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Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last (Live @Grammy's 1993)

We are thankful for this beautiful fall day and friends in the park! 🍁 > Sonny Days Preschool!

>>> Give me 5 minutes alone with these crazies' and it will be the last time they ever scare children again!!! According to the Monroe County's Sheriff's Office, five employees of the Lil' Blessings Child Care and Learning Center in Hamilton, Mississippi, were arrested after a video showed them scaring children. Details: http://abc7ne.ws/3ShDRLJ

New York Supreme Court Strikes Down NYC Vaccine Mandate for All City Workers; Reinstates Employees, Orders Back Pay

WHO'S IN THE NEWS: ▫️Operation Heatwave & Operation Saphhire: Undercover operations tied to sex trafficking leads to over two dozen arrests, 17 victims rescued, including one juvenile girl, in Fort Bend County Press Conference: ▫️Chase ends in 6 arrests in suspected case of human trafficking, Houston police say - VIDEO https://abc13.com/crash-on-north-beltway-and-aldine-westfield-suspected-human-trafficking-16-year-old-driver-arrested-chase-ends/12375180/ ▫️75-year-old Dixon man faces aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges DIXON, Ill. - A 75-year-old Dixon man was arrested Monday after he was developed as a suspect in a sexual abuse case. Gary Troxell was arrested in the 1300 block of Bonnie Avenue and held in the Lee County Law Enforcement Building and held in lieu of bond. He faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and felony domestic battery. Dixon police received a report of sexual abuse Monday and opened an investigation. https://www.wifr.com/2022/10/24/75-year-old-dixon-man-faces-aggravated-criminal-sexual-abuse-charges/ ▫️Harrison County man arrested in child molestation case dating back to 1990s LANESVILLE, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Harrison County man in connection to multiple sex crimes involving children, with some dating back to the late 1990s. According to ISP, a victim contacted police in July about alleged sexual abuse committed by Rex Sheckell, 57, of Lainesville. Investigators believe minors were sexually molested at Sheckell’s home in the late 1990s and early 2000s, plus a camp in Harrison County. State police encourage anyone who feels they may be a victim in the case to contact Trooper Mackenzie Benham at the ISP Post in Sellersburg at 812-248-4374. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/harrison-county-man-arrested-in-child-molestation-case-dating-back-to-1990s/ ▫️Ex-Logansport teacher accused of soliciting sex with '14-year-old' The teacher, 63-year-old Greg Dominick, previously taught in Logansport schools for 39 years before retiring in 2020. This school year he was a teacher's aide at West View Elementary School in Muncie. Dominick was confronted by an online group called Predator Catchers Indianapolis on Saturday evening at an Applebee's Bar and Grill in Muncie. ▫️Gwinnett County man indicted in human trafficking case Sean Curry, 33, of Loganville, was arrested in September. Attorney General Chris Carr said in a statement the 25-year-old woman was allegedly sold for sex at various locations throughout Gwinnett County between January and August 2022. https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-10-25/carr-gwinnett-county-man-indicted-human-trafficking ▫️New York State Police arrest Whitehall man for Predatory Sexual Assaults On October 21, 2022, State Police arrested James H. Ross, 66, of Whitehall, NY, for three counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a class “A” felony. https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-arrest-whitehall-man-for-predatory-sexual-assaults.htm https://www.news10.com/news/crime/whitehall-man-arrested-allegedly-sexually-assaults-multiple-minors/ ▫️Racine child enticement case; authorities arrest Waukesha man RACINE, Wis. - Members of the Racine County Criminal Investigations Bureau, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Milwaukee Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, arrested Kyle Kurka, a 33-year-old Waukesha man, for attempting to meet with a child for sex. https://www.fox6now.com/news/racine-child-enticement-case-arrest-waukesha-man ▫️Former Florence City Council member arrested for alleged child sex assault FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. - A former Florence City Council member is facing felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday night that 68-year-old Anthony Esquibel had been arrested earlier that day and was being held without bond in the county jail. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Detective Alejandro Jimenez at 719-276-5560. ▫️Tigard man arrested on 25 count indictment related to sexual abuse TIGARD Ore. - A Tigard man in is jail, charged with 25 felony counts related to sexual abuse. According to a statement from the Tigard Police Department, Jerry Martin, age 50, was arrested Friday after a months-long investigation led by Tigard detectives. https://www.kptv.com/2022/10/24/tigard-man-arrested-25-count-indictment-related-sexual-abuse/ ▫️23-Year-Old Mission Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Assault - Indecency With a Child at the Donna International Crossing DONNA, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations officers at the Donna International Crossing arrested a man returning from Mexico Sunday evening after learning he had an outstanding warrant for Sexual Assault - Indecency with a Child out of the Mission Police Department. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/23-year-old-mission-man-arrested-charges-sexual-assault-indecency ▫️Former Daycare Worker Sentenced To 49 Years Following Child Abuse, Porn Charges BERLIN – A Worcester County judge sentenced a former childcare worker to 49 years in prison on charges related to sex abuse of a minor and manufacturing child pornography. Bruce William Travers, 38, was sentenced to 105 years with all but 49 years suspended during a hearing Friday. The sentence came after Travers — well known in the community for the years he spent working in local daycare centers —pleaded guilty in July to six of the more than 30 charges he faced related to child porn and sex abuse. https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2022/10/24/former-daycare-worker-sentenced-to-49-years-following-child-abuse-porn-charges/ ▫️Children of US woman who led Isis female battalion describe sex abuse at her hands A Kansas native convicted of leading an all-female battalion of the Islamic State group had a long history of monstrous behaviour that included sexual and physical abuse of her own children, family members said in court filings. Prosecutors cited the abuse allegations in seeking a maximum 20-year sentence for Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, when she is sentenced November 1 for providing material support to the Islamic State group. Fluke-Ekren’s oldest child, a son, also says he was molested. “My mother is a monster who enjoys torturing children for sexual pleasure,” he wrote in his own letter to the court. ▫️Grand Island man charged with child sexual assault GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Grand Island Police found out that 29-year-old Klayton Hornsby had engaged in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl at his home on Oct. 23. https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2022/10/24/grand-island-man-charged-with-child-sexual-assault/ ▫️Former priest charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials LUZERNE — Registered sex offender and former clergyman Robert Michael Timchak Jr. was arrested Monday on allegations he downloaded videos of children engaged in sex acts, according to court records. Timchak, 56, whose registered address is 871 Miller St., Luzerne, admitted to Luzerne County detectives he downloaded videos from websites associated with pornography, court records say. https://www.timesleader.com/news/1581979/former-priest-charged-with-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-materials ▫️Salisbury woman gets 17 years in jail for sexually exploiting infant BOSTON – A Salisbury woman was sentenced Monday to 17 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of an infant. Desiree Daigle, 26, was arrested at an Amesbury home in November 2018 following an early morning raid by local and federal authorities. https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/salisbury-woman-gets-17-years-in-jail-for-sexually-exploiting-infant/article_81f4a694-5465-11ed-b962-0759b5078775.html ______________________

