John Ata
@tanager21.bsky.social
Retired computer professional, Secular Franciscan, Roman Catholic
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John Ata
@tanager21.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Gaudium et spes
Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern Word: Gaudium et spes
www.vatican.va
“Any act of war aimed indiscriminately at the destruction of entire cities of extensive areas along with their population is a crime against God and man himself. It merits unequivocal and unhesitating condemnation.”
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January 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.” <See Matthew 11:25>
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.” <See Matthew 11:25>
January 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM
From today’s Gospel: “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” <Mark 3:24-25>
January 26, 2026 at 1:41 PM
From today’s Gospel: “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” <Mark 3:24-25>
January 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” <Matthew 4:23>
January 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” <Matthew 4:23>
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Gavin Newsom was great in Davos, and is getting better and better. He is meeting the moment.
We must all meet the moment.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
We must all meet the moment.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
Thank you, Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom travelled to Davos, and represented the majority of Americans who oppose Donald Trump and his fascist obscenities.
steveschmidt.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Gavin Newsom was great in Davos, and is getting better and better. He is meeting the moment.
We must all meet the moment.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
We must all meet the moment.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/thank-you-...
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This adorable little girl is home but she should never ever have been taken in the first place. Thanks to our staff, Council Member Chavez & Rep. Sencer-Mura who helped on this case. The administration was literally racing to beat the court & take her away.
www.startribune.com/agents-detai...
www.startribune.com/agents-detai...
Agents detain and send 2-year-old girl and her father to Texas despite court order to release toddler
Attorneys for the family say they were asylum-seekers who were pulled over without a warrant. The girl has since been reunited with her mother.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
This adorable little girl is home but she should never ever have been taken in the first place. Thanks to our staff, Council Member Chavez & Rep. Sencer-Mura who helped on this case. The administration was literally racing to beat the court & take her away.
www.startribune.com/agents-detai...
www.startribune.com/agents-detai...
January 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” <See Acts 16:14b>
January 24, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” <See Acts 16:14b>
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” <2 Corinthians 5:19>
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” <2 Corinthians 5:19>
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.” <2 Timothy 1:10>
January 22, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.” <2 Timothy 1:10>
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” <See Matthew 4:23>
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” <See Matthew 4:23>
January 20, 2026 at 12:57 PM
From today’s 1st reading: “Not as man sees does God see, because he sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” <1 Samuel 16:7>
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
From today’s 1st reading: “Not as man sees does God see, because he sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” <1 Samuel 16:7>
No kidding, did we need a study to tell us that?
Major Study Shows US Consumers, Businesses Pay for Vast Majority of Trump's Tariffs www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
Major Study Shows US Consumers, Businesses Pay for Vast Majority of Trump's Tariffs www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
Major Study Shows US Consumers, Businesses Pay for Vast Majority of Trump's Tariffs | Common Dreams
New study reveals that US businesses and consumers, not foreign producers, are bearing the brunt of Trump's tariffs. Americans foot the bill for tariffs.
www.commondreams.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:51 PM
No kidding, did we need a study to tell us that?
Major Study Shows US Consumers, Businesses Pay for Vast Majority of Trump's Tariffs www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
Major Study Shows US Consumers, Businesses Pay for Vast Majority of Trump's Tariffs www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” <Hebrews 4:12>
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today’s Gospel acclamation: “The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” <Hebrews 4:12>
I am proud of Virginia and the choices that the people have made starting at the local, then state and finally federal level. Let us stay united and work together for the common good of all.
January 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I am proud of Virginia and the choices that the people have made starting at the local, then state and finally federal level. Let us stay united and work together for the common good of all.