Easter Weekday First Reading:Psalm:Gospel: Acts 5:27-33 Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20 John 3:31-36 Thy lightnings enlightened the world: the earth shook and trembled. -- Ps. lxxvi. 19 In Acts we read how the Apostles reacted when they were admonished by the Sanhedrin …
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Priests For Life leader, Fr Pavone, announces his plans to force the retraction of the mandate called for by the Obama Administration.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012 St.
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January’s Quote of the month: Supplied by none other than our former leader, President Clinton, a number of years ago.
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Along with the Wikipedia explanation of "Generation Y," phenomena there is a pejorative side to this equation and it is exemplified by the photos here. I first experienced this when my 18 year old grandson came to live with us.
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Predicting the unpredictable is a good way to make yourself irrelevant. If I had been relying on these people's advice I would have been sorely disappointed, mad, and a whole lot poorer.
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This rather brilliantly cuts thru all the political doublespeak we get........... Food for thought..... This puts it into a much better perspective and is the same for many countries in Europe ... Why the U.S. was downgraded?: * U.S.
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As we ponder where we are going it will be good to review where I have been. The first change I recall as an 8th grader in Catholic school, 1950, entering a public high school was the freedom to decide things for myself.
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Family Buried in Snow Drift for Two Days Rescued Tuesday, December 27, 2011 A family buried alive in snow while trapped in their SUV was rescued last week from a rural New Mexico snowdrift after two days.
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Sunday, this Christmas, we celebrated the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, if you are a Christian. And, we also honored our friends, family, and close associates with gifts. The presents seem to have taken first place in the hierarchy of importance.
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Now we are in an election year, and I believe that it will be important to query the presidential candidates about their plan to reduce mandatory spending.
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A Catholic Priest, a Baptist Preacher and a Rabbi all served as Chaplains tothe students of Northern Michigan University at Marquette in the UpperPeninsula of Michigan. They would get together two or three times a week for coffee and to talkshop. One day, someone made the co …
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I knelt to pray when day was done. And prayed, "O Lord, bless everyone, Lift from each saddened heart the pain. And let the sick be well again." And then I woke another day, and carelessly went on my way.
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Matthew 21: 28 - 32 28 "What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, `Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 And he answered, `I will not'; but afterward he repented and went. 30 And he went to the second and said the same; and h …
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First Reading:Psalm:Second Reading:Gospel: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-54 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Holy Mother, on the cross Christ entrusted us to you as your children.
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THE GIFT OF LISTENING . . .But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. THE GIFT OF AFFECTION . . .Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
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About the music you are about to hear: While at the mall a couple of years ago, my then four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined up to see Santa Claus.
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Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27 Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Because of our good Lord's tender love to all those who shall be saved, he quickly comforts them saying, "The cause of all this pain is sin.
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint Ambrose of Milan,
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Wonderful articles. I am enjoying a lot while reading your articles. Thanks for sharing these articles with us.
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Hey Charlie,
Just stopping in on you to say hello. I hope all is well and take care...
Thanks for the add! God Bless You ;)
Just wanted to say "Hello" to you, Charlie!
I just realizaed your only 72years young! My dad is 77years young and he is the greatest dad and grand-dad ever! I enjoy reading your seeds! God Bless you! Sonia— USA4Him
Hi Charlie, thank you for your friendship. So glad to know you. I'm meeting so many wonderful people here and am starting to find my niche.
"thanks" for the invite Charlie. It is my pleasure to be addd to your friends list.
— MoonCrow
Thank you. I am still new to NV, so it is nice to have friend requests.
I look forward to getting to know you.Chloe
I just realised that I have been using you article to answer Lenny and some others, I hope that was all right with you, I didn't mean to be so strong, if I have caused a problem I'm sorry.
Charlie, it was good to talk to you last night! Anita
God bless you brother Charlie,
I found your site tonight wasn't that hard to find you.I have been spreading God's word on Facebook this week to Muslims and Israelites. I pray that others will do the same,the workers are few. It is an honor to share the love of Christ with all of the residents at Dooly State Prison with you Charlie.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Brother in Christ,
Shawn
Charlie,
I have for some time now, been a fan of your writing. I enjoy your articles immensely. You have a wondrous way of conveying your thoughts, opinions and beliefs. It is now my honor to call you friend. I look forward to many more excellent reads and conversations with you!
Thanks for being a friend.
Angela
i'm very glad to be your friend-in-Christ.Amen!
Charlie,
Thank you for the friend request. I have read several of your articles and comments and know that I have and will continue to learn a lot from you.
Anita
Charlie, you are a constant source of wisdom and encouragement. Thank you for all you do!
Charlie, you are the quintessential gentleman and a brother in Christ! I greatly appreciate all your help and proper example, and wish you much fulfillment on Newsvine! You have so much to offer this community!
Charlie is one of the gems of the Vine. His wisdom, candor and empathy will draw you back again and again. Thanks, Charlie, for making me feel welcome as a new Viner -- and, a minority member at that!
— EllieP
Thank you sir. And I look forward to reading more of your articles.
M*A*S*H*, the TV version, had an episode where Col. Potter paid too much attention, according to Radar and crew, to a visiting Burlesque Star.
At the end of the episode, Col. Potter remarked that he loved them all, but sometimes it is just nice to visit with someone who knows the same music.
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I'm proud to be the first to leave you a comment, Charlie and I'm honored you chose to add me to your friends list. Thank you very kindly! I love getting new friends. Welcome to the Vine and here's to many enjoyable discussions to come!
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