When Cain slew his younger brother Abel, it was said to be humanity's first murder. But what if it was a false accusation?! The truth is about to be revealed, millennia later! Also, Jesus's dad unveils his carefully crafted new rakugo routine, "The Last Supper"! But is it any good...? Between the fishermen brothers, the archangels, and the first appearance of Martha, patron saint of housewives, it's another busy day in Tachikawa with Jesus and Buddha!
Buddha and Jesus lounge around at home and occasionally go out and do things. After successfully bringing the previous century to a close, the two are currently sharing an apartment in Tachikawa as they enjoy some well-earned time off down on Earth. Buddha pinches pennies like a stereotypical neighborhood housewife, while Jesus updates a blog faster than pop star Shokotan. Read this cozy comedy about the saintliest duo!
The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all! Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo... They may find it difficult to navigate modern Japanese living, but Jesus' carefree attitude along with Buddha's domestic qualities and maybe a few divine interventions will surely allow them to enjoy their new lives with peace and love.
Carlo Acutis, born May 3, 1991, fully embraced the gift of life. Known as a computer whiz, he also liked to play soccer, video games, and the saxophone. He enjoyed watching his favorite police dramas and making short films with his star cast of cats and dogs. He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Yet Carlo was a little “different” at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness. In addition to his fun hobbies, he spent time teaching catechism classes and serving in soup kitchens. Carlo loved to attend daily Mass and frequent Eucharistic adoration. The Word of God and the Eucharist were the center of his life. Carlo’s unwavering devotion to the Eucharist inspired him to tell the story of Eucharistic miracles through a website he created just for fun. He wanted to deepen his own knowledge of these phenomena, to strengthen his devotion to Jesus, and to invite others to grow in love for the Eucharist. The website subsequently caught the attention of people across the globe, introducing countless people to Eucharistic miracles. Carlo died from a sudden and violent illness in 2006 at the age of fifteen. In less than a decade, his story spread across Italy and around the world. After Pope Francis declared him venerable in 2018, his beatification was celebrated in Assisi on October 10, 2020. The next step will be canonization, making him the first millennial saint.
In occupied Japan in 1946, an American military investigator is sent to Yokohama Base to research a number of bizarre deaths. His encounters with a mysterious, sword-wielding stranger and a series of supernatural events lead him to believe that the murderer isn't human. Something more sinister lurks within the shadows! Paying homage to the previous Blood series - but telling a wholly new story - Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight is the prequel fans have been waiting for!
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The crank is turning on the brand new “flash before your eyes” reel of Sacred ?Sentai Holymen, a joint production between the heavens and hells!! Each side pursues their own creative vision of Sunday-morning entertainment. Fearing that his starring role is being scooped out from under him, Buddha arranges for a certain robot to appear… The longform story arc reaches its conclusion! And as the seasons turn, the piles of items growing in the closet reach their own kind of sentience! When Brahma starts to produce their idol career, which member will stir Jesus's passions?! Also includes side stories, featuring the world's holiest mothers enjoying ultra-decadent shopping and their first home delivery courtesy of some very dashing deliverymen!!
To young Christians of the world, Pope Francis has a message for you: "Christ is alive, and he wants you to be alive!" In his fourth apostolic exhortation, Christus Vivit, Pope Francis encapsulates the work of the 2018 synod of bishops on "Young People, The Faith, and Vocational Discernment." Pope Francis has always had a special relationship with young people, and in his fatherly love for you he shows that: You can relate to young people in Scripture who made a difference You identify with the Christ who is always young You face difficult issues in the world today You yearn for the truth of the Gospel You are capable of amazing things when you respond to the Gospel You learn and grow with help from the faithful of all generations You need bold and creative youth ministry You can discover who God made you to be You are urged to pray for discernment Christus Vivit is written for and to young people, but Pope Francis also wrote it for the entire Church, because, as he says, reflecting on our young people inspires us all. "May the Holy Spirit urge you on as you run this race. The Church needs your momentum, your intuitions, your faith. We need them! And when you arrive where we have not yet reached, have the patience to wait for us."
Buddha, the Enlightened One, Jesus, the Son of God. Our favorite odd couple partake in more modern customs such as bowling, musical concerts, and get-ripped-quick exercise schemes. Most exciting of all, however, is their first vacation-within-a-vacation, to the subtropical paradise of Okinawa, where they'll snorkel, stay in a fancy hotel, and see some of the local wildlife—if they don't get stuck in the Okinawan afterlife first!
Jesus is weak against physical temptations, and Buddha is strict about household purchases. Revelations is a huge hit in the Heavens, so John packs himself into a hotel near Tachikawa Station to work on a new book. The holy figures take part in their own offline blogger meet-ups... We've got a whole lotta saintly young men hanging out in Tokyo right now! The mundane miracles just won't stop happening!!