🇺🇸🇷🇺 Hunter Biden's Real Estate Company Received $40 Million From Russian Oligarch Yelena Baturina The Russian oligarch who wired $3.5 million to a firm run by Joe Biden's son Hunter also invested $40 million in Hunter Biden's real estate company, Rosemont Realty, according to leaked emails. The disclosure comes amid new FBI whistleblower allegations backed by documents that show President Biden "was aware of Hunter Biden's business arrangements and may have been involved in some of them," according (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/joe-biden-aware-potentially-involved-hunters-crony-business-dealings-whistleblower) to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. 🔗 ARTICLE https://www.wnd.com/2022/10/biden-family-biz-got-40-million-russian-oligarch/

WHO'S IN THE NEWS: ▫️8 human trafficking victims rescued; couple arrested Hillsborough detectives arrest the couple on 47 charges they say forced 8 women into commercial sex acts. A couple forced eight women to perform commercial sex acts in Pinellas and Hillsborough clubs after they were brought from Cuba to the United States, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Amet Roman Maqueira De La Cal, 34, and Rosalia Leonard Garcia, 29, — were arrested Thursday on 47 charges related to human trafficking, false imprisonment, prostitution, unlawful use of a two-way device, sexual battery and human smuggling. During a news conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4k8YEoPofM) Monday morning, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister explained how eight women, between the ages of 18-24, were brought over to the U.S. from Cuba only to be threatened and exploited. https://www.tampabay.com/news/breaking-news/2022/10/24/hillsborough-detectives-arrest-2-they-say-forced-8-women-into-commercial-sex-acts/ https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/lived-through-hell-for-months-8-human-trafficking-victims-rescued-couple-arrested https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/multiple-women-rescued-in-hillsborough-human-trafficking-sting-officials-say/ ▫️31 charges filed, 9 suspects identified in human trafficking sting in Fort Bend County Officials said 17 victims were identified and received resources from authorities. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/10/24/fort-bend-county-district-attorneys-office-to-make-announcement-in-fight-to-end-human-trafficking/ ▫️Woman uses Tinder to catch alleged child molester MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man is behind bars after police say he used a dating app to tell a woman about his interest in molesting children. 29-year-old Nicolas Wallace faces many charges related to child pornography and sexual assault against a child under 12 years of age. https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/24/woman-uses-tinder-catch-alleged-child-molester/ https://www.fox8live.com/2022/10/24/woman-uses-tinder-catch-alleged-child-molester/ ▫️United States Attorney Announces Results Of Efforts To Combat Human Trafficking Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved to date by the Middle District of Florida to combat human trafficking. This includes trafficking of minors, forced labor, and sex trafficking of adults by force, fraud, or coercion. During fiscal year 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida prosecuted 11 defendants for human trafficking offenses and has obtained $120,861.98 in restitution for survivors. https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/united-states-attorney-announces-results-efforts-combat-human-trafficking ▫️Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Missing Teenager for 2 Years Authorities arrested a teacher accused of hiding a missing teen in her California home for nearly two years after the teen "inexplicably returned home" this March. According to a news release, on Thursday, the Rancho Cordova Police Department arrested 61-year-old Holga Castillo Olivares in connection to the disappearance of Michael Ramirez who disappeared when he was 15 years old. ▫️Online Solicitation of a Minor Operation Arrests TYLER – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division conducted an operation led by DPS Special Agents, the operation was undercover effort to identify and apprehend sexual predators participating in the online solicitation of a minor. The following were arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor: Peyton Brewer 20 of Troup; Kevin Bokoutou 21 of Dallas; Luis Lopez 30 of Jacksonville; Christopher Terrell 41 of Troup; Rayme Everett, 22 of Tyler; Jeremy Martin, 42 of Dekalb https://www.gilmermirror.com/2022/10/23/multijurisdictional-operation-led-by-the-texas-department-of-public-safety-dps-criminal-investigation-division-arrested-six-suspects-after-a-joint-investigation/ ▫️San Antonio teen arrested after allegedly trafficking young girl from Tennessee A San Antonio teen has been arrested after he allegedly trafficked a child. According to arrest records, 18-year-old Thapelo Winston was in contact with a young Tennessee girl for a year. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/san-antonio-crime-human-trafficking-teen-police-texas-tennessee/273-469a60e0-cb11-4386-89aa-95ced4c4dc99 ▫️Human trafficking charges land Spring Branch man in Comal County Jail The New Braunfels Police Department arrested a 58-year-old Spring Branch man Friday, Oct. 21 and is charging him with human trafficking — a first degree felony, police said. At the time of his arrest, the suspect, who was identified as Marc Stephen Jamison, was under the impression he was meeting an underage female victim whom he met on social media. https://herald-zeitung.com/news/human-trafficking-charges-land-spring-branch-man-in-comal-county-jail/article_e9dc1804-53bc-11ed-a2db-fbc6ffd52fe8.html ▫️Fort Lauderdale Police Investigating After Terrifying Video Captures Second Abduction Attempt of 10-Year-Old Girl https://breaking911.com/fort-lauderdale-police-investigating-after-terrifying-video-captures-second-abduction-attempt-of-10-year-old-girl/ ▫️Man charged with child abuse while working as teacher, youth pastor A man who worked as a teacher and youth pastor in Baltimore County in the 1980s was charged with child abuse offenses, police said. Officers said detectives arrested Thomas J. Brackett, 59 on multiple counts of child abuse and sexual assault offenses. https://www.wbal.com/article/588915/3/man-charged-with-child-abuse-while-working-as-teacher-youth-pastor ▫️Child psychologist arrested for indecency with a child San Antonio, Texas: According to court records obtained by KSAT, the CEO of Texas Psychological and Consultation Services (TPACS) was charged with indecency with a child by contact. 43-year old Dr. Timothy D. Kimball was arrested back on August 24, 2022, but information about that arrest just began to hit local media last week. https://www.realdarknews.com/child-psychologist-arrested-for-indecency-with-a-child/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/10/18/san-antonio-child-psychologist-arrested-for-indecency-with-a-child-records-show/ ▫️Arlington music instructor sentenced to 15 years for fondling young girl A music teacher in Arlington has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fondling a child in May 2016, according to Tarrant County criminal court records. As part of a plea agreement, Charles Rogers, 69, of Arlington, was sentenced to prison last week on the charge of indecency/fondling involving a girl who in 2016 was under 14 years old. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article267771787.html ▫️HSI Washington, D.C. investigation leads to guilty plea for production, possession of child pornography According to the investigation, from at least Dec. 11, 2018 through April 8, 2019, Chad Michael Lehofer, 37, of Fredericksburg, repeatedly engaged in sexually explicit discussions with a minor online – including enticing and coercing the minor to produce sexually explicit pictures and videos. https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hsi-washington-dc-investigation-leads-guilty-plea-production-possession-child ▫️Little Suamico man gets 25-year prison sentence for child sex assault convictions OCONTO – A Little Suamico man has been ordered to spend nearly the next 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child 12 years ago. Randall Robenhorst, 62, was sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison and 15 years of extended supervision as punishment for seven felony charges on Thursday by Oconto County Judge Jay Conley. https://news.yahoo.com/little-suamico-man-gets-25-101814055.html ▫️Granite City man charged with multiple child sex assaults EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City man faces multiple sex assault charges after allegedly abusing a now-14-year-old girl over an eight-year period. Derek K. Culver Sr., 44, of Granite City, was charged with seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, an enhanced Class X felony; criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony; and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony. https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Granite-City-man-charged-with-multiple-child-sex-17530500.php ______________________

