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Good news – American Capuchin Solanus Casey to be beatified.
I love this guy – his life is a wonderful story. Back when I was having my chemotherapy a friend of mine gave me a third class relic. Must have helped! He died July 31st, 1957. Solanus Casey was a miracle worker in his own life. Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to beloved friar’s intercession,…
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“The Five Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Working Out”
Off the Outside Magazine website – "The good news? They're all pretty simple to reverse—or prevent entirely." #5 is "Grumpiness takes over". Correct in my case for sure. ♥ When a planned rest day turns into a rest week or a nagging injury keeps you out of the game for longer than anticipated, you expect a…
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Interesting quotation on life and death
I know Patrick Mahoney, although I haven't seen him in years. He's an Evangelical Minister working in Washington and a Democrat. He's a promoter of the consistent ethic of life and has been involved in pro-life activism for decades. I picked up the quote off the Consistent Ethic of Life weekly email. Quotation of the…
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Tim gets 4th (javelin) and 2nd (shot put) in the outdoor conference championship
This past Saturday as his school STAC (St. Thomas Aquinas College) won the men’s championship. 4th in the javelin was a little disappointing, but 2nd in the shot – that is great. Two short videos, including his best shot throw of the day which was a personal record for him (41 ft in non metric)…
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Tom and Brigid at the Stadium
Courtesy of Mike and Karen Riner for getting the tickets. We had a bird’s eye view. The Gang of four – here’s two and two more In the Yankee Museum before the game – who wore #42? Or #2? Yogi got this right – As I said, Bird’s Eye seats Meanwhile despite Luis Severino throwing…
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Pope Benedict celebrates his 90th birthday in fine fashion –
With a beer. UPDATE: 2nd. video added below Here’s more
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How Islam views Jesus – one minute video
I found this pretty good. Off the Business Insider channel.
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Easter, 2017 – Chinese painting and short sermon from 400AD
The Chinese Christian painter He Qi – Go here – Art Works of He Qi .::About Artist::. I love this. No banner; instead a lily. And check out the women. Here’s the sermon: The Easter Sermon ofSt. John ChrysostomBishop of Constantinople (c. A.D. 400) Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let…
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At the Good Friday Pax Christi Stations of the Cross through Manhattan
The 14 stations of the Cross a Catholic devotion (not completely biblical) that retraces Jesus’ steps from his condemnation to his crucifixion and death. Pax Christi is the (or one of the) Catholic peace organizations. When Brigid and I started doing the Stations in the early 90’s it would draw 800-900 people and get coverage…
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Easter art: “Touch me not”
A day early. Chinese art and an ancient short sermon tomorrow. Last Easter I received this image from a group called Daily Theology and liked it. “Noli me Tangere” or “Touch me not” as Mary Magdelene recognizes Jesus as she is leaving the empty tomb. The school of art is the Cretan School of Byzantine…