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Kirk Edge are dispersing, not staying as one community. Founded originally from Notting Hill, several sisters will be going there, including at least 2 in their 80s. I dont know where the others are going, or how many sisters there still are. Kirk Edge joined the Association of British Carmels a few years ago, which will have - presumably - given them more contact with and knowledge of the different Carmels.

praying for peace....

The Third Luminous Mystery Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Le Troisième Mystère Lumineux La Proclamation du Royaume de Dieu Notre Père, qui est au cieux, Que Ton nom soit sanctifier, Que Ton règne vienne, Que Ta volonté soit faite, sur la terre, comme au ciel Donnes-nous ajourd'hui, notre pain de ce jours, Pardonnes-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux qui nous ont offenser. Ne nous soumet pas a la tentation, mais délivres-nous du mal. Amen L3.1 Je vous salut Marie, pleine de grâce, le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entres toutes les femmes et Jésus, le fruit de vos entrailles est béni. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pécheurs, maintenant et a l'heure de notre mort. Amen

I agree that the corruption has grown so deep and widespread that a restart is needed altogether. Same here in Canada by the way. I believe this is the inevitable end to any democracy.

I don’t see the powers that be giving up their seat. I also don’t see how the same people who believed the election was stolen the first time now think with blind faith that the second time will be any different. Regardless of which candidate wins the American people will lose. Both parties are beholden to Black Rock and both will rely on Black Rock to guide the United States. Personally, I think the country needs to fall in order to be rebuilt; hopefully, the rebuilding will be Catholic although I don’t see that happening without martyrs.

Oh mon Jésus, pardonnes-nous nos offenses, préserves-nous des feux de l'enfer, conduisez au ciel toutes les âmes, spécialement celles qui ont le plus besoin de Ta miséricorde. Amen Gloire au Père, et au Fils, et au Saint Esprit, comme il était au commencement, maintenant et toujours pour les siècles des siècles. Amen Notre Père, qui est au cieux, Que Ton nom soit sanctifié, Que Ton règne vienne, Que Ta volonté soit faite sur la terre, comme au ciel. Donnes-nous aujourd'hui, notre pain de ce jours. Pardonnes-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux qui nous ont offensé Ne nous soumet pas a la tentation, mais délivres-nous du mal. Amen

Andrew Peterson is an author as well as a singer and songwriter. Some of The Pham probably know who he is, but - like a good find in a resale shop - he's new-to-me. I heard an interview with him by a couple of Dominicans, so I went looking for his music. This is "Is He Worthy?" It has an interesting structure: The singer asks a series of questions, to which the choir responds "He is" or "We do" or "He will" or whatever. Peterson doesn't have a great voice, but it's a good serviceable voice, and he's an excellent all-'round musician. I'll probably post more by him in the future, unless there's an outcry from The Pham against it.

L2.10 Je vous salut Marie, pleine de grâce, le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entres toutes les femmes et Jésus, le fruit de vos entrailles est béni. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pécheurs, maintenant et a l'heure de notre mort. Amen

HOw come I am not allowed to see the results of the poll?

This is a very old folk hymn, "Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down." It's been recorded by just about everybody, but I like this version by Chosen Road.

