July 21 – St. Lawrence
July 22 – St. Mary Magdalene

July 23 – St. Bridget of Sweden
July 24 – St. Christina the Astonishing | St. Sharbel | National Natural Family Planning Week | World Day for Grandparents
July 25 – St. James the Apostle

July 26 – Sts. Joachim and Anne

July 28 – Bl. Stanley Rother
July 29 – St. Martha

July 30 – St. Peter Chrysologus
July 31 – St. Ignatius

I spend my Friday evening with Bishop Marie at the movies, and even though we have seen it many times, we still cannot understand how a human being can hurt another human being that way…

For the ones that were not born and the ones that are too young to remember, once upon a time, in the Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, occurred from 7 April to 19 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War. Over around 100 days, members of the Tutsi ethnic group, as well as some moderate Hutu and Twa, were systematically killed by Hutu militias. While the Rwandan Constitution states that over 1 million people were killed, most scholarly estimates suggest between 500,000 and 662,000 Tutsi died, primarily men. The genocide was marked by extreme violence, with victims often murdered by neighbours, and widespread sexual violence, with between 250,000 and 500,000 women raped.

The genocide was rooted in long-standing ethnic tensions, most recently from the Rwandan Hutu Revolution from 1959 to 1962, which resulted in Rwandan Tutsi fleeing to Uganda due to the ethnic violence that had occurred. Hostilities were then exacerbated further due to the Rwandan Civil War, which began in 1990 when the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a predominantly Tutsi rebel group, invaded Rwanda from Uganda. The war reached a tentative peace with the signing of the Arusha Accords in 1993. However, the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana on 6 April 1994 ignited the genocide, as Hutu extremists used the power vacuum to target Tutsi and moderate Hutu leaders.

Despite the scale of the atrocities, the international community failed to intervene to stop the killings. The RPF resumed military operations in response to the genocide, eventually defeating the government forces and ending the genocide by capturing all government-controlled territory. This led to the flight of the génocidaires and many Hutu refugees into Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), contributing to regional instability and triggering the First Congo War in 1996.

The legacy of the genocide remains significant in Rwanda. The country has instituted public holidays to commemorate the event and passed laws criminalizing “genocide ideology” and “divisionism”.

Wikipedia.org

• Un dimanche à Kigali (A Sunday in Kigali)
• Hotel Rwanda
• I shake hands with the devil

True prayer must begin with the humble recognition of our weakness and need for God.

When you pray, how do you pray? What is the disposition of your heart and for what do you pray? Begin by considering the physical position in which you pray. Though we can pray standing, sitting, kneeling or event lying prostrate. It doesn’t mean we have to do so the entire time we pray, but it is a good practice to kneel, bow your head or fall down prostrate before God at least for a moment each day. Do you do this? If not, consider making this a daily habit.

O God, be merciful to me, a sinner. I bow before You, most glorious and merciful God. I offer You my praise and gratitude for Your abundant mercy in my life. I am not worthy of You and Your grace, but You bestow it anyway. For that I thank You with profound gratitude and beg for the ongoing gift of Your grace. Jesus, I trust in You.

Source of content: mycatholic.life

True prayer must begin with the humble recognition of our weakness and need for God.

When you pray, how do you pray? What is the disposition of your heart, and for what do you pray? Begin by considering the physical position in which you pray. Though we can pray standing, sitting, kneeling, or even lying prostrate. It doesn’t mean we have to do so the entire time we pray, but it is a good practice to kneel, bow your head or fall down prostrate before God at least for a moment each day. Do you do this? If not, consider making this a daily habit.

O God, be merciful to me, a sinner. I bow before You, most glorious and merciful God. I offer You my praise and gratitude for Your abundant mercy in my life. I am not worthy of You and Your grace, but You bestow it anyway. For that I thank You with profound gratitude and beg for the ongoing gift of Your grace. Jesus, I trust in You.

