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Trump sues Murdoch for $10 billion over WSJ story on Epstein birthday letter

Trump is raking in big money by suing any breathing thing that comes in his orbit with the truth. Strange days .
It has been strange days with taking people to court. Trump faced many courts.
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The most perfect love

Today is July 20, the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
We read at today’s Mass, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her” (Lk 10:41-42).
For many of us, these words feel challenging. Like Martha, we often carry concerns and responsibilities that weigh on our hearts. When Jesus speaks of Mary choosing the better part, it may sound as though he is dismissing Martha’s efforts. But that is not what is happening. Jesus is gently reminding us that only one thing matters in the end: the love we give and receive in him.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati lived this balance between Martha and Mary. His life was a steady rhythm of prayer and action. He never neglected daily Mass or time spent with the Lord, yet he also threw himself into service. He called this his “Apostolate of Charity.”

‘Based on charity’​


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anyone know anything about Gematria?

In the beginning
בראשית


are the first words of the Bible.

In Hebrew, the word Bereshit appears here.

The first letter of this word is the letter

2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2

where one might have expected the letter A, the number 1, G-d, Alef.

The first letter of the first word of the Bible means house

2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2 house

To expand on this, one could say that it is the house of G-d.

The letter bet at the beginning of a word means in, meaning in the house.

Here, the letter bet is attached to the word reshith, which means firstborn.

Thus, the word bereshit stands for the firstborn (son) in the house of G-d.

The second letter is

20. ר Resch 200 head

which means head.

Translated, the two letters mean son, the second reference in bereshit that points to a son, and that he will preside over the house.

The third letter is Alef and means ox.

1. א Alef 1 ox

The ox is considered a symbol of peacefulness, patience, suffering, passivity, and good-natured strength.

These first three letters

2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2
20. ר Resch 200
1. א Alef 1

form the Hebrew word bara (create), which is also the second word in the Bible. The first three letters of the script together form:

1) the house of G-d
2) the firstborn son, and
3) the act of creation.

The fourth letter of the word Bereshit is

21. שׂ שׁ Shin/Sin 300 tooth

It stands for the name of the Almighty G-d el Shadday and that of fire:

Understand therefore this day, that the Lord thy G-d is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire Deu 9:3a

The letter also appears on the mezuzah, which means doorpost, and refers to a scroll attached to the doorpost that has significance and use in Judaism


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This goes back to several passages in the Torah:

And thou shalt write them [these words] upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. Deu 6:9 .11:20

The last two letters of the word Bereshit are yud (hand) and tav (sign/cross)

10. י Yud 10 hand
22. ת תּ Tav/Sav 400 sign/cross

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Pe 2:24a

Lord Jesus told His disciples that He was the Alef and Tav


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Alef (ox) stands for strength and Tav (sign) for the cross, so together they mean the strength of the cross.

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of G-d. 1 Cor 1:18

When we bring all this together, the first word of Scripture can be interpreted to mean

The firstborn (firstfruits) will build (create) the house of G-d. He will be the head of the house of G-d (the household of G-d), a consuming fire (of the covenant), the almighty G-d, with G-d whose hands are on the cross, who is the strength of the cross.

In the beginning G-d created the heaven and the earth. Gen 1:1
Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'arets

The first word of the Bible,

In the beginning
Bereshit


2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2 house
20. ר Resch 200 head
1. א Alef 1 ox
21. שׂ שׁ Shin/Sin 300 tooth
10. י Yud 10 hand
22. ת תּ Tav/Sav 400 sign

The word Bereshit, composed with the broader meaning of the Hebrew characters, means

2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2 House/Bar = Son of... (from Aramaic)
20. ר Resch 200 Head/the highest person, as in Simon BarJonah; Bar Mitzvah means: Son of Duty
1. א Alef 1 Ox/Ox Head G-d
21. שׂ שׁ Shin/Sin 300 tooth kill/murder
10. י Yud 10 hand/through his efforts or hand
22. ת תּ Tav/Sav 400 sign/cross

Meaning:

The Son of G-d is killed (or murdered) by his own hand on a cross.

The first word of the Bible, Bereshit, thus already points to the REDEMPTION of mankind through the SON OF G-D. That Christ would come as the Lamb of G-d to redeem lost mankind from their sins was established in the heart of G-d from eternity. He acted according to His own will before the foundation of the world. The center of His eternal counsel is His beloved Son, and in Him also we, you and I. This reveals the incomparable majesty of the risen Christ and the redemption wrought by His death on the cross.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isa 53:5

In Revelation, this Lamb is called the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. Christ as the Lamb of G-d was not an afterthought of G-d

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, 1 Pe 1:20a

The second word of the Bible in Hebrew, bara, is also the first verb

2. ב בּ Bet/Vet 2 house/tent
20. ר Resch 200 head (in the sense of first)
1. א Alef 1 ox/ox head

Meaning:

The Son of G-d is (bara = created) the Creator.

G-d Himself thus distinguishes Jesus as the creator of all things

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with G-d, and the Word was G-d. The same was in the beginning with G-d. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:1-3

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Col 1:16


But not only that; from the beginning it was determined that he would be our Redeemer.
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Nurse cleared of gross misconduct for complaining about man in women's changing room

A nurse in Scotland who was suspended after raising concerns about women being forced to share the women's changing room with a male doctor who identified as transgender has been cleared of gross misconduct. The internal investigation by her employer concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations made against her.

Sandie Peggie, an accident and emergency nurse at NHS Fife, was informed this week that accusations of misconduct, patient care failures and misgendering had not been upheld, Nursing Times reported.

Her lawyer, Margaret Gribbon, confirmed that the disciplinary process had ended with no finding of wrongdoing, following an 18-month-long inquiry by the health board.

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How to develop musical ability?

Absolutely follow that calling—it's never too late. Start by picking an instrument or vocal style that excites you, take beginner lessons (online or local), and set small, consistent goals. Join a community—like a choir, band, or online forum—for support and inspiration. Let curiosity lead the way!
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Mike Huckabee rebukes attackers of Christian church, village: ‘Crime against humanity and God’

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned recent attacks on a Christian village and its historic church in the West Bank, calling them “a crime against humanity and God.” His statement came after visiting the site of the arson and ongoing harassment.

Huckabee travelled Saturday to Taybeh, a Christian Palestinian town that residents say has endured a wave of assaults by Israeli settlers in recent weeks, accordingto The Times of Israel. The attacks include a fire set near the ruins of the Church of St. George, which church leaders described as among the most severe incidents to date.

Huckabee, a longtime Evangelical supporter of Israel, said during his visit that the desecration of religious sites represented “an act of terror” and that such actions should carry “harsh consequences.”

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The Late Show is Going To Be Canceled: Liberals Blame Trump

It could be pure business. But I can see why people are skeptical considering the timing. The ratings were just released and he's number one in his slot and actually increased his numbers slightly. But he also heavily criticized paramount for can't in to a law suit that many think is baseless. The fact that only a couple of days later they announce the cancellation