Today is the Federal Election in Canada. I am hoping for the best with a Mark Carney win. No matter what, Canada has to unite to fight the menace south of the border.
If you haven’t voted yet, the polls are open for another few hours. Do your part!
This angel statue is on display at church and I found it to be inspirational. Angels are always around us. Some we see and others we don’t.
Oh God, please be with the sovereign nation of Canada as they go to the polls on Monday to elect members of parliament and the prime minister. May everyone who votes be safe and secure. May the best people be elected to move Canada into a prosperous era where the country will do good things for the world and one another.
This is a fictional movie about the choosing of a new Pope in the wake of a Pope’s passing. Right now, in reality, the College of Cardinals are about to begin this process for real since Pope Francis’ death on Easter Monday. There is a lot of Vatican politics and palace intrigue in this film, as one would expect. It’s also about faith, relationships, trust, and the Catholic Church’s traditions, and rituals that guide this film.
“Conclave” features an all-star cast of Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini.
Today is the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City. He will be very much missed by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
I am not Catholic, but I am a fan of The Pope and the Catholic Church. Pope Francis was priest of the people. He focused his ministry on taking care of people on the margins, the migrants, the LGBTQ person and importantly the poor. The church universal should use Francis’ example of being on the streets, ministering to the hearts and souls of people who need it most. The Catholic Church needs to continue on the track of what Francis did during his papacy. Rest in power, Pope Francis.
Good people it’s Friday. Let’s celebrate the weekend is coming and we all could use the recharge. I hope you all are doing the best you can. Love and peace to you all.
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