Source of content: mycatholic.life

The Third Order of Eric Michel Ministries International (OFS) is a religious family comprising friars, sisters, and lay people. We lead a community life in the tradition of the Franciscan Order, a mendicant order. We dedicated ourselves to Mary under her title of High Grace. We have provinces in Africa, America and Asia. In Canada, there is one of the Three Marys provinces with its headquarters in Brownsburg.

Mission:
We gather in fraternal missionary work as a small community to be with those in need and support our chaplains.

With Mary as our model and St. Francis as our companion, we commit ourselves in a particular way to comfort those who suffer. We strive to heal the broken and to reconcile those in our world who are divided by age, nationality, race, religion, wealth, and education.

Are you hearing Holy Mary calling you?
Contact us at emmi@ericmichelministries.org

A Marian apparition is a reported supernatural appearance of Mary, the mother of Jesus. While sometimes described as a type of vision, apparitions are generally regarded as external manifestations, whereas visions are more often understood as internal, spiritual experiences. Throughout history, both Marian apparitions and visions have been associated with religious messages, devotional practices, and pilgrimage traditions.

In the Catholic Church, for a reported appearance to be classified as a Marian apparition, the person or persons who claim to see Mary (the “seers”) must claim to see her visually present in their environment. If the person claims to hear Mary but not see her, this is known as an interior locution, not an apparition. Also excluded from the category of apparitions are dreams, visions experienced in the imagination, and the claimed perception of Mary in ordinarily explainable natural phenomena.

The Catholic Church believes that supernatural Marian apparitions can occur, but also believes that many claimed apparitions are fabricated by the seer or the result of something other than divine intervention. For this reason, the Catholic Church has a formal evaluation process established for assessing claimed apparitions.

The 1978 norms were superseded by new guidelines issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in May 2024. Investigations into alleged apparitions still typically fall first within the jurisdiction of the local ordinary (i.e., the diocesan bishop). The document recommends that incidents of phenomena be carefully assessed to ensure that they are not fraudulent or motivated by monetary gain.

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is a department of the Roman Curia responsible for the religious discipline of the Catholic Church. The Dicastery is the oldest department among the Roman Curia’s departments. Its seat is the Palace of the Holy Office in Rome, just outside Vatican City. It was founded to defend the Catholic Church from heresy and is the body responsible for promulgating and defending Catholic doctrine.

This institution was founded by Pope Paul III on 21 July 1542, as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition. It was then renamed in 1908 as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office of the Roman Rota. In 1965, it became the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF; Latin: Congregatio pro Doctrina Fidei). Since 2022, it has been named the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. It is still informally known as the Holy Office (Latin: Sanctum Officium) in many Catholic countries. The sole objective of the dicastery is to “spread sound Catholic doctrine and defend those points of Christian tradition which seem in danger because of new and unacceptable doctrines.”

Marian shrines

Apparition request from Mary for the construction of a shrine on the place of the apparition. Such Marian shrines often become popular sites of Christian pilgrimage. The most-visited Marian shrine in the world is the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, which attracts approximately 10 million pilgrims annually. Other popular apparition-related Marian pilgrimage sites include the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima in Portugal (6 million visitors per year) and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France (1.5 million visitors annually).

(Wikipedia.org)

Eric Michel Ministries International, Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary Ministry of the TOFE & TOFI Marian Shrines Pelgrimages.

Rev. Marie and I went for a Sunday drive as we love the road and nature, going by Beauharnois Quebec, I spot an antique store going by the name La Chaise Rouge (The Red Chair) so we stop and explore the store, with the blessing of Rev. Marie we purchased two items, 1st a frame of Expo 67, Canada Exhibition for the 100 anniversary of Canada 1867-1967. It’s an air view of the Island without Saint Helen’s Island so no Midway or any of the rides on the picture.

The 2nd item is a Bible, the French title is Histoire de la saint Bible Edition: Maison Alfred Mame et fils Tours France, written by L’abbé Cruchet.

It is a real history book or an adapted version of the Bible, it has no Chapters and Verses like the Bible, No Genesis, Kings, Mathew, Act and Revelation, it is divided into chapters like this: Old Testament Book 1 The world to Abraham’s vocation, Book 7 The judges government,  in the New Testament Book 1 birth and childhood of Jesus, etc.

