We believe in the power of agreement. Because of this, we are inviting churches, ministries and like-minded organizations from across Canada to register their “agreement” for the establishment of this annual National Day of Prayer for Canada.

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National Prayer gatherings in the spirit of 2 Chron. 7:14.

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We believe in the principle of the power of agreement. Because of this, we invite churches, ministries and businesses across Canada who agree with the vision to establish an annual National Day of Prayer in Canada to sign onto the following simple declaration:

“We, Christian organizations from across Canada, come together to declare that we are in agreement for the establishment of an annual National Day of Prayer in Canada in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14:
If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (NIV)

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Our Lady of Guadalupe, “a living testimony to the power of God,” says Bishop Gallagher
In his homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico on July 27, Bishop Gallagher, Secretary of the Holy See for Relations with States, returned to the heart of the Virgin’s message to the Indian Juan Diego. Her message, he said, “is not a memory,” but rather a “mission” that calls the Church “not only to defend the faith, but also to live it prophetically.”

Notre-Dame de Guadalupe, «un témoignage vivant du pouvoir de Dieu», estime Mgr Gallagher. Dans son homélie prononcée pour le 17e dimanche du Temps ordinaire au sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Guadalupe au Mexique ce 27 juillet, Mgr Gallagher, secrétaire du Saint-Siège pour les Relations avec les États est revenu sur le cœur du message de la Vierge à l’indien Juan Diego. Son message a-t-il dit «n’est pas un souvenir», mais plutôt une «une mission» qui appelle l’Église «non seulement à défendre la foi, mais aussi à la vivre de manière prophétique.»

Referring to yesterday’s post about Eric loves a virgin woman, we are talking about having a virgin body like in those pictures below.

Individuals with untouched bodies, utterly free from any piercings or tattoos, present a pristine and natural image. Their skin reflects a sense of simplicity and authenticity, showcasing a commitment to maintaining a clean and unadorned aesthetic that emphasizes their inherent beauty.

Yes, Eric loves a virgin woman.

What does the Bible say about piercings and tattoos?

Brother Eric Michel loves virgin women.

A virgin woman is someone who has neither piercings nor tattoos. Piercings and Tattoos Leviticus 19:28

You shall not make any cuttings on your body for the dead, nor shall you tattoo anything on yourselves. I am the Lord. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are no longer your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body. 1 Timothy 2:9 ESV

Likewise, women should adorn themselves in a decent manner, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing. 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV

Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Deuteronomy 14:1 ESV

“You are sons of the Lord your God. You shall not make any cuttings on yourselves or shave your foreheads for the dead.”

1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV

Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own. Romans 12:1 ESV

I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Revelation 19:16 ESV

On his garment and on his thigh he has a name written: King of kings and Lord of lords. 1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things are edifying. Romans 14:23;

But whoever doubts while eating is condemned, because he does not eat in faith. And whatever is not of faith is sin. Isaiah 44:1-28

“Now hear, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen! Thus says the Lord, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen! For I will pour water on the dry ground and streams on the thirsty ground; I will pour out my spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your offspring. They will spring up among the grass like willows by the streams of water. One will say, “I am the Lord’s!” and another will call on the name of Jacob; another will write on his hand, “The Lord’s!” and will call his name Israel. Isaiah 44:5 NKJV

One will say, “I am the Lord’s!” and another will call on the name of Jacob; another will write on his hand, “The Lord’s!” and will call his name Israel. Proverbs 1:1-33 NKJV

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand the words of understanding, to receive instruction in justice, judgment, and equity; to give understanding to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young. Let the wise man listen and learn, and let the person of understanding gain guidance… 1 Peter 3:3-4 NKJV

Do not adorn yourself with outward adornment, such as braided hair, or gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear. Instead, let your adornment be the hidden person of the heart, the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the sight of God. Ezekiel 16:12 NKJV

I have put a ring in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head. Proverbs 1:3 NKJV

To receive instruction in wisdom, justice, judgment, and fair dealing; Revelation 1:1 NKJV

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants things which must shortly take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John. Ezekiel 8:15-17 NKJV

He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? You will see abominations even greater than these.” So he brought me into the inner court of the house of the LORD. And behold, at the entrance of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, there stood about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east, worshipping the sun that faces east. He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a small thing for the house of Judah to commit the abominations that they commit here, to fill the land with violence and to provoke me to anger even more? Behold, they are laying the branch on their noses.” Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no prophetic vision, the people are unrestrained, but blessed is he who keeps the law! Deuteronomy 15:17

Take an awl and drive it into his ear at the gate, and he shall be your servant forever. You shall do the same to your female servant. Deuteronomy 6:1-25

These are the commandments, the statutes, and the ordinances, which the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, so that you may observe them in the land you are going to possess, so that you may fear.

