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Beloved, Greetings in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ! Who is the TRUE source for ALL Heavenly blessings here on earth and in Heaven above (Eph. 1:3)! As we celebrate this time of Thanksgiving we are very mindful of many things. We are thankful for our loved ones, a measure of health and a sound mind. We are thankful for the earthly blessings and liberties that we possess as Americans. We are thankful for those who have shed their blood on our nation's behalf which have preserved our freedoms and liberties. We are thankful for the vision and labor...

Daily Readings from the USCCBThanksgiving Day [In the Dioceses of the United States]“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” Luke 17:17–19He was saved by faith through the expression of gratitude! What a wonderful story to ponder today as we celebrate the national holiday of Thanksgiving! Though Thanksgiving Day is not specifically a Church holy day, gratitude is certainly central to our Christian faith, as is illustrated by today’s Gospel in which...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.” Luke 21:28This passage above concludes a series of teachings by Jesus on the suffering and persecution that will come in this world. But His teachings conclude with this line above, which offers great hope in anticipation of Jesus’ return in glory. This passage speaks of the prophetic vision of Daniel (Daniel 7:13–14) that terrified Daniel when he saw it....

'Someone has exposed me to man-made material; there are voices in my head controlling me,' he told officers. Police advised that Brown should seek medical attention at a hospital, but he became visibly upset by their response to his complaint. 'If I get an MRI and they see what it is, what they gonna say? We gotta get surgery and get that out so we can investigate what the f*** that is,' Brown pushed back.

An e-mail obtained by an anti-euthanasia advocate reveals that veterans of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are being encouraged to attend euthanasia seminars. Key Takeaways: Canada has become a world leader in assisted suicide since legalizing it in 2016. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is now the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada. Veterans have claimed they are being offered euthanasia when they try to obtain health care. Now, it appears police veterans are likewise being encouraged to pursue MAID. The Details: Kelsi Sheren, combat veteran and CEO of Brass & Unity, recently obtained a copy of an e-mail...

Tucker Carlson pressed Piers Morgan on whether he “would say the word ‘******’ on camera” — a question that came up as the two debated whether free speech has been restricted in the United Kingdom. Morgan, during an interview on Carlson’s show on Wednesday, declined the offer. Carlson had asked him a moment before directly: “Would you say the word ‘******’ on camera?” “No,” Morgan replied. “Why? You don’t want to get arrested, do ya?” Carlson jabbed. Morgan started to protest, but Carlson kept going, saying, “Ohhh, because it’s so harmful to people? Is it like gay-bashing? What’s wrong with...

Dr. Ralph Abraham, who was Louisiana's surgeon general, is now serving as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s principal deputy director, the second-highest ranking post in the agency. Abraham, as Louisiana's top health official, instructed instructed health department staffers in February to stop promoting mass vaccination for preventable illnesses, according to CNN. “While we encourage each patient to discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with their provider,” the health department “will no longer promote mass vaccination,” he wrote in an internal memo on the same day Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has also been critical of vaccinations, was...

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it was placing an indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan in response to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. The suspected shooter, an Afghan national, immigrated to the U.S. in 2021, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols,” the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a post on the social media platform X. “The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people...

A generation sidelined by debt, ideology, and stalled adulthood is drifting—but it won’t stay lost if society restores real opportunity, accountability, and purpose. The current generation “Z”—those now roughly between 13 and 28 years old—is becoming our 21st-century version of the “Lost Generation.” Members of Gen Z are often nicknamed “Zoomers,” a term used to describe young adults who came of age in the era of smartphones, social media, and rapid cultural upheaval. Males in their teens and twenties are prolonging their adolescence—rarely marrying, not buying a home, not having children, and often not working full-time. The negative stereotype of...

They're not vetted. And they're not refugees. They're here to kill us. The killing of two National Guardsmen by an Afghan Muslim ‘refugee’ is only the latest act of Afghan refugee violence. Biden’s decision to import huge numbers of unvetted Afghans has created a ticking time bomb. The only way to defuse it is to deport them. In the years since Biden’s mass importation of Afghans, every possible effort has been made to try and legalize them. But one day those efforts will succeed unless they are removed from this country. We’ve been lied to over the years about Afghans....

