Some have defended nearly every later devotional practice. Others have reacted by rejecting almost everything connected with the historic communion of the saints.

But what did the early Church actually believe? And what do the early Celtic and Insular sources really show?

This new documentary traces the evidence from Scripture, early Christianity, and the Celtic Church. It looks at the remembrance of the faithful departed, the prayers of the saints, the Stowe Missal, the development of ora pro nobis — “pray for us” — and the historic limits the Church itself placed around devotion.

The pattern that emerges is more careful than either extreme.

The earliest Celtic emphasis is strongly God-centered:

communion → remembrance → intercession

Only later in Celtic and Insular development do the clearer direct formulas appear:

“Pray for us.”
“Intercede for us.”

Even there, the requested action remains intercessory: the saint is addressed, but the saint is being asked to pray to God.

The documentary also looks at stronger devotional language such as “help us,” “protect us,” and “save us.” In the specifically Celtic evidence, this appears secondarily, especially in protective or lorica traditions. It is not the principal Celtic pattern.

Just as importantly, the historic Church repeatedly insisted that devotion has boundaries.

Mary may be honored, but not worshipped as God.

The martyrs may be honored, but sacrifice belongs to God.

The saints are not independent divine powers.

The historic balance can be summarized this way:

Honor without deification.
Intercession without rival mediation.
Devotion without superstition.
Reform without destruction.

The larger purpose of this work is restoration rather than division.

We have also been working to recover the memory of more than 1,000 British and Celtic saints from before Augustine — missionaries, bishops, monks, teachers, mothers, hermits, kings, and martyrs who helped shape the Christian inheritance of Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and the wider Celtic world.

Not everyone begins with theology. Some begin with history. Some with ancestry. Some with one forgotten saint.

But remembering what was forgotten can open the door to something much larger.

Not scattering, but gathering.
Not excusing sin, but restoring the repentant.
Not abandoning the Body, but building it up — until we all come into the unity of the faith.

Further reading

The Communion of Saints in Early Christian and Celtic Worship
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2026/10/the-communion-of-saints-in-early-christian-and-celtic-worship-heavenly-communion-intercession-invocation-and-the-historical-boundaries-of-devotion/

Walking With The Saints — The Communion of Saints in the Celtic Orthodox Church
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2026/10/communion-of-saints-celtic-orthodox-church/

Church Boundaries on Devotion to Mary and the Saints
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2026/10/church-boundaries-on-devotion-to-mary-and-the-saints/

Prayer for the Departed in the Celtic Church and Early Christianity
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2026/05/prayer-for-the-departed-in-the-celtic-church-and-early-christianity/

Free PDF: 1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine
https://celtic.press/journal/1000-british-celtic-saints-before-augustine-pdf/

Learn more at CelticOrthodoxy.com

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Recovering the Communion of Saints, the Ancient Celtic Church, and a Path Toward the Unity of the Body

One of the great burdens of the Church today is not simply that Christians disagree.

It is that disagreement so often becomes scattering.

Questions about the saints, Mary, prayer for the departed, intercession, invocation, images, and ancient Christian devotion have divided Christians for centuries. Too often one side feels required to defend every later expression, while another side feels compelled to reject almost everything associated with the historic practice.

We have been working to ask a different question:

What did the early Church actually believe and practice—and where did the Church itself draw the boundaries?

Our hope is not to create another argument.

It is to contribute toward the rebuilding of the Body.

Not scattering, but gathering.
Not excusing sin, but restoring the repentant.
Not abandoning the Body, but building it up—until we all come into the unity of the faith.

That spirit is behind a major new series of studies now published and substantially updated through CelticOrthodoxy.com.

The Communion of Saints in Early Christian and Celtic Worship

Heavenly Communion, Intercession, Invocation, and the Historical Boundaries of Devotion

Our new thirteen-section cornerstone study follows the subject from its biblical foundations through its development in Celtic, Gallican, Insular, Eastern, and Western Christianity.

It examines:

• the one Church in heaven and earth,

• Hebrews 12 and the “spirits of just men made perfect,”

• the innumerable company of angels and heavenly assembly,

• the glory of God manifested in His saints,

• prayer for the departed,

• whether the saints continue to pray,

• the difference between acknowledging heavenly intercession and directly requesting it,

• the Stowe Missal and its manuscript layers,

• early Irish and Insular evidence,

• the Diptychs,

• named remembrance and memorial prayer,

• protective devotional language,

• and the historical limits placed upon all of these practices.

Read: The Communion of Saints in Early Christian and Celtic Worship

One important result of the study is that the history becomes much clearer when we stop reducing everything to:

“Did Christians pray to saints or not?”

There were distinguishable forms.

The principal Celtic and Insular trajectory we found is:
heavenly communion and praise → intercession acknowledged before God → and, in later Celtic and Insular development, direct requests for intercession such as “Pray for us” and “Intercede for us.”

This distinction matters. The earliest Celtic material is much more clearly centered on heavenly communion, remembrance, and God-directed prayer. The direct ora pro nobis form becomes clearer in later Insular and Celtic witnesses.

In other words, the clearest later Celtic and Insular direct formulas are not requests for a saint to become an independent source of divine power.

As the practice developed into direct invocation, the formula became:

“Pray for us.”

“Intercede for us.”

That distinction is important.

The saint is directly addressed, but the action requested is prayer to God:

the saint intercedes; God hears and grants.

Stronger expressions such as “help,” “protect,” “defend,” or “save” certainly appear elsewhere in Christian history and secondarily in some Celtic protective or lorica traditions. But we have now made especially clear in the study that this Category D language is not the principal Celtic pattern.

The strongest Celtic and Insular evidence remains centered upon communion, remembrance, intercession, and “pray for us.”

Church Boundaries on Devotion to Mary and the Saints

How the Church Corrected Both Excess and Rejection

Perhaps the most important companion study asks:

Did the historic Church itself ever say that devotion to saints or Mary could go too far?

The answer is clearly:

Yes.

But the Church also corrected the opposite extreme.

It did not teach that because abuses existed, Christians should therefore erase the saints, reject the heavenly communion, or deny legitimate intercession.

This article traces those corrections through:

• the Council of Laodicea,

• St. Epiphanius,

• St. Augustine,

• St. John of Damascus,

• the iconoclast controversy,

• the Council of Hieria in 754,

• the Second Council of Nicaea in 787,

• the Council of Trent,

• Vatican II,

• and Paul VI.

Read: Church Boundaries on Devotion to Mary and the Saints

What emerges is a remarkably consistent principle.

The Church defended legitimate honor and intercession while repeatedly rejecting:

• treating saints as gods,

• sacrifice offered to creatures,

• independent saving power,

• superstition,

• exaggeration,

• misleading devotional claims,

• and practices that obscure or displace Christ.

At the same time, reform itself could become excessive when it attempted to destroy lawful remembrance, sacred honor, or belief in the continuing prayers of the heavenly Church.

The historical balance is therefore neither:

“Accept every devotional expression.”

nor:

“Erase the communion of saints.”

It is:

Honor without deification.
Intercession without rival mediation.
Devotion without superstition.
Reform without destruction.

Walking With the Saints — Our Main Study Hub

We have also substantially updated our main saints and communion-of-saints hub:

Walking With The Saints — The Communion of Saints in the Celtic Orthodox Church

This is now the accessible starting point for:

• Celtic saints studies,

• saints calendars,

• CelticSaints.org,

• liturgical resources,

• St. Aengus the Culdee,

• the Celtic Missal,

• prayer for the departed,

• the Stowe tradition,

• and the deeper historical studies linked above.