Lara Logan Banned from Newsmax for This Interview Arguing Good Defeats Evil z

REASON: It's the ONLY WAY they could WIN!! THIS IS ALSO CALLED, TREASON!!

So I have been holding this image for over a week now. I have been so hypercritical of my own work lately that I wanted to make sure everything was right with it before posting. I just don’t want to post to post, I want my photography to always be amazing and tell a story. This is photo is from Sunrise on October 15th shot on the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, PA. I was rushing out of the house because I was running late and this was the view I road up too. > Zachary Jumba

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Darrell Lee Haag, age 88 of DuBois, PA formerly of Sykesville, PA, died peacefully, Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home. Born on January 16, 1934 in Troutville, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert L. and Catholeen V. (Bonnett) Haag. Darrell was a 1953 graduate of Sykesville Henderson High School. He was a veteran the United States Army having served with Company B in Korea and later served in the active reserves with the 629th Transportation Company. On September 20, 1958 he married his wife of 64 years, Marilyn A. Kuntz. She survives. Darrell retired from Triangle Auto Springs after 44 years of service. After retirement, he worked as a van driver for the Hahne Cancer Center for 20 years. He was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church and the James J. Patterson Post #813 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved to golf, fish and hunt. He enjoyed every family gathering and attending his grandchildren’s many activities. Darrell will always be loved for his kindness, willingness to help others and his love and protection of his family. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters; Kathy A. Haag Oman of Dublin, OH and Debra Haag Kaschalk (Bob DeJohn) of DuBois, PA, four grandchildren; Janelle Collins (Patrick), Allyson Cromleigh (Thomas) and Sydney and Gavin Kaschalk, two great grandchildren; Austin and Lila Collins, one brother Larry Haag (Jan)of Punxsutawney, PA, and several nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by one brother (Thomas Haag), and two sisters (Ruth Pearce and Peggy Schaffer). Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 3 – 6 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor David Nagele officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hahne Cancer Center and/or Penn Highlands Hospice, both at 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Patricia Ann Pinchock, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Christ the King Manor. Born on June 26, 1936 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eliet and Edythe (Lavella) Penvose. Patricia married Paul Thomas Pinchock on April 11, 1959. They were married for 53 years until his death on May 10, 2012. Patricia was a factory worker at Rola Jensen and ended her career as an executive secretary at Murphy Mart. Patricia was a member of the American Legion Post 17 and served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the James J. Patterson Post 813 VFW where she enjoyed working in the kitchen for Friday night bingo. She took great pride and never missed presenting wreaths at Morningside Cemetery to show her respect and appreciation to all of our veterans during the annual Memorial Day services. She enjoyed golf, shooting pool, darts, playing cards and bowling; priding herself as a member of the 600 club. She loved watching the Golden Girls, Jeopardy, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and all of the Christmas Movies on the Hallmark Channel. She also enjoyed dancing and was often found entertaining the residents and staff at Christ the King Manor. Most of all Patricia enjoyed her family. She empathetically cared for both of her parents until their passing and honorably took over the family traditions they instilled in her. Proud of her Italian heritage, she prepared many Roman Holiday meals and gathering family together to prepare ravioli for the holidays. Patricia will be deeply missed by her daughters, Paula DuBois and her husband Jeff and Pam Walsh, both of DuBois, PA. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her brother, James Penvose, grandchildren Ashley Ankeny, Jeff Snyder, Sean DuBois, and Brendan DuBois, and great grandson Ryder Ankeny Snyder, who after all of the years of Patricia being referred to as “Nona”, changed her name to “Nana”. She was also survived by many other family members. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Scribe, and brothers, Louis Rigatti and William Penvose. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 4 – 7 PM and Friday, October 28, 2022 from 10 AM until the time of service at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 AM from the funeral home with Father Matias Quimno officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Patricia’s memory to the DuBois Area YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, 25 Parkway Drive, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Alice A. Smyers, Age 83, of Sykesville, PA died on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Embassy of Woodland Park in Orbisonia, PA. Born on February 4, 1939 in St. Marys, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. & Letha A. (Smith) Anderson. On April 25, 1959, she married Carl Dennis Smyers . He preceded her in death on November 6, 2018. Alice retired after 35 years of service at the DuBois Area Middle School as a well known administrative assistant. She had been a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and was active in many church affairs. Alice also enjoyed reading, gardening and traveling. Most of all, she enjoyed the company of her many friends and family. Alice is survived by 3 children, Carl Smyers, Jr. of, Russellville, AR, Daniel M. Smyers & his wife Milissa of Huntingdon, PA and Susan Berry & her husband Colin of Roswell, NM, a brother , Andrew H. Anderson of Rochester, NY, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Nancy Anderson. There will be no public visitation. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. from the Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville with Pastor Jacob Penvose officiating. Burial will follow in Sykesville Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be placed with Sykesville Ambulance Association, PO Box 31, and/or Sykesville Fire Department, 106 East Liberty Street and/or Sykesville Memorial Cemetery Association, PO Box 83, all of Sykesville, PA 15865. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Pastor Bob Joyce Sermons Better Than Life (10-23-2022)

