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“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’” –– John 12:13. “But Palm Sunday tells us that it is the cross that is the true tree of life.” -– Pope BenedictContinue reading “MARCH 29, 2026”

“Lent is a time to turn away from sin and toward God.” -– St. John Paul II. If you have ever been talked down to, watched a so-called “expert” on television lecture you on why your views are wrong, or just have a friend or relative who attended Harvard, this article below is for you.Continue reading “MARCH 28, 2026”

“Self-denial means knowing only Christ, and no longer oneself. It means seeing only Christ, who goes ahead of us, and no longer the path that is too difficult for us . . . Self-denial is saying only: He goes ahead of us; hold fast to him.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer Today is April Fool’s Day, a dayContinue reading “APRIL 1, 2026”

“The cross is the ultimate symbol of love.” -– St. Paul. IT IS OFFICIAL! Holland Koontz will attend the Dedman School of Law at SMU next year. English and I are so proud of her achievements. WOO HOO! The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit overturned a radical Leftist federal district courtContinue reading “MARCH 27, 2026”

 “Lent is a time for new beginnings.” -– St. Francis of Assisi. Last week, two statues were installed on the White House grounds. On the north side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building stands a statue of Christopher Columbus. On the south side is “Freedom’s Charge,” a life-size portrayal by Chas Fagan of two soldiersContinue reading “MARCH 26, 2026”

“Lent is a journey into the desert of our own heart.” -– St. Augustine. I bought diesel fuel yesterday for my car, and was not pleased with the high price. But I am not complaining. I am not complaining because the price is temporarily high. I am not complaining because the high price reflects accuratelyContinue reading “MARCH 25, 2026”

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24. I am back in Clarke County. The forsythia in our front yard is bright yellow. The red tips are beginning to bloom. The Bradford Pears lining the driveway are bursting with white flowers. And theContinue reading “MARCH 24, 2026”

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16. Today I drive the long, sad slog back to Northern Virginia from Chatmoss. Kitchen renovations completed. Some golf played. Relaxed, and reinvigorated. Back to work.Continue reading “MARCH 23, 2026”

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8. The Gospel for Passion Sunday ends: Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. The first thing we notice when we come into church on Passion Sunday is the veiling. All theContinue reading “MARCH 22, 2026”

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6. Under former President Obama, a naval ship was named after Cesar Chavez. When will the ship’s name be changed, given the recent accusations made against the former “civil rights icon”? “All immigration to the United States shall serveContinue reading “MARCH 21, 2026”