This is the way to be freed: everyone who is a creditor will release what he has lent to his neighbor; he will not demand it from his neighbor, his brother, because the redemption of the Lord has been proclaimed. openbible.info. What does the Bible say about piercings and tattoos?

Le Frère Éric Michel aime les femmes vierges.

• Une femme vierge est une personne qui n’a ni piercing ni tatouage. Piercings et tatouages Lévitique 19:28
• Tu ne feras aucune incision sur ton corps pour un mort, et tu ne te feras pas de tatouage. Je suis l’Éternel. 1 Corinthiens 6:19-20
• Ne sais-tu pas que ton corps est le temple du Saint-Esprit qui est en toi, que tu as reçu de Dieu ? Tu ne t’appartiens plus à toi-même, car tu as été racheté à un grand prix. Glorifie donc Dieu dans ton corps. 1 Timothée 2:9 ESV
• De même, les femmes doivent se parer d’une manière décente, avec pudeur et maîtrise de soi, non avec des tresses, de l’or, des perles ou des vêtements somptueux. 1 Corinthiens 3:16 ESV
• Ne savez-vous pas que vous êtes le temple de Dieu et que l’Esprit de Dieu habite en vous ? 1 Corinthiens 10:31 ESV
• Ainsi, soit que vous mangiez, soit que vous buviez, soit que vous fassiez quelque autre chose, faites tout pour la gloire de Dieu. Deutéronome 14:1 ESV
• « Vous êtes fils du Seigneur, votre Dieu. Vous ne vous ferez point d’incisions, et vous ne vous raserez point le front pour un mort. »
• 1 Corinthiens 6:19 ESV
• Ne savez-vous pas que votre corps est le temple du Saint-Esprit qui est en vous, que vous avez reçu de Dieu ? Vous ne vous appartenez pas à vous-mêmes. Romains 12:1 ESV
• Je vous exhorte donc, frères, par les compassions de Dieu, à offrir vos corps en sacrifice vivant, saint, agréable à Dieu, ce qui sera de votre part un culte raisonnable. Apocalypse 19:16 ESV
• Sur son vêtement et sur sa cuisse il porte un nom écrit : Roi des rois et Seigneur des seigneurs. 1 Corinthiens 10:23 ESV
• « Tout est permis », mais tout n’est pas utile. « Tout est permis », mais Tout n’est pas édifiant. Romains 14:23
• Mais celui qui a des doutes en mangeant est condamné, car il ne mange pas avec foi. Or, tout ce qui ne procède pas de la foi est péché. Ésaïe 44:1-28
• « Écoute maintenant, Jacob, mon serviteur, Israël que j’ai choisi ! Ainsi parle l’Éternel, qui t’a fait, qui t’a formé dès ta naissance et qui t’aidera : Ne crains point, Jacob, mon serviteur, Jeshurun ​​que j’ai choisi ! Car je répandrai de l’eau sur la terre aride, et des ruisseaux sur la terre desséchée ; je répandrai mon esprit sur ta postérité, et ma bénédiction sur ta race. Ils germeront parmi l’herbe, comme des saules près des ruisseaux. L’un dira : “Je suis à l’Éternel !”, l’autre invoquera le nom de Jacob, l’autre écrira sur sa main : “À l’Éternel !”, et se nommera du nom d’Israël. » … Ésaïe 44:5 LSG
• L’un dira : “Je suis à l’Éternel !”, l’autre invoquera le nom de Jacob, l’autre écrira sur sa main : “À l’Éternel !”, et se nommera du nom d’Israël. Proverbes 1:1-33 LSG
• Proverbes de Salomon, fils de David, roi d’Israël : Pour connaître la sagesse et l’instruction, pour comprendre les paroles d’intelligence, pour recevoir l’instruction dans la justice, le droit et l’équité ; pour donner de la prudence aux simples, de la science et de la réflexion aux jeunes. Que le sage écoute et progresse en instruction, et que l’homme intelligent acquière la direction… 1 Pierre 3:3-4 LSG
• Que votre parure ne soit pas extérieure, comme les tresses de cheveux, les bijoux d’or ou les vêtements que vous portez, mais que votre parure soit la personne cachée du cœur, la parure incorruptible d’un esprit doux et paisible, qui est d’un grand prix devant Dieu. Ézéchiel 16:12 LSG
• Je mis un anneau à ton nez, des boucles d’oreilles à tes oreilles, et une couronne magnifique sur ta tête. Proverbes 1:3 LSG
