Trust Jesus and his promise that all your prayers will be answered by Our Heavenly Father who will respond by granting not necessarily what you request but what you truly need. So with trust and confidence, pray fervently and continue to ask, seek, and knock.

Looking out of the University Church

Yes, but teach it to Congress.

Reading an advanced copy of "The Tower and The Ruin" by Michael Drout for a future interview on his upcoming book. I can't wait to sit down and pick his brain on Tolkien. (I also can't believe I get to do these things!) You can preorder here: amzn.to/42J9Ix0

The most famous keyhole in Rome Through the Aventine Keyhole, you’ll see a perfectly framed view of St. Peter’s Basilica, aligned through the beautiful gardens of the Priory of the Knights of Malta.

One of the most fascinating details about this little gem is that the land just beyond the door belongs to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. So, when you peer through this mysterious opening you’re simultaneously gazing into three countries: Malta, Italy, and Vatican City.

RTÉ, without a hint of irony, talking about the election that just took place in Argentina:

Turnout in the recent Irish presidential election was 45.8%. 12.9% of the turnout intentionally spoiled their ballots in protest.

With Janet Mills challenging Susan Collins for Senator, healthcare is sure to be a key issue in the race. But Mills is directly responsible for causing premiums to skyrocket, moving Maine from the 36th highest premiums to the 7th highest. Read more: thefga.org/research/how-g…

Back in the 12th century, French sculptor Gislebertus carved this angel as (s)he appears to the three Magi as they dream, waking one with the delicate touch of a finger, and pointing her other forefinger toward the Bethlehem star (Cathedral of St Lazare, Autun)

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David Foster Wallace, evergreen

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#NostraAetate takes a firm stand against all forms of antisemitism. Thus, in its following chapter, Nostra Aetate teaches that we cannot truly call on God, the Father of all, if we refuse to treat in a brotherly or sisterly way any man or woman created in the image of God.

As a committed Democrat, I’m dismayed my party is playing chicken with the food security of 42M Americans. I reject a political gamble that exposes a vulnerable constituency to widespread deprivation and chaos.

C.S. Lewis describing his childhood 🥹

Micheál Martin looking out the windows at Fianna Fáil HQ.

Later today, I’ll be meeting with members of the Legislature to approve a plan to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for Vermonters, as well as fully fund LIHEAP, while the federal government fails to do its job.

I’m appreciative of the Legislature’s partnership, and the hard work of members of my Administration over the past several weeks to prepare and develop this plan to deliver for Vermonters.

Prof Martin Vernon, of the British Geriatrics Society, says there could be “pressure within the system” for assisted suicide to become a solution for the funding crisis in health and social care. “I do think that is a very real and present threat.”