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    Pope Francis‏Verified account @Pontifex 26 Dec 2018

    The Church grows with the blood of the martyrs, men and women who give their lives for Jesus. Today there are many, even if they do not make the headlines.

    4:30 am - 26 Dec 2018
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    1,394 replies . 6,968 retweets 37,832 likes
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      2. chris o'dowd‏Verified account @BigBoyler 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex

        What a weird fuckin thing to say. Your church grows with the ‘blood of martyrs’, rather than through love. You sound like a despot.

        236 replies . 199 retweets 3,929 likes
      3. John McAreavey‏Verified account @john_mcareavey 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @BigBoyler @Pontifex

        It’s an old saying, meaning that the church is made up of those who dedicated their lives to the church. So in fact, it is through love. Try reading a book and educating yourself. You sound like a ‘despot’

        28 replies . 16 retweets 505 likes
      4. chris o'dowd‏Verified account @BigBoyler 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @john_mcareavey @Pontifex

        Haha. Pretty sure ‘blood’ & ‘martyr’ are already words with definitions, but thanks.

        8 replies . 8 retweets 473 likes
      5. John McAreavey‏Verified account @john_mcareavey 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @BigBoyler @Pontifex

        Yeah, because every statement made is always in the literal sense...

        11 replies . 3 retweets 121 likes
      6. chris o'dowd‏Verified account @BigBoyler 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @john_mcareavey @Pontifex

        Someone should give Jesus a heads up ‘martyrdom’ being symbolic, because I have a feeling he took literally. Happy holidays.

        14 replies . 6 retweets 333 likes
      7. John McAreavey‏Verified account @john_mcareavey 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @BigBoyler @Pontifex

        Happy Christmas Chris

        3 replies . 0 retweets 51 likes
      8. chris o'dowd‏Verified account @BigBoyler 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @john_mcareavey @Pontifex

        Happy St. Stephen’s day John.

        4 replies . 1 retweet 92 likes
      9. John McAreavey‏Verified account @john_mcareavey 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @BigBoyler @Pontifex

        Thanks Chris, you too ❤️

        2 replies . 0 retweets 9 likes
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      2. World of Our Lord‏ @josephs_chapel 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex

        St Stephen was the first martyrs. Sadly people are still being martyred for refusing to deny Jesus. We must not allow the Word to be demeaned to suit today’s society. This would mean the sacrifice of these great saints was meaningless. They died because they would not compromise.

        8 replies . 10 retweets 109 likes
      3. THOMAS GOMEZ‏ @THOMASGOMEZ007 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @josephs_chapel @Pontifex

        ST STEPHEN PRAY FOR US AMEN

        2 replies . 1 retweet 33 likes
      4. Qapla' ( 🚫 🐖/ 🚫 🚔 )‏ @b_n_strr 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @THOMASGOMEZ007 @josephs_chapel @Pontifex

        AMEN!

        0 replies . 1 retweet 5 likes
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      2.  🛫 99Vance  👨‍✈️‏ @99vance 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex

        Amen🙏. O Lord,your grace into our hearts,that we,to whom the Incarnation of Christ ur Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion &Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Who lives &reigns with u in the unity of the Holy Spirit,1God, 4ever&ever

        5 replies . 4 retweets 35 likes
      3. John Dagostino‏ @Johnvidag 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @99vance @Pontifex

        Amen. Beautiful words brother.

        0 replies . 0 retweets 7 likes
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      2. Anita Weir‏ @AmfweirWeir 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex

        Amen. Yes, even today People are being Killed by saying they’re Christians. May we be as bold, as the martyrs, when the situation arises.~ God Bless you Pope Francis and the @POTUS DT and all our Shepherds and Leaders to Lead God’s Flock in His Truth. Pray for Leaders. (1Tim 2:2)pic.twitter.com/JkaD8eV8JC

        1 reply . 1 retweet 6 likes
      3. Anita Weir‏ @AmfweirWeir 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @AmfweirWeir @Pontifex @POTUS

        Medjugorje Apparition Today, 12/25/18, Our Lady appeared to the Visionary Marija Pavlovic-Lunetti. "Dear children! I am carrying to you my Son Jesus who is the King of Peace. He gives U Peace & may it NotBe only for U but, little Children, carry it to others in Joy & Humility.”pic.twitter.com/Z711JCdXv1

        1 reply . 1 retweet 6 likes
      4. Anita Weir‏ @AmfweirWeir 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @AmfweirWeir @Pontifex @POTUS

        Medjugorje Apparition #2 Our Lady to Marija PL. " I am with you & am praying for U in this Time of Grace which God desires to give you. My Presence is a Sign of Love here while I am with U to Protect you & Lead you towards Eternity. Thank you for having responded to My Call."pic.twitter.com/7z7ybo9mvi

        0 replies . 1 retweet 6 likes
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      1. Bree A Dail‏ @breeadail 26 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex @CatholicSat

        And what of #AsiaBibi? These words sound so nice, but grow bitter with reality.https://onepeterfive.com/platitudes-vatican-deadly/ …

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      2. Martin Thorborg‏ @thorborg 27 Dec 2018
        Replying to @Pontifex

        You sick man...

        2 replies . 5 retweets 44 likes
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