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Windows I guess. It’s been a few years and I know some more shortcuts with windows, but I think I would adapt to Apple for most services. Back in the day, I used both and didn’t feel they were significantly different for most basic uses. Biggest issues rare the main software I would use and which systems it runs on.

L3.9 Je vous salut Marie, pleine de grace, le Seigneur est avec vous, vous etes benie entres toutes les femmes et Jesus, le fruit de vos entrailles est beni. Sainte Marie, Mere de Dieu, priez pour nous pecheurs, maintenant et a l'heure de notre mort. Amen

I am all for abortion being health care so long as it is made safe and causes no harm to both mother and unborn child.

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Which computer do you prefer? Windows or MacOS?

That's so funny 😂

Religious Sisters of Mercy Alma, clothed 3 novices and had 4 postulants enter within the past week, Check out each post on their insta page! https://www.instagram.com/almamercysisters/

All of the information below is taken from the web site of the American Cassinese congregation of Benedictine monks. I've grouped the announcements in chronological order within monasteries. ********************************************************************************************************************************** January 15, 2026~ Brother Thomas Lutz, O.S.B., Brother Atanasio Gacha, O.S.B., Brother Adam Stevens, O.S.B. and Brother Bruno Ramirez, O.S.B. were clothed in the monastic habit and received into the novitiate at Mary Help of Christians Abbey, Belmont, N.C. on January 14, 2026. ********************************************************************************************************************************** May 24, 2026 ~ Father Francisco Whittaker, O.S.B and Father José Rosa, O.S.B. were ordained to the priesthood and Brother Bosco Hough, O.S.B, Brother Finnbar McEvoy, O.S.B, and Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B were ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 23, 2026 in St. Vincent Basilica in Latrobe, PA by the Most Rev. Edward Lohse, D.D., Bishop of Kalamazoo and a 1988 alumnus of St. Vincent Archabbey Seminary. 11 Jul 2026 - Brothers Lazarus (Emmanuel) Cacio, O.S.B. and Brother Wolfgang (Michael) Imboroni, O.S.B. were clothed in the monastic habit and received into the novitiate at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, PA on July 10, 2026. 11 Jul 2026 - Father Gabriel St. Hilaire, O.S.B., Brother Christian Riley, O.S.B., Brother Casimir Stynchula, O.S.B. and Br. James Manzer, O.S.B. made their simple (first) profession of monastic vows at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, PA during First Vespers for the Feast of St. Benedict on July 10, 2026. 11 Jul 2026 - Brother Aidan Sheridan, O.S.B. made his solemn (final) profession of monastic vows on the Feast of St. Benedict, July 11, 2026 at St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, PA. ********************************************************************************************************************************* February 11, 2026 ~ Brother Denys (Robert) Janiga, O.S.B. made his solemn (final) profession of monastic vows at St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville, MN on February 10, 2026, the Feast of St. Scholastica. May 25, 2026 ~ Brother Felix Martin Mencias Babian, O.S.B., a monk of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, MN who is studying theology in Rome, was ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 23, 2026 in the Primatial Abbey Church of Sant’Anselmo on the Aventine hill of Rome by His Eminence Claudio Cardinal Gugernotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for Oriental Churches. 12 Jul 2026 - On the Feast of St. Benedict, July 11, 2026, Brother Jhonatan Olivan Romero, O.S.B. made his simple (first) profession of monastic vows, and Brother Hang Geum Augustine Oh, O,S.B. made his solemn (final) profession of monastic vows at St. John’s Abbey Church, Collegeville, MN. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 13 Jul 2026 - On Sunday evening, July 12, 2026 during Evening Prayer Fernando Limbo, José Muñoz and Bryan Scotton were received as postulants at St. Mary’s Abbey, Morristown, N.J. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 13 Jul 2026 - Father Bruno Mello, O.S.B. was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Rev. Gregory J. Studerus, D.D., on the Feast of St. Benedict, July 11, 2026 in St. Mary’s Church, Newark Abbey, N.J. NB: The two St. Mary's abbeys in New Jersey used to be one abbey, in Newark. During the 1960s, a majority of the monks voted to move to Morristown, while a minority of the monks voted to stay in the heart of Newark. Thus, there are two abbeys of the same name, twenty miles apart.

