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What did Christians from 700AD Think About Mary, the mother of Jesus?

Here’s what to expect from my upcoming podcasts about Mary from the point of view of Christians at around year 600-700 AD.
Why is the year important?
No Protestant Reformation for another 700 years.
New Testament just formulated/compiled 200 years before this time.
In this time, there was both the completed OT and NT Bible and the Church.

Council of Rome 382 CE Pope Damasus I’s council issued a biblical canon that included the New Testament books.
Synod of Hippo 393 CE First formal acceptance of the 27 books of the New Testament.
Council of Carthage 397 CE Affirmed the canon established at Hippo, solidifying the list of New Testament books.
Council of Carthage 419 CE Reaffirmation of the New Testament canon, with some texts like Revelation being included.

The podcast is the complete text of a sermon by Saint John Damascene from around 750 AD, celebrating the Dormition (death and assumption into heaven) of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The sermon beautifully describes Mary’s death and her assumption into heaven and explains why she deserves to be honored as the mother of God.

  1. Mary’s unique role as the mother of God and virgin
  2. The gathering of apostles and saints at Mary’s deathbed
  3. Description of Mary’s peaceful death and farewell
  4. The procession and burial of Mary’s body in Gethsemane
  5. The miracle of the skeptical Jew whose hands were paralyzed
  6. Mary’s assumption into heaven after three days
  7. The significance of Mary’s tomb as a place of healing
  8. The importance of virtuous living to receive Mary’s grace
  9. The parallel between Christ’s resurrection and Mary’s assumption

Podcast coming up soon!

Lighter Sins but Still Sins

Here are Lighter Sins but Still Sins, since the requirement for Plenary Indulgence is removal of the ATTACHMENT to sins and not just "not committing sins." So you should still avoid these:

ALL IN THE MIND SINS (NO ACTION BUT YOU THINK IT)

  1. No Other Gods
    Thinking that money or fame is more important than God.
  2. Using God’s Name in Vain
    Casually saying “God” when upset or joking, not treating it with respect.
  3. Not Keeping Sunday Holy
    Forgetting to think about God on Sundays and treating it like any other day.
  4. Dishonoring Parents
    Having negative thoughts about your parents or not appreciating what they do for you.
  5. Murder
    Feeling angry or wishing harm on someone instead of resolving conflicts peacefully.
  6. Adultery
    Fantasizing about someone who isn’t your spouse instead of being loyal.
  7. Stealing
    Thinking about taking something that isn’t yours, even if you don’t act on it.
  8. Bearing False Witness
    Spreading rumors or thinking unkind thoughts about others without knowing the truth.
  9. Coveting Your Neighbor’s Spouse
    Daydreaming about being with someone else’s partner instead of being happy with your own spouse.
  10. Coveting Your Neighbor’s Goods
    Constantly wishing you had what others have, leading to feelings of jealousy and discontent.

ACTION SINS BUT NOT CONSIDERED HEAVY (No murder for example)

  1. Worshiping Other Gods
    We might focus too much on games or celebrities instead of God.
  2. Using God’s Name Wrongly
    We say "[Hmm Curse Word or OMG or OH MY GOO___]!" casually, which isn’t respectful.
  3. Not Keeping Sunday Special
    We forget to rest on Sundays and treat it like any other day.
  4. Not Honoring Parents
    We talk back to our parents instead of listening to them.
  5. Killing
    We think of mean things about someone instead of being kind.
  6. Adultery
    We might have a crush on someone else while you’re married..
  7. Stealing
    We borrow things without asking or take food without permission.
  8. Lying About Others
    We tell little lies or spread rumors about people.
  9. Coveting Your Neighbor’s Spouse
    We feel jealous when we see someone else’s happy relationship.
  10. Coveting Your Neighbor’s Goods
    We want our friend’s "toys" and feel bad when they have fun with them.

Read more about how to apply this in Plenary Indulgence in : https://jomar.club/laguna-jubille-churches-2025/

Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025 Jubilee Year, Plenary Indulgence Requirement

Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025 Jubilee Year, Plenary Indulgence Requirement

JAN: Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025 January
For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

February – Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For vocations to the priesthood and religious life
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

March – Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For families in crisis
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.

April – Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For the use of the new technologies
Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

May- Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For working conditions
Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.

June- Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

That the world might grow in compassion
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.

July- Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For formation in discernment
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.

August- Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For mutual coexistence
Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.

September-Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For our relationship with all of creation
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

October-Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For collaboration between different religious traditions
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.

November-Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

December-Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for 2025

For Christians in areas of conflict
Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.