For someone who does not want to begin immediately with a long manuscript or theological study, this is the best doorway into the series.

Prayer for the Departed in the Celtic and Early Church

We have also substantially expanded our study:

Prayer for the Departed in the Celtic Church and Early Christianity

It now places early Christian and Celtic memorial prayer within the larger communion of the Church and examines:

• Tertullian,

• Cyril of Jerusalem,

• Chrysostom,

• Monica and Augustine,

• Irish canonical evidence,

• Columba and the Columban tradition,

• Gallican prayer,

• St. Gall,

• the Stowe Missal,

• early inscriptions,

• and the ancient Diptychs.

The study also makes much clearer the difference between:

praying for the departed

and:

asking glorified saints to pray for us.

These belong to the same wider communion, but they are not the same action.

We have also expanded the practical material concerning:

• Diptychs of the living,

• Diptychs of the departed,

• saints of the day,

• names remembered before God,

• and candles as visible signs of prayer and remembrance rather than magical objects.

Recovering Our Own Saints

There is another important piece of this work.

The communion of saints should not remain an abstract theological argument.

We should actually know the people who carried the Christian faith before us.

St. Arsenios of Paros is widely remembered as saying:

“The Church in the British Isles will only begin to grow when she begins again to venerate her own Saints.”

Whatever Christian tradition a person presently belongs to, there is something powerful in that principle.

Before arguing about every detail of saintly invocation, Christians can at least begin by asking:

Who were our saints?

Who evangelized Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and the Celtic world?

Who built the monasteries?

Who crossed seas as missionaries?

Who preserved Scripture and Christian learning?

Who gave their lives as martyrs, bishops, abbots, missionaries, mothers, kings, hermits, teachers, and confessors?

That recovery itself can become an instrument of unity.

1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine — Free PDF

We have therefore also published a major free resource:

1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine

This work gathers the historic witness of the ancient British and Celtic Churches before the mission of Augustine of Canterbury.

The downloadable reference edition includes principal saints from:

• Britain,

• Ireland,

• Scotland,

• Wales,

• Cornwall,

• Brittany,

• and the wider Celtic Christian world.

It includes saints drawn from ancient martyrologies, chronicles, ecclesiastical histories, calendars, monastic traditions, and regional Christian memory.

It is meant not merely as a reference catalogue, but as an invitation to rediscover:

their faith, their missionary zeal, their courage, and their holy examples.

Read the article and download the FREE PDF: 1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine

There is also a companion calendrical form, arranging this wider heritage according to annual commemorations and daily liturgical use.

This gives us two complementary ways of approaching the saints:

historically and chronologically — seeing the development and spread of the ancient Church,

and:

calendrically — remembering these witnesses throughout the Christian year.

And this is material people can actually share.

Someone does not first have to settle every Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox theological question before appreciating the story of the men and women who built Christian civilization in the Celtic lands.

Give the PDF to someone interested in:

• Irish history,

• Scottish history,

• Welsh culture,

• Celtic heritage,

• ancient Britain,

• genealogy,

• local history,

• Christian history,

• or simply remarkable lives from the past.

The saints can become a doorway.

Taking the Restoration Beyond the Church Walls

This is also part of why we continue producing printed material, books, heritage displays, shirts, posters, and literature for Celtic festivals and broader public outreach.

Not everyone who walks past a Celtic festival booth is prepared for a discussion about the technical theology of saintly intercession.

They may simply say:

“My family is Scottish.”

“I am researching my Irish ancestry.”

“I didn’t know Christianity was established in Britain that early.”

“Who were these saints?”

That is already a beginning.

The restoration of Christian memory can begin with history, heritage, a name, a clan, a monastery, an old Celtic cross—or one remarkable saint.

From there, someone may discover an entire Christian inheritance they never knew existed.

See the latest Celtic Restoration outreach materials

Our recent short promotional video shows three of the newest pieces together—including the 1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine work:

Watch the short Celtic Restoration promo video

We encourage others to do the same kind of thing in whatever way is available to them.

Share a PDF. (such as found on the St Andrew’s Celtic Press site: https://celtic.press/journal/celtic-kingdom-restoration/)

Give someone a booklet.

Send an article to a friend.

Bring literature to a Celtic festival.

Introduce someone to the saint associated with their town or ancestral homeland.

You do not need to settle every theological disagreement in the first conversation.

Sometimes restoration begins simply by helping someone remember what was forgotten.

Why This Matters for the Unity of the Church

This brings us back to the larger purpose of the entire series.

We are living in a time when Christians often react to error by withdrawing from one another.

A bad pastor becomes an argument against pastors.

An abuse of authority becomes an argument against authority.

A devotional excess becomes an argument against the communion of saints.

A sinful member of the Body becomes someone to be permanently cast away even when repentance and restoration remain possible.

But Scripture gives another picture.

Christ gave ministries:

“for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ…”

until:

“we all come in the unity of the faith.”

— Ephesians 4:12–13

The answer to disorder is not the destruction of the Body.

The answer is restoration.

The answer to misuse is not automatically abolition.

The answer is correction.

The answer to scattering is gathering.

And perhaps rediscovering the faithful Christians who came before our present divisions can help us remember that the Church is larger than many of the controversies by which we presently identify ourselves.

An Orthodox Christian can honor these saints.

A Catholic can honor them.

An Anglican can remember them.

And even a Protestant who rejects invocation of saints can still study their lives, thank God for their faithfulness, and be edified by their Christian example.

We may disagree about exactly how far devotion should go.

But surely Christians can begin together by refusing to forget those through whom God worked.

That is part of the principle we hope these studies and resources help recover:

Not scattering, but gathering.

Not excusing sin, but restoring the repentant.

Not abandoning the Body, but building it up—until we all come into the unity of the faith.

There is room within that work for careful correction.

There is room for historical honesty.

There is room to recognize that some devotional language developed later.

There is room to say that some practices went too far.

And there is room to recognize that the saints remain witnesses to the work of God, that the Church did not begin yesterday, and that our Christian inheritance should not simply disappear because later generations disagreed about how parts of it should be understood.

Our prayer is that these studies help Christians approach these questions with greater confidence, greater charity, and greater faithfulness to Christ.

Begin here:

Walking With The Saints — Main Study Hub

Then continue with:

The Communion of Saints in Early Christian and Celtic Worship

Church Boundaries on Devotion to Mary and the Saints

And share freely:

1,000 British & Celtic Saints Before Augustine — Free PDF

Please share these studies and resources with others who have wrestled with these questions—or simply with someone who loves Celtic history and deserves to know the Christian inheritance of these islands.

Not merely so that we may win another argument—

but so that we may remember, restore, gather, and build up the Body.

“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

— Ephesians 4:3

Dear Friends,

The houses survived. The clans survived. The names, the arms, and the ancient Christian faith endured through centuries of upheaval, exile, and change.

Yet how much of that inheritance has been forgotten?

Across Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the wider Celtic world, our forefathers established churches, preserved learning, carried the Gospel, defended their communities, and built institutions whose influence extended far beyond their own lifetimes.

Their legacy was never merely a collection of old names and forgotten battles. It was an inheritance of faith, honor, duty, and remembrance.

Now is the time to recover the history—and carry it forward.

