Monsoon conditions in the US Southwest are in full effect. Several large haboobs, accompanied by hurricane-force wind gusts, hail and heavy rain, have already been recorded sweeping through Arizona on July 8, 9 and 10, 2018. Several rainfall records were broken, leading to localized flash flooding. NWS warns that coverage of showers and thunderstorms will increase across the Southwest through the end of the week.

A large monsoon storm north of Tucson, Arizona created a massive dust storm during the evening of July 8, 2018, leaving more than 21 000 homes and businesses without power. MORE

Animals are taking the place of Babies, ha.

The birthrate fell for nearly every group of women of reproductive age in the U.S. in 2017, reflecting a sharp drop that saw the fewest newborns since 1987, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MORE

RED, WHITE & BLUE

Jewish tourists from North America are likely to notice one big difference when visiting synagogues around the world. Though a plethora of symbols, such as stars of David and menorahs, may be displayed, national flags are rare inside the sanctuary. MORE

Can you imagine, some of these guys are coming close to becoming Trillion-ares.

Facebook Inc. co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth. MORE 

by Fr. Lucian Pulvermacher, OFM Cap. RIP

In this study, I use the official books of the Novus Ordo Vatican II Church. The title is “The Rites of the Catholic Church” as Revised by Decree of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council and Published by Authority of Pope Paul VI. The English translation prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, Pueblo Publishing Co., New York, 1976. There are 2 volumes, and the volume used in this study is No. 1.

Is a Revised Baptism Valid? Continue reading →

I heard 23 inches of rain in 24 hours

The New Normal’: Wildfires Roar Across the West, Again – The New … 

Vol 11 Issue 27 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
July 7, 2018 ~ Saints Cyril and Methodius

1. What is the Sacrament of Confirmation
2. Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
3. Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices

Dear Reader:

The wisdom of this world can be seen clearly in light of the wisdom of God. It is difficult to ask oneself what ever happened to common sense when sometimes engaging in conversation with people. Continue reading →

As Americans celebrate our Independence Day holiday by going on our picnics, ball games and beach outings, too many of us tend to forget what July 4th is really all about. Back in 1776, a group of colonists had had enough of being oppressed, and decided to take on the greatest military power in the world. MORE