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“This Advent we look to the Wise Men to teach us where to focus our attention.  We set our sights on things above, where God is.  We draw closer to Jesus . . . When our Advent journey ends, and we reach the place where Jesus resides in Bethlehem, may we, like the Wise Men,Continue reading “DECEMBER 12, 2025”

“The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The United States Senate may consider competing bills on Obamacare this week. The Democrats are demanding that the emergency subsidies put inContinue reading “DECEMBER 11, 2025”

“Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem.  May we let ourselves be enlightened by the light that comes from Bethlehem, the light of Christ.” –Pope Benedict XVI. You probably learned that Christians placed Christmas on December 25th to co-opt Saturnalia, the Roman Empire’s mid-winter festival, or possibly the Festival of the Unconquered Sun — Sol Invictus.Continue reading “DECEMBER 10, 2025”

“I don’t think we’ll understand Advent correctly until we see it as a preparation for a revolution.” –Robert Barron. Ever wonder why things no longer work in this country? Why we cannot build things? Why we cannot afford things? Why products available in years past are no longer available? Then read on. Washington’s Reverse MidasContinue reading “DECEMBER 9, 2025”

“Advent is the time to listen to the voice of Jesus as he comes to us every day.”  – Henri Nouwen Last Friday it s**wed. I had to go to court in Winchester, so I left early, ensuring that I would have plenty of time to navigate the slippery roads. There were no problems on theContinue reading “DECEMBER 8, 2025”

“The Lord is coming, always coming.  When you have ears to hear and eyes to see, you will recognize him at any moment of your life.  Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord.” –Henri Nouwen. “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him withContinue reading “DECEMBER 7, 2025”

“The Christmas spirit is the spirit of giving and forgiving.”  – James E. Faust Benjamin Franklin once said that democracy was 2 wolves and 1 lamb voting on what would be on the lunch menu. And it was an apt observation, because democracy maintains no respect for individual liberties and freedoms. Rather, democracy stands only forContinue reading “DECEMBER 6, 2025”

“Advent, this powerful liturgical season that we are beginning, invites us to pause in silence to understand a presence.  It is an invitation to understand that the individual events of the day are hints that God is giving us, signs of the attention he has for each one of us.” –Pope Benedict XVI. The FederalContinue reading “DECEMBER 5, 2025”

“The word advent means ‘expectation.’  What advent can do for us is create a sense of hope.” –Louie Giglio. The Trump Administration is terminating China Joe’s high fuel mileage standards for automobiles. GOOD-BYE excessive government regulation. HELLO affordable automobiles! President Trump pardoned Representative Henry Cueller (D. Tx.), who was facing federal criminal bribery charges, broughtContinue reading “DECEMBER 4, 2025”

“Advent is patience it’s how God has made us a people of promise, in a world of impatience.” –Stanley Hauerwas. I have returned to Northern Virginia, having spent a most relaxing time in Chatmoss. Relaxation is important, and something I am not good at enjoying. But for 2 weeks I went without [much] work, andContinue reading “DECEMBER 3, 2025”