Introducing Our New Celtic Restoration Film

We are pleased to share our new Celtic Restoration film, narrated by Rev. Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick and produced for St. Andrew’s Celtic Press. www.Celtic.press

It celebrates the continuity of our Celtic Christian heritage, the enduring legacy of the ancient houses and clans, and the forgotten saints whose lives helped establish the foundations of the early Church.

Watch the film below, and discover the inspiration behind our growing Celtic Restoration collection.

Clan. Kin. Faith. Heritage. Carry it forward.

www.Celtic.press

Today, as we celebrate the Feast of Trumpets, I recorded a special video message—and sounded the shofar!

But what does this “joyful sound” mean for Christians today?

The trumpet is a call to awaken, rejoice, return to God, and proclaim His coming Kingdom. It also points us toward the great trumpet promised at the return of Jesus Christ, when the dead in Christ shall rise.

🎺 WATCH: Blessed Are Those Who Know the Joyful Sound

Across America, more Christians are rediscovering the biblical feast days and the truths they proclaim. The Feast of Trumpets is not merely an ancient tradition. It is a living call to put on the armor of God, pray for the saints, confess our sins, and walk in the light of His countenance.

In this timely message, we consider:

• The blessing promised to those who know the joyful sound
• Why Christians are rediscovering the shofar
• The connection between Trumpets and Christ’s return
• What the fall feasts reveal about repentance, restoration, and God’s Kingdom
• Why this should be a season of renewal and revival

▶ Hear the joyful sound and watch the new video now:

After watching, please leave a comment telling me what the Feast of Trumpets means to you. Your comment, “Like,” and subscription help YouTube show this message to more people.

If this message blesses you, please forward this email or share the video with a friend. Let us help more believers rediscover God’s appointed times and hear the joyful sound!

Yahweh bless you, and have a blessed Feast of Trumpets and fall feast season!

—Rev. Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick
The Kingdom Message
CelticOrthodoxy.com

P.S. The trumpet is sounding—but are God’s people listening? Watch and share the message here:

Dear Friends,

I’m pleased to announce that Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith is back in print as a new Expanded Reference Edition, now with hundreds of historical sources and references documenting the case throughout.

If you want to advance the message, this is probably the one book I would recommend starting with and sharing.

Once people discover that the Seventh Day Sabbath was not simply lost to Christianity, but continued to be known and kept among the faithful remnant of the historic Church, it opens the door to a much larger history—and to the Kingdom and Israel truths that have likewise been obscured or forgotten.

This edition gives readers the documentation to examine that history for themselves and provides an excellent starting point for introducing others to the broader message.

You can Order your copy now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Rest-Embracing-Christian-Orthodox/dp/B0HHYBDHDK/

If you have been waiting for the book to return to print—or know someone who needs this material—I encourage you to get a copy and help put this documented history into more hands.

God bless,

Rev. Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick, ThD, PhD
St Andrew’s OCC https://St-andrewsocc.org
St. Andrew’s Celtic Press https://celtic.press

https://www.christiantoday.com/news/former-queen-s-chaplain-king-charles-has-betrayed-his-faith-office-and-subjects

Is he now the “defender” of losing the foundation of all his titles?

This all is true. I was in contact with one of King Charles aides, and she was promoting Tarot card readings. That is a huge departure from Christianity, promoting what is forbidden.
However Biblical Monarchies (as listed in the New Testament, saluted by the followers of Christ) must have capable Spiritual leaders and also enforce the word (not just be a figurehead).
Prophecy is listed among the miraculous gifts that are to be present in every church. Prophets aren't just up there with Evangelists, it lists Prophets before all the other church positions of church leadership and edification.

The Monarchy has to remain Christian to remain constitutional and remain within so many of it's covenants that are the law of the UK.
The most overt departure from the UK law has been his new title "defender of the faiths".
Probably he is still careful not to violate the bigger aspects of the "inheritance laws of the UK", which were very specific for his own personal inheritance. These laws were recognized in courts around the world, which did not allow inheritance if there was a Roman Catholic marriage. I don't think he can just wish that one undone as well, as that's not from his will but law tied to the sovereignty of the nation for so many centuries.

You might find this article interesting which I published in my book: "Regarding Monarch-led churches—a hallmark of Orthodoxy—East and West"
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2025/02/regarding-monarch-led-churches-a-hallmark-of-orthodoxy-east-and-west/

Yours in Christ
Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick
St Andrew’s OCC
https://st-andrewsocc.org

Most people know the Knights Templar through the Crusades, the Council of Troyes, and their eventual suppression. Far fewer have actually opened the Order’s historical manuals and examined what the Templar tradition says about its own spiritual foundations.

Our newly published study does exactly that.

The 1830 Manual of the Knights of the Order of the Temple makes an extraordinary claim: it identifies St. John the Apostle as “Sovereign Pontiff and Patriarch,” speaks of an Eastern Johannine succession, and declares that Hugh de Payens was “clothed with the Apostolic Patriarchal Power” and placed among the legitimate successors of John. The same Manual later explicitly describes the Templar Grand Master as “Sovereign Pontiff and Patriarch of the Order.”

But rather than simply repeating those claims, this new study asks how they fit into the wider historical record.

We follow the remarkable chain of John → Polycarp → Irenaeus → Gaul, examine Polycrates and the Asian bishops resisting Roman pressure on the ancient Paschal tradition, and explore the parallel Eastern connections preserved within Celtic Christianity—including St. David and Jerusalem, Iona’s abbots exercising authority over bishops, and Columbanus’ remarkable relationship with Rome.

Then we return to the Templars themselves: Jerusalem, the Eastern patriarchal tradition, 1129 Troyes, the Primitive Rule, the 1139 papal privileges, and the much larger question of what “patriarchal authority” actually meant in an early and medieval Church that was considerably more decentralized than many modern accounts suggest.

The article also provides links to the full 1830 Templar Manual, the Primitive Rule, Eusebius, Irenaeus, the Life of St. David, Omne Datum Optimum, and other primary texts, so readers can examine the evidence themselves.

Read the full study:
The Johannine Apostolic Tradition and the Knights Templar: Eastern and Celtic Church Traditions

This is part of our continuing Order Establishments research: recovering the documents, ecclesiastical foundations, rules, succession traditions, and historical framework necessary to understand the Order at a level deeper than popular Templar history.

New NTA International research examines clinoptilolite zeolite, human heavy-metal studies, PFAS, microplastics—and the emerging MasterPeace formulation.

Dear Friends,

Many of you who have followed my health and wellness research know that I don’t believe detoxification should be reduced to taking a pill or supplement and hoping that it somehow “cleans out” the body.

The physiology is considerably more interesting than that.

Over the past several years, we have been following the rapidly developing research surrounding microplastics, PFAS or “forever chemicals,” heavy metals, environmental contaminants, and their increasing detection within the human body.

I have now published a much more extensive research review for NTA International, a wellness institute I have chaired for several years, examining one particular tool that is attracting increasing attention:

clinoptilolite zeolite.

Our new report is now published at Watchman News:

Zeolite Detox for Microplastics, PFAS & Heavy Metals: What the Research Shows

The article goes substantially deeper than simply asking whether zeolite is a good “detox supplement.”

It examines how zeolite actually works, what has been demonstrated experimentally, what has been demonstrated in humans, and where some of the more exciting claims still require additional research.

