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In a neonatal ICU; a baptism
From the Jesuit publication, America. Hit the link for the whole article. It is not that I had imagined my first baptism many times. But as a young Jesuit studying for the Catholic priesthood, I suspected the first time I administered the sacrament would be, perhaps, for a newborn baby of one of my college…
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“Justice Alito and His Family Taken to Secure Location to Protect Them From Pro-Abortion Violence”
Pathetic. Where's the denunciation from the President. As all this is happening, Altio and his family have reportedly been moved to a location that will not be revealed. Last week, Alito canceled an appearance at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ judicial conference. Although no official reason was given for the cancellation, the move…
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Local carpenter continuing to spread religious disinformation harmful to the status quo
Liar! Bring on the Ministry of Truth! Away with him! JERUSALEM—Religious experts have begun voicing concerns that a local carpenter’s disinformation is spreading among Israelites most susceptible to unapproved ideas. “Visit your nearest synagogue for the latest information on how to obey God. Listen to the experts!” A contingent of authorities in Jewish law spoke…
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Farandaville last week’s fun (not really fun…) with Covid
So three of us got Covid last week, probably started with me. The only one who didn’t was Tim (His theme – “Get away from me!”). I started to feel a bit bad the prior Thursday or Friday – thought I had some seasonal allergy stuff going on. It got worse on the weekend so…
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WSJ editorial: “Abortion and the Supreme Court”
It's a long editorial and the link may not work if you don't have a subscription to the Journal. I've excerpted below the link why they think Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood should be overturned. (The Casey referred to is the late Governor Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, who was prolife, not his…
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Bishop Barron’s Easter Sunday homily
Barron – today's #1 English language evangelizer – and see the quote from Barron below the video. This excerpt from his Easter email – To the Philippians, St. Paul says, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). Joy is something that we can will, not a matter of waiting…
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The Holy Week in Ukraine
Yes a crucifixion. by Archbishop Borys Gudziak As Ukraine is being crucified by the enemy, millions of its people go through the same experience of darkness and a sense of the absence of God as Jesus did on the cross. Let us not doubt that God is with the suffering and that his truth, peace,…
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Good Friday – Pieta by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898)
This is the cover artwork for the Holy Week edition of the Magnificat prayer book. Commentary below the picture. The Mystery of Mary,Mother of Jesus and Our Mother Pierre-Marie DumontFront Cover Artwork This Pietà by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was painted in oils in1876 on a small panel of wood. Although a contemporary of theImpressionist movement,…
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Recently re-discovered by Farandaville – the excellent walk/hikes in the Rockefeller Park Preserve, Sleepy Hollow/Mt. Pleasant
Yes pretty cool. We are going back this (Saturday 4/9) morning. Here’s a general map of the areas. I’ve embedded it below. On the left I wrote in Phelps Hospital and north of that, Rockwood Hall. The Hall has the foundation remnants of a vast 204 room William Rockefeller mansion. Wonderful views of the Hudson.…