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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17. President Trump asked other nations to assist with clearing the Straits of Hormuz, to permit passage of oil tankers, unmolested by Iran. Predictably, Germany, France, and Great Britain took a hard pass.Continue reading “MARCH 20, 2026”

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”  — 2 Corinthians 12:9. Yesterday I enjoyed a pleasant drive from NOVA (Northern Virginia) to ROV (the Rest of Virginia). English packed me a picnic lunch, which gave me reason to stop and relax, as opposedContinue reading “MARCH 19, 2026”

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  — Psalm 51:10. Hi ho, hi ho, it’s back to Southside I go. Did I just not drive up from there? Sigh. I am tired already. “After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director ofContinue reading “MARCH 18, 2026”

“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again: for forgiveness has risen from the grave!” — St. John Chrysostom. GOOD MORNING MARY HAZEN!  I hope you are well in SW Mississippi. Today is St. Patrick’s Day.  St. Patrick is popularly known as the “Apostle of Ireland” and Ireland’s patron saint, though technically, heContinue reading “MARCH 17, 2026”

“Behold, Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our mediator and advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a trulyContinue reading “MARCH 16, 2026”

“Love God and Jesus, who was crucified for us, from the depth of your heart, and never let the thought of Him leave your mind.” — St. Clare of Assisi. This Sunday goes by several names in various places. In the Western tradition, it is knows as Lætare Sunday from the opening words of the Introit, “Rejoice yeContinue reading “MARCH 15, 2026”

“The Church has always taught that all our penance without Christ’s passion is not worth a pea.”  — St. Thomas More. Today I am sharing some random thoughts I have, through articles I have read recently. For example, I detest Daylight Savings Time. There is a wonderful commentary on it. I wholly support the U.S./IsraeliContinue reading “MARCH 14, 2026”

“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” —Psalm 25:4-5. Today would have been my Mother’s 94th birthday.  If she were still alive we would all be celebrating in Southside.  TonightContinue reading “MARCH 13, 2026”

“Behold, Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our mediator and advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins.  He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and He never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a trulyContinue reading “MARCH 12, 2026”

“Christ has gained for us not only new dignity in our life on earth, but above all the new dignity of the children of God, called to share eternal life with him.  Lent invites us to overcome the temptation of seeing the realities of this world as definitive and to recognize that ‘our homeland isContinue reading “MARCH 11, 2026”