• Pour recevoir l’instruction dans la sagesse, dans la justice, le droit et l’équité ; Apocalypse 1:1 LSG
• Révélation de Jésus-Christ, que Dieu lui a donnée pour montrer à ses serviteurs les choses qui doivent arriver bientôt. Il l’a fait connaître par l’envoi de son ange à son serviteur Jean. Ézéchiel 8:15-17 LSG
• Il me dit : « As-tu vu cela, fils de l’homme ? Tu verras des abominations encore plus grandes que celles-ci. » Et il me conduisit dans le parvis intérieur de la maison de l’Éternel. Et voici, à l’entrée du temple de l’Éternel, entre le portique et l’autel, se tenaient environ vingt-cinq hommes, le dos tourné au temple de l’Éternel et le visage tourné vers l’orient, adorant le soleil tourné vers l’orient. Il me dit : « As-tu vu cela, fils de l’homme ? Est-ce trop peu pour la maison de Juda de commettre les abominations qu’elle commet ici, de remplir le pays de violence et de m’irriter encore davantage ? Voici, ils mettent la branche sur leur nez. » Proverbes 29:18
• Là où il n’y a pas de vision prophétique, le peuple est sans retenue, mais béni soit celui qui observe la loi ! Deutéronome 15:17
• Tu prendras un poinçon, tu le lui enfonceras dans l’oreille, à la porte, et il sera ton esclave pour toujours. Tu feras de même pour ta servante. Deutéronome 6:1-25
• Voici les commandements, les lois et les ordonnances que l’Éternel, ton Dieu, m’a ordonné de t’enseigner, afin que tu les mettes en pratique dans le pays où tu vas entrer pour en prendre possession, afin que tu craignes l’Éternel, ton Dieu, toi, ton fils et tes enfants. fils de son fils, en observant tous les jours de ta vie toutes ses lois et tous ses commandements que je te prescris, et afin que tes jours se prolongent. Écoute donc, Israël, et veille à les mettre en pratique, afin que tu sois heureux et que tu multiplies beaucoup, comme te l’a dit l’Éternel, le Dieu de tes pères, dans un pays où coulent le lait et le miel. Écoute, Israël ! L’Éternel, notre Dieu, est l’unique Éternel. Tu aimeras l’Éternel, ton Dieu, de tout ton cœur, de toute ton âme et de toute ta force. … Exode 21:6 LSG
• Alors son maître le mènera à Dieu, et il le fera approcher de la porte ou du montant de la porte. Son maître lui percera l’oreille avec un poinçon, et il sera son esclave pour toujours. 1 Pierre 3:3
• Que votre parure ne soit pas extérieure, ni les tresses de cheveux, ni les bijoux d’or, ni les vêtements que vous portez. Proverbes 11:14-17
• Là où il n’y a pas de direction, un peuple tombe, mais dans le grand nombre de conseillers il y a du salut. Qui se porte garant pour un étranger s’expose à un préjudice, mais celui qui déteste les gages est en sécurité. Une femme gracieuse obtient la gloire, et les hommes violents s’enrichissent. L’homme bon est un bienfait pour lui-même, mais l’homme cruel se fait du tort. 1 Samuel 16:7 LSG
• Mais le Seigneur dit à Samuel : « Ne considère pas son apparence ni la hauteur de sa taille, car je l’ai rejeté. Car le Seigneur ne considère pas ce que l’homme considère : l’homme regarde à l’apparence extérieure, mais le Seigneur regarde au cœur. » 1 Timothée 4:1-2 LSG
• Or, l’Esprit dit expressément que, dans les derniers temps, certains abandonneront la foi, pour s’attacher à des esprits séducteurs et à des doctrines de démons, par l’hypocrisie de menteurs dont la conscience est marquée au fer rouge. 1 Corinthiens 3:17 LSG
• Si quelqu’un détruit le temple de Dieu, Dieu le détruira. Car le temple de Dieu est saint, et ce temple, vous l’êtes. 1 Corinthiens 3:1 LSG
• Pour moi, frères, je n’ai pas pu vous parler comme à des hommes spirituels, mais comme à des hommes charnels, comme à des enfants en Christ. 1 Rois 18:28 LSG
• Ils poussèrent de grands cris et, selon leur coutume, se firent des incisions avec des épées et des lances, jusqu’à ce que le sang jaillisse sur eux. 1 Timothée 2:4 LSG