Our new NTA International research examines the porous microscopic structure of clinoptilolite zeolite and the developing research surrounding heavy metals, PFAS, microplastics and environmental detoxification.

Why Zeolite Is So Interesting

Clinoptilolite possesses a highly porous crystalline aluminosilicate structure.

It is sometimes described as a “magnet” for unwanted substances, although that isn’t literally what is happening.

Its usefulness comes from adsorption and ion exchange.

The microscopic framework contains channels and exchange sites capable of interacting with particular ions and contaminants according to their charge, size, surrounding chemistry and other physical characteristics.

And this isn’t merely a supplement-company theory.

There is a substantial scientific literature examining zeolites for heavy-metal adsorption.

More importantly, there is human research.

One controlled human study using an isotopically labeled lead tracer found that purified clinoptilolite administered orally reduced gastrointestinal uptake of lead by approximately 90 percent.

That’s an intriguing finding.

It doesn’t prove that zeolite removes 90 percent of the heavy metals already stored throughout someone’s body. The study demonstrated something more specific: clinoptilolite within the gastrointestinal tract can substantially interfere with the absorption of an undesirable metal.

That distinction is important—and it is exactly the kind of distinction we try to maintain in the full NTA review.

Read the complete NTA International research review at Watchman News »

What About Microplastics and PFAS?

This is where the research becomes particularly interesting.

Microplastic particles have now been detected in human blood. Researchers are continuing to investigate what long-term accumulation may mean for oxidative stress, inflammation, metabolism and other aspects of human physiology.

Meanwhile, separate environmental research has demonstrated that zeolite-based materials can capture microplastic contaminants under appropriate experimental conditions.

Other researchers have demonstrated adsorption of certain PFAS compounds using modified clinoptilolite.

Again, these studies don’t prove that taking a zeolite supplement automatically removes all PFAS or microplastics from human tissues.

But they establish important pieces of the puzzle:

The materials exist in the body.

Zeolite has genuine adsorption and ion-exchange properties.

Those properties can interact with several of the contaminants we are interested in.

Human evidence demonstrates at least one meaningful application involving lead absorption.

And now product-specific human observations are beginning to investigate whether these principles can be taken further.

MasterPeace: The Formulation We Are Now Following

One of the more interesting products we have been evaluating at NTA International is MasterPeace by Human Consciousness Support.

MasterPeace combines microscopic clinoptilolite zeolite with a mineral-rich sea plasma in a concentrated sublingual formulation.

What caught my attention wasn’t simply the marketing surrounding the product. It was the opportunity to compare the claims against the larger body of zeolite research and then examine the preliminary product-specific testing.

That is what led to the new NTA report.

Interested in the formulation discussed in our research?

Learn more about MasterPeace and order through our NTA affiliate page »

Affiliate disclosure: NTA International may receive a commission from qualifying purchases through this link, at no additional cost to you.

Redacted Recently Took a Deeper Look at the Research

The subject has also begun receiving attention outside the conventional wellness-product space.

Redacted recently conducted an in-depth interview examining MasterPeace and discussing some of the studies and testing surrounding the formulation.

The interview included discussion of microplastics, PFAS, heavy metals, the microscopic zeolite formulation, and preliminary testing in which environmental-contaminant measurements were followed over time.

Some additional claims discussed in that interview go considerably beyond what I am prepared to present as established science.

That’s why our NTA International report deliberately concentrates on the parts we can place within a stronger scientific framework:

What do we know about clinoptilolite chemistry?

What has been demonstrated regarding heavy metals?

What evidence exists for interaction with PFAS and microplastics?

What have the preliminary MasterPeace observations actually reported?

And what remains to be proven?

That makes for a much more useful investigation than either dismissing the product outright or accepting every claim associated with it.

The NTA “Physiological Sink” Concept

One of the concepts I develop in the new article is what we call the physiological sink.

Consider the body as interconnected compartments:

Tissues ⇄ interstitial fluid ⇄ bloodstream ⇄ liver/kidneys ⇄ intestinal and urinary elimination

Detoxification isn’t simply a matter of something entering the bloodstream and hunting down toxins.

If an unwanted compound can be bound and removed efficiently from one compartment, the equilibrium between compartments may gradually change.

The gastrointestinal tract becomes particularly important here.

The liver exports substances into bile. Bile enters the intestine. Some substances can then potentially be reabsorbed and returned to circulation.

A useful intestinal binder could theoretically favor:

biliary export → binding → fecal elimination

instead of:

biliary export → reabsorption → recirculation.

This is one reason I increasingly think that the health of the bowel, liver, bile flow, hydration and mineral status should be viewed as integral parts of any serious detoxification program.

The objective isn’t simply mobilization.

The objective is elimination.

Detoxification Is Still Not “One Pill”

This new research actually reinforces something I wrote previously:

The Truth About Microplastic Detox: It’s Not Just One Pill

Our developing NTA framework looks more like this:

Reduce exposure → support healthy mobilization → bind unwanted substances → prevent reabsorption → maintain elimination → replenish minerals → restore the cellular terrain.

That broader model is why MasterPeace interests me.

Rather than looking at it as a miracle bottle, I am interested in where a sophisticated zeolite formulation might fit inside an already comprehensive wellness strategy.

And MasterPeace contains another feature that particularly fits our NTA approach: its zeolite is combined with sea mineral plasma.

Detoxification shouldn’t merely concern what we remove.

We should also be asking:

What does healthy cellular physiology require in its place?

Mineral balance, mitochondrial function, membrane potentials, hydration, nutrition and elimination all remain part of the picture.

This Is Becoming a Larger Watchman / NTA Research Area

This isn’t our first report on the subject.

Readers interested in going further can also see:

Microplastics in the Brain: The Alarming Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Cognitive Decline

Plastic-Eating Bacteria and Biofilm Infections: A Growing Threat Inside the Human Body

The Truth About Microplastic Detox: It’s Not Just One Pill

And our newest and most detailed zeolite investigation:

Zeolite Detox for Microplastics, PFAS & Heavy Metals: What the Research Shows

The latter contains links to the underlying human, animal, microplastic, PFAS and heavy-metal research for readers who want to examine the scientific literature themselves.

You can also learn more about NTA International and our developing Detoxification & Environmental Wellness program at:

www.ntawellness.com

For Those Who Want to Try the Product

After reviewing the formulation and the developing research, MasterPeace is presently the complete zeolite formulation we are featuring through NTA International for those interested in incorporating this approach into a broader environmental-wellness program.

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I would encourage readers to read the research article as well—not merely the product material—so you understand both why the formulation interests us and where the science currently stands.

As always, we’re going to continue following the research rather than assuming the story is finished.

There are some very interesting signals here.

There are also questions that larger independent human trials still need to answer, particularly regarding microscopic zeolite absorption, biodistribution and eventual elimination.

That’s precisely why this is an area worth watching.

Take care and God bless,

Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick
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For years, Russia insisted it was conducting only a “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine.

Now, the Kremlin is openly calling it a “real war.”

At the same time, new U.S. intelligence has raised the stakes.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, U.S. intelligence agencies now believe Russia could attempt to test NATO’s resolve as early as the fall of 2026, with scenarios ranging from cyberattacks and sabotage to a limited military incursion against a NATO member. While the assessment does not conclude that such an attack is certain, it reflects growing concern within Washington that Moscow may seek to probe NATO’s unity as Russia increasingly describes the conflict as a “real war” involving the collective West.

📖 Read the Wall Street Journal report:
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Why does that change in language matter?