It was common to see that here, anyway, in Quebec. In school, we read the Holy History and studied the catechism, as I attended a Catholic School.

I noticed on the web,  it has lots of versions of this book for sale, the book itself has no copyright date it says the fourth edition, I found 1840 and 1893 in many places, the book has approval by two Superior of the clergy and signed on August 11 and August 14 both in 1891. Price goes from 15 Euros to 295$US.

Cannot find anything on the web about the author L’abbé Cruchet.

For the price we paid, it was a good buy. Now, according to Rev. Marie, I must read it, lol.

Independent Catholic

The Holy Catholic Church, founded by Jesus Christ, sparked to life by the Holy Spirit, brought to the world by the Apostles, is all about freedom. Catholic freedom, the very purpose behind Christ’s life and resurrection defeats sin and death, it gives us values for living, it brings both peace and challenge. The heart of the Catholic experience is freedom!

The Holy Catholic Church existed long before there was a Pope, before there was a single Eastern Patriarch, before there was even one bishop in England. Those were all later developments in Catholicism. Independent Catholicism is the mother Church of all Catholicism, the Church from which all the others grew. Every Christian, Catholic or Protestant, owes his or her faith to independent Catholicism, the Source Church. Over the centuries sects and denominations have fractionated, reformed, ruptured and revolted from their Catholic roots. But the Holy Spirit who brought Catholicism into existence has never abandoned Her; Pentecost is still happening!

Our church is catholic but independent.

We invite you to join us for any of our services. All are welcome to receive Communion at our altars, without membership or belief requirements. Participation in the Great Work of God is more important than a profession of beliefs or adherence to dogma. We maintain intellectual freedom for all.

God is adored as a loving Father, not a fierce tyrant. Our services inspire joyous devotion, not guilt or oppression.

Our true self is spiritual, but that self is often confused by the garments of a physical being (Romans 7:8-12). Our path, even though it often seems difficult or even hopeless, has a single ending that never fails: the conquest by the spiritual of the material. Those who are more evolved are giants of the intellect, saints of compassion, and powerful agents for good.:

We teach Christ’s Commandments when He said: ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, and thy neighbor as thyself. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. As you sow, so shall you reap.’

We teach universal salvation, but we do not make any official statement on the range of experiences that may befall us after death.

We are less concerned with the specifics of a historical man who lived more than 2,000 years ago than we are with the Christ who lives today (Matthew 18:20). This is a mighty spiritual Presence in the world, guiding and sustaining us all.

Our lives are enriched and empowered by the outflow of the Christ-energy at our altars, in our services, and through our lives. This power is capable of producing an effect on material things and in our spiritual growth. The energy of our World Teacher floods our beings like light bulbs drive darkness from a room.

The Interdenominational Assembly of Churches

Formed out of the Indian Pentecostal Church and the African United Methodist Church in Malawi requested in 2017 to work with us. The “Eric Michel Ministries International Interdenominational Assembly of Churches was born upon the teaching of Christ. We are an association of member churches and para-churches serving members of over 25 head churches across the world. Through our local churches and our online ministries, we provide a Seminary, a Bible Academy, a missions outreach program, and resources like a counseling and support committee for Ecclesiastical rules and order via our Canon Law and Ecclesiastical College (House of Bishops), and many more. The IAoC is divided into five regions, Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, overseen by a “District Superintendent Bishop”, who provides the management and spiritual support to the churches that he is responsible for. Canada is the central headquarters in which the Archbishop Eric M. Gagnon (Minister & Founder of Eric Michel Ministries International Chaplaincies) is the international Elected Prelate and executive director of the Board of the EMMI. Members vote every year on resolutions and other business of EMMI IAoC. All Ministers serve on the membership annual assembly named the Symposium.

