Nerf
@nerf85.bsky.social
Retired teacher. Catholic faith. Scripture. Social justice. Christian-Jewish dialogue. Holocaust education. Progressive US southerner.
Peace on earth to all people of good will. And peace to all the others as well.
December 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Peace on earth to all people of good will. And peace to all the others as well.
“Peace is a principle that guides and defines our choices. Even in places where only rubble remains, and despair seems inevitable, we still find people who have not forgotten peace.” Pope Leo XIV, 18 December 2025
December 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
“Peace is a principle that guides and defines our choices. Even in places where only rubble remains, and despair seems inevitable, we still find people who have not forgotten peace.” Pope Leo XIV, 18 December 2025
It isn’t easy to be at peace in old age. There’s the deteriorating body, the failing memory, the loneliness, the worry about children and grandchildren. Peace was also a challenge in my youth, my young adulthood, my middle age. The search for peace began at birth and will end with death.
December 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
It isn’t easy to be at peace in old age. There’s the deteriorating body, the failing memory, the loneliness, the worry about children and grandchildren. Peace was also a challenge in my youth, my young adulthood, my middle age. The search for peace began at birth and will end with death.
“Peace exists; it wants to dwell within us. It has the gentle power to enlighten and expand our understanding; it resists and overcomes violence. Peace is a breath of the eternal: while to evil we cry out ‘Enough,’ to peace we whisper ‘Forever.’” Pope Leo XIV, 18 December 2025
December 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Peace exists; it wants to dwell within us. It has the gentle power to enlighten and expand our understanding; it resists and overcomes violence. Peace is a breath of the eternal: while to evil we cry out ‘Enough,’ to peace we whisper ‘Forever.’” Pope Leo XIV, 18 December 2025
“Beauty, when it is authentic, does not remain closed in on itself, but generates choices of responsibility for the care of the world. In this way, culture becomes a breath of dignity for all, especially the most fragile.” Pope Leo XIV, 12/13/2025
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
“Beauty, when it is authentic, does not remain closed in on itself, but generates choices of responsibility for the care of the world. In this way, culture becomes a breath of dignity for all, especially the most fragile.” Pope Leo XIV, 12/13/2025
(1) On December 12, Pope Leo XIV prayed to Jesus’s mother Mary, asking her to “teach the nations that want to be your daughters not to divide the world into irreconcilable factions, not to allow hatred to mark their history, nor lies to write their memory...
December 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
(1) On December 12, Pope Leo XIV prayed to Jesus’s mother Mary, asking her to “teach the nations that want to be your daughters not to divide the world into irreconcilable factions, not to allow hatred to mark their history, nor lies to write their memory...
The administration is opposed to inclusion (as in DEI). They favor exclusion. I thought the American principle was inclusive, "E pluribus unum," one from many.
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The administration is opposed to inclusion (as in DEI). They favor exclusion. I thought the American principle was inclusive, "E pluribus unum," one from many.
“If we truly love those who are hungry and thirsty, those who are naked, sick, strangers, prisoners, we are loving the Lord.” Pope Leo XIV, December 5, 2025
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“If we truly love those who are hungry and thirsty, those who are naked, sick, strangers, prisoners, we are loving the Lord.” Pope Leo XIV, December 5, 2025
Over the last century, every administration, Democratic and Republican, has tried to be non-racist. They didn’t always succeed but at least they tried. This administration isn’t even trying.
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Over the last century, every administration, Democratic and Republican, has tried to be non-racist. They didn’t always succeed but at least they tried. This administration isn’t even trying.
The ugly soul at the head of our government has exposed a strain of ugliness in American society. It shows itself in the form of cruel treatment of people who came here thinking they were coming to a country that treats everyone justly.
December 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The ugly soul at the head of our government has exposed a strain of ugliness in American society. It shows itself in the form of cruel treatment of people who came here thinking they were coming to a country that treats everyone justly.
Ridding the country of Black and Brown immigrants while welcoming white immigrants is flagrant racism. Those of you who support the current administration may not be racist yourselves but know that you are collaborators in racism.
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Ridding the country of Black and Brown immigrants while welcoming white immigrants is flagrant racism. Those of you who support the current administration may not be racist yourselves but know that you are collaborators in racism.
On this Thanksgiving Day, I wish to thank all the wonderful immigrants to the United States. You have brought so many gifts to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
On this Thanksgiving Day, I wish to thank all the wonderful immigrants to the United States. You have brought so many gifts to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
You shall love the foreigner as yourself. (Leviticus 19:34)
Yesterday I helped elect a Democratic governor. It is one of the advantages of moving from Alabama to Virginia. 
November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Yesterday I helped elect a Democratic governor. It is one of the advantages of moving from Alabama to Virginia. 
I am writing a novel about a man who was born rich. He will marry and divorce, marry again and divorce, and marry again. He will declare bankruptcy several times. He will open a casino and it will fail. He will open a university and it will fail.
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I am writing a novel about a man who was born rich. He will marry and divorce, marry again and divorce, and marry again. He will declare bankruptcy several times. He will open a casino and it will fail. He will open a university and it will fail.
Pope Leo tells us that we should be “recognising both the highlights and the wounds of our past.” (12 October 2025)
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Pope Leo tells us that we should be “recognising both the highlights and the wounds of our past.” (12 October 2025)
“Our response to the challenges posed by contemporary immigration can be summed up in four verbs: welcome, protect, promote and integrate.” Pope Francis, 27 May 2019
October 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“Our response to the challenges posed by contemporary immigration can be summed up in four verbs: welcome, protect, promote and integrate.” Pope Francis, 27 May 2019
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of white supremacy and racism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of misogyny and sexism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s contribution to the Trump enterprise.
I hate that Charlie Kirk was killed.
I hate much of the conservative response to his killing.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of misogyny and sexism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s contribution to the Trump enterprise.
I hate that Charlie Kirk was killed.
I hate much of the conservative response to his killing.
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of white supremacy and racism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of misogyny and sexism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s contribution to the Trump enterprise.
I hate that Charlie Kirk was killed.
I hate much of the conservative response to his killing.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s embrace of misogyny and sexism.
I hate Charlie Kirk’s contribution to the Trump enterprise.
I hate that Charlie Kirk was killed.
I hate much of the conservative response to his killing.
“Some people are hesitant and fearful with regard to migrants. I consider this part of our natural instinct of self-defence. Yet it is also true that an individual & a people are only fruitful and productive if they are able to develop a creative openness to others.” Pope Francis, Fratelli tutti, 41
July 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
“Some people are hesitant and fearful with regard to migrants. I consider this part of our natural instinct of self-defence. Yet it is also true that an individual & a people are only fruitful and productive if they are able to develop a creative openness to others.” Pope Francis, Fratelli tutti, 41
“We possess a freedom that no difficulty can rob us of: it is the freedom to love and to pray. Everyone, always, can love and pray.” Pope Leo XIV, 26 June 2025
July 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“We possess a freedom that no difficulty can rob us of: it is the freedom to love and to pray. Everyone, always, can love and pray.” Pope Leo XIV, 26 June 2025