Orthodox Church in ‘Lenten Vestments,’ Czech Republic (Frettie) COGwriter Roman Catholics are now observing Lent. Today, Pope Francis said: February 10, 2016 I wish you a blessed Lent. May Our Lady of Pompeii accompany you and, please, pray for me [Original text: Italian] [Translation provided by Vatican Radio] https://zenit.org/articles/in-lenten-audio-message-pope-urges-young-people-to-remember-god-gives-joy-more-than-world-ever-can/ Here is something related to the […]
Month: February 2016
MIght the rise of Guttenberg help his brother Karl-Theodor?
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (photo by Michael Lucan) COGwriter A German-speaking person translated the following and sent it to me: The creeping return of the zu Guttenberg’s 08 Feb 2016 By Claudia Ehrenstein and Thomas Vitzthum Philipp zu Guttenberg could become secretary in Rheinland-Pfalz under Julia Kloeckner. He already is sitting in her competence team. […]
Barack Obama carries ‘charms’ and speaks of Islam
COGwriter US President Barack Obama was interviewed by CBS: February 9, 2016 Mr. Obama said Pope Francis’ visit to the White House where he had the opportunity to share thoughts and prayers with the pontiff was a stand-out moment during his presidency. Charms in his pocket Every day in his pocket, the president said he […]
Is Ash Wednesday endorsed in the Bible?
Cross of Ashes COGwriter On February 10, 2016, some will observe Ash Wednesday and start Lent. Lent is considered to be a time of self-imposed abstinence by millions. Time reported the following: What’s the purpose of Ash Wednesday? It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period (not including Sundays) […]
Are scientists forecasts on the future state of planet completely wrong?
Are forecasts of mass flooding wrong? (Photo by Averette) COGwriter Scientists reportedly have figured out what planet Earth will be like in 100 years and 10,000 years: February 8, 2016 A large group of climate scientists has made a bracing statement in the journal Nature Climate Change, arguing that we are mistaken if we think global […]
Another points to the USA and Sweden moving to a cashless society–a prelude to 666?
‘The Number of the Beast is 666’ painting COGwriter A reader sent me the following: February 8, 2016 Here Comes the a Cashless Society By Mike Konrad A recent look at some headlines, all less than two months old, gives us a scary view as to what is coming: Bring On the Cashless Future – […]
Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday
New Orleans Mardi Gras (Infrogmation) COGwriter February 9, 2016 is known in some places as Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday,” called Shrove Tuesday in parts of the UK) and is related to a carnival or carnaval season. Pope Francis used to be a Mardi Gras bouncer: The Pope’s Days as a Mardi Gras Bouncer […]
Valentine’s Day: Its real origins
COGwriter If you are a Christian, should you celebrate February 14th as Valentine’s Day? The Apostle John was inspired to write: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world […]
Iran tells India to pay in Euros, not US dollars
Iranian Abadan Oil Refinery COGwriter Iran is telling India that it wants to be paid in Euros: As US lifts sanctions, Iran wants India to pay oil dues in euros February 7, 2016 Iran has asked Indian refiners such as Essar Oil and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) to clear its past oil dues amounting […]
BibleNewsProphecy: Pope Francis’ Celebration of Reformation’s 500th Anniversary
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 18:14 Pope Francis’ Celebration of Reformation’s 500th Anniversary The Vatican announced that Pope Francis plans to attend a celebration commemorating the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing his 95 theses on the door of a […]