Members’ Services Currently, IAoC provides services in the following areas:

Counselling services

Educational services, the Seminary Footsteps of Jesus & Bible Academy limited to those seeking to enter the ministry, and Harvestime Bible Academy for any person who likes to know Christ better

Members’ community chest fund by donation and an online store

Prayers services

workshops

Chaplaincy Services

and much more.

Eric Michel Ministries International operates under the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches, an association of Churches and Para-Churches, including members of the clergies and elders, or directors.clergy

We are open to all Bible Christians from the left and the right.

The Most Important Tool: “The Bible”.

From a union of these denominations:

1. Chaplaincy, a not-for-profit religious corporation of the Methodist Nonconforming

2. New Hope Ministry & Missions of the Baptist

3. Eric Michel Pentecostal Ministry

We invite you to participate in our online church and post your worship services and your sermons, MUST BE English or French

The Rt. Rev Marie Yvonne is:

1. The Co-Founder of the Chaplaincy of Eric Michel Ministries International and New Hope Ministry, and Missions

2. President of the House of Bishops and

3. Co-Founder of the Interdenominational Assembly of Churches (Churches and Para-Churches association)

4. Group Administrator

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Faith Without Works Is Dead

14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without [a]your works, and I will show you my faith by [b]my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is [c]dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made [d]perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was [e]accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?

26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Brother Eric Ministries is Faith; Brother Eric Chaplaincy is Work

New King James Version (NKJV)
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April 27, 2025

Exploring the Conclave: A Movie Night Reflection

Last night, I had the pleasure of diving into a long-awaited cinematic experience by renting the film “Conclave” on YouTube to enjoy with Reverend Marie. While it was $2.00 more than what I typically spend on movie nights, my excitement to see it after months of anticipation outweighed any hesitations. After checking local stores like Walmart for a physical copy, I decided that renting online was the best way to satisfy my curiosity.

As we settled in to watch, I was filled with enthusiasm, eager to see how the film would depict the conclave process. Having absorbed numerous trailers and online comments, I was optimistic about experiencing an engaging narrative filled with suspense and drama, even amid critical reviews. However, once the movie concluded, I found myself reflecting on its shortcomings.

For someone with a keen interest in the political dynamics and intricate negotiations that occur during the papal election, I was hoping for a film that would deliver high stakes and compelling character arcs. Unfortunately, “Conclave” did not quite capture the level of tension and intrigue I had anticipated. Instead of feeling like an exciting drama, it came across more like a documentary, lacking the depth that can turn historical events into riveting storytelling.

This experience led me to think about other representations of the papacy, such as the series “Borgia: Faith and Fear.” That show successfully portrayed the complex dynamics at play during Rodrigo de Borja’s rise to Pope Alexander VI, highlighting the drama and moral dilemmas involved in such a power struggle. It offered a nuanced exploration of ambition and manipulation, elements I found lacking in “Conclave.”

As someone who has closely followed the election of popes, having witnessed six elections and looking forward to my seventh in 2025, I think my perspective may have influenced my expectations. The impending election will be significant, marking the height of my awareness around these historical transitions, especially since I have been younger than many who participated in the 1958 conclave. This background deepens my interest in the inner workings of the Church and the various personalities involved.

Reflecting on “Conclave,” I see the potential it aimed to explore, but I wish it had delved deeper into the drama and complexities that accompany such pivotal moments in history. The stories surrounding papal elections are often filled with conflict and strategic maneuvering, and, to resonate with audiences, adaptations need to embrace this rich tapestry of intrigue.

In conclusion, while I genuinely wanted to enjoy “Conclave,” I walked away feeling that it missed an opportunity to convey the excitement and depth of the conclave experience fully. It’s essential for films depicting historical events to strike a balance between factual representation and engaging storytelling. I believe that with more focus on the dramatic elements inherent in these situations, future adaptations could provide a more gratifying exploration of the fascinating world of papal elections.

Michel De Notre Dame

Published on 1/12/24 4:14 PM Blogger

Hello friends,

Eric Michel has been a bivocational pastor for 36 years. That happened not too long ago, on December 7, reaching the 36.

He’s from Quebec, Canada.

