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Though the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was not offered yesterday, the faithful received Holy Communion during the commemoration of the Lord’s Passion. Today, however, the Church falls into profound silence. No liturgical services are celebrated during the day; the tabernacle remains empty, and the Church waits in expectant stillness for the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection. This silence invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s descent to the dead and to reflect on the unfathomable depths of His sacrifice. For those who attend daily Mass, this day often brings a sense of emptiness—a longing for...

President Trump's suggestion that the US might withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) drew criticism from former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Conn), both members of the Senate defense appropriations subcommittee, who asserted that "Americans are safer when NATO is strong and united. NATO troops fought and died in Afghanistan and Iraq alongside American forces." Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) pointed out that "NATO stood by America and came to our aid after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Remember, the obligation of NATO members is to aid each other...

🚨 JUST IN: ICE pulled off a SLICK mass-arrest ploy in Pennsylvania today, tricking DOZENS of illegals into coming to the DMV under the guise of “renewing their CDLs” And as soon as they arrived, they were rounded up and ARRESTED THAT’S HOW IT’S DONE! 🔥

Health researchers are sounding the alarm after noticing more people refusing life-saving blood transfusions because they come from vaccinated donors. In a study out of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 15 patients or families of patients who needed blood transfusions rejected them because they requested blood from donors who were not vaccinated. The majority of patients were children or teenagers. The refusal led one patient to go into shock, another to develop anemia and others to have their surgeries delayed. Now, doctors involved say they fear more Americans, spurred by vaccine-suspicious health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, will follow. Over a...

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3). If you are poor in spirit, certain characteristics will mark your life. The Puritan writer Thomas Watson listed seven ways to determine if you are poor in spirit (The Beatitudes [Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1971], pp. 45-48): You will be weaned from self—Psalm 131:2 says, "Like a weaned child rests against his mother, my soul is like a weaned child within me." When you are poor in spirit you will focus not on yourself but on glorifying God and ministering to others. You...

Ukraine on the attack...Rostov Region an 'air attack' killed one person and wounded four...Explosions reported in Kiev... The notes of FBI agents from their 2019 interview with a woman alleging sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein in the 1980's... Trump's budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services... An Iranian drone attack...US Embassy Riyadh...extensive damage... much touted mediation effort...Iran War...not happening... Justice Samuel Alito fell ill while in Philadelphia recently... 5.8 magnitude earthquake...Afghanistan and Pakistan... Paris 31 now former after-school care employees are suspected of 'sexual violence'... Israel tank firing on a 'suspect' who approached... New Israeli air attacks...southern...

Back to Videos Rep. Nancy Mace: Bondi Legally Compelled To Testify Before Congress About Epstein Files, "This Isn't Going Away" Posted By Ian Schwartz On Date April 3, 2026 Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on "CNN News Central" reacted to the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche being nominated to replace her. Mace said while Bondi may no longer be the Attorney General, she is still subject to a congressional subpoena to testify to the House Oversight Committee. "I made my point very clear yesterday when I issued the subpoena that was voted on by...

Government investigator Mike Howell says Pam Bondi, out as attorney general, wasn’t the right fit to take on the weaponizers. Pam Bondi was President Donald Trump’s second choice for attorney general, and she never quite fit. Bondi often looked uncomfortable in the top prosecutor role, fumbling her way through and failing to meet the demands of a Department of Justice with a mandate to bring the criminals in the corrupt Biden administration to account. The frustration from the MAGA movement has been mounting for many months. The president’s patience had worn threadbare with an attorney general who — for many...

During Holy Week and particularly on Good Friday, tens of thousands of people make the pilgrimage to the northern New Mexico village of Chimayó. Some walk just a few miles from Española. Others come from as far away as Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Australians have embraced Good Friday traditions, marking the day with solemn church services, bumper fish markets, royal shows and weekend getaways. At St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne and Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, parishioners gathered for the Stations of the Cross, reflecting on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ this Holy holiday. Meanwhile, Sydney Fish Markets saw families queuing to purchase their Good Friday seafood, with crowds posing up for photos as they shopped for the traditional meal. This is the first Easter at the new expanded waterfront location, potentially making it the busiest trading day in the market’s...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A pediatric nurse who worked at Presbyterian Hospital in downtown Albuquerque has been arrested and is accused of possessing, selling and trading child pornography videos online. Blade Rogers, 29, was arrested Thursday and booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center after being charged with possession of a visual medium of sexual exploitation of a child under the age of 13. He was set to appear before a judge Thursday afternoon, but his first appearance was postponed due to medical reasons. In early February, instant messaging company Kik alerted the New Mexico Department of Justice that one of its...

