Tom Faranda Anything to get minds off the depressing current news. These are the first chinchilla pix I posted in quite awhile. New lava ledges installed for the chins (all six of them – I must be out of my mind…) and here’s some pictures Brigid took of Strider inspecting his. More than sitting on them, they … Read more
Yes, another demonstration that ultimately it is a just universe. Multiple reports and the one below from NBC. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is no longer an Emmy winner after his award was rescinded, with the international TV academy citing his resignation after a report found that he had sexually harassed 11 women. "The … Read more
And they hope to expand what they are doing. Sisters Teresia Crasta, 50, an Indian from the Institute of the Child Mary, and Shahnaz Bhatti, a Sister of Charity of St Joan Antida from Pakistan, work at the Pro Bambini di Kabul (Pbk) school, started by an organization founded in response to John Paul IIs … Read more
There’s nothing this guy says that I disagree with. I love his last line.
This is an obituary linked by Ossining Patch. I'm glad they publish these. Sr. Dolores Rosso entered Maryknoll in 1943, at the age of 19. Went into eternal life last month after 77 years of service. Well worth taking two minutes to read about her life. She was born on February 22nd, 1924 in Philadelphia, … Read more
Great. Mackenzie Scott. And she's remarried a school teacher after 25 years of marriage and four children (one daughter adopted from China) with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Here's the recipient group – this link is a three minute video – Homeboy Industries 2020 | Stories Behind the Mission And an article from the Jesuit … Read more
One story of no doubt many tragedies now and to come – as the family is trying to adopt a 10 year old relative.
This from Vatican News. It seems they are Indian. There is a bit more if you hit the link as the priests describe the chaos. Thanks to Ray for sending me this. Four Missionaries of Charity (MC) nuns are also stranded in Afghanistan and will probably be moved to their countries, UCA News reported. “Our … Read more
Yes what a great phrase. And this guy – the Cross Examined guy – is great.
I met Fr. several times – very impressive man. Died suddenly while conducting a retreat in CT. Only 67. Beautiful remembrance in America magazine. Hit the link for the whole article, written with much love. “I have never met anyone so generous—in his thought, in his person, in giving of himself to anyone and everyone,” … Read more