He is a father and a grandfather. His spouse, Marie, and he now have six children, all of whom are middle-aged adults, and many grandchildren.

He has been a chaplain since 2011 and a member of the International Federation of Christian Chaplains, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, for over 12 years. He never had to preach or baptize someone, but he did celebrate weddings.

This podcast was published in 2021.

Hello! My name is Andrew, and I’m your Eric Michel Ministries International podcast host.

We are incredibly blessed and encouraged to receive daily emails from our listeners. We want to share some of those with you to see the tremendous impact of Monotheism, Christian theology, philosophy and morality and the beautiful ways Christ works. Thank you for giving our ministry a chance to broadcast the Independent Christian Podcast worldwide!

In the news:
The Archbishop and his spouse, the Right Reverend Marie, were vaccinated yesterday for the coronavirus.

Today’s topic: Dog Goes to Heaven?

One of our listeners emailed us and asked if his dog would go to heaven.

The Theology about the Noosphere.

We view our earth as being covered by a sphere named Noosphere, where the soul goes to the death of the human body and generates a new human body at birth.

We also learn that the soul is our conscience, or our thoughts.

Animals and plants communicate, so they have a “conscience” in their brains.

According to this statement, “YES,” your dog will be in heaven, our heaven, the Noosphere.

The sad part is you will not be with him, much less even see him in the same way as any other people in the Noosphere, because we will be only a thought.

You can always contact Michel of Notre Dame by email at ericmichelministries@gmail.com

On that note, we wish you good mental health and God Bless!

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Hello friends,

My name is Eric Michel, and I’ve been a bivocational pastor for 36 years. That happened not too long ago, on  December 7, reaching the 36.

I’m from Quebec, Canada.

I’m a father and a grandfather. My spouse, Marie, and I now have six kids, all middle-aged adults and many grandchildren.

I have been a chaplain since 2010 and have been a member of the International Federation of Christian Chaplains, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, for over 12 years. I never had to preach, and I never baptized someone, but I did celebrate weddings.

Chaplains are from different backgrounds; we are interdenominational. I have been in a Baptist worship,  a Catholic worship, a Methodist worship, a United worship, and a Pentecostal worship.

I came from a time when 90% of the population attended Sunday worship; today, it’s hard to find 10%, and mainly, they have all gray heads. People didn’t stop believing; they just changed Jesus for the occult, Aliens,  mermaids and the Sasquatch.

My topic for today is “Abortion.”

This podcast was originally published in 2021 

Good day, and welcome to another E. M. M. I.  PODCAST Number 21001.

Eric Michel Ministries International is first an Eastern Canada Community Chaplaincy and an association of Christian denominations named “Interdenominational Assembly of Churches.”

E. M. M. I. Primates is the Most Reverend Eric Michel, the overseer of the organization.

We are incredibly blessed and encouraged to receive daily emails from our listeners. We want to share some of those with you to see the tremendous impact of Monotheism, Christian theology, philosophy and morality and the beautiful ways Christ works. Thank you for allowing our ministry to broadcast the independent Christian Podcast worldwide!

Eric Michel Ministries International. Presents this podcast

These days, we see on EWTN, the Global Roman Catholic Network, repeatedly in the United States, the topic of abortion.

People ask us what our view is at Eric Michel Ministries International on the topic of “abortion.”?

First, let’s see what the internet says about it:

The abortion from Wikipedia

Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or “spontaneous abortion” and occurs in approximately 30% to 40% of pregnancies. When deliberate steps are taken to end a pregnancy, it is called an induced abortion, or less frequently, “induced miscarriage”. The unmodified word abortion generally refers to an induced abortion.

When correctly done, abortion is one of the safest procedures in medicine. Still, unsafe abortion is a significant cause of maternal death, especially in the developing world, while making safe abortion legal and accessible reduces maternal deaths. It is safer than childbirth, which has a 14 times higher risk of death in the United States.

