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A lovely and lively conversation about what's going on: in the nation, in the Paulists, and on Deacons Pod. open.spotify.com/episode/1tXo...

When Your Mom Passes Away

Listen to my conversation with my friend @pmrtv.bsky.social about the deaths of our mothers this year, and how we managed our mourning in faith. open.spotify.com/episode/36A6...

I suspect the next few weeks of living in a Dorothea Lange photo are going to shatter a lot of Americans' preconceptions about who's using SNAP and WIC.

Listen up folks!

A map image from the Flight Radar 24 service shows the flight track of a NOAA P-3 Orion aircraft flying over the Caribbean Sea, where Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic rain and flooding to Jamaica and Haiti. Most other aircraft appear to be steering clear of the area.

NOAA hurricane hunters flying aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft ("Kermit") are monitoring Hurricane Melissa as most aircraft steer clear. The storm poses a catastrophic threat to Jamaica and Haiti.

The crew are among the many federal workers working without pay during the US government shutdown.

Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis by Deacons Pod In this thought-provoking episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠, the ⁠Paulist Deacon Affiliates⁠ speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. Easter...

A new Deacons Pod episode will drop this week, but meanwhile if you missed this great recent fabulous interview with the always inspiring Gloria Purvis, do have a listen! megaphone.link/SM8435632898

With Cardinal Robert McElroy today at the Archdiocese of Washington Deacons Convocation. Cardinal McElroy has been a powerful voice for treating migrants with dignity.

Such a great video! disagreebetter.us#video-cox

‘They can’t dismiss Leo so easily’: how the pope has confounded conservatives As pontiff prepares for visit of King Charles, the contours of his papacy are slowly becoming apparent

‘They can’t dismiss Leo so easily’: how the pope has confounded conservatives

This is moving, often sad, but ultimately joyful as two of our Paulist Deacon Affiliates, Mark Asselin and Patrick Murphy-Racey, discuss the lives and deaths of their mothers. Please join us for this very intimate episode.

A heartfelt conversation with my Paulist Deacon Affiliate brother about our moms and mourning. bsky.app/profile/paul...

a white dog with a red bow around its neck is looking at the camera with its mouth open Alt: Krypto, white dog with a red cape, barks at the camera

Well Superman is adorable isn’t it

Baby Boomers’ Luck Is Running Out After a lifetime of good fortune, the generation has become vulnerable at exactly the wrong moment.

Depressing read, I'm afraid. Gifted article: www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

I would call it "brûlures d'estomac"

What is "taco" modifying? I say this as one who is 100% of French-Canadian ancestry.

"It is not by turning people away that the common good is achieved. It is not by expelling those who don't suit us that enhances the welfare of our country (1977)." #OscarRomero

Pope Leo: “Through solidarity, in the sharing of faith and life, we will help to promote a culture of peace, helping those around us to overcome divisions and hostility and to build communion between individuals, peoples and religions.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

This is beautiful. Aldrin is Presbyterian. I was curious about Catholics. While no Catholics received the Eucharist on the moon (yet), they have received in orbit.

Interesting to see Captain Pike portrayed as a fallen away Catholic in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds's season 3 opener.

Welcome back to Vermont!

Pham, first Vietnamese American bishop to head US diocese, installed in San Diego Bishop Michael Pham already has become a prominent church activist for protection of undocumented immigrants. At his installation Mass, the new shepherd likened himself to Yoda in "Star Wars" — "ready...

Pope Leo's first US bishop, Michael Pham, at his installation Mass:
"We pray that the Holy Spirit gives us the strength and courage to take on the task to serve all people without discrimination, especially the poor, the homeless, the immigrants, the migrants, the refugees and the voiceless."

Trump Administration Deports 82-Year-Old Pennsylvania Grandfather to Guatemala On June 20, 82-year-old Luis Leon, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, went to a Philadelphia immigration office with his wife to replace his lost green card.

82-year old Chilean Refugee from Pinochet Regime Deported to Guatemala
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There's Holy Silence. And then there's Good Trouble. Different sides of the same coin.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert tells studio audience CBS is canceling 'The Late Show,' to end in May 2026.

Join us today for free admission to our @civilrightscntr.bsky.social‬ in #Montgomery to honor the late Congressman John Lewis 🕯️.

On this #GoodTroubleLivesOn national day of nonviolent action, let's make #GoodTrouble and carry on his legacy of perseverance and driving change 🤝.

We're so pleased to say @deaconmike.bsky.social is one of our three brand new Paulist Deacon Affiliates!

So, he's been added to our "Paulists on Bluesky" starter pack:

Woo-hoo!

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekCforCommunications

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