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The fact that many scripture passages become very familiar may mean that, in time, we fail to notice just what the passages are and therefore fail to be moved by the message they are conveying. Like all the prophets, Isaiah often feels the need to warn us of the dangers that can lead us astray, but by the same token, he also sees beyond, to how God always wants the best for us and that the best is accessible. The people for whom Matthew’s gospel was written were expecting the end of time to happen soon—within their lifetime. Miracle stories were told in part as a manifestation of the fulfillment of such expectations. The telling of a miracle story is a way for believers to clarify and express their faith, not a way for them to convert outsiders. Each miracle portrays an act of God in Jesus to deliver humans from something posing a threat to authentic life— living as the person who God created them to be. In this, each miracle exposes a separation from God, from our truest selves, and the need for salvation of many kinds: from sickness, thirst, hunger, demonic possession, being without purpose, natural disasters, and of course from sin and death. Finally, each miracle tells us something about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and holds this up to us in a shining, concise narrative. The picture of God wanting to quench our thirst and satisfy our hunger is part of that unfolding narrative in the scriptures which sees the Kingdom of God in terms of a great banquet. It links us to the underlying message of this week’s gospel – the ‘Feeding of the Five Thousand’ – which, in turn, points us to that banquet which we have in the gift of the Eucharist. Jesus withdraws to a deserted place by himself, but the crowds follow him. Jesus has compassion for them and cures the sick among them. Here, he delivers a multitude of humanity from sickness and returns them to their authentic selves—healed and restored to community. This takes a long time. So long that the hour is late and the disciples want to send the crowd off. Jesus surprises them by saying, ‘There is no need for them to go: give them something to eat yourselves.’ Jesus does not say that he will give them something to eat but tells the disciples “you give them something to eat,” inviting the disciples into this miracle as well, knowing that God provides for human life. It does not matter that these people are poor, desperate, tired, and do not have much to offer in return. The disciples are tasked to give food to everyone, regardless of social status. It is not a transactional relationship. God asks nothing in return. The disciples are like little children who go into the kitchen, open the refrigerator and say, “There’s nothing to eat!” While there is not apparent abundance to the disciples, there is also not nothing. At this point, Jesus takes the five loaves and two fish and he focuses on God. He looks up to heaven, where the people of the time believed God dwelled; he blesses and breaks the loaves; and he gives them back to the disciples. (Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?) Then the disciples give the bread and fish to the crowds, where everyone eats their fill, with twelve baskets left over. Jesus calls the disciples—and entrusted them to work together to feed the crowd, and he calls upon us to do the same. We are invited into this miracle story. We are reminded yet again that God provides for human life, and we must respond. How many times have we been given blessed nourishment—salvation of some kind—and not passed it along to people who needed it? Jesus passes the bread on to the crowd, and then the miracle happens. In chapter eight of his letter to the Romans, he does indeed wrestle with the huge challenge of a disordered world, but has no problem in concluding that ultimately Christ will triumph over every problem that presents itself: “neither death nor life, nor angels or rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jesus is holding the loaves and fishes out to you. Someone is waiting for you to share the blessing, to be invited into the miracle. What will you do?