In our latest Watchman Report, we examine:

• Russia’s shift from “Special Military Operation” to “real war.”

• The new U.S. intelligence assessment warning that Russia could test NATO’s resolve.

• Putin’s previous warnings that a direct conflict with NATO would be very different from the war in Ukraine.

• Russia’s growing use of “terrorism” language to describe Ukrainian attacks.

• The expansion of the conflict into Russian energy and economic infrastructure.

• The convergence of the Ukraine and Middle East energy crises, including the Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

• What these developments may mean for Europe, NATO, global energy markets, and the wider geopolitical landscape.

Rather than simply reacting to daily headlines, this Watchman Report steps back to examine the broader strategic direction of the conflict—and why these developments deserve careful attention.

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1,000 British & Celtic Saints Who Flourished Before the Arrival of Augustine the Roman

This edition presents more than 250 principal Saints of the ancient British, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, Armorican (Breton), and Celtic Churches of Gaul who flourished before and during the lifetime of St. Augustine of Canterbury (A.D. 597–605).

The catalogue demonstrates the remarkable depth and continuity of the ancient Celtic Church. Long before Augustine’s mission to the Anglo-Saxons, Britain and her sister Churches possessed bishops, monasteries, missionaries, schools, confessors, martyrs, royal saints, and flourishing Christian communities whose influence extended throughout western Europe.

The Orthodox Church of the Culdees recognizes well over 1,000 Saints of the pre-Augustinian Churches of Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Armorica (Brittany), and the Celtic Churches of Gaul. This publication presents the principal commemorations from that wider tradition and serves as the foundation for a future expanded Synaxarion.

Download the PDF here: https://celticorthodoxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Celtic-Saints-Before-Augustine.pdf

This catalogue also serves as a companion to numerous studies available on CelticOrthodoxy.com documenting the apostolic origins of the British Church, its ancient episcopate, its missionary work throughout Europe, and the continued witness of the Orthodox Church of the Culdees within the historic Western Orthodox tradition.

Among the subjects explored are:

• Britain’s apostolic foundations in the First Century.

• The ancient bishoprics and monasteries that flourished before Augustine’s arrival.

• The missionary work of the Celtic Churches throughout Britain and continental Europe.

• Historical testimonies from early Fathers, councils, chroniclers, and later ecclesiastical historians concerning the antiquity of the British Church.

• The recognition of Britain’s ancient Christian heritage within both Eastern and Western ecclesiastical traditions.

I hope this work proves useful to clergy, historians, students, and all who desire to learn more about the remarkable witness of the ancient Celtic Churches.

Note: This publication is the scholarly reference edition. A separate liturgical calendar edition, arranged by the annual commemorations of the Saints together with daily liturgical guidance, is available to members and serious inquirers upon request.
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Thank you to everyone who reads, watches, listens, shares, and supports these ministries and projects.

Whether you prefer reading articles, watching videos, listening to podcasts, or following on social media, I hope you'll connect on the platform that's most convenient for you. I recently joined TikTok, while some of my other platforms serve as archives containing years of articles, sermons, research, and broadcasts.

If there's another platform you'd like to see me publish on, I'm always open to recommendations. God bless!

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This goes with a series we have at www.watchman.news on saving Civilization from imminent Erasure. For example: https://watchman.news/2026/04/eu-debating-us-over-western-stability-the-civilizational-erasure-trajectory/ and watchman.news/2026/03/defend-europe-official-trump-policies/
the 22 statements, policies, and diplomatic actions from the Trump administration related to migration pressures affecting Europe.

At the center of the debate is a simple but profound question:

Should millions of European citizens be prevented from advancing a lawful initiative because of the terminology it uses, or should those citizens have the opportunity to make their case before Europe?

In the accompanying Watchman News report, I examine why I believe this issue extends far beyond a single petition. It touches on democratic participation, freedom of political expression, the rights of established citizens, migration policy, and what I describe as the growing influence of Red Fascism—an ideology that places political objectives above consistent rule of law, centralizes authority, and suppresses dissent.

Whether you ultimately agree with the Save Europe Act or not, I encourage you to hear the arguments, examine the evidence, and reach your own conclusions.

The organizers are continuing their efforts and are preparing for resubmittal.

If you are an eligible citizen of a European Union Member State, I encourage you to visit the official website, review the initiative, and—if you believe its objectives deserve democratic consideration—add your signature and encourage other eligible Europeans to do the same.

The future of Europe should be determined through informed, peaceful, democratic participation—not by silence.

Official Save Europe Act:
https://www.save-europe-act.com/

Watch the video below, then let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this new Bible study, we examine Christ’s words to the daughters of Jerusalem (Luke 23:27–31), where He unexpectedly paused on the way to the Cross and said, “Weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.”

What did He mean by this warning? Why did He point to a future generation that would say, “Blessed are the barren”? And what does this passage teach us about families, Christian communities, and the future of the Church?

In this new Bible study, we examine Christ’s words to the daughters of Jerusalem (Luke 23:27–31), where He unexpectedly paused on the way to the Cross and said, “Weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.”

What did He mean by this warning? Why did He point to a future generation that would say, “Blessed are the barren”? And what does this passage teach us about families, Christian communities, and the future of the Church?

Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this message is meant to encourage serious biblical reflection on the importance of raising the next generation and building strong Christian communities that will endure.

▶️ Watch the full message here:
Mourn For the Liberal Women of the End Times

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May God bless you,

Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick
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One of the most striking characteristics of our age is not merely unbelief, but dishonor.

We have entered a time when contempt has become fashionable. Respect is mocked as weakness, humility is mistaken for cowardice, and nearly every form of God-ordained authority is treated with suspicion or outright hostility. This is more than a cultural trend—it is a spiritual condition.

Scripture repeatedly warns that rebellion begins in the heart before it manifests in society.

The Apostle Jude describes certain men who “despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities” (Jude 8). Their defining characteristic was not simply false doctrine, but contempt for the authority God had established. Likewise, the rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16) was not merely against Moses and Aaron—it was ultimately against the Lord who had appointed them.

Today we see this same spirit everywhere.

Children are encouraged to ridicule their parents. Students are taught to distrust their teachers. Citizens are urged to despise every civil authority. Husbands and wives are taught to compete rather than serve one another. Churches are told that every pastor, elder, or bishop should be presumed guilty until proven innocent. Even the Scriptures themselves are often approached with suspicion rather than reverence.

This does not mean every authority is always right.

The Bible contains many examples of corrupt kings, unjust priests, false prophets, and abusive rulers. Scripture never commands blind obedience to wickedness. The apostles themselves declared, “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). Biblical honor is never a license for tyranny.

Yet there is an equally dangerous error on the opposite side.

Many have mistaken perpetual skepticism for discernment. They believe that questioning everything, trusting no one, and assuming the worst is evidence of spiritual maturity. In reality, such an attitude often produces cynicism rather than wisdom.

The Bereans were praised because they searched the Scriptures daily to verify Paul’s teaching (Acts 17:11). Notice what they did not do: they did not mock Paul, slander him, or begin with the assumption that he was a fraud. They listened respectfully, searched diligently, and judged according to God’s Word. That is biblical discernment.

Dishonor, on the other hand, begins with contempt.

It delights in tearing down rather than building up. It seeks accusation before investigation. It assumes evil motives before hearing the facts. It feeds on outrage and thrives on division.