Modern methods use medication or surgery for abortions. The drug mifepristone combined with prostaglandin appears to be as safe and effective as surgery during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. The most common surgical technique involves dilating the cervix and using a suction device. Birth control, such as the pill or intrauterine devices, can be used immediately following abortion. When performed legally and safely on a woman who desires it, induced abortions do not increase the risk of long-term mental or physical problems. In contrast, unsafe abortions (those performed by unskilled individuals, with hazardous equipment, or in unsanitary facilities) cause 47,000 deaths and 5 million hospital admissions each year. The World Health Organization states that “access to legal, safe and comprehensive abortion care, including post-abortion care, is essential for attaining the highest possible level of sexual and reproductive health.”

Around 56 million abortions are performed each year in the world, with about 45% done unsafely. Abortion rates changed little between 2003 and 2008. They decreased for at least two decades as access to family planning and birth control increased. As of 2018, 37% of the world’s women had access to legal abortions without limits as to the reason. Countries that permit abortions have different limits on how late in pregnancy abortion is allowed. Abortion rates are similar between countries that ban abortion and countries that allow it.

Historically, abortions have been attempted using herbal medicines, sharp tools, forceful massage, or other traditional methods. Abortion laws and cultural or religious views on abortion are different around the world. In some areas, abortion is legal only in specific cases such as rape, problems with the fetus, poverty, risk to a woman’s health, or incest. There is debate over the moral, ethical, and legal issues of abortion. Those who oppose abortion often argue that an embryo or fetus is a human with a right to life. They may compare abortion to murder. Those who support the legality of abortion often hold that it is part of a woman’s right to make decisions about her body. Others favour legal and accessible abortion as a public health measure.

Since ancient times, abortions have been done using several methods, including herbal medicines, sharp tools, force, or other traditional methods. 

Induced abortion has a long history.  It can be traced back to civilizations as varied as China under Shennong (c. 2700 BCE), Ancient Egypt with its Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BCE), and the Roman Empire in the time of Juvenal (c. 200 CE). 

Induced abortion has long been the source of considerable debate. Ethical, moral, philosophical, biological, religious and legal issues surrounding abortion are related to value systems. Opinions on abortion may be about fetal rights, governmental authority, and women’s rights.

In both public and private debate, arguments presented in favour of or against abortion access focus on either the moral permissibility of an induced abortion or the justification of laws permitting or restricting abortion. The World Medical Association Declaration on Therapeutic Abortion notes: “Circumstances bringing the interests of a mother into conflict with the interests of her unborn child create a dilemma and raise the question as to whether or not the pregnancy should be deliberately terminated.” Abortion debates, especially about abortion laws, are often spearheaded by groups advocating one of these two positions. Groups that favour more significant legal restrictions on abortion, including complete prohibition, most often describe themselves as “pro-life,” while groups against such legal rules describe themselves as “pro-choice.” Generally, the former position argues that a human fetus is a human person with a right to live, making abortion morally the same as murder. The latter part contends that a woman has certain reproductive rights, especially the right to decide whether to carry a pregnancy to term.

At Eric Michel Ministries International, we are Pro-Life with health matter exceptions.

It has so many ways to avoid pregnancy that if a woman gets pregnant, she wants. We agree with the position “that a human fetus is a human person with a right to live.”

And also agree to some abortions under the supervision of a medical doctor or a social worker.

Reasons for abortion:

First, in the case of rape, seeing the drama over and over each time the woman faces the child in person or thoughts.

Second, the mentally ill person, this person cannot provide for herself even less for others.

3rd economic situation, especially a woman on welfare, she or they as a couple cannot provide for themselves, let alone for another.

4th, a person who is a drug addict.

5th motherhood has women who cannot care for a child, and her parental sense is absent. It is psychological.

That is our view on abortion, but we have no say because the matter is entirely political. And we are not strong enough like the Roman Catholic Church to lobby with members of parliament and lawmakers.

As always, you can get in touch with us by email at ericmichelministries@gmail.com and don’t forget to visit our website at http://www.ericmichelministries.org

On that note, we wish you good mental health, and God bless!

