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“Lent comes to us as a providential time to change course, to recover the ability to react to the reality of evil which always challenges us. Lent is to be lived as a time of conversion, as a time of renewal for individuals and communities, by drawing close to God and by trustfully adhering toContinue reading “MARCH 10, 2026”

“During Lent, we prepare to relive the Paschal Mystery, which sheds the light of hope upon the whole of our existence, even its most complex and painful aspects . . . let us set out with trust on our Lenten journey, sustained by fervent prayer, penance and concern for those in need.”— Pope John PaulContinue reading “MARCH 9, 2026”

“As long as he who fasts, fasts for God, and he who fasts not, also fasts not for God, devotion is as well satisfied with one as with the other.” — St. Francis de Sales. As we go through our daily life, we can lose sight of the fact that we are children of God.Continue reading “MARCH 8, 2026”

“The bread you store up belongs to the hungry; the cloak that lies in your chest belongs to the naked; the gold you have hidden in the ground belongs to the poor.” — St. Basil the Great. One of the Democrats’ big themes is to complain about the high cost of healthcare, and to blameContinue reading “MARCH 7, 2026”

“They alone can truly feast, who have first fasted.” — St. John Henry Cardinal Newman. The War Powers Resolution floating around Congress failed. Take that Tim Kaine! Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb IranBomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran Bomb Iran (bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran)Let’s take a stand (bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran)BombContinue reading “MARCH 6, 2026”

“Prayer is the raising of the mind to God.  We must always remember this.” — Pope John XXIII. My friend and golfing buddy Blaine Lowery brought up a blast from the past, former Winchester, Virginia City Manager Eden Freeman. Or as we prefer to refer to her, “Boss Freeman”. Boss Freeman did not like meContinue reading “MARCH 5, 2026”

“There are plenty of ways to practice mortification!  Just patiently endure cold, heat, sickness, troubles, people, happenings, and so forth.” — Saint John Bosco. The Left cries “War is not the answer!” To which The Observations replies, “It depends upon the question”. Because sometimes, peace is gained through sheer force. “In that first meeting, bothContinue reading “MARCH 4, 2026”

“Lent is a privileged time of interior pilgrimage towards Him who is the fount of mercy.” — Pope Benedict XIV. S**W! I have had all the S**W I can handle! Yesterday morning I was sitting in my dining room working, oblivious to any goings on outside. When I got up to go to the postContinue reading “MARCH 3, 2026”

Below is an article by Scott McKay addressing many of the issues that are being thrown about with respect to the current conflict with Iran. I hope you find it informative. Ten Thoughts on Operation Epic Fury and Its Aftermath Why the strike on Iran was legal, overdue, and a strategic earthquake. BY: SCOTT MCKAY,Continue reading “MARCH 2, 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL”

“Fasting is directed to two things, the deletion of sin, and the raising of the mind to heavenly things.” — Saint Thomas Aquinas. More anti-American fallout from the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. Actress Jane Fonda led a rally condemning the United States in Los Angeles. Of course, she did. JaneContinue reading “MARCH 2, 2026”