This spirit has become so common that many no longer recognize it. Entire industries profit from outrage. Social media rewards mockery. News cycles amplify scandal. Entertainment portrays fathers as fools, mothers as obstacles, pastors as hypocrites, and authority itself as inherently oppressive.

But Christ calls His people to a different spirit.

We are to honor our father and mother. Honor the king. Esteem faithful elders highly for their work’s sake. Submit to one another in the fear of God. Pray for those in authority. Restore those who fall in a spirit of meekness. Even when correction is necessary, it is to be administered with truth, justice, and charity—not with hatred or malice.

The Church should never become a sanctuary for abuse, nor should it become a factory for suspicion. We must reject both tyranny and anarchy.

A watchman must sound the alarm when danger approaches.

One of the greatest dangers facing our generation is not merely doctrinal confusion, but the gradual normalization of dishonor. A society that loses its capacity for honor will eventually lose its families, its churches, its civil institutions, and finally its freedom.

The antidote is not the worship of authority but the restoration of biblical honor.

Honor God first.

Honor His Word.

Honor those whom He has faithfully entrusted with responsibility.

Correct sin when necessary.

Expose corruption without malice.

Stand for truth without contempt.

In an age intoxicated with outrage, Christians are called to be known for wisdom, courage, humility, and honor. Such virtues shine all the brighter in a generation that has forgotten them.

“Render therefore to all their dues... honour to whom honour.” — Romans 13:7

Tonight, millions of viewers will tune in to watch Conor McGregor return to the spotlight. While much of the world sees one of Ireland’s most famous athletes, many of us in the Celtic community see something else as well—the enduring legacy of one of Scotland’s most remarkable Highland clans.

For nearly two centuries, the MacGregor name was outlawed. Families were scattered, forced to adopt new surnames, and many ultimately found new homes throughout Ireland before later generations crossed the Atlantic to North America and beyond. Yet through it all, Clan Gregor never lost its identity.

That extraordinary story has made the MacGregors one of the most admired and romanticized clans in Celtic history, respected not simply for ancient royal traditions, but for their resilience and determination to endure against overwhelming odds.

With so much attention on the McGregor name this evening, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to publish a new feature exploring why so many people of Celtic heritage continue to take pride in that remarkable story.

Read the new article here:

Conor McGregor: Why Clan Gregor Remains One of the Most Admired Names in Celtic History

https://celtic.press/journal/conor-mcgregor-royal-clan-tribe/

If you enjoy exploring Celtic history, genealogy, royal traditions, and the stories behind our ancient clans, I also invite you to browse the growing collection of research articles now available in the Celtic Press Journal.

As many of you know, we are now transitioning to our new publishing platform at:

https://www.celtic.press/journal

Rather than limiting ourselves to the space available in a printed newsletter, we are now able to publish far more articles online throughout the year, complete with historical illustrations, maps, source references, and expanded research.

Our printed edition is not disappearing—it is simply evolving. Going forward, we plan to publish one larger annual print edition of the Celtic Press Journal, while making our regular articles, research features, and historical discoveries available online as they are completed.

This allows us to share considerably more material with our readers while preserving a beautiful annual printed volume for collectors and supporters of Celtic history.

Thank you for continuing to support this work over the years. Whether your family traces its roots to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, or the Isle of Man, I hope these articles help keep our shared heritage alive for future generations.

Enjoy tonight’s article, explore the journal, and if you find something you enjoy, please consider sharing it with fellow clan members, family historians, and lovers of Celtic history.

ENJOY THIS SPECIAL MACGREGOR ARTICLE! https://celtic.press/journal/conor-mcgregor-royal-clan-tribe/

Warm regards,

Stephen M. B. Knott
Editor
Celtic Press Journal
https://www.celtic.press/journal

“Keeping Celtic history alive—one story at a time.”

How a little-studied area of genetics raises questions that deserve far more scientific attention.

One of the responsibilities of a free society is to ask difficult questions without fear of where the evidence may lead. Science advances by investigating unanswered questions—not by assuming certain topics are too controversial to examine.

Over the past several days, I set out to answer what I thought would be a straightforward question:

Has anyone seriously studied whether detailed genetic ancestry or multiracial ancestry influences disease susceptibility?

To my surprise, I repeatedly encountered the same answer throughout the scientific literature: very few studies have examined the question directly.

One of the clearest acknowledgements comes from a childhood cancer study by Chow et al.:

“Children of different racial/ethnic backgrounds have varying risks of cancer. However, few studies have examined cancer occurrence in mixed ancestry children.”

That sentence immediately caught my attention.

If genetics is widely recognized as playing an important role in disease susceptibility, why has so little research examined one of the most fundamental genetic variables available—genetic ancestry itself?

That question led us to one of the few published studies that approached the issue using modern DNA analysis rather than birth records or census categories.

A DNA-Based Study

The study by Fejerman et al. did something different from many earlier epidemiological studies.

Rather than simply recording how participants identified themselves ethnically, researchers estimated each participant’s ancestry using DNA ancestry-informative genetic markers. In other words, the ancestry estimates came from the genome itself.

Within the Latina population studied, the researchers reported that increasing European genetic ancestry was associated with higher breast cancer risk. They later identified a region on chromosome 6q25 that appears to explain part of this association.

That finding is scientifically interesting in its own right.

Our Analysis

The infographic accompanying this article is not a reproduction of the study’s conclusions.

Instead, the Priory of Salem Institute of Peace Studies applied the study’s published unadjusted odds ratio to a representative Western European breast cancer incidence baseline published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

This produces a mathematical model illustrating how the reported association translates into modeled incidence under those assumptions.

The result is a modeled increase of approximately 472% relative to the selected baseline.

It is important to understand what this does—and does not—represent.

It is not a directly observed incidence reported by the original investigators.

It is a mathematical application of their published odds ratio to an independently published incidence baseline.

Readers are encouraged to examine both sources for themselves.

Why We Believe This Matters

At the Priory of Salem Institute of Peace Studies, we believe scientific inquiry should be guided by evidence rather than by whether a topic is socially comfortable or uncomfortable.

True peace is built upon reconciliation with truth, and truth is best pursued through careful, transparent, and unbiased research.

We are not presenting this as the final word on the subject.

Quite the opposite.

We are arguing that this area deserves far more scientific investigation than it has received.

If future research disproves today’s hypotheses, then science has still advanced.

If future research confirms them, society will have learned something important that might improve prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.

Either outcome is valuable.

Ignoring questions simply because they are controversial serves no one.

A Call for Better Research

Our hope is that future researchers will:

• Collect more detailed DNA ancestry information.

• Publish underlying datasets for independent analysis.

• Study multiple diseases rather than isolated conditions.

• Examine ancestry using modern genomic methods rather than broad census categories alone.

• Encourage open scientific discussion regardless of where the evidence leads.

Science progresses through replication, transparency, and honest debate.

Questions should never be settled by social pressure; they should be settled by evidence.

Read the Full Members’ Report

The full research discussion, methodology, calculations, and source analysis are available to members of the Priory of Salem Institute of Peace Studies.

Visit:

https://CelticOrthodoxy.com/prioryofsalem

Members of the Institute receive access to extended research papers, historical investigations, and ongoing scientific reviews.

The complete report is also available to paid subscribers of Watchman.Report, where we regularly publish long-form investigative analyses unavailable in the public newsletter.