• Qui veut que tous les hommes soient sauvés et parviennent à la connaissance de la vérité. 1 Corinthiens 10:1 LSG
• Je ne veux pas, frères, que vous ignoriez que nos pères ont tous été sous la nuée, et qu’ils ont tous passé au travers de la mer. 1 Corinthiens 6:10 LSG
• Ni les voleurs, ni les cupides, ni les ivrognes, ni les outrageants, ni les ravisseurs n’hériteront du royaume de Dieu. Romains 14:1 LSG
• Quant à celui qui est faible dans la foi, accueillez-le, mais ne vous disputez pas pour des opinions. Romains 10:4 LSG
• Car Christ est la fin de la loi, pour la justification de tous ceux qui croient. Jean 3:16-17 LSG
• « Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu’il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu’il ait la vie éternelle. Car Dieu n’a pas envoyé son Fils dans le monde pour juger le monde, mais pour que le monde soit sauvé par lui. » Hébreux 4:12 LSG
• Car la parole de Dieu est vivante et efficace, plus tranchante qu’une épée quelconque à deux tranchants, pénétrante jusqu’à partager âme et esprit, jointures et moelles, et juge les sentiments et les pensées du cœur. Éphésiens 2:15 LSG
• Après avoir aboli la loi des commandements, exprimée en ordonnances, il a créé en lui-même un seul homme nouveau à la place des deux, établissant ainsi la paix. 1 Corinthiens 6:13 LSG
• « La nourriture est pour l’estomac, et l’estomac pour la nourriture » ​​— et Dieu détruira l’un et l’autre. Le corps n’est pas destiné à l’immoralité sexuelle, mais au Seigneur, et le Seigneur au corps. Corinthiens 6:1
• Lorsque l’un de vous a un grief contre un autre, ose-t-il plaider devant les injustes plutôt que devant les saints ? Romains 1:24
• C’est pourquoi Dieu les a livrés à l’impureté selon les convoitises de leurs cœurs, de sorte qu’ils déshonorent eux-mêmes leurs propres corps. Lévitique 19:8
• Quiconque en mangera portera la peine de son iniquité, car il aura profané ce qui est consacré à l’Éternel ; et il sera retranché de son peuple. Lévitique 19:27
• Tu ne te raseras pas les tempes, et tu ne raseras pas les bords de ta barbe. Genèse 1:20
• Dieu dit : « Que les eaux foisonnent d’êtres vivants, et que les oiseaux volent sur la terre, à travers l’étendue du ciel. » Galates 3:23-25
• Avant que la foi ne vienne, nous étions prisonniers de la loi, en attendant la révélation de la foi. Ainsi, la loi était notre gardien jusqu’à la venue du Christ, afin que nous soyons justifiés par la foi. Mais maintenant que la foi est venue, nous ne sommes plus sous ce gardien. Romains 14:1-23
• Quant à celui qui est faible dans la foi, accueillez-le, mais ne vous disputez pas sur des opinions. L’un croit pouvoir manger de tout, tandis que l’autre ne mange que des légumes. Que celui qui mange ne méprise pas celui qui s’abstient, et que celui qui s’abstient ne juge pas celui qui mange, car Dieu l’a accueilli. Qui es-tu pour juger le serviteur d’autrui ? C’est devant son maître qu’il se tient debout ou qu’il tombe. Et il sera affermi, car le Seigneur a le pouvoir de le soutenir. L’un estime un jour meilleur qu’un autre, tandis que l’autre les considère tous comme égaux. Que chacun ait une pleine conviction en son cœur. … Exode 21:4
• Si son maître lui donne une femme et qu’elle lui enfante des fils ou des filles, la femme et ses enfants seront à son maître, et il sortira seul. 1 Corinthiens 6:6
• Mais un frère plaide contre son frère, et cela devant des infidèles ? 1 Corinthiens 6:3
• Ne savez-vous pas que nous devons juger les anges ? Combien plus encore les choses de la vie ! 1 Corinthiens 3:4 LSG
• Car, lorsque l’un dit : « Moi, je suis de Paul », et un autre : « Moi, d’Apollos », n’êtes-vous pas des hommes ? Jean 3:3 LSG
• Jésus lui répondit : « En vérité, en vérité, je te le dis, si un homme ne naît de nouveau, il ne peut voir le royaume de Dieu. » Deutéronome 15:2 LSG