“We are grateful to support the efforts of local churches in Lebanon who are serving their community,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Please join me in praying that God will bring peace to the Middle East.” This recent airlift of relief supplies comes in addition to food parcels we delivered through church partners to over 500 families in the weeks prior, containing rice, pasta, lentils, beans, milk, and oil. Samaritan’s Purse has also already purchased urgently needed diapers, hygiene supplies, and crutches in Lebanon and distributed the items to disabled and vulnerable populations. Please pray for the more...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris warned that President Donald Trump must not be allowed to pick two “additional justices” for the Supreme Court, adding that Democrats “must be clear-eyed about what is at stake.”In a post on X, Harris — who lost the 2024 Presidential election against Trump, shared an article from the New York Times about how a “liberal organization” was “preparing a multimillion–dollar effort to oppose potential Trump Supreme Court appointees before they happen.”The New York Times reported that Josh Orton, who serves as “the president of Demand Justice,” predicted that “the project would cost $3 million to...

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) said Wednesday he will not support the U.S.-Israeli military offensive in Iran after the conflict reaches 60 days without congressional approval. Curtis wrote in the Salt Lake City-based media outlet Deseret News that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 limits the president’s period of time to respond to “emerging threats.” He called the conflict with Iran nothing new, “a long-standing, well-organized and well-funded campaign against American lives and interests.” “At the same time, here in America, constitutional limits are in place to temper the president from unilateral authority,” Curtis wrote. “I support the president’s actions taken...

The video discusses recent polling disasters for the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms. The host (from a conservative viewpoint) highlights how Democrats are polling poorly — even among their own voters — and argues that this is causing panic and desperation among Democratic leadership. Key Polling Points Covered: A Quinnipiac poll shows Democrats at their lowest approval rating in 15 years for handling the economy: only 18% approval, with 73% disapproval. A CNN poll (late March) reveals that 74% of all voters say congressional Democrats do not have the right priorities. Even among Democrats and Democrat-leaning voters, 55% say...

Rose of the Cimarron was the beautiful Rose Dunn, who was infatuated with outlaw George "Bittercreek" Newcomb as a teenager in the 1890's. She assisted him and his gang with nursing, shelter and supplies but was the unwitting instrument of his death. Her brothers, knowing that he would visit her at their house lay in wait and killed him for the "dead or alive" reward. She later married a local politician & lived a respectable life until her death. The lyrics seem to cover the stakeout.

STOUGHTON, Wis. — A drone assisted police in identifying and citing a woman accused of repeatedly defecating in a public park, WMTV reported. Stoughton Police received dozens of complaints about feces and used toilet paper found along a walking path in the park. Police did not name the park but said the incidents were ongoing and not isolated. Lt. Chad O’Neil said the woman, 46, is not homeless and does not appear to have mental health issues. She reportedly admitted to relieving herself in the park at specific times based on a personal routine. “When we first learned of it,...

Police in Dauphin County were dispatched to Hersheypark on Friday evening after a group of teenagers was involved in an altercation during the park’s opening day. A Hersheypark spokesperson provided the following statement to PennLive: “There was an altercation between a group of teenagers in Hersheypark the evening of Friday, April 3. Police responded to assist Park security in swiftly addressing the situation and removing those involved from the Park. “As safety is our top priority, Hersheypark has a zero tolerance policy for behavior of this type. Those who do not abide by our policy will no longer be welcome...

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt said Friday on Newsmax that he expects positive news overnight on the recovery of the downed U.S. weapons systems officer from an F-15E Strike Eagle brought down by Iranian fire. Holt, appearing on "Rob Schmitt Tonight," called the officer's status "the most important issue." "Our downed weapon system officer, who I think, and I'm hearing it from a couple of directions now, but this is not confirmation by any stretch, but I think we're going to get some good news. I think we're going to find out overnight that we've got our weapons...

"The people opposing us are the same people who've wasted $6 trillion on wars in the Middle East. We could have rebuilt our country twice that have produced only more terrorism, more death, more suffering. Imagine if that money had been spent right here in our home. We've totally destabilized the Middle East. And if you think about it, $6 trillion and it was far better 15 years ago.". (Click link for video)