Thank you for supporting independent research and thoughtful discussion. Whether the evidence ultimately confirms or refutes today’s models, we believe these questions deserve to be investigated openly, honestly, and without prejudice.

Primary Sources

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Representative Western European breast cancer incidence.

Fejerman L., et al. European ancestry is positively associated with breast cancer risk in Mexican women.

Chow et al. Childhood Cancer in Relation to Parental Race and Ethnicity.

A Forgotten Question About Liberty, Self-Government, and the American Union

Dear Friends,

I’ve attached a short video featuring some of Ron Paul’s most thought-provoking comments on secession, self-government, and liberty.

Before watching, consider a question rarely discussed today:

Would America have disappeared if the South had won the War Between the States?

Many assume the answer is yes. Yet an alternative view argues that the result may have been a different kind of American union—one built more explicitly upon state sovereignty and limited central authority.

For those interested in exploring that possibility, I highly recommend:

Confederation: A Federal Union With Teeth
https://www.watchman.report/p/confederation-a-federal-union-with

The article examines the distinction between a centralized national government and a confederation of sovereign states, arguing that a stronger federal compact does not necessarily require a stronger centralized bureaucracy. Whether one agrees or disagrees, it offers an important perspective often absent from modern discussions.

This theme is closely related to Ron Paul’s observations about secession and the right of self-government.

Among his most notable statements:

“Secession is a deeply American principle. This country was born through secession.”

“If a people cannot secede from an oppressive government, they cannot truly be considered free.”

“The issue of leaving is the key to whether or not we live in a free society.”

“Jefferson just assumed, most of the founders assumed, that anybody who wanted to leave could leave.”

These remarks challenge us to revisit questions that were once openly debated by Americans of every political persuasion:

• What is the true source of governmental authority?

• Does political consent include the right to withdraw consent?

• Is self-government meaningful if separation is never permitted?

• How much power should reside in Washington versus the states?

For additional historical perspective, readers may also enjoy:

The Confederacy’s Broader Vision: A Constitutional Union of All Sovereign States
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2025/07/the-confederacys-broader-vision-a-constitutional-union-of-all-sovereign-states/

Watch the Video

Ron Paul on Secession, Confederacy, and “South Was Right?”
https://rumble.com/v7bfapk-ron-paul-on-secession-confederacy-and-south-was-right.html

Original Sources

CBS News: Ron Paul on Secession
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ron-paul-secession-deeply-american/

Video: Secession and Liberty – Ron Paul

Whether one ultimately agrees with Ron Paul or not, his challenge remains worth considering:

“The issue of leaving is the key to whether or not we live in a free society.”

I hope you enjoy the video and the discussion it encourages.
This and many more topics are covered by our fellowship Group: Celto-Saxon Confederation – Christian Heritage & Confederative Studies.

Blessings,

Rev Dr Stephen M.K. Brunswick
St. Andrew’s OCC https://st-andrewsocc.org
Watchman News https://watchman.news

P.S. If you find the video thought-provoking, please share it with others interested in American history, constitutional government, federalism, and the principles of liberty.

You may also wish to share this MEME found below that cites these top quotes of Dr Paul:

NDAA 2027: Do We Really Want More Foreign Technology Integration?

Congress is considering a major expansion of U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation. Before the vote, Americans should understand exactly what is being proposed.

Dear Friends,

Remember the exploding pagers that shocked the world?

What many people missed was the larger lesson.

Modern technology is built from thousands of components, firmware updates, software libraries, subcontractors, and suppliers. Most consumers have no idea where all those pieces come from. Neither do many corporations.

Now Congress is considering a proposal in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would significantly expand U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation in areas such as drones, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, military communications, logistics, biotechnology, quantum technologies, and other advanced systems.

Before we go any further, I encourage everyone to read the actual text for themselves.

FY2027 NDAA Chairman’s Mark (Section 224):
https://armedservices.house.gov/uploadedfiles/fy27_ndaa_chairmans_mark_-_final.pdf

The proposal concerns defense technology integration and cooperation. Readers should review the actual text and decide for themselves whether this level of integration is appropriate.

Supporters argue that America needs stronger drone capabilities and faster innovation. There is certainly truth to that. Recent conflicts have shown that inexpensive drones and advanced software systems are changing warfare at a rapid pace.

But there is another question:

Do we really want deeper integration of critical technologies with any foreign nation?

This is not about whether a country is friend or foe today.

History changes.

Governments change.

Alliances change.

The real issue is dependency.

• Who builds the components?

• Who writes the firmware?

• Who controls the updates?

• Who audits the code?

• Who has access to the supply chain?

• Who ultimately controls the intellectual property?

The exploding pager incident reminded the world that technology can be weaponized in ways few people imagined. Modern devices increasingly depend upon hidden layers of hardware, software, firmware, and communications systems that most users never see.

The more interconnected these systems become, the more important transparency and security become.

The NDAA proposal may be intended to improve military technology cooperation. However, Congress should proceed cautiously whenever critical technologies become more deeply integrated across national borders.

Technology cooperation can provide benefits.

But once dependencies are built, they are often far more difficult to remove.

Americans should carefully read what is being proposed and decide for themselves whether this level of technology integration serves the long-term interests of the United States.

If you have concerns, contact your U.S. Representative and Senators and ask them to review the technology integration provisions of the FY2027 NDAA before voting.

Read the bill.

Ask questions.

Contact Congress.

An informed citizenry remains the best defense against unintended consequences.

Further Reading:

Watchman News: https://watchman.news

Technology & Transhumanism Watch:
https://watchman.news/transhumanism-agenda-news-watch/

Related Article:
“An Exploding Phone Near You”
https://www.watchman.report/p/an-exploding-phone-near-you

Blessings,

Dr. Stephen M.K. Brunswick
Editor, Watchman News

https://watchman.news

Last weekend, Portugal hosted the Remigration Summit 2026, drawing approximately 500 attendees from across Europe and North America. Among the participants were Austrian activist Martin Sellner, former U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, and other figures associated with immigration reform, sovereignty movements, and national identity initiatives.

The event generated substantial media attention, with supporters describing it as a conference examining immigration policy, cultural continuity, and demographic concerns, while critics portrayed it as a gathering of far-right activists. As often occurs in politically charged discussions, coverage varied widely depending upon the publication reporting the event.

Yet beneath the headlines lies a broader question that has been debated in Europe for decades: sovereignty, legitimacy, constitutional continuity, and the future identity of European nations.

Beyond the Headlines

Many discussions surrounding remigration intersect with larger concerns about cultural preservation, demographic change, national sovereignty, and what some describe as “civilizational continuity.”

These concerns are not limited to one political party, one nation, or one movement. Rather, they reflect ongoing debates over how modern states should balance immigration, democratic representation, cultural heritage, local identity, and constitutional legitimacy.

The Portugal summit brought together voices from across that spectrum, even when those voices do not necessarily agree on solutions.

https://watchman.news/2026/04/eu-debating-us-over-western-stability-the-civilizational-erasure-trajectory/

The Reichsbürger Question

One topic frequently raised in German discussions of sovereignty is the diverse collection of viewpoints commonly labeled “Reichsbürger.”

The term itself covers a wide range of individuals and organizations, making generalizations difficult. Some focus on constitutional questions concerning Germany’s post-war settlement. Others advocate restoration of historic legal frameworks, federal sovereignty, or monarchist traditions. Some groups have been associated with unlawful activities and have received extensive government scrutiny, while others insist they pursue peaceful constitutional and historical research.