Voici la manière de se libérer : tout créancier se libérera de ce qu’il a prêté à son prochain ; il ne le réclamera pas à son prochain, son frère, car la libération du Seigneur a été proclamée. openbible.info. Que dit la Bible à propos des piercings et des tatouages ​​?

ChatGPT do you know eric michel ministries international?

Reply: Yes, Eric Michel Ministries International (EMMI) is a Christian ministry focused on spreading the gospel and teaching biblical principles. While there may not be a large amount of mainstream media coverage, ministries like EMMI often have a strong presence within specific Christian communities, especially through conferences, outreach programs, and online platforms.

Eric Michel, the founder and leader, seems to be an individual involved in evangelism, spiritual teaching, and potentially outreach in both local and global contexts. Ministries like this often emphasize faith, personal growth, and community engagement.

Why can’t you see the Right Reverend Marie on Facebook?

Since September 7, 2024, the Rt. Rev. Marie has stopped walking and is in bed all the time, which has resulted in a massive bed wound.

She is very lucid and shares her opinion with me on our chaplaincy matters. She started to read again, but her tremors stopped her from typing or using a mouse on her portable.

This week, she finished reading a book I offered her:

And of course this old bible:

Speaking in Parables
July 23, 2025
Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings for Today

Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious—Optional Memorial

On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables… Matthew 13:1–3

Why did Jesus speak in parables? In today’s Gospel, Jesus goes on to teach the familiar “Parable of the Sower.” Immediately after that parable in today’s Gospel, the disciples do ask Jesus this question. They ask, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” Jesus responds to them, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.” So why is that?

First of all, a story is easy to listen to. It keeps our attention and is easily remembered. In the “Parable of the Sower” that we hear today, Jesus explains that the seed sown by the sower falls either on the path, on rocky ground, among thorns, or on rich soil. This is a very visible description that will lead people to conclusions right away. Everyone knows that the ideal place for seed to be sown is rich soil. And everyone knows that the seed sown on the path, rocky ground and among thorns has little hope of producing fruit. Therefore, this parable easily draws the listener in so as to understand some basic lessons.

With that said, this story will only become a parable if the deeper lesson is learned. Clearly, Jesus wanted the crowd to understand that they will only understand the mysteries He is teaching them if they are like the rich soil. And He also wanted them to understand that much of what He was teaching them was not falling on rich soil in their hearts.

This parable, as well as all of Jesus’ parables, has the effect of causing the listener to think. Thinking leads to what we may term a holy curiosity. And this holy curiosity will begin to produce the rich soil that was needed within them so as to open the door to the deeper mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven.

How does Jesus speak to you? Are you able to listen to Jesus speak directly to you, in prayer, so as to reveal to you the deepest mysteries of Heaven? When God speaks to you, in prayer and meditation, does the seed of His Word take root in your very soul? Does His gentle, quiet but transforming Voice communicate to you Who He is and what His will is for your life? If not, then parables are for you. And knowing that is an important discovery.

Reflect, today, upon the desire of God to speak to you. If you do struggle with hearing the clear and profound Voice of God resonate within your soul, then do not be afraid to spend time with the many parables that Jesus told. Try to place yourself within the scene. See yourself as a participant. In today’s parable, see your inner self as the field. Think about those things in your life that keep your soul from being rich soil. Allow this story of Jesus to speak to you. As you do, be attentive to God’s Voice. Listen for Him and listen to Him. And as you do hear Him, know that the seed He has scattered has begun to reach that rich soil of your heart.

