That time of day has arrived.It's "outside time" and so before I log off I'll leave you with this from preacher and theologian Francis David (1520-1579) who is credited with "We need not think alike to love alike." I'll see you later. Take care of yourself. You're needed.
Beto O’Rourke Vows to “Punch” Republicans in Concerning Rant Against AmericaRobert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke—yeah, the guy who couldn’t win a Senate race or the presidency—just went completely off the rails. In a rant filled with f-bombs, he told Democrats to “f*** the rules” and redraw congressional districts to “win... See More »
To the great pretenderTo "toast the great pretender stuart," as any true Jacobite would, would involve a secret toast to the King over the water, often by passing a wine glass over a finger bowl of water. The "great pretender" was James Francis Edward Stuart, and this... See More » (2)
I mean… I guess it works?Vatican bets on ‘hot priests’ to attract Gen Z followers, spread the gospel online By HT Trending Desk Published on: Jul 28, 2025 11:48 pm IST The Vatican is engaging popular priests with large social media followings to connect with younger... See More »
Summer Classic Comedy Movies - 5Calamity Jane is a 1953 American Technicolor Western musical film starring Doris Day and Howard Keel, and directed by David Butler. The musical numbers were staged and directed by Jack Donohue, who a year later would direct the Day musical Lucky Me... See More » (1)
Demaris Late Learning{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "The bride makes a fair point. Marines do not need constant praise.", "headline": "Bride kicked out wedding guest for wearing Marines uniform: 'It seemed like he was just trying to show off'", "url":... See More » (3)
Juneteenth: Separating Fact from MythMyth 1: Juneteenth marked the end of slavery in the United States. Fact: Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in Texas, not the entire country. Slavery remained legal in Union states like Kentucky and Delaware until the 13th Amendment was... See More »
How history repeats itselfPicture this. A whole section of the actual population of a country is targetted inside its own capital. It's Paris on 24th August 1572, and Sir Francis Walsingham is the English ambassador to France then and would later on become Queen Elizabeth... See More » (1)
[Music] A supposed Tiktok revival from a well remembered blast from the 60s past. Connie Francis: Pretty little baby. 1962.I do remember this song very well even though I was very young myself. (1)
Is Lindsay Graham a credible person?https://dianefrancis.substack.com/p/ukraines-daring If President Trump can't divorce himself from his friend Putin, then perhaps he should delegate to Lindsay Graham. Read about it in this story by Diane Francis (see Francis' profile on MUCKRACK:... See More »
A personal search for the capacity to love without limit.My family tradition is that of a long distance journey across centuries as Catholics devoted to Jesus Christ in the teachings of the Holy Bible and the Church. I have always yearned for more, for a spiritual simplicity that was rekindled by a complex... See More »
Justice Department Now Investigating Biden’s Fraudulent Last Second PardonsNewly emplaced Justice Department U.S. pardon attorney Ed Martin says that upon taking his duties, he will investigate Joe Biden’s autopen pardons. “I do think that the Biden pardons need some scrutiny. And they need scrutiny because we want... See More »
Over sharing hyperdriveAs a continuation of last post, instead of editing these thoughts in I make myself into a hyper oversharer, that must grate on all who see my posts crop up so often and on the most un-hip topics around. Like when will I be getting into politics and... See More »
The new Pope’s viewsThese are some stands of Pope Leo XIV, but we must pray for the Holy Ghost that we will see and embrace the moral theology and uphold the truthful tradition towards the true dogma and teaching of Christ on his pontificate. We can't make an opinion as... See More »
Interesting note about our new PopePope Leo XIV 1975: This man made a shocking decision: He rejected Harvard Law to serve Peru's poorest villages Now, he's the 267th Pope • Speaks ancient Incan • Walked 8hrs to help the poor • First American born ever The untold story of new elected... See More »
Pope Leroy the 14th. Will he finally sell the Vatican’s $100 million golden chariot to feed the hungry? Or is that TOO progressive?The USA is rejoicing. Finally, an American pope! Although more facts are likely to be forthcoming, we already know he’s a Chicago White Sox fan, attended Villanova university, and “spent years retweeting other twitter users' attacks on Trump”. If... See More » (1)
1000-year-old prophecy predicted newly elected pope as the last with terrifying warning to humanityCatholics around the world are currently rejoicing after the Vatican College of Cardinals has elected Pope Leo XIV to lead the church. Pope Leo XIV - formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost - was confirmed as the new pontiff earlier today (8 May)... See More » (2)
Thoughts on the new pope, Leo XIVWhile the discussions in the conclave that elevated Cardinal Robert Prevost to serve as Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church will forever remain secret, his selection inevitably sends a message on the direction the cardinals have in mind.... See More » (1)
Wait, so the last pope's real name was not Pope Francis? His actual name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Why are we calling them Pope? They're not our PopeI'm going to call this new pope by his birth name: Robert.
Pope Leo XIV! Robert Prevost of ChicagoThe new Pope is an Augustinian, and his words suggest he will continue the policies of Francis, at this moment, we will see: (6)
White smoke at the Vatican, a new pope is elected,that was fast, it felt like Benedict and Francis took forever, was one ever elected within a day or so?
The Vatican City 🇻🇦Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano; Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae), is a landlocked country, city-state, microstate, and enclave surrounded by, and historically a part of Rome in Italy.... See More » (11)
Conclave: What goes on behind closed doors to elect a new popeIn the jasmine-scented, tourist-thronged streets of Rome, a quiet drama unfolds behind closed doors. Cardinals, gathered to elect Pope Francis's successor, engage in a discreet dance of dinner parties, coffee meet-ups, and private conversations, all... See More »
My thoughts on the upcoming conclave......It's going to be a stark binary decision;the papal equivalent of a moderate will not have a chance.It will either be a strong traditionalist who will lead the church back into a more standard position,or it will be a Francis 2.0 situation.
Trump posts image of himself as pope on Truth SocialFrom MSN news: "President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated image of himself in papal regalia, just 11 days after Pope Francis’ death. The image, posted on Truth Social, shows President Trump dressed in white wearing a papal hat, known as a... See More » (1)
