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“Lux Perpetua” read by Brigid
The author is George Mackay Brown, a dramatist and poet, "widely regarded as one of the great Scottish poets of the 20th century." Mackay was a convert to Catholicism and had a tough life. He died in 1996. Brigid choose the artwork. I've put the words below the poem. The very short video starts halfway…
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“Judge on Hunter Biden Tax Case Slams President over Pardon…”
Whew. Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Tuesday night acknowledging Hunter Biden’s pardon and strongly rebuked Biden’s assertion that his son was the victim of selective prosecution. “The President’s statement illustrates the reasons for the Court’s disapproval, as representations contained therein stand in tension with the case record. For example, the President asserts that Mr.…
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Bad news for “progressives”: “Sale of Bibles are Booming Fueled by 1st-time Buyers”
At the bottom of the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Of course if you are a progressive the answer is simple – people are terrified of “Trumpworld.” Excerpts below the link. Hallelujah! Bibles are a bright spot in books this year. Worries about the economy, conflicts abroad and uncertainty over the election pushed…
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Dem. Congressman Seth Moulton attacked for objecting to trans men playing girls sports
Nice to know that not every Democrat in Massachusetts is nuts. This is in the WSJ and there is a link to his Washington Post column. The chair of the local Democratic party committee called him a "Nazi Cooperator." “I’m done with Democratic purity tests.” This column recently noted the efforts of Rep. Seth Moulton…
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CDC data – abortion levels are down
This was posted by Kristan Hawkins, the President of Students for Life of America.
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A Faranda Thanksgiving classic – Wilbur sits on Frankenstein in “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948)
So this is a movie which we would always watch as kids – on Thanksgiving or Christmas. The scene below had to be shot multiple times because the guy playing Frankenstein (Glenn Strange who was Frankenstein in three movies) kept cracking up. Wilbur is of course Lou Costello with Bud Abbott as Chick. This is…
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For today – three (short) Old Testament verses – Give Thanks!
Tobit 12:6 Thank God! Give him the praise and the glory. Before all the living, acknowledge the many good things he has done for you, by blessing and extolling his name in song. Before all men, honor and proclaim God’s deeds, and do not be slack in praising him. Therefore, our God, we give you…
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Article: “What’s next for Kamala Harris?” Not satire or parody
Interesting article. It's from the political journal The Hill (generally considered a centrist publication) and written by a young woman -graduated from the University of Oregon in 2020. I suppose she's correct in writing that Kamala Harris is likely to be the next governor of California. An excerpt below the link and more if you…
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“Pope Francis simplifies his funeral rite” – not satire or parody
Yup. Simpler. More down to earth (Pun!?)
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Blessed Clelia Merloni – Nice Italian! Good miracle story!!
I had never heard of this Italian nun until a few weeks ago when I read a meditation of hers in the Magnificat prayer book. She died in 1930 after founding the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus now active on five continents. In the USA their headquarters is in Hamden CT. There is…