As a result, the term has become politically charged and often fails to distinguish between very different schools of thought.

The Case of Klaus Jaeger

One voice calling for peaceful dialogue rather than confrontation is Klaus Jaeger, whose research and publications may be found through the Jaeger Biblical Research Institute:

https://jaeger-bibelforschung.institute/

Jaeger has long advocated discussion of constitutional, historical, and sovereignty issues through peaceful and lawful means. His experience reflects the intense polarization that often surrounds these subjects in Germany and elsewhere.

Regardless of one’s position on these debates, his example demonstrates the importance of civil discourse and the need to distinguish between peaceful historical inquiry and genuine extremism.

A Brunswick Legitimist Perspective

The Institute of Peace Studies approaches these questions from a different tradition entirely.

Rather than advocating centralized nationalism, modern ideological movements, or revolutionary change, our perspective draws upon the older constitutional traditions of the Holy Roman Empire and the historic German states.

As discussed in:

“Local Reciprocity, Fragmented Loyalties, and the Political Vacuum that Totalitarianism Exploited”

https://watchman.news/2025/11/local-reciprocity-fragmented-loyalties-and-the-political-vacuum-that-totalitarianism-exploited/

the collapse of local institutions, reciprocal obligations, regional autonomy, and lawful representation contributed to political vacuums that were later exploited by totalitarian systems.

From this viewpoint, the lesson of history is not greater centralization but stronger local accountability, regional sovereignty, lawful representation, and voluntary cooperation among peoples.

Referendum Rather Than Revolution

One aspect often overlooked in public discussion is that many constitutional questions can, in principle, be addressed peacefully through democratic means.

If any population truly desired restoration of historic constitutional arrangements, sovereignty structures, or traditional institutions, such changes would require lawful public support rather than imposition from above.

The fact that no such referendum has occurred remains an important observation in itself.

For those interested in the historical continuity of the House of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and related constitutional questions, see:

“The Principality of Wolfenbüttel Booklet”

https://watchman.news/2025/10/the-principality-of-wolfenbuttel-booklet/

The booklet explores historical claims of continuity, inheritance, house law, and representation under international law while emphasizing that such matters remain fundamentally questions of history, culture, and legal interpretation rather than active political programs.

The Importance of Peaceful Discussion

The significance of the Portugal summit is not necessarily found in agreement with every speaker or proposal. Rather, it highlights the fact that questions of sovereignty, cultural continuity, democratic legitimacy, immigration policy, and historical identity continue to resonate with many people throughout Europe and beyond.

As an Institute of Peace Studies, we believe such concerns are best addressed through lawful discussion, historical inquiry, democratic participation, and respectful debate—not through hostility, violence, censorship, or ideological extremism.

History demonstrates that durable solutions emerge when societies are willing to discuss difficult questions openly while preserving both civil peace and human dignity.

Sources and Further Reading

Readers interested in examining multiple perspectives on the Portugal Remigration Summit, European sovereignty debates, and related constitutional discussions may find the following resources helpful:

Coverage of the Portugal Remigration Summit

European Conservative – Event coverage and participant overview
https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/europes-largest-remigration-summit-draws-500-attendees/

Irish Times – Reporting on conference attendees and reactions
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/06/02/irish-far-right-figures-join-gathering-in-portugal-to-push-idea-of-remigration/

WELT – German reporting on the summit, participants, and political implications
https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article6a1d24e3411d40cd4c74dd7a/treffen-in-portugal-das-rechte-vorfeld-in-europa-afd-politiker-besuchen-internationalen-remigrationsgipfel.html

t-online – German coverage discussing Gregory Bovino and references made during the event
https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_101278400/rechter-kongress-in-portugal-bovino-beruft-sich-auf-rommel.html

Background on Martin Sellner and the Remigration Movement

European Conservative – Background on Sellner’s Institute for Remigration and related initiatives
https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/remigration-think-tank-launches-vienna-martin-sellner/

BILD – Coverage of court proceedings regarding Sellner’s Germany entry ban
https://www.bild.de/regional/brandenburg/gericht-rechtsextremist-sellner-darf-nach-deutschland-einreisen-6659e2773c6876087f911b37

Background on the Reichsbürger Debate

Reuters – Overview of the Reichsbürger prosecutions and allegations brought by German authorities
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germanys-reichsbuerger-coup-suspects-go-trial-2024-04-28/

Constitutional Legitimacy, Sovereignty, and Historical Continuity

Watchman News / Institute of Peace Studies
Local Reciprocity, Fragmented Loyalties, and the Political Vacuum that Totalitarianism Exploited
https://watchman.news/2025/11/local-reciprocity-fragmented-loyalties-and-the-political-vacuum-that-totalitarianism-exploited/

Mirror publication:
https://celticorthodoxy.com/2025/11/local-reciprocity-fragmented-loyalties-and-the-political-vacuum-that-totalitarianism-exploited/

Watchman News
The Principality of Wolfenbüttel Booklet
https://watchman.news/2025/10/the-principality-of-wolfenbuttel-booklet/

Additional Research

Jaeger Biblical Research Institute
Historical, constitutional, and sovereignty-related research by Klaus Jaeger.

https://jaeger-bibelforschung.institute/

As always, readers are encouraged to compare sources from differing viewpoints, examine primary documents where available, and distinguish between documented facts, interpretations, and political opinions when evaluating contemporary events.

We have just completed a major New Testament Scripture study series on repentance, conversion, obedience, holiness, and the Christian life:

• List 1: 70 New Testament Verses That Say Repentance Is Required

• List 2: 100 Verses Showing That Saving Faith Produces Obedience

• List 3: 100 Verses Against Continuing in Sin

• List 4: 100 Verses About Walking in the Spirit Rather Than the Flesh

• List 5: 100 Verses About Keeping Christ’s Commandments

• List 6: 80 Verses About Confession, Forgiveness, and Cleansing

• List 7: 70 Verses About Holiness and Sanctification

• List 8: 100 Verses Showing That True Conversion Produces a New Life

• List 9: 80 Verses About Overcoming the World, the Flesh, and the Devil

• List 10: 90 Verses Showing That Faith Without Works Is Dead

The first study is now available here:

70 New Testament Verses That Say Repentance Is Required

https://celticorthodoxy.com/70-nt-verses-that-say-repentance-is-required-100-new-testament-theology/

Why publish such a series?

Because many people have been told that repentance is optional, that conversion requires no change of life, or that a person may claim Christ while remaining completely unchanged. Yet when we open the New Testament, we find Christ preaching repentance, the Apostles preaching repentance, and the early Church preparing converts through repentance, baptism, confession of faith, and a new life in Christ.

This study is not primarily directed toward faithful Christians who already understand these things. Rather, it is intended as a resource for those who have never carefully examined what the New Testament actually says about conversion.

A single verse may be dismissed. Two verses may be explained away. But when dozens of passages from Matthew to Revelation teach the same doctrine, the overall testimony becomes difficult to ignore.

The purpose of these studies is simple:

Let Scripture speak for itself.

We encourage you to read, share, discuss, and distribute these resources freely. If you know someone who has been told that repentance, obedience, holiness, or transformation are optional parts of Christianity, these studies may prove helpful.

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out...” — Acts 3:19

In Christ,
Rev Dr Stephen MK Brunswick

Priory of Salem Institute of Theology
Orthodox Church of the Culdees
https://st-andrewsocc.org