Voters in the Coastal Plains of North Carolina are on track for new congressional maps in the 2026 midterms. The 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts are changed from the 2024 presidential cycle in the map redrawn this fall by the Legislature. On Wednesday, Justices Allison Jones Rushing, Richard Myers and Thomas Schroeder in a 57-page opinion concluded plaintiffs did not make a “clear showing that they are likely to succeed on the merits of any of the claims advanced in their preliminary injunction motions” and denied the request for a preliminary injunction. Filing for the 2026 midterms begins Monday. Rushing...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin about signing a letter to President Biden calling to prioritize evacuating Afghan allies who face retaliation from the Taliban.

Cracker Barrel's embattled CEO has complained that she was 'fired by America' in a new interview. Julie Felss Masino, the restaurant's president and chief executive officer, was saved by investors last week after 75 percent of shares were cast in her favor. The vote came after Masino's controversial efforts to give the brand a 'woke' revamp. In an interview with The Blaze's Glenn Beck, Masino discussed her leadership role. 'This is probably very unfair to ask you. Were you surprised you weren't fired?' Beck asked. 'Um, I feel like I've been fired by America,' Masino said with a laugh. 'That's...

The 2026 Sound Money Index, released today, reveals that Wyoming, Idaho, and Missouri are now the most pro-sound money states in the United States. Money Metals Exchange, a top national precious metals dealer, has partnered once again with the nation’s leading Sound Money Defense League to create this authoritative ranking of all 50 states. In the face of rising inflation and monetary insecurity, the Sound Money Index ranks states based on their policies in this increasingly important arena. Wyoming remained in first place with its passage of S.F. 96 by Sen. Bob Ide, which put the Cowboy State on a...

A Florida driver was arrested after allegedly trying to hit members of an LGBTQ running club with his vehicle at a local park, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department. Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud, 43, was arrested on Monday evening for "attempting to strike members of a local running club at a park, making multiple passes and driving recklessly before fleeing," police said. Police responded to the scene at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday, and upon arriving, "met with members of a local LGBTQIA+ running club" who reported an individual allegedly driving a Ford Bronco SUV and "intentionally" trying...

Putin is offering Ukraine a deal: If Ukrainian forces withdraw from the contested territories, Russia will immediately cease all military operations. Should they refuse to do so, Russia will compel their withdrawal through force until peace is achieved.

Patrick Mahomes has sparked fierce controversy on Thanksgiving after pouring ketchup all over his turkey dinner in a new commercial for Adidas. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, whose love for the tomato condiment is well documented, is seen sitting at a candle-lit table filled with popular Thanksgiving food in the ad for the sportswear giants. 'Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, return home, see family, and meet new friends,' he says before committing what many fans insist is a cardinal sin by reaching for the ketchup. As he squeezes it all over a turkey leg, Mahomes then adds: 'Thanksgiving,...

A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported despite a federal judge's order blocking her removal, according to her attorney. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, who entered the U.S. from Honduras when she was 8 years old, was about to board her flight to Texas last Friday to visit her parents and siblings when airport authorities told her to step aside, her attorney Todd Pomerleau told ABC News. Lopez Belloza was detained, informed that she had a removal order and then arrested, her attorney...

A generation sidelined by debt, ideology, and stalled adulthood is drifting—but it won’t stay lost if society restores real opportunity, accountability, and purpose. TA generation sidelined by debt, ideology, and stalled adulthood is drifting—but it won’t stay lost if society restores real opportunity, accountability, and purpose. Zoomers rarely date, supposedly out of fear that they would have to grow up, take charge, and head a household. Yet the opposite, sympathetic generalization of Gen Z seems more accurate. All through K-12, young men, particularly white males, have been demonized for their “toxic masculinity” that draws accusations of sexism, racism, and homophobia....

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