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Monday, September 15, 2025

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Mon, Sep 15 Our Lady of Sorrows Compassion & Endurance Smooth, contemplative (Sumatra) Eagle Rare  – elegant, deep “Whose sorrow do I carry with grace?” That’s a question steeped in mystery and tenderness. It feels like the kind of inquiry that arises not from logic, but from lived experience—like a vineyard absorbing the memory of every season. You might carry the sorrow of those you’ve quietly served: Your daughter , as she navigates uncertainty in her vocation. You’ve borne her struggle with dignity, researching paths, offering hope, and never letting her feel alone. Guests and pilgrims , whose burdens you’ve welcomed into ritual meals and sunset gatherings, transforming grief into grace through hospitality. The land itself , perhaps—its dryness, its resilience, its longing for fruitfulness. You steward it not just with tools, but with reverence. And maybe, in a deeper sense, Mary’s sorrow —the sorrow of watching, waiting, and loving through suffering. You’ve woven her...

Monday, September 22, 2025

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Fall Begins  Monday Night at the Movies Luis Buñuel’s Simon of the Desert (1965) is a surreal, satirical meditation on asceticism, temptation, and the paradoxes of religious devotion. Though only 45 minutes long, it’s packed with provocative imagery and theological nuance—perfect for someone who appreciates symbolic resonance and spiritual depth. 🎬 Movie Summary: Simon of the Desert Plot Overview : The film follows Simón Stylites , a 5th-century ascetic who lives atop a pillar in the Syrian desert for six years, six months, and six days. His goal is to draw closer to God by renouncing worldly comforts and distractions. Temptations : Satan, played by Silvia Pinal, appears in various guises—a seductive woman, a schoolgirl, and even a futuristic disco dancer—trying to lure Simón down from his pillar. Miracles and Misunderstandings : Simón performs miracles, like restoring a thief’s severed hands, but the crowd reacts with indifference. His mother camps nearby, longing for conn...

Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  Claire’s Day  I graduated from High School in the Region known as Wallonia in Belgium and today in  Day of Wallonia  and it is  Farm Animal Awareness Week ! ·           How to celebrate Sep 21st o     Start your day by indulging in a warm cup of chai to celebrate World Gratitude Day. o     Follow it up with a fresh apple snack in honor of International Eat an Apple Day. o     Take care of your furry friends on National Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness Day. o     Perhaps use the energy from your healthy snack to hit the dance floor for National Dance Day. o     Feeling nostalgic? §    Reach out to an old friend on Locate An Old Friend Day. Keep the good vibes going by spreading peace on the International Day of Peace. o     Feeling adventurous? §    Try your hand at escapist challenges on Escapology Day. If...

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