The Corrs - Breathless (Live in London 2000 | 20 years anniversary cut)

One Thing, Jesus Christ Fr. Ben Daghir Will Post Weekly Articles HERE Every Monday! Article 3 - October 24th, 2022 by Fr. Ben Daghir Thomas Rhett’s song “Beer with Jesus” provides a unique and imaginative encounter with Jesus. The singer considers what he would do if he could have a beer with Jesus. He mentions how he would “pick a place that ain’t too crowded.” He would also “order up a couple tall ones” and tell the waitress to “put them on his tab.” Of course, he would also be sure to “let Jesus do the talking.” Then, the singer admits that he would ask some more difficult questions to Jesus: “How’d you turn the other cheek to save a sorry soul like me?” “Do you hear the prayers I send?” “What happens when life ends?” and “When do you think you’re coming back again?” Then, the singer realizes that no one would believe him if he had a beer with Jesus. The song challenges us to consider how we encounter Jesus. The question is never “what if I met Jesus” but rather “where is He among us right now?” I think we often forget that Jesus’ name “Emmanuel” means ‘God is with us’ (Matthew 1:23). Jesus also promises his disciples, “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). In fact, Jesus is present among us more often than we realize. Jesus says, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me” (Matthew 25: 35-39). Jesus also adds, “As you did it to one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it to me" (Matthew 25:40). Jesus could not be clearer - He is among the poor, the weak, the distressed, the sick, the disabled, and the vulnerable. Can we encounter Jesus in other places too? Jesus also says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). We have two or three gathered in His name during the celebration of the Mass, in prayer groups, Bible studies, and in religious dialogue with others. We encounter Christ in the Eucharist, “while they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many’” (Mark 14: 22-24). Mother Teresa understood the connection between the Eucharist and the poor she served in India. She once stated, “We must pray to Jesus to give us that tenderness of the Eucharist. Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor.” If a friend of mine were to ask me, “What would you do if you could have a beer with Jesus?” I would respond, “Let’s go right now to the soup kitchen or the retirement home or the hospital or a Bible study or let’s pray together or let’s go to Mass.” We would encounter Him. Where can you encounter Christ right now? Are you willing to do so? ======================== Fr. Ben Daghir is a priest for the Diocese of Erie. He is a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School in Saint Marys, Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, and St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland. He considers writing one of his favorite hobbies.

We were looking out over this lake when we spotted something way out in the water. I took a picture so I could zoom in to see what it was. Turns out there were 3 deer swimming across. In this picture only two are visible. > Tom Dorsey

Trump Rally crowd in Texas breaks out and sings "The Star-Spangled Banner”

The Presid"o"nt has been very clear!