So Much Urgent News, So Little Time ~ Prepare!

From Natural News (recommended source for news, health info, prepping and globalist agenda):

Transformer Shortage Threatens U.S. Grid Expansion as AI Boom Drives Electricity Demand Higher

America’s largest grid operator warns of power rationing as data center demand spirals

From Zero Hedge (recommended alternative news source), one more suspicious refinery fire:

Fire Erupts At HF Sinclair Refinery In Tulsa OK

Excerpt:

There has been a notable uptick in "refinery fire" news stories, according to Bloomberg data, whether those stories are from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, or the U.S. [also Australia and India, not to mention the targeted attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure, fertilizer plants seem also to be getting targeted].

From Bull Theory:

THE WORLD WILL RUN OUT OF OIL RESERVES IN JUNE 2026

From The Economic Collapse:

Megadrought: We Just Experienced The Driest First Three Months Of A Year In U.S. History

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Thought for the Day

“Wars do two things: They grow, and they grow out of control.”

Michael Yon

Drought Engulfs 60% Of U.S.

…As Farmers Begin Spring Planting

From one of our recommended resources, Zero Hedge. Honest, alternative media. Excerpt:

“The southern US is already experiencing severe, extreme, and even exceptional drought conditions, putting pressure on key crops such as sugarcane, rice, and peanuts, while fruit trees have also been damaged by extreme temperatures. Across the Great Plains, otherwise known as the nation’s breadbasket, winter wheat farmers are being forced to decide whether to keep the struggling crop or cut losses and replant, with dry soil also making germination harder. The drought also complicates matters for ranchers, as the nation's cattle herd is already at its lowest level since the 1950s. As a result, some ranches may further reduce their herds, which will only push beef prices to new record highs…All bad news for food prices.”

Stock up on food now, while supply is still good and the prices are still (relatively) affordable. Buying in bulk can save you tons of money. Don’t forget to stock up on water too.

What is happening to the world? Is a great chastisement upon us? Is is pay-up time for our many sins?

"These Consumer Goods Could be the First to Vanish...

…as Supply Shock Disrupts Asian Factories”

From Zero Hedge.

War with Iran: How to Prepare?

The most responsible thing I can do is say “prepare accordingly,” and to do so with prayer.

I’m not going to tell people to freak out or to hoard as much as they can. You are responsible FOR YOU. You make the decisions and live with them.

No one has a crystal ball, at least I don’t. Unlike some others, I do not claim to be receiving special messages (be very cautious about such people). Not knowing the actual future, all I can say right now is:

Prepare for supply shortages and inflation. Pray the Rosary every day (you don’t have to do it perfectly, just do it, the Blessed Mother knows you are human and probably dealing with a lot, as we all are).

The Holy Rosary will give you great peace of mind and help mitigate more chastisement. People must turn back to God, or further calamity will surely come. (My personal opinion is that the Chastisement began with the dropping of the atomic bombs upon Japan, Lord have mercy +++ that is not to say the poor people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bore any greater guilt than the rest of us.) Physical conditions always follow spiritual conditions. “As above, so below.” We have been playing God with reproductive technology and many other things. We can only conclude the hour is very late.

Prepare for the worst. Expect the best.

Our Lady of Fatima foresaw these times and gave us the antidote in her requests!

Pray for peace! Pray for the unborn, for we will never have peace with violence in the womb.

War with Iran: Air freight rates expected to spike as Iran war escalates

FedEx, other freighter airlines, suspend operations and detour flights

ALERT: Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

“Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to fire at any ship passing through it. The narrow waterway is a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas, but also for other commodities such as fertiliser. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Noam Raydan, a maritime risk expert at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about the potential impact of the Strait's closure and how Iran could further escalate the situation.” 

Watch video…

Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. What more could it do?

The Most Holy Name of Jesus, the Month of January and the Feast

[Edited since posting.]

In case you haven’t noticed, this ministry is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, “Nomen Christi” in Latin. So we always encourage honor and devotion to His Name. January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. The month begins with the feast of the Circumcision in the trad, which commemorates the moment Our Lord received His Holy Name and it was also the first shedding of His Blood. On the 3rd, we celebrate the feast of this Name in the post-con calendar and in the trad it is Sunday, the 4th. Let us find devotions this month which honor and glorify His Name and always defend it from profanation!

Here are some excerpts from the feast of the Holy Name Tridentine Mass:

“In the Name of Jesus let every knee bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth: and let every tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.”

“O Lord our Lord: how admirable is Thy Name in the whole earth!”

