and family. Decades later, the television arrived. Was this her prophetic black box?

The most beautiful creature became twisted—cast out of heaven for pride. In an instant, Satan was born.

Some consider this myth.

But what did one of history’s greatest intellects think? Let’s explore the mind of St Thomas Aquinas on the devil and his power to capture souls🧵 Saint Thomas Aquinas, the medieval master of theology, thought much about Satan’s fall—not as myth, but as a chilling truth woven into God’s plan of granting free will to his creation.

A century ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 3 children—Lúcia, Francisco, & Jacinta—in Fátima, Portugal, delivering a dire call for repentance.

On Our Lady of Fátima’s anniversary, we reflect on the haunting vision of hell they saw, urging humanity to turn from sin.🧵 In 1917, in the quiet village of Fátima, Portugal, three young shepherds—Lúcia dos Santos (10), Francisco Marto (9), and Jacinta Marto (7)—experienced a series of divine apparitions that transformed the world.

The devil can be charming, the world alluring, sin enticing…

But learning to recognize vice and embrace virtue won’t just help you get to heaven, it will make your life here & now better.

Vice promises quick thrills, but virtue builds a life of lasting meaning 🧵 The devil’s a master marketer, dressing up temptations in glitter—greed as ambition, lust as freedom, pride as confidence. His ads are slick, but the product’s a scam. Virtue, though, delivers. Patience brings calm. Humility earns respect. Love forges unbreakable bonds.

There is a man who desires reform of the Liturgy. A man who believe there is much frivolousness in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Millions of Catholics love him.

Find out why Cardinal Robert Sarah—the man who could become pope-- is so beloved in his own words. 50 quotes 🧵 “In order to accomplish her true task adequately, the Church must constantly renew the effort to detach herself from her tendency towards worldliness and once again to become open towards God.”

In a world chasing fleeting illusions, one unshakable truth stands: Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

From the Shroud of Turin’s mysterious image to the apostles’ fearless martyrdom, the evidence is compelling. Let’s explore….🧵 The Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot linen cloth bearing the faint, detailed image of a crucified man, defies modern explanation. Its negative-like image—shows wounds matching Roman crucifixion: nail marks, scourge wounds, and a side wound consistent with a spear.

“He Descended Into Hell”—every time we recite the Apostle’s Creed, we say these words.

But, what do these words mean?

Let’s dig into what the Church Fathers say about the “Harrowing of Hell.”🧵 As Christians, we look at the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday as Jesus’ triumphant moment. But actually, his triumph begins on Good Friday, moments after his death on the Cross.

Angels are God’s elite agents in the Bible—messengers, warriors, guides. Archangels Gabriel, Michael, & Raphael, stand out in Scripture with epic roles that shape history.

Let's explore how Michael’s sword, Gabriel’s words, & Raphael’s care pushed history toward redemption. 🧵 Michael’s the heavyweight champ of heaven—the warrior angel. In Daniel 10:13 & 12:1, he fights demonic forces to protect Israel, standing as their guardian—he’s strategic, ensuring God’s people endure against spiritual chaos.

Today, we celebrate Palm Sunday, marking Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Crowds waved palm branches, shouting “Hosanna!”—hailing Him as a king. But within a week, many would turn on Him & he would be dead. Why? 🧵 Palm Sunday kicks off Holy Week. The Gospels describe Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, fulfilling Zechariah’s prophecy (Zech 9:9). The crowd sees a Messiah—“their” Messiah. But their expectations are about to be challenged.

Leonardo da Vinci’s 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 is a timeless masterpiece—a Renaissance painting that depicts Jesus sharing his final meal with His Apostles.

But it’s off. They didn’t sit upright—they reclined, per Jewish custom. Leonardo's depiction isn't accurate—find out why🧵 In 1st-century Judea, Passover meals meant reclining on triclinia—a Roman custom adopted by Jewish communities. A triclinium was a dining area with couches arranged around a table, typically on three sides, allowing for a U-shaped space where people could recline and eat.

Your world is crumbling—relationships fracture, plans dissolve. In that chaos, someone might say, “trust God,” as if it’s a light switch you can flip.

But sometimes it's all we have. Here are 10 Bible verses to hold onto when everything your life falls apart. 🧵 "𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths."

- Proverbs 3:5-6

After a $12 million restoration, Savannah’s newly restored Cathedral stood pristine—until a gunman stormed in & lit the Bishop’s chair ablaze.

What happened next wasn’t in the Missal—a shocking display of courage, profanity & grit by an Irish priest that saved the church.
🧵 On a quiet morning in 2003, a would-be arsonist entered Savannah's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - a Neo-Gothic Revival masterpiece built by Irish immigrant hands after the Civil War. Among the Catholic faithful, it was the crown jewel of the south.

Mothers are the heart of every family, sacrificing endlessly, nurturing with love, often suffering silently. Mothers are there through joys & heartbreaks, as Mary was long ago.

Yet the Blessed Virgin is more than Jesus' mother—she's our Mother too & the mother of so much more 🧵 Today we know Mary as the Mother of God, Mother of Mercy, Mother of the Church & Mother Most Pure. But before the lofty titles, her motherhood began with a humble yes. Her fiat reversed Eve's disobedience, bringing salvation where Eve's fruit brought death.

One of the greatest minds in Western Civilization was once a rebel—a womanizer & a thief.

He was a proud man seeking fame & approval. Yet, the sinner turned saint changed not just himself, but history.

What Augustine's "Pear Tree" incident can teach us about ourselves .🧵 The contributions of Augustine to Western history, philosophy, & Christian thought cannot be overstated. This intellectual giant influenced centuries of theological & philosophical discourse. But his early years showed no hint of this destiny.