My teaching Lord, You desire to speak to me and to reveal to me all that You are. Help me to hear Your Voice so that I will come to know You more. Make my heart truly fertile soil in which the seed of Your Word is sown, so that You can produce within me an abundance of good fruit. Jesus, I trust in You.

The calyx of a flower is the outer leaf surrounding the forming petals, keeping them safe as they develop. It forms a sort of “nursery” for the tender petals to grow. As they grow within this hidden place, the calyx keeps them safe. And once they become developed, the calyx opens and reveals the beauty within. So it is with your soul. The “calyx of your soul” is a gift from God protecting your inner virtues as the dew of His Mercy gently seeps in so as to nourish the budding virtues within. And when fully matured, the radiance of these virtues shines forth so that the fragrance of grace becomes visible to all who gaze upon this work of God.

Look into your own soul this day. What do you see? Do you see sin and corruption? If so, repent of this and allow the Mercy of God to heal it through your confession. From there, allow Mercy to also nourish your inner soul so as to create a hidden inner sanctuary of His splendor. God desires to make your soul beautiful and as He forms you from within, He will allow those virtues to shine forth at the proper time. Wait on Him, let the dew of His gentle care sink in, creating His masterpiece. Reflect upon this sanctuary within you, this day. Rejoice in the protective covering of your soul as God does His miraculous work and be comforted by what you see forming. Surrender all to grace and allow the Creator of all to transform you into His radiant and fragrant gift to the world.

Lord, I thank You for the safety of this inner sanctuary in my soul. I thank You for gently entering in so as to nourish me as You form Your new creation within. May the dew of Your Mercy bring healing and forgiveness to the corruption of my sin, and may it strengthen me so that You can form the virtues that You desire to create. I thank You for Your perfect wisdom and power and give myself to Your gentle care. Jesus, I trust in You.

July 23 – Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious

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The Sudanese Civil War, sometimes referred to as the Fourth Sudanese Civil War or the War of the Generals, is an armed conflict that began on April 15, 2023, in Sudan, pitting the country’s armed forces against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force. Clashes then erupted throughout the country, primarily in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, and in the Darfur region.

The clashes began when the RSF attempted to seize power and launched attacks on key government sites. Airstrikes, artillery fire, and heavy gunfire were reported throughout Sudan, including Khartoum. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dogolo claimed control of most government sites, including the state television headquarters, the presidential palace, Khartoum International Airport, and the army chief’s official residence. However, de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also claimed control of all of these locations. The conflict between the two generals led Sudan to a fourth civil war, following those of 1955-1972, 1983-2005, and 2003-2020.

In 18 months, the war claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced more than 10 million people, and triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. Famine was declared in July in the Zamzam displacement camp in Darfur. More than 25 million of the 45 million Sudanese people require humanitarian aid to survive in a context of chronic food and water shortages, according to the United Nations.

The Anglophone crisis in Cameroon, also known as the Ambazonia War, is an armed conflict that has been raging since 2017 in Cameroon’s two English-speaking regions, the Northwest and Southwest, pitting the Cameroonian government against various separatist groups. This conflict has been linked to the specific socio-political situation in these regions since late 2016. This crisis, initially based on corporatist demands by lawyers and teachers, has gradually shifted towards intense secessionist demands due to what were deemed insufficient government responses, the refusal to open a debate on a return to federalism, and numerous human rights violations by security forces.

In September 2017, separatists took up arms and launched a campaign of attacks against government forces, public places, and schools. On October 1, 2017, separatist leader Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe symbolically declared the independence of the Anglophone regions under the name of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia, triggering protests that were bloodily suppressed. In November 2017, a series of deadly attacks targeting security forces were attributed to the separatists. In response, the authorities launched military operations in the Anglophone regions in December of that year.

In January 2018, separatist leader Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe and nine of his supporters were arrested in Nigeria and extradited to Cameroon. On August 20, 2019, they were sentenced to life imprisonment. On September 11, 2019, President Paul Biya announced that a “major national dialogue” would take place at the end of the month to resolve the conflict. Following this consultation, a “special status” was granted to the Anglophone regions. Despite this incident, violence continues.

Since its outbreak, the conflict has claimed more than 6,000 lives and forced more than a thousand people to flee their homes, with abuses committed or attributed to both government forces and their allies and separatist groups.