Beginning in Mark 8:22 and continuing to the end of chapter 10, we find Jesus making his way to Jerusalem. The question throughout the journey is the one Jesus puts to the disciples . After first asking the twelve who people are saying he is, he puts the question directly to them, and in turn to all of us: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter appears to be on the right track, answering, “You are the Christ, the anointed, the Messiah. Jesus orders them “not to tell anyone about him,” and goes on to teach them that it is necessary that the Son of Man suffer many things, be rejected, and be killed, and after three days rise. Peter objects, to which Jesus replies, “Get out of my sight, Satan, you don’t judge things the way God does, but the way people do.” This was the first time he spoke plainly to them about what would happen when they got to Jerusalem. It is then that the Brothers Zebedee, James and John, a couple of fishermen, walk up to Jesus and say, “Master, we want you to do us a favour.’ Jesus asks, “ What is it you want me to do for you?” They reply, “Allow us to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left in your glory.” Jesus replies, “You do not know what you are asking.’ ‘Can you drink the cup that I must drink, or be baptised with the baptism with which I must be baptised? “ It helps to understand that “the cup” means to indicate the fate that lies ahead of a person, which Jesus has three times tried to make clear. What we today might call a “baptism by fire.” Confronting the Roman Empire is not going to go well. Jesus has just asked them if they, too, are ready to endure that which he has made clear now for the fourth time, rendering their response at best ironic, and even laughable: ‘We can.’ Yet, surprisingly, rather than chastising them, Jesus affirms their declaration ‘The cup that I must drink you shall drink, and with the baptism with which I must be baptised you shall be baptised, but as for seats at my right hand or my left, these are not mine to grant; they belong to those to whom they have been allotted.’ In other words, Jesus is saying…. “ Please understand, there is not going to be an immediate and happy conclusion. I’m not going to emerge as some imperial potentate with absolute power over all the world. I will suffer, as I have said, and I will surrender my future into the hands of God my Father, in whose power, mercy, love, forgiveness, and generosity I have complete trust.” Before James and John can say anything else, the ten remaining disciples are angered by the brothers’ pre-emptive strike for sharing in what they perceive will be Christ’s power and glory. Glory throughout the Bible refers first to God’s aura of splendour, power, and sovereignty, often understood as God’s presence in Israel as a brightness of light that shines visibly, as when he had guided the people out of Egypt and through the wilderness sojourn. And any person, like Jesus, who might share in God’s glory is considered a person of significant weightiness, power, influence, prestige, and gravitas. This is what the brothers want for themselves. Realizing for the last time the need to spell out the misunderstanding of what it’s going to be like once they are in Jerusalem, Jesus says, “ You know that among the pagans their so-called rulers lord it over them, and their great men make their authority felt. This is not to happen among you. No; anyone who wants to become great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be slave to all. For the Son of Man himself did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” What begins with Jesus’ attempt to counter the disciples’ blind ambition becomes instead the most profound interpretation of just what his death in Jerusalem means for the community of those of us who wish to follow him. It is no coincidence that the lessons from Isaiah and Hebrews today are also included in the lectionary for Good Friday, to which this entire section of Mark’s Gospel points those of us who wish to be faithful in following Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We are to see in the cross a mirror that reflects our true image: The image of who we are reflects the image of what we are; the image of love incarnate that serves the world; the image of Christ.

In today's epistle, Paul tells the Ephesians, "In Christ we have redemption by his Blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us." This is Rev. Ruben Willingham singing "Nothing But the Blood." I can find no information whatsoever about Rev. Willingham, but he creates an interesting Gospel music sound - piano and minimal drum accompaniment, a women's trio or quartet providing soft smooth background vocals, and Rev. Willingham preaching loud and rough over it. It's an interesting contrast.

There is an alternative theory on stabilization of the climate that fits with Isaiah chapter thirty five that could easily begin a shift in the economy of the entire Middle East. Assisting nine point four million Israelis and a billion Muslims to divert investment away from warfare and instead into large scale desalination of ocean water for agriculture, reforestation projects and to make life better for everybody who lives in the Middle East will lead to the fulfillment of Isaiah chapter thirty five. This fits with the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam. .. "Tikkun olam (Hebrew: תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם, lit. 'repair of the world') is a concept in Judaism, interpreted by some within Orthodox Judaism as the prospect of overcoming all forms of idolatry, and by other Jewish thinkers such as Reform Judaism as an aspiration to behave and act constructively and beneficially." (Tikkun Olam, Wikipedia) ... "The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joyand singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. .... Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongueof the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons,where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes." (Isaiah 35 : 1, 2, 6, 7 ). A New Mexico biologist and coach wrote up an alternative theory on stabilization of the climate that fits well with these ancient Islamic and Jewish predictions for the last decades and centuries of human history before our Creator gives us a utopian world where the Holy Spirit is poured out on all flesh. New Mexico biologist and coach Carl Cantrell.....

meanwhile, back in America.....

Place your bets! As of this morning, the 17th of October, odds have shifted in Trumps favour. Since 1866, bets have correctly predicted the winner of the presidential election with only 2 exceptions (2016 being one of them!).

L2.9 Je vous salut Marie, pleine de grâce, le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entres toutes les femmes et Jésus, le fruit de vos entrailles est béni. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pécheurs, maintenant et a l'heure de notre mort. Amen

Thank you........ and on that note....... P - K 4 and then any move....... then P - K B 4 ...... Dr. Kevin Zadai, Prayer Secrets Level 1, Warrior Notes School of Ministry, lesson 4 : REAL ESTATE SOMEWHAT NEAR TO TWO JEWISH TEMPLES WILL TEND TO SURGE IN VALUE... BEYOND OUR WILDEST IMAGINATION!!!!!!!!! Casting Pastor Rick Joyner as one of the Two Witnesses in an alternative universe.... http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/casting-pastor-rick-joyner-as-one-of-the-two-witnesses-in-an-alternative-universe.610709/