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I'm a little late with this one - the entrance happened on April 25th, the feast of St. Mark, in Clyde, MO, at the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration: "For more than 150 years, the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Clyde, Missouri, have been woven into the heart of northwest Missouri – and that story continued April 25 when they welcomed a new postulant into the congregation. Vanda entered during a Day Hour prayer service on the Feast of St. Mark, taking a sacred and exciting step on her journey of faith. She will spend the next year to 18 months fully participating in communal life and prayer while developing her personal prayer life, taking classes about monastic life and working in the monastery. She is originally from Minnesota and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. She joins fellow 1980 graduate Benedictine Sister Nancy Rose Gucwa, OSB." That last part intrigued me, so I clicked on the link (in the original story, Sister Nancy Rose Gucwa is hyperlinked), below. It has a couple of interesting stories - one about Sister Nancy Rose, the other about four chaplains who gave up their life jackets to sailors and went down with their ship during World War II (a story I've never heard before). Sister Nancy Rose also draws interesting parallels between military life and religious life. I thought the whole story was interesting and worth sharing. https://benedictinesisters.org/duty-to-god-and-country/

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Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist had 3 perpetual professions. "Congratulations to Sr. Fulton Marie, Sr. Joseph Lucia, and Sr. Catherine Paul on your perpetual profession! We are so grateful you're with us "for all your life!" https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDmWV7yhk/

This retreat is September 11-13 in St. Petersburg, FL. ################################################################## Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg Calling all single women ages 18-30! Are you seeking to grow deeper in prayer, discover your unique identity as a woman, and learn more about God’s plan for your life? You’re invited to the upcoming Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat at Saint Leo Abbey! Led by Team Fiat, this retreat brings together young women and consecrated religious sisters from various communities for a weekend of prayer, fellowship, small group discussions and joyful witness. Come encounter Christ and spend time discerning where God may be calling you. Saint Leo Abbey | Saint Leo, FL Cost: $50 Open to single women ages 18-30 Register today by clicking here: https://fiatministries.org/retreat-petersburg/

I'm a parent. Just one. I can't imagine being a grandparent, but watching my and my husband's parents become grandparents has been really special, it's like seeing them in a new way.

Kids, brothers, sisters, co-workers, students, and a whole lot of other people. It makes a clear point while maintaining a modicum of civility.

is that something you've said to your kids before? 😂😅

Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa had a first profession and perpetual profession recently! Gallery of each in the link on their website below. https://www.mariansisters.com/blog/profession-of-vows-photo-gallery

The problem with Catholics (online) who toss around terms like "modernism" is that, in my experience, they can't even define what modernism is 😅 They use it as a "scary" word to condemn whatever liturgical practices or papal statements (post VII) they don't like. It's an amorphous term that can mean whatever they want it to mean. Similar to how some Democrats call everyone they don't like "fascists" Both groups of people use these terms ahistorically

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Catholic Women 18-40 discerning religious life? Perhaps God calls you to a Franciscan Charism in this Jubilee Year of St. Francis? Join us for Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Concepcion Medina’s Perpetual Profession on August 2nd at our Wisconsin Motherhouse, Holy Family Convent. https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2026/07/20/invite-to-franciscan-sister-profession/

Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen in Hankison, ND are having a Come and See weekend August 21-23. Link below to their website to register and reach out to their VD, Sr. Mary Ruth. "Do you sometimes wonder: What is it like in a convent? Am I called to religious life? What is the Franciscan charism? Come & See with the Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen in Hankinson, North Dakota. Our next weekend experience will be August 21-23, 2026. Visit ndfranciscans.org/vocation-events or contact Sr. Mary Ruth at srmaryruth@sfcretreats.org / (701) 242-7195." " https://ndfranciscans.org/vocation-events.html

Beware false prophets, or wolves in sheep’s clothing

Come and join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 for Catholic Young Professionals Executive Speaker Series with Fr. Joachim Studwell, OFM and Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church! They will share with us how each of us is called to live the adventure of faith radically and to experience God through the power of the Holy Spirit within us. https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2026/07/23/chicago-ycp-death-becomes-life-st-francis-jubilee-year/ This event falls on the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi, one of the major feasts of the Franciscan tradition. The evening will begin with the celebration of Mass, inviting participants to enter more deeply into the Franciscan spirit before gathering for dinner, fellowship, and an inspiring presentation. The Executive Speaker Series is a free event open to the public in which executives and consecrated religious share their career and faith journeys with young professionals, challenging them to “Work in Witness for Christ.”