And with summer travel upon us, expect the price to continue to soar!
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Right Now, The War On Catholics Is REAL!
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A very special message from catholicvote.org:
Shame on them.
In the wake of this week’s brazen leak of Justice Alito’s Dobbs draft opinion, the wrath of pro-abortion activists has been unleashed.
A group named “Ruth Sent Us” is now calling for disruption and violence in Catholic churches, as well as protests outside the private homes of Supreme Court justices and their families. These radicals even published the justices’ home addresses.
They know the Catholic Church has for 2,000 years protected vulnerable mothers and their infants against all odds. And they hate us for it.
But our “Catholic” president has been silent. He has failed to condemn these domestic terrorist threats against his own people.
Shame on him.
So today I called on Joe Biden to speak up now:
Anti-Catholic zealots are plotting to intimidate and harass Catholics across the country, along with justices and their families. This country was built on freedom of speech and freedom of religion. The President of the United States must stand up for both.
These threats follow a record number of attacks on Catholic churches, shrines, and symbols over the past two years. Just this week another Catholic church in Boulder, CO was desecrated by pro-abortion activists. We call on responsible leaders in Washington to unequivocally condemn these dangerous threats before they lead to violence, or worse.
They’re coming for our churches.
But we will not be discouraged. We will not back down.
In President Biden’s alternative universe, his 'religion' nods approvingly at the death of God’s own children. He said so this week, claiming that no mainstream religion has determined when life begins. He even claimed the authority of St. Thomas Aquinas!
As of tonight, the USCCB has not responded.
But we hold fast to the truth taught by our Church: every human life is infinitely precious to God, and that we are in His hands from our conception until the moment He calls us home.
We must pray. I’m asking you to join in prayer with Catholics all over the country.
For the protection of our justices.
For the protection of our churches.
For an end to abortion.
And for the conversion of our persecutors.
This Sunday, my family and I will be in the pew, praying and offering our sacrifices to God under the protection of our Mother Mary. I hope you will join me in spirit.
It’s Mothers Day after all.
Brian Birch, President, Catholic Vote
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What The Hell Is It With This Woman?
Elizabeth Warren having a huge meltdown because of the Supreme Court leak pic.twitter.com/mDrCpmiQO5
— Ben Owen (@hrkbenowen) May 4, 2022
EPIC! Watch London's Dazzling Sondheim Tribute
Watch the epic finale from the West End Sondheim concert!
Leading the concert were Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Petula Clark, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Haydn Gwynne, Bonnie Langford, Damian Lewis, Julia McKenzie, Julian Ovenden, Bernadette Peters, Siân Phillips, Jon Robyns, Clive Rowe, Jenna Russell, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Stemp, Gary Wilmot and Michael D Xavier.
Also co-starring were Shan Ako, Christine Allado, Holly-Anne Hull, Ashley Campbell, Anna-Jane Casey, Desmonda Cathabel, Josefina Gabrielle, Louis Gaunt, Amy Griffiths, Rob Houchen, Bradley Jaden, Ian McLarnon, Jeremy Secomb, Jordan Shaw and Matthew White.
The special event saw musical and screen stars celebrate the life of the revered song-maker, who passed away late last year.
Matthew Bourne and Maria Friedman staged the one-night-only show, which had choreography by Stephen Mear, musical supervision by Stephen Brooker, arrangements by Stephen Metcalfe, projection design by George Reeve, set design by Matt Kinley, lighting by Warren Letton and sound by Mick Potter with the evening produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
A 26-piece orchestra was conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo for the event, which raised funds for the Stephen Sondheim Foundation (established under the writer's will), which assists emerging writers, and musicians.
Nearly 80% Want English As Official Language
Thirty-one states have made English their official language, and more than three-quarters of Americans now believe that should be a nationwide policy
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 78% of American adults think English should be the official language of the United States. Only 14% disagree. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 U.S. American Adults was conducted on April 6-7, 2022 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
VIDEOS: Chappelle Attacked By 'Trans Man' In LA
#davechappelle attacked at #hollywoodbowl #netflixisajoke pic.twitter.com/oP04S0de90
— abazar 🦇🔊 (@abazar) May 4, 2022
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Did You Know? The Liberty Bell Has A 'Sister'
Saturday, May 7, 2022
10:30 a.m.
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
243 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
10:30 a.m.
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
243 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Bishop Senior will be joined by Reverend William Waters, OSA, Pastor of Saint Augustine Catholic Church; Shelia Hess, Philadelphia City Representative; Jim Cuorato, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center; and Philadelphia City Council Member, Mark F. Squilla.
All people of goodwill are welcome to participate in the ceremonial blessing in-person or virtually. The blessing will be streamed live beginning at 10:30 a.m. via https://masslivestream.com/churches/staugustinechurch.
Following the conclusion of the ceremonial blessing, a reception will be held with light refreshments.
Background on the Sister of the Liberty Bell
The Sister of the Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia during the summer of 1754. It was purchased to replace the original Liberty Bell, which had cracked. When the Pennsylvania Colonial Assembly voted not to replace the original Liberty Bell, it was hung on a special cupola in front of the Liberty Bell, attached to the State House clock. Both bells ran on special occasions.
In 1830, Reverend Michael Hurley, O.S.A., Pastor of Saint Augustine Church, purchased the Sister Bell. On May 8, 1844, the bell was destroyed when members of the Native American Party burned Saint Augustine’s Church to the ground. The bell was recast in 1847 at a greatly reduced size. She was sent to Villanova College founded in 1842 by the Augustinian Friars who served at Saint Augustine Church.
The Sister Bell hung in a locust tree and was used to call the students to class, chapel and their meals 1847-1917. In 1917 she was sent to Jamaica Long Island and was used in the steeple of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Augustinian Church, but on September 20, 1942 she returned to Villanova for the inauguration of the Centennial year 1942-1943.
The Sister Bell returned home to Saint Augustine Catholic Church on January 13, 2022.
To learn more about the Sister of the Liberty Bell, please visit https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2009/12/10/life-as-the-sister-of-the-liberty-bell/.
Note: Founded in 1796, Saint Augustine Parish presently has 762 registered families and 1,420 registered parishioners. The Church serves as an important anchor in the community, and provides space and support for a number of groups and services including; Women of Hope – an assisted living facility for women in need, Veterans Multi-Service Center for Women Programs, weekly 12-step programs, and more.
For more information, please visit http://www.st-augustinechurch.com/.
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