For more on Plenary Indulgences, listen to the Family Catholic Discovery Podcast at Https://jomar.club/podcast
For more on Plenary Indulgences, read my essays at Https://jomar.club

Laguna Jubille Churches 2025

Catholics! This Jubilee 2025 you can "visit" the Church and get a plenary indulgence (Removal of time in Purgatory for you or loved ones).
However, Jubilee Plenary Indulgence is not as simple as showing up at the Jubilee churches in Laguna below.
Here’s the shortcut of what you must do to gain this Plenary Indulgence or Jubilee 2025

1. Do not be attached to “lighter” sins ("No habitual anger…" “No habitual complaining…”, “No lustful thinking”…etc)

For a list of Lighter Sins but are still sinful, go my essay on https://jomar.club on "Lighter Sins but Still Sins"

2. Do not be attached to “big” sins ("No cursing God", "No hating God","No stealing", "No murder", “No adultery” , "No sex before marriage" etc)

For a list of Heavy Sins you may be committing that isn’t murder etc, go to my essay on Https://jomar.club on "Heavy Sins You May Be Committing"

3. Pray for whatever the Pope is praying for (called “intentions”):

For a list of what Pope Francis’s Intentions for 2025, go to Https://jomar.club on Pope Francis’s Intentions for 2025.

4. Confess to a priest your sins (within 9 days of the day of visit)

5. Get Holy Communion (Go to mass) (within 9 days of visit)

6. Visit any of the Jubilee Churches worldwide:.

"Jubilee 2025" is an international celebration of the Roman Catholic Church, slated from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026.

Here are the Jubilee Churches in Laguna, Philippines, for you.

  1. San Vicente Ferrer Parish, Biñan City (For Communicators and those who work in the field of communication)
  2. St. John the Baptist Parish, Barangay Longos, Kalayaan (For Police forces, soldiers, security personnel, and those who are working in the government)
  3. San Agustin Parish, Bay (For Educators, artists, athletes)
  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Barangay San Antonio, San Pedro City (For the sick, persons with disabilities, and with special needs, healthcare workers)
  5. Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, Barangay Calumpang, Liliw (For Teenagers, youth, families, Children, grandparents, and the elderly)
  6. San Isidro Labrador Parish, Barangay Makiling, Calamba City (For Workers, Entrepreneurs, Businessmen and Business Women)
  7. Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish, Santa Rosa City (For Members of Christian and Marian Fraternities, and Consecrated Persons)
  8. Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, Cavinti (For Members of ecclesial movements and new communities)
  9. St. Mother of Teresa Calcutta Parish, Barangay Timbao, Biñan City (For Missionaries, Catechists, and Missionaries of Mercy)
  10. St. John the Baptist Parish, Liliw (For Justice and Promoters of Justice)
  11. San Gregorio Magno Parish, Majayjay (For Choirs, Marching bands and musicians)
  12. San Roque Parish, Barangay San Roque, San Pablo City (For the poor, migrants, prisoners, and workers to console the afflicted)
  13. Cathedral Parish of St. Paul the First Hermit, San Pablo City (For Bishops, those who work with the Holy See, Priests, Deacons, and Seminarian

Now you know! Go visit one and do the activities for Plenary Indulgence 2025!

Listen to this Family Catholic Discovery Podcast to find out more about how Plenary Indulgences work:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5nxW4E9cDyUGZTCF4lcqOw?si=6wyFPGcsRQ6TUq4S2nHiMg&nd=1&dlsi=25282496bd704c08

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How I stream to so many social networks so often

Comparison of Streaming Platforms: Restream vs. Streamyard vs. OBS

When streaming live, influencers need tools that simplify their workflow. Three popular platforms are Restream, Streamyard, and OBS. This essay highlights the strengths of Restream while providing a balanced view of all three.

Overview of Each Platform

Restream lets users broadcast to over 30 platforms at once. This feature helps influencers reach a larger audience.

Streamyard is known for its user-friendly interface. It is browser-based, making it easy for beginners to start streaming.

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open-source. It offers powerful features but requires more technical knowledge to use effectively.

