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and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
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I posted this on the Sunday thread, but it was a bit late, so I don't know who might have seen it:
Just got back from church a little while ago (actually, it was a couple hours, but the kids have kept me away from the computer).
It was the 125th Anniversary Mass for St. Thomas Aquinas Church. (Officially, it's "Holy Family St. Thomas Aquinas" now, but I ignore that.)
There weren't any bishops available to celebrate Mass. However, we did have a Special Guest: the relic of Mary Magdeline. As the priest put it, "the tibia, the shin bone that was the first to kneel down before the risen Lord".
It was an experience to be there. The church was more packed that I have seen in a long time. (I'm technically not part of that parish anymore, but I have family there.) Filled, St. Thomas easily holds over 1000 people in its pews (my estimate).
The Mass was preceded by a precession through the neighborhood, a short walk from our church around to neighboring Holy Family church and back again. My mother couldn't make that anymore (there's a reason it's called Park Slope), so we met her inside the church, which is good, because she managed seats between her pew and my school friend's mother (whom I'll name only because I like saying her name, which is -- I am not making this up -- Nancy Clancy. Proud grandmother whose granddaughter was serving up on the altar, near the relic).
The procession had a mariachi band as well as a bagpiper. They mostly alternated, but oddly enough, when they were playing at the same time, it wasn't anywhere near as cacophonous as I would have expected. (My brother was impressed that I was probably the only person he knew that could use that word and use correctly in a sentence.)
Venerating afterward was a bit of a mess at first. The poor ushers (most of whom were young men pressed into service) were overwhelmed. I got out of line and took my mother downstairs for coffee in the auditorium and returned about 45 minutes later when it was a little more orderly. Other than that, however, it was an amazing event to be part of. I left before the "closing ceremony". Not sure what that consisted of, but I knew that the relic was moving on.
I heard Admiral Moorer speak on TV several times. He was a dead center conservative and made no bones about it.
One of those rare people that I never disagreed with anything he said.
Hand to Hand
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Austin Huckabee, from San Angelo, Texas, hands a small bag of candy
to a young Iraqi girl during a patrol in a small village north of Taji, Nov. 12.
Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs.
From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops
Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.
The city of Laodicea had a water problem. One nearby town had fabulous hot springs and another had cold, clear water. Laodicea, however, was stuck with tepid, mineral-laden water that tasted like sulphur. Not hot. Not cold. Just gross.
Given those facts, the words of Jesus to the Laodicean believers in Revelation 3 must have stung. Jesus rebuked them for being “neither cold nor hot” (v.15). And when He thought of them, He felt like vomiting (v.16)—like the effect of their drinking water.
What was their problem? It was the sin of self-sufficiency. The Laodiceans had become so affluent that they had forgotten how much they needed Jesus (v.17).
When we say we have everything we need, but Jesus isn’t at the top of the list, He is deeply offended. Self-sufficiency distracts us from pursuing the things we really need that only He can give. If you’d rather have cash than character, if your credit cards are maximized and your righteousness is minimized, if you’ve become smart but aren’t wise, then you’ve been shopping in all the wrong places. Jesus offers commodities that are far better (v.18).
He’s knocking at your heart’s door (v.20). Let Him in. He will give you all you really need!
Quite an impressive resume for this great American Hero!
God bless ALL our heroes around the world!
My hero is on TDY to Florida for a week for training for his
deployment later. Got a note and he had arrived safely and had
a nice room and car. The Air Force treats them right! :D
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He was head of Joint Chiefs when I was first in Asia in 1970/71. I was glad he was at the top. Zumwalt was CNO.
Those were the days my friend . . .
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
THANK YOU for all you do.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
MEGA KUDOsto ADM Thomas H. Moorer
and family for their service and sacrifices!
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Sunshine and a few clouds. High near 65F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
~ Tonight...Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 41F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hallelujah! The sun has made a return!
I'm sure it will come as no surprise to hear me say that I have to post and run. This is reconciliation and time card week.
Plus, I have a number of reports due.
Next week is going to be extremely short week here at work as I'm only working 1 1/2 days.
Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are.
Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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