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April 18,2026
Trump, the Pope and a New Holy War - WSJ
The American president and his advisers have made limited effort to justify their aggressive military actions, which also meet none of the traditional Catholic just war criteria.
This is a very long article, with uncharacteristically weak editing. The absolute assertion that military action against Iran meet “none” of the criteria is ridiculous on its face. Setting aside 40 years of terrorism on land and the high seas, this is a regime that two months ago murdered 30,000 people in cold blood for the high crime of challenging their political government.
The article got worse, and the argument weakened precipitously, and I reached the end feeling disrespected. Why would the Journal waste my time with such a poor work product?
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April 16,2026
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago Is Finally Here. Tickets Will Cost $30. - WSJ
Illinois residents, who helped underwrite some infrastructure costs, will get in free on Tuesdays and receive a $4 discount other days. They must show proof of residency, which conservatives say is hypocritical given Democratic opposition to voter ID requirement.
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Catholic Husband
April 13,2026It takes more than one mistake, or one faulty brick, to collapse a building. It’s the grace of physics and of discipline. A single weak brick in a facade is a problem, but is also supported by the strong bricks all around it. Parenting is not a zero sum scenario, but it does require focus applied over time.
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April 6,2026
Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum - The Onion
“You may think I’m bluffing, but believe me when I say you will feel the full weight of my social media posts.”
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Catholic Husband
April 6,2026Countries are big places, and there are the selfless and the selfish, the serving and the self-serving. It shouldn’t offend of sensibilities to see in our government a mirror, although it might nudge us closer to virtue.
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April 2,2026
In the garden
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April 2,2026
“Dude, seriously?” said the Apostle Andrew.
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April 1,2026
I see all of these corporate April Fools jokes and I can’t help but think about all of the time that went into coming up with a concept and finishing the design.
We need humor and levity, but humor is best enjoyed when it bubbles up naturally.
This is just a waste of time and effor.
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Catholic Husband
March 30,2026In youth, I loathed the season of Lent; now I harvest its fruits. In youth, I guiltily avoided Reconciliation; now I embrace the process of refinement. This is the life of the Christian. I do the hard things to make myself a more prefect reflection of Love.
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March 29,2026
Just a few more days.