Pros and Cons

Platform Pros Cons
Restream – Multistreaming to over 30 platforms
– Great user interface
– Good integrations		 – Can slow down browsers
– Limited pre-recorded content lengths
Streamyard – Easy for beginners
– Good streaming quality
– Generous free plan		 – Fewer streaming destinations
– Higher pricing for premium features
OBS – Highly customizable
– Free to use
– No subscription fees		 – Steeper learning curve
– Requires installation

Pricing Comparison

Platform Free Plan Basic Plan Pro Plan
Restream Yes (limited) $16/month $39/month
Streamyard Yes (limited) $25/month $49/month
OBS Yes Free Free

Features Comparison

Feature Restream Streamyard OBS
Multistreaming Yes, up to 30 platforms Yes, limited to 8 platforms No, single platform at a time
Video Quality Up to 4K Up to 1080p Depends on settings
Cloud Storage Limited on free plan Yes, with storage limits No cloud storage
Customization Options Extensive Moderate Highly customizable
User Interface Intuitive User-friendly Complex for beginners
Guest Invitations Yes Yes Limited
Recording Options Yes, cloud-based Yes, local recording available Yes, local recording available
Branding and Overlays Customizable overlays Built-in branding tools Fully customizable via plugins
Chat Integration Yes Yes Limited
Analytics Detailed analytics available Basic analytics None
Social Media Integration Strong integration options Limited integration

Supported Social Media Platforms

Restream supports a wide range of social media platforms for multistreaming, including:

  1. Facebook
    • Facebook Profile
    • Facebook Page
    • Facebook Live Event
  2. YouTube
    • YouTube Live
    • YouTube Shorts
    • Unlisted Streams
  3. Twitch
  4. LinkedIn
  5. Twitter (X)
  6. Instagram
  7. TikTok
  8. Telegram
  9. DLive
  10. Vimeo
  11. Mixcloud
  12. Steam
  13. Kick
  14. Trovo
  15. Amazon Live
  16. AfreecaTV
  17. Bilibili
  18. Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok)
  19. KakaoTV
  20. Picarto.TV
  21. Nimo TV
  22. Dailymotion
  23. Wowza
  24. Custom RTMP Channels (for any platform that accepts RTMP)

Unique Features of Restream

Restream offers several features that are not found in Streamyard or OBS:

  • Multistreaming to 30+ Platforms: Restream allows simultaneous streaming to over 30 platforms, making it ideal for maximizing audience reach.
  • RTMP Streaming: Users can stream into Restream from other sources like OBS or Ecamm, allowing for greater flexibility in content creation.
  • Event Scheduling: Restream enables users to schedule streams ahead of time, a feature not available in OBS.
  • Detailed Analytics: Restream provides comprehensive analytics, including stream health monitoring and engagement metrics, which are more advanced than those offered by Streamyard.
  • Pre-Recorded Video Streaming: Users can upload and schedule pre-recorded videos to be streamed live, a feature that Streamyard lacks.
  • Reusable Stream Drafts: Restream allows users to save stream setups as drafts for future use, simplifying the process for recurring streams.
  • Studio Scenes: Users can pre-build scenes in Restream Studio, eliminating the need to change layouts during a live stream.
  • Image and GIF Support: Users can add images or GIFs directly into the stream easily.
  • QR Code Generation: Turn any link into a scannable QR code during the stream for promotions or donations.
  • Storage Integrations: Import videos directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, and Descript with ease.

Why Choose Restream?

Restream excels in multistreaming capabilities, allowing influencers to engage with diverse audiences across various platforms simultaneously. Its user-friendly design means less time on setup and more time creating content.

Restream supports reusable stream drafts, enabling users to save their settings for future streams easily. The platform also integrates well with other software like OBS and Zoom, enhancing functionality.

Why Pick OBS (If You Are Tech-Savvy)

OBS is perfect for tech-savvy users due to its open-source nature, which allows extensive customization and is completely free. Users can modify it to fit their specific needs.

OBS has low CPU usage, allowing high-quality streams even on less powerful computers. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring compatibility across systems.

The platform offers many plugins and overlays that enhance functionality, enabling tech-savvy users to create unique broadcasts that stand out.

Why Pick Streamyard

Streamyard is great for ease of use with its browser-based platform that allows quick setup from anywhere with internet access.

It simplifies inviting guests to join streams, making it ideal for collaborations or interviews without complicated setups.

Streamyard offers high-quality streaming with minimal issues and includes built-in tools for graphics and overlays, allowing users to enhance their streams visually without separate design software.

Conclusion

In summary, Restream’s multistreaming capabilities make it ideal for influencers seeking broad reach across multiple platforms along with unique features that enhance streaming quality and user experience. OBS suits tech-savvy users who want customization and power while Streamyard appeals to those who value simplicity and collaboration in their streaming experience. Each platform has strengths that cater to different content creators’ needs.

Citations: [1] https://pheedloop.com/blog/comparing-streamyard-restream-and-obs-for-your-next-virtual-or-hybrid-event [2] https://restream.io/learn/comparisons/restream-vs-streamyard/ [3] https://www.learningrevolution.net/restream-vs-streamyard/ [4] https://streamyard.com/blog/restream-vs-streamyard [5] https://www.bocalive.ai/blog/streaming/restream-vs-streamyard/

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