How different religions worship God 🧵 To understand this, you need to grasp the difference between "material" and "formal".

In Thomistic (Catholic) philosophy:

- Matter is the potential, raw "stuff" of something.

- Form is what shapes matter into something definite, purposeful, and complete.

E.g.: Marble = matter. Statue shape = form.

This matters (. . .😏) for worship.

It’s time you knew the truth.

Israel just attacked Iran—and everyone’s scrambling to make sense of it.

But the real trigger wasn’t politics or nukes... it may have been an ancient prophecy—about a red cow 🧵 You read that right: a cow.

Specifically, a “red heifer”—a rare, unblemished calf described in the Bible.

According to ancient Jewish law, its ashes are required to purify the Temple Mount before rebuilding the Third Temple.

Do you lie to save the innocent man hiding in your house?

Rather than reject the hypothetical as Peterson did, look at how St. Augustine answered this 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡 question with his 8 Types of Lies.

The verdict? Even this lie can "slay your soul" 🧵
St. Augustine, one of the greatest thinkers of the early Church, developed a framework of 8 types of lies.

Each type is morally wrong—but not equally.

Some are damnable. Others are simply dangerous.

With Pope Leo XIV newly elected, the world is watching.

Most people think the papacy is just a Vatican tradition.
But Scripture tells a different story.

It’s right there in Matthew 16, and it’s stronger than you think 🧵 Serious exegesis means following the evidence — not assumptions.

And when you apply the key principles of interpretation, Matthew 16 doesn’t suggest the papacy…

It demands it. Let’s walk through the case 👇

America just made history—but not in the way you'd expect.

The Catholic Church has elected its first-ever American pope: a quiet, law-trained missionary from Chicago turned global bishop-maker.

Who is Pope Leo XIV—and what kind of future is the Church betting on with him? 🧵 Born Robert Prevost in 1955 on the South Side of Chicago, he grew up in a Catholic family with French, Italian, and Spanish roots.

He was an altar boy, the son of a librarian and a WWII veteran, and felt drawn to the priesthood from an early age.

“The saints are dead”—this might be the most unbiblical statement Christians say today.

If you care about what the Bible actually teaches, read along... you might be shocked you ever believed this: Here’s the argument you’ve probably heard:

• Asking your friend to pray? ✅ (They’re alive)
• Asking a saint to pray? ❌ (They’re dead)

But the Bible says the exact opposite about the saints in glory.

The Vatican warned us about 12 ways that AI threatens humanity.

Will we listen? 🧵 1. Death of free will

If AI is used in a way that doesn't "preserve human agency", we will disconnect ourselves from the role of the heart, which is fundamental to all acts of decision-making.

Vatican: Be careful not to become overly dependent on AI for your decision-making.

The Gospel of Luke contains a hidden reference most Christians have never noticed

It connects Mary to the most sacred object in the Old Testament: the Ark of the Covenant.

Here’s how Luke 1 reveals Mary as the New Ark and deepens our understanding of her role in salvation: In Luke 1:39, Mary “arose and went” to visit Elizabeth.

In 2 Samuel 6:2, David “arose and went” to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.

Luke uses the same phrase to draw our attention back to David’s journey with the Ark centuries prior.

And both were traveling in the lands of Judah.

When God changes someone's name in the Bible it's a 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭.

These aren’t mere rebrands—they mark pivotal shifts in God’s Salvation Plan.

And one name change reshaped the future of salvation history. . . Let's look at the names.

Abram to Abraham (Genesis 17:5)

Abram ("exalted father") becomes Abraham ("father of many nations").

God’s covenant transforms Abram’s identity.

He’s no longer just a man—he’s the patriarch of a divine promise that echoes through history.

When angels appear in the Bible, their first words are often the same: "Do not be afraid."

But Gabriel’s greeting to Mary is completely different—and shockingly intentional.

Here’s what makes it so special: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!" (Luke 1:28)

The Greek word kecharitōmenē (full of grace) is a unique title, not just a description.

It implies a state of grace given by God, completed in the past but with ongoing effects.

Let’s compare this to other greetings.

Every time you're hurt or wronged, you’re faced with a choice: To let the pain consume you—or to encounter Jesus in a way you never could without it.

Here’s a simple, 5-step guide to inviting Jesus Christ into your suffering 🧵: 1. Acknowledge the Pain Honestly

Name your hurt. Be honest with yourself and God about emotions like anger, fear, or sadness.

Why: Jesus modeled this in Gethsemane, openly sharing His sorrow with the Father.

Example: Lord, I feel betrayed and overwhelmed. This pain feels too much to carry.

After the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD, Pharisaic Judaism took on the monumental task of redefining Jewish identity. This effort led to the rejection of both the Deuterocanonical books and the New Testament.

But why?

Let’s dive into the reasons. 🧵 First, a quick recap: The Deuterocanonical books (e.g., Wisdom, Tobit, 1 & 2 Maccabees) were part of the Septuagint—the Greek Old Testament used by Jews in the diaspora and adopted by early Christians.

The Pharisees, however, rejected these books. Here’s why.

Saint Teresa of Ávila’s body was exhumed again yesterday, and it’s still miraculously pristine.

But did you know her tomb once collapsed, her casket grew moldy, and they even cut off her hand and heart? 🧵

St. Teresa died in 1582.

To prevent theft of the body, the lady who endowed the the house where she was buried ordered a massive heap of stones and bricks to be piled on top of the coffin.

The coffin collapsed under the weight and the rubble fell in.

Was Teresa's body safe?

Gemma di Giorgi was born blind, but a single encounter with Padre Pio changed everything.

And here's the twist—she's still alive to tell the tale 🧵 Gemma was born in 1939 in Sicily with a rare condition—she had no pupils and was therefore blind.

Doctors were baffled, and her family devastated.

The life, death, and resurrection of Christ are central to the Christian faith.

But there's one crucial moment that often goes unnoticed. . .

It's the key to understanding Jesus' ongoing role in salvation. 🧵 The Ascension of Christ is a fundamental part of Christian doctrine, not just as an end to his earthly ministry, but as the beginning of his eternal priestly role.

This is the moment where Jesus takes his place as the eternal High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.

This is Robert Maxwell.

His publishing company destroyed the peer review process and the credibility of science itself.

He is also the father of Ghislaine Maxwell (yes, THAT one). . . 🧵 The scientific publishing industry as we know it today began to take shape in the wake of WWII.

Before this period, scientific, technical, and medical (STM) publications were primarily produced by learned societies for their members.