Yinz guys I feel like there is a solution to this problem; there are hundreds, likely thousands of fearless musicians & rappers out there in the country, hungry to be able to have an opportunity to showcase their music and celebrate the country--the kind of musicians that frequently play county fairs looking for their big break or just doing what they love!
Honestly there is nothing more #America250 than giving them this opportunity!
Each Commencement Mass, we bless a flag that will fly over campus.
We pray that our Lord grant that the people of this land may enjoy the bounty of Your goodness. May its leaders & people always strive to do Your will, & to live in harmony, justice & peace with all.
@stoolpresidente What a joke. He could give a rats ass about his family. Otherwise he would not have been cheating on the Mother of his children. It’s that simple. Shut up and go away little man. That is what he is. An example to no one
Today is the feast day of the Annunciation.
What happened today literally split history in two.
The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her she will bear the Son of God. The entire fate of the human race hinged on the absolute submission of a young, unmarried girl in Nazareth.
To understand the profound theology of the Annunciation, you have to understand the Fall.
In the Garden of Eden, a virgin (Eve) listened to a fallen angel, asserted her own prideful will, and brought death into the world. In Nazareth, a Virgin (Mary) listened to a faithful Archangel, submitted her will entirely to God, and brought Life Himself into the world.
As Saint Irenaeus wrote in the 2nd century: "The knot of Eve's disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary." She is the New Eve.
She gave her "Fiat" (Let it be done unto me according to your word). No hesitation, no thought about herself. Absolutely and holy obedient unto her Lord.
In that single moment of perfect obedience, the gates of hell were shattered, and the infinite Creator of the universe took on human flesh. The spiritual war for our souls officially turned the tide.
The Blessed Virgin Mary's fiat, her yes, opened the way to our salvation.
When she said her Fiat ("Let it be done to me"), the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. Mary officially became the living Ark of the New Covenant. The God who cannot be contained by the cosmos physically confined Himself to a mother's womb to wage war on sin and death.
The modern world screams, "My will be done." The Mother of God whispered, "Thy will be done."
And that whisper crushed the head of the serpent.
Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.
@colin_dunlap Pittsburgh is lost. Let it go. I get your job is to keep people talking but the truth is Pittsburgh people vote for these policies/people on repeat. Who cares what happens to them or the city. It is what they want. 🤷🏼♀️
BREAKING - It’s been revealed the Arkansas bakery that kicked out Gov. Huckabee Sanders because her “politics made them feel unsafe” is run by two butch lesbians, Jill McDonald and Wendy Shay. It would be a shame if people gave their business some attention.
WHEN THE WORLD DEMANDS COMPROMISE
In these days of great confusion, many faithful Catholics are feeling unsettled – some even shaken – by the intensity of political pressure, public accusations, and the growing hostility toward those who simply hold to the perennial teaching of the Catholic Church.
Let me speak clearly, as a shepherd of souls:
“If you feel that the ground beneath you is shaking, it is not because the truth has changed – it is because many have unknowingly anchored themselves to things that cannot hold.
Political parties cannot save us. Governments cannot define truth. And no earthly movement – no matter how powerful – can replace the Kingship of Jesus Christ.
Our foundation is not found in Washington, nor in any administration, nor in any political identity. Our foundation is Jesus Christ.
As Our Lord Himself declares: “Every one therefore that heareth these my words, & doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:24)
That Rock is not a party. That Rock is not an ideology. That Rock is not a geopolitical agenda. That Rock is Christ – and Christ alone.
ON FALSE ACCUSATIONS AND CONFUSION
We are now witnessing a troubling trend: faithful Catholics are being labeled as “anti-Semitic” simply for refusing to adopt certain theological or political positions – particularly those tied to forms of modern Christian Zionism.
Let me be absolutely clear:
The Catholic Church rejects hatred of any people, including the Jewish people. Anti-Semitism is a sin. It is unjust. It is contrary to the Gospel.
But it is equally unjust to accuse Catholics of hatred simply because we do not accept theological positions that are foreign to the Catholic faith.
The Church does not teach that the rebuilding of a temple or adherence to a particular political program is necessary for the return of Christ. Our Lord has already fulfilled the covenant.
The People of God are not defined by ethnicity, nor by political alliances, but by faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His will.
ON WAR, SUFFERING, AND HUMAN DIGNITY
The Catholic Church does not cheer for war. She does not sanctify violence. She does not ignore the suffering of innocent people – anywhere. Whether in Gaza, Israel, or any part of the world, every human life is sacred.
To speak of suffering, to mourn the loss of innocent life, to call for justice – this is not hatred. It is the Gospel. Our Lord said: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
A Catholic conscience must never be silenced by political pressure or fear of accusation.
OUR POLITICAL IDOLATRY
Many Catholics today are experiencing turmoil because their identity has become too closely tied to a political party or movement. This is a dangerous mistake. No political party fully represents the truth of the Gospel. No administration is the Kingdom of God.
When we anchor ourselves to politics, we will eventually be shaken – because politics always shifts. But when we are anchored in Christ, we remain firm, even when the world trembles.
A WORD TO THE FAITHFUL
If you feel uncertain …
If you feel pressured …
If you feel accused or misunderstood …
Hear this clearly:
You are not on shaky ground if you stand with Christ.
You are only shaken if your foundation is elsewhere.
Return to Him. Remain in Him. Stand firmly in the truth of His Church.
FINAL EXHORTATION
This is not a time for fear. This is a time for clarity. We must reject hatred. We must reject false accusations. We must reject every attempt to force the Church into conformity with worldly ideologies.
And we must proclaim, without compromise:
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.
Not Caesar. Not any party. Not any movement. Christ alone.
Therefore, stand firm in Him. Do not be shaken, do not be silenced, & do not be led astray. Remain faithful, remain rooted, & hold fast to the truth – no matter the cost.
+Joseph
@colin_dunlap The fact that up holding laws is being debated should concern every citizen. So we have let our elected “officials” decide what laws to enforce and what laws to not enforce. Sounds good when you agree with them… What happens when you don’t? That day is coming
BREAKING: An illegal assauIted ICE agents while they were trying to detain him. Pittsburgh police were COMMANDED to stand down and NOT help the agents as they were under attack.
Jason Lando is the Democrat-appointed police chief for @PghPolice.
He must answer for this!
Unacceptable
.@NotreDame Athletics Director Pete Bevacqua: "I think everybody around this table knows that we need help to straighten this out... [college football] has become a runaway financial train, and if it continues to be that way, even the healthiest of universities are going to have to make incredibly difficult decisions—decisions that are going to impact women’s sports and olympic sports. There’s simply no way around that. So we need regulations... we need financial transparency and we need repercussions."
@ACDistrict5 Honestly who cares. The people of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County vote for this over and over again. Let them have it pay for it etc. who cares