R.T. Calcote

Proud Father and Husband, Principal of St. Patrick Catholic School

[Everything Ole Miss @EverythingRebs]

You will not see a better sports video today:

Kolby Branch hits a HR for Georgia in his last ever college AB. His brother, on the other team, gets to celebrate with him as he rounds the bases with parents in attendance

What a moment for this family

[Ojike Uzoma @Xtopher_Uzo]

Catholics come in.. It's Story time..

Once upon a time, in October 13th, 1884.
Pope Leo XIII had just finished celebrating Holy Mass in the Vatican.
As he turned from the altar, he suddenly stopped, frozen in place.
His face grew pale, his eyes fixed on something unseen.
For nearly 10 minutes, he stood motionless in complete silence.
Those nearby thought he had fallen ill.
But something far greater was happening.

When he finally came to consciousness, his face was trembling, his body weak.
He whispered softly, “What a horrible vision I have seen.”
He explained that he had heard two voices.
One gentle and filled with love - the voice of Christ.
And the other, harsh and full of hatred - the voice of Satan.

Satan sai:, “I can destroy your church.”
Jesus replied: “You can? Then go ahead and try.”
Satan said: “I need more time and more power.”
Jesus asked: “How much time? How much power?”
Satan answered: “About 75 to 100 years. And greater influence over those who will serve me.”

Jesus responded: “You have the time and the power. Do with them what you will.”
In that terrifying moment, Pope Leo XIII saw visions of the future.
The church under attack, evil spreading across nations, and countless souls turning away from God.
He understood that humanity was entering a great spiritual battle, one that would test faith for generations.
He went to his private study, took pen and paper, and wrote a prayer - a Heavenly shield for the church against the powers of darkness;

He wrote....
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

The prayer was ordered to be said after every Mass - a spiritual weapon for the faithful and a reminder that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness.

Even today, more than a century later, the words of Pope Leo XIII echoes through the ages, reminding us that the Church will stand and that Christ has already won the victory.

May the Lord deliver us from every snare of the evil one.
May he strengthen his Church, renew our faith, and help us stand firm in the truth of Christ.

Through the intercession of Saint Michael the Archangel, may light always conquer darkness in our hearts, our homes, and in our world.
Amen.

[Father Jim Sichko @JimSichko]

You want the Church to “stay in its lane”?

This is the lane:
the poor.
the hungry.
the migrant.
peace over war.

If that sounds political—
it’s because the Gospel makes people uncomfortable.

#missionaryofmercy

[Jose E. Najul @Jochynyc]

@EricLDaugh Making reference to Catholic social teaching is not being woke, the Catholic Church is clear that the concept of just war exists, just not on this particular case.

[The British Patriot @TheBritLad]

🚨HOLY SHIT: In Atlanta, Georgia, an entire airport terminal fell silent as hundreds suddenly started to pray.

Moments like these remind us that our nations were built on Christian values.

Christianity is on the rise globally.

Happy Easter, everyone. 🙏

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Left: Christian faith leaders praying with President Trump

Right: Pope Leo on Palm Sunday, "Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, he rejects then, saying: Even though you make many prayers I will not listen, your hands are full of blood"

[R.T. Calcote @calcotert]

@UcheMaryOkoli B

[Kaoru OBryan Fishing @kyprobassangler]

Who Agrees 🙌🎶😎🎣🇺🇸

[Pray The Rosary @PrayTheRosary]

Pray for the Pope

[Baseball Quotes @BaseballQuotes1]

Every day at 7PM, taps is played over the loudspeakers at Dallas National Cemetery, just beyond the outfield wall at DBU

During every gameday at 7, they pause to honor the fallen troops buried just beyond the wall

One of the best traditions in sports

[Father V @father_rmv]

Detroit Catholic school students step up as pallbearers for homeless vets with no family—honoring their service with dignity. A powerful act of respect and care. https://t.co/kkC3cZ2dCu

[R.T. Calcote @calcotert]

@JamesMartinSJ @EdMorrissey I am deeply sorry for you loss and will be praying for you.

[ⁿᵉʷˢ Barron Trump 🇺🇸 @BarronTNews_]

🚨 BREAKING.

John Fetterman says he stood up during President Trump’s State of the Union for Iryna Zarutska and Erika Kirk.

He said, “Even Erika Kirk. Can’t we just be more kind to a WIDOW? How can’t we acknowledge that?”

He also made it clear he clapped for:

The family who lost the Ukrainian girl.
The Venezuelan political prisoner.
The veterans honored that night.

And he added something that shouldn’t even be controversial:

“I’ll always clap for things I agree with, like striking the Iranian sites. And if I don’t agree, I certainly won’t yell, scream and disrupt the whole thing.”

That’s not partisan.
That’s basic decency.

You can disagree on policy.
You can vote no.
You can argue your case.

But honoring victims, widows and veterans shouldn’t be a political stunt.

Sometimes acting like a normal, respectful American really is that simple. 🇺🇸💯

[Father Jim Sichko @JimSichko]

The REAL SUPERBOWL!!!!! #missionaryofmercy #Eucharist

[Donna G @DonnaG1685411]

Yes! I'm done with winter. 😂

[lisahsmithlhs @lisahsmithlhs]

💥

[Everything Ole Miss @EverythingRebs]

Must watch:

Listen to @YolettMcCuin talk about Oxford and Ole Miss. We are so lucky to have her represent this school

Take a listen to this from the @stephenasmith show today

[NIL 𝘯𝘰𝘵 NLI @NILnotNLI]

The great Charles Barkley went off on the current unregulated, unsustainable NCAA NIL landscape:

"This is how crazy our country is... We've actually screwed up college athletics, which used to be the greatest thing in the world"