I have said this to you,
that in me you may have peace.
In the world you have tribulation;
but be of good cheer,
I have overcome the world.
-Jesus, Jn 16:33
I’m voting this as one of the best, feel good videos you’ll see on X today. This fawn is very young. They lose their spots when they are 3 to 4 months old! Curiously adorable ☺️
One year ago, a man was murdered in front of his wife and kids because too many have decided that political violence is a justifiable response to words or ideas we don’t like.
Half the country mourned without any cities being burned and without riots.
We had a chance and we let it go because we’ve decided that hucksters and the insane should dictate our response.
The far right devolved to complete immersion in insane conspiracy theories.
The far left decided to publicly celebrate murder.
A year later, these people are the reality we chose.
We barely talk about the core problem: the refusal of the mainstream right and left to turn off FOX and MSNBC, to turn off the crazies and proceed forward to make our country a better place for our young, crippled by an economic system that offers them a future of enslavement to debt and demagogues.
Let’s decide to be better.
Your political party doesn’t love you or care about your future.
You are a means for them.
Disassociate with these people and decide to be a person obsessed with truth and character, ever ready to ignore the crazies and dialogue with those who believe differently than you.
Theo Von just dropped an almost 2-hour conversation with Bishop Robert Barron.
One of the biggest podcasters in the world giving a Catholic bishop nearly two hours to talk faith, God and Christianity to a massive young audience.
Catholicism is entering the mainstream conversation again. ✝️
Buckingham Palace paid tribute today to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, with a rendition of "9 to 5" performed by her band during the traditional changing of the guard
Rest in peace Dolly Parton. You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten. Sending love to you, your family, friends and fans all over the world. We will always love you.
#DollyParton
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
I know I’ve been posting a lot recently, but as Fr. Richard John Neuhaus used to say, “it’s a target-rich environment” right now.
The governor of Massachusetts just signed into law a statute that permits abortion up until the moment of birth, as long as mother and doctor give the go-ahead.
Please understand what this means. A fully-formed child, moments before exiting the birth canal, can be eviscerated, chopped into pieces, have its head crushed or skin burned off—all under the full protection of Massachusetts law.
What I found particularly gross was the reaction of the entirely female crowd around the female governor of Massachusetts as she signed this barbaric provision into law. They were clapping and cackling with delight because what can only be called infanticide can now be practiced with impunity in their state.
I’m old enough to remember when Mario Cuomo, the devoutly Catholic governor of New York, admitted that, though he found abortion personally repugnant, he was, after tortured wrestling with his conscience, willing to give it limited protection of law.
How far we have fallen from agonized and conflicted Cuomo to the present governor of Massachusetts and her entourage gleefully applauding the murder of children.
Michigan Democrats just nominated Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. He oversaw Detroit's animal shelter where the kill rate hit 74%, whistleblowers called it a slaughterhouse, and the city paid $63,000 to settle a lawsuit over the conditions. Feces backed up into kennels. Rats and cockroaches everywhere.
This is the guy they want representing Michigan. He can't even take care of dogs. And he's supposed to represent you.
Michigan deserves better.