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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 2h

"I have loved you" or "Dilexi Te" opening words from the book of Revelation, wrestling on a text Matthew 26: 8-11 to express the prefential option for the "poor". We recall Saint Lawrence, a Deacon who aligned the church with the poor! www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8wR...

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The Lava Gull is closely related to the Laughing Gull, a species common along beaches throughout the Americas. abcbirds.org/bird/lava-gu...

Lava Gull

The use of “lava” in this bird’s common name refers to the dark basalt lava rocks of its favored coastline habitats.

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Temporary foreign worker will have higher work intensity and may be prepared to tolerate illegal activities by their employer, such as unsafe work conditions and holding back part of their wages. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Why the Temporary Foreign Worker Program needs to be eliminated

The program can not only slow wage growth, but actually cause wages to fall

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Bolero was penalized for three reasons: It failed to make sure its workplace was free of abuse; pay or working conditions did not match what was stated in an offer of employment; and it broke federal or provincial rules related to hiring and recruiting. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

N.B. seafood processor fined record $1-million for breaking temporary foreign workers rules

Bolero Shellfish Processing hit with 10-year ban on using TFW program, plans to challenge Ottawa’s decision in court

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Hafsa Amir Nawab spent her summer in Karachi, Pakistan, working with Bagh-e-Sakina, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting social justice among children. Her project—developing an interactive storybook to foster religious tolerance. cswr.hds.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...

Building Religious Tolerance Through Theology and Storytelling: A Conversation with Hafsa Amir Nawab, MTS ’26 | Center for the Study of World Religions

"We concluded that a theological intervention was necessary, one that could reframe intolerance not as a social faux pas but as a moral and religious degradation."

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Young adults who went to college after attending a French-language high school were less likely to choose a French-language or bilingual institution than those who went to university. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

The Daily — Study: The postsecondary academic paths of young adults who attended a French-language high school, Canada outside Quebec, 2021

Just under half (45%) of young adults in Canada outside Quebec who had attended a French-language high school and went on to study at university chose a French-language or bilingual institution during...

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In 2023, the rate of police-reported violent crime continued to be lower in Canada than US (252 incidents per 100,000 pop. versus 334 incidents). The overall rate of property crime was higher in Canada than US (1,995 incidents per 100,000 pop. versus 1,906). www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

The Daily — Crime comparisons between Canada and the United States, 1998 to 2023

In 2023, the rate of police-reported violent crime continued to be lower in Canada than the United States, though the gap between the two countries has narrowed over the last 25 years. Meanwhile, the ...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo "...there is an obstacle that can prevent us from recognizing Christ’s presence in everyday life: the illusion that joy must be without wounds.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope at Audience: The Resurrection transforms every aspect of our lives - Vatican News

Continuing his catechesis on the Paschal Mystery at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Christ’s humility in the Resurrection.

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Metropolitan on Pope"His is a visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at the invitation of His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, for a pilgrimage together to celebrate the 17th centenary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. We approach this visit with great joy." www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

Metropolitan Emmanuel welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Türkiye - Vatican News

After the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon ...

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"We are grateful for the work we were able to do together, and the friendship we have."

Saima Adil Sitwat is the Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry at Loyola University Maryland.
Fr. Phil Hurley, SJ is the National Director of the PWPN-USA

Saima Adil Sitwat

Author, Educator, Speaker

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 3d

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints is a docudrama television series... youtu.be/qZ8pWC9D-i4?...

Martin Scorsese Presents:The Saints - Episode 5: Francis of Assisi

YouTube video by Felipe Correa

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 4d

Words to make us reflect on being hopeful by nature's beautiful and enduring creations... www.netflix.com/us/title/820...

Watch Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall | Netflix Official Site

Dr. Jane Goodall connected humanity and nature in unprecedented ways. In this deeply personal interview, she shares her final message with the world.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 5d

When we are faced with the suicide of a loved one, compassion and support are needed most. Bishop Dolan and Deacon Shoener remind us that there is no shame in speaking honestly about our profound suffering and loss. www.catholicmhm.org/what-the-cat...

What The Catholic Church Teaches About Suicide

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 6d

Marcela Carena, the director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, “Deepening our understanding of how nature works ultimately leads to developing new technologies that touch people’s lives.” www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo celebrates 25th anniversary

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo celebrates its 25 anniversary. Founded with a donation of more than $100 million by Blackberry co-founder Mike Lazaridis, the institute was ...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

On October 4th, 2025, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, which means “I Have Loved You.”
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Pope’s first exhortation to focus on the poor

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Navigating the uncertainties of memory loss and cognitive decline can be overwhelming for people experiencing these symptoms and for their loved ones.

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CAMH Memory Clinic: A Holistic Approach to Cognitive Health

The CAMH Memory Clinic specializes in addressing significant new cognitive challenges. These may include memory lapses, such as forgetting names or appointments, losing items, language difficulties, o...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

“The global economy will be shaped by a race between the effects of an ageing population with declining labour force participation, and the potential productivity boost represented by continued evolution of AI tools. It has already started, and we are already losing. www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

What isn't getting enough attention, according to economists

Chief Economists' Outlook 2025 states that these under-the-radar trends are shaping the global economy, from the impact of AI on research productivity to a tightened labor supply in the US.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

In 1536, a merchant wrote a letter going from Seville to Rome, where he said that an amphora of wine was worth around 70 or 80 ducats, using an @ for amphora. An @ is on the pages of a 1375 Bulgarian manuscript, it's just a flourish on the first letter in the word "amen". www.bbc.com/future/artic...

The 3,000-year-old story hidden in the @ sign

In Taiwan they call @ "little mouse". It's "strudel" in Hebrew, "dog" in Russian and "monkey's tail" in Dutch. The @ sign is a mirror, and its story goes back thousands of years.

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, nothing can move through space faster than light. But those galaxies aren’t moving through space. They’re moving with it. www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...

Warp Speed! How Some Galaxies Can Move Away from Us Faster Than Light

When space itself expands, weird things can happen—like galaxies breaking the universe’s ultimate speed limit

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Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the last day of the Season of Creation —a sacred time observed by the global Christian community to reflect, renew, and respond to our relationship with the Creator and all of creation. mailchi.mp/78ba944905fa...

Season of Creation: A Sacred Pause for Our Planet | Temps pour la Création: une pause sacrée pour notre planète

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

Saint Francis of Assisi was poor only that he might be Christ-like. He recognized creation as another manifestation of the beauty of God. www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the...

Saint Francis of Assisi | Franciscan Media

Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “cat...

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

Small in stature and having an extrovert personality, Francis always had in his heart the desire to do great things. www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/10...

St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News

See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy, the Saint of the Day 4 October

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

Francis of Assisi was almost completely blind by the time he composed the Canticle of the Creatures. Nevertheless, with the eyes of faith, and filled with gratitude, he contemplated the wonders of creation and perceived the presence of the Creator who gave them meaning. youtu.be/hFTpT-eTjPM?...

The Canticle of Creatures

YouTube video by Word on Fire Institute

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Philip Fernandez pronouns he, him, his, and himself @fernaph1956.bsky.social · 7d

Intercellular communication is essential in multicellular organisms. Cells communicate through direct contact, using ligand-receptor interactions, and through the release of extracellular vesicles and diffusible messengers. www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...

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For more than a century, scientists have puzzled over how bacteria colonize plant roots and what this colonization means for plant health. Early discoveries, such as the identification of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the roots of legumes, ... www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...

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