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Published on 1/11/24 6:15 PM Blogger

Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus

Let’s pray, Holy Spirit, we welcome You. Holy Spirit, we know You are the Counsellor of Truth, our help in need, and the One who fills us with the Spirit of God. Holy Spirit, we pray to come into greater communion with You this very day.

Hello friends,

My name is Eric Michel, and I’ve been a bivocational pastor for 36 years. That happened not too long ago, on  December 7.

I have a significant accent; I’m French from Quebec, Canada.

I’m a father and a grandfather. My spouse, Marie, and I now have six children, all of whom are middle-aged adults, and many grandchildren.

I have been a chaplain since 2010 and have been a member of the International Federation of Christian Chaplains, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, for over 12 years. I never had to preach or baptize someone, but I did celebrate weddings.

Chaplains are from different backgrounds; we are interdenominational. I have attended Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, United, and Pentecostal worship services.

I come from a time when 90% of the population attended Sunday worship; today, it is hard to find 10%, and mainly, they are all gray-haired. People didn’t stop believing; they just changed Jesus for the occult, Aliens,  mermade and the Saskash.

My topic for today is the “Devil and the Ouija Board.”

During these past holidays, I was a certified demonologist, yes, a big word, demonologists like Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Today, the Ouija board is the biggest seller in toy stores and on Amazon. 

It is a Yes Yes Board in English, translated from yes in French, oui and yes in German, Ja.

The Ouija board is not inherently bad; it is a communication tool, much like your cellular device. However, the danger lies in what you do with it. If you notice that the Ouija board has no call display, you do not know who is at the other end.

Another thing from the spirit that answers your call is that the devil is a big liar, so he will tell you what you want to hear. Today, the devil managed to have a new board named the “Holy Spirit Board,” with pictures of God, Angels, a Holy Spirit Dove, and even a “Good Bye Jesus.” That is the biggest lie ever; do you want to talk to Jesus? It is done through your heart, in church and, of course, with us online. 

Don’t forget your readings in:

Deuteronomy 18

Deuteronomy 18:10–12 – “Let no one be found among you who . . . practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD.”

Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for they will defile you. I am the LORD your God.”

Isaiah 8:19 – “When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”

Galatians 5:19–20 – “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft. . . . As I did before, I warn you that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

If you play this game, you’ll be deceived; I’ll let you reflect on it and make an informed choice. Thanks for watching

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The New Life Catholic Chaplaincy (OFS) warmly invites you to participate in our Bible Studies Group. This gathering is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and grow in their faith.

Join us as we explore the richness of the Bible through discussion, reflection, and fellowship. Whether you are a long-time believer or just beginning your spiritual journey, our group is open to all who wish to learn more about God’s word and its relevance in our lives today.

Meetings will be held weekly, providing a welcoming environment to share insights and ask questions. We aim to build a supportive community where everyone can feel encouraged in their walk of faith.

We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this spiritual journey together!

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I just learned from the merchant that “Your package will be shipped via FedEx.” However, 2 hours ago, there was no shipping date, so it might be today or tomorrow; they say to expect it by August 2. Since Francis Blessing is gone to another wall, and I removed the cross, one of the Manse’s Chapel walls is empty (sad).

A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, “of the chest”) is a cross that is worn on the chest, usually suspended from the neck by a cord or chain. In the Late Middle Ages, the pectoral cross came to be a special indicator of position worn by bishops. In the Roman Catholic Church, the wearing of a pectoral cross remains restricted to popes, cardinals, bishops and abbots. The modern pectoral cross is relatively large, and is different from the small crosses worn on necklaces by many Christians. Most pectoral crosses are made of precious metals (platinum, gold or silver) and some contain precious or semi-precious gems. Some contain a corpus like a crucifix while others use stylized designs and religious symbols.

In many Christian denominations, the pectoral cross symbolizes that the person wearing it is a member of the higher or senior clergy. While many Christians, both clergy and laity, wear crosses, the pectoral cross is distinguished by both its size (up to six inches across) and that it is worn in the center of the chest below the heart (as opposed to just below the collarbones).

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