Saint Mother Teresa gets smeared (again)

Not the first time her order has been attacked (example here) and won't be the last time. Sad. Despite the heroic sacrifices asked of them, the MCs are known for their joy and cheerfulness, and a surprisingly small number of them have quit the convent. But one who did apparently has a score to settle. … Read more

Jesuits celebrating 500th anniversary of the conversion of their founder St. Ignatius Loyola

“Go forth and set the world on fire.”— St. Ignatius of Loyola Good article in a recent issue of the Jesuit publication America. I’ve excerpted a part – the link should work. In 1597, on the same day that she went completely blind, a woman from Mallorca named Noguere was touched by the relics of … Read more

Astronaut Michael Collins

Collins was the “forgotten astronaut” who who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, made the first crewed landing on the surface. I’m not sure when he gave this short interview. Obviously years after the Apollo 11 mission.

Nick Springer – an obituary with extensive photos

Hit the link and scroll down for the photos. Thanks to Maria fro sending me this. EDWARD F. CARTER WEBSITE: NICHOLAS BOWEN SPRINGER NOTICE OF DEATH, EXTENSIVE FAMILY PHOTOS AND TRIBUTE VIDEO AT https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/nicholas-springer-10163907

Bernie Sanders criticizes BLM founder for owning one more home than he does

No one should own four homes. Three is OK and the right number. MONTPELIER, VT—In an address from one of his homes, Bernie Sanders condemned BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors for getting rich off politics and buying four homes. After it came out that the co-founder of the movement had purchased multiple large homes, Sanders quickly … Read more

More on Nick Springer – lovely article

This was sent to me by my friend Regina and is off lohud. you should be able to access the whole article through the link. Gary Springer remembers the day his son, Nick, announced he was switching from a motorized wheelchair to one he’d have to physically power himself. Electric wheelchairs were for people who … Read more