John GRAP
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Catholic Christian husband, father, son, brother - Notre Dame, Innsbruck, Peace Corps/Ethiopia - Irish, Packer, StL Cardinal, Red Wing fan - Storyteller
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they will be satisfied. - from Matthew
December 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they will be satisfied. - from Matthew
Whoever loves his sister or brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall. - from 1 John
December 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Whoever loves his sister or brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall. - from 1 John
Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another. - from Colossians
December 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another. - from Colossians
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መጽአ፡ ውስተ፡ ዓለም፡ ወዓለሙኒ፡ ኢክህለ፡ ጸዊሮቶ፡ ጾረቶ፡ ወአግመረቶ፡ ማርያም፨
"He came into the world, but the world could not carry Him. Mary (– on the contrary –) carried and contained Him!"
Merry Christmas! 🎄💫
Ethiopia, 14th–15th c. #StMary #BabyJesus #nativity #merrychristmas #geez #africanart
"He came into the world, but the world could not carry Him. Mary (– on the contrary –) carried and contained Him!"
Merry Christmas! 🎄💫
Ethiopia, 14th–15th c. #StMary #BabyJesus #nativity #merrychristmas #geez #africanart
December 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
መጽአ፡ ውስተ፡ ዓለም፡ ወዓለሙኒ፡ ኢክህለ፡ ጸዊሮቶ፡ ጾረቶ፡ ወአግመረቶ፡ ማርያም፨
"He came into the world, but the world could not carry Him. Mary (– on the contrary –) carried and contained Him!"
Merry Christmas! 🎄💫
Ethiopia, 14th–15th c. #StMary #BabyJesus #nativity #merrychristmas #geez #africanart
"He came into the world, but the world could not carry Him. Mary (– on the contrary –) carried and contained Him!"
Merry Christmas! 🎄💫
Ethiopia, 14th–15th c. #StMary #BabyJesus #nativity #merrychristmas #geez #africanart
Light dawns for the just; and gladness, for the upright of heart. Be glad in the LORD, you just, and give thanks to his holy name. - from Psalm 97
December 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Light dawns for the just; and gladness, for the upright of heart. Be glad in the LORD, you just, and give thanks to his holy name. - from Psalm 97
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31
December 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. - from Psalm 98
December 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. - from Psalm 98
What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - from John
December 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - from John
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"Today Isaiah would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters." #PrayForAmerica #Christmas www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
In Advent, Isaiah has a political message for us
The prophet would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Today Isaiah would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters." #PrayForAmerica #Christmas www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. - from Luke
December 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. - from Luke
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. R. Alleluia, alleluia.
December 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. R. Alleluia, alleluia.
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! - seventh of the O Antiphons
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! - seventh of the O Antiphons
And Mary said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.” - from Luke
December 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
And Mary said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.” - from Luke
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! - sixth of the O Antiphons
December 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! - sixth of the O Antiphons
Sun of Justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. - fifth of the O Antiphons
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Sun of Justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. - fifth of the O Antiphons
Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. - Psalm 24:7
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. - Psalm 24:7
O Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! - fourth of the O Antiphons
December 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
O Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! - fourth of the O Antiphons
Beware of the indoor Advent wolf.
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Beware of the indoor Advent wolf.
For you are my hope, O LORD; my trust, O God, from my youth. On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength. - from Psalm 71
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
For you are my hope, O LORD; my trust, O God, from my youth. On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength. - from Psalm 71
O Root of Jesse's stem, sign of God's love for all his people: come to save us without delay! - third of the O Antiphons
December 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
O Root of Jesse's stem, sign of God's love for all his people: come to save us without delay! - third of the O Antiphons
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! - second of the O Antiphons
December 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! - second of the O Antiphons
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love; come to teach us the path of knowledge! - first of the O Antiphons
December 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love; come to teach us the path of knowledge! - first of the O Antiphons
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. - from Psalm 34
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. - from Psalm 34
Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. - from James
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. - from James
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. - from Psalm 31