“O God, Who didst constitute Thine only-begotten Son the Savior of mankind, and didst bid Him to be called Jesus: mercifully grant, that we who venerate His holy Name on earth, may fully enjoy also the vision of Him in heaven.”

“For there is no other Name under heaven given to man, whereby we must be saved.”

“Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations: that we may give thanks to Thy holy Name, and may glory in Thy praise.”

“Thou, O Lord, our Father and our Redeemer: from everlasting is Thy Name.”

“Alleluia, alleluia. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless His holy Name. Alleluia.”

“I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Thy Name for ever: for Thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon Thee, alleluia.”

“May Thy blessing, O most merciful God, by which every creature lives, sanctify, we beseech Thee, this our Sacrifice, which we offer unto Thee to the glory of the Name of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that it may be well-pleasing to Thy Majesty for Thy praise, and profit us unto salvation.”

“All the nations Thou hast made shall come and adore before Thee, O Lord, and they shall glorify Thy Name: for Thou art great; and dost wonderful things: Thou art God alone. Alleluia.”

“O almighty and everlasting God, who didst create and redeem us, look graciously upon our prayer, and with a favorable and benign countenance deign to accept the Sacrifice of the saving Victim, which we have offered to Thy Majesty in honor of the Name of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ:

that through the infusion of Thy grace we may rejoice that our names are written in heaven, under the glorious Name of Jesus, the pledge of eternal predestination.”

December is the Month of the Divine Infancy & the Immaculate Conception / Update

[Edited since posting.]

UPDATE: I’ve been very busy prepping for my ADVENT OF THE HEART prayer groups. You may know I got a sprained ankle while in Rome and that was slowing me down…now, as soon as the ankle got better, a neuroma popped up in the same foot [No! This was wrong, turns out it’s a fracture]. So again, I am slowed down. Since the intense last-minute planning of the trip in September, my life has not been “normal.” I am very joyful however, about the Advent prayer groups and they are going very well. One is at a church (see our new “Meetings/Events” button above and one is at a Catholic store (by invitation only, as it is a very small space-this is actually a brief presentation at an existing prayer group, each of the 4 weeks of Advent).

Hopefully in January, my condition will be improved and I can continue to move forward in my life, as was the plan after passing through the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica. I am still thinking about what this blog will look like next year, how it will evolve, as I am simultaneously bringing this ministry into the real physical world. So we are in flux. And that is good, because the whole world is in flux and we must respond to that. Adaptability and willingness to change is an important prepper tenet. I think those who are attuned to things feel it is time to be moving, shaking, re-thinking and morphing. We will be given the knowledge and grace.

Consider doing the ADVENT OF THE HEART program at home, scroll down for the post on this. Also, check out our topics to the right>>>Advent and Christmas Season!

Here are some notable feasts this month in both the trad and the post-con calendars…

8th-IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, Holy Day of Obligation, USA

10th-OUR LADY OF LORETO

12th-OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

17th-Ember Wednesday of Advent (trad meat at one meal)

19th-Ember Friday of Advent

20th-Ember Saturday of Advent (trad meat at one meal)

24th-VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD (trad day of fast)

25th-NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, Holy Day of Obligation

28th-THE HOLY FAMILY

Remember the 12 Days of Christmas leading up to Epiphany and the Epiphany Blessing of the Home.

Wishing all our readers and your families great Advent and Christmas blessings!

Update

Dear Readers,

There have not been many posts lately, as we have been feverishly planning our trip to Rome, Assisi, Florence and Sicily. All the things involved in international travel are so time-consuming, not to mention dealing with the Vatican and the Jubilee Year. We have designed our own pilgrimage, as there are too many difficulties for us in tagging along with a regimented pilgrimage. There are pros and cons to each option.

…But don’t let that stop you from considering a trip to Rome! Just know it requires a lot of planning and detailed research. The sooner you start planning, the better. And beware of making assumptions. We made several assumptions which resulted in losing money and having to re-book un-changable tickets. We also narrowly avoided some logistical disasters, when realizing the mistakes we made or the things we failed to consider.

Certainly, I will be writing about the experience when I get back!

There will be no posts until the latter half of October and there will be no October newsletter for our subscribers. But keep in mind, October is the Month of Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month. So, if you are accustomed to reading our monthly dedication posts, which detail feasts and give suggestions, take this as an opportunity to come up with your own ideas and study the liturgical calendar.

Thanks for your understanding and please know you will all be in our prayers in Rome!

In the Holy Name of Christ, Chiara:)

BTW, we planned our Assisi day on October 4th, the feast of Saint Francis, and we didn’t even realize it at first! Will be a busy day in Assisi, but that is the only day that fits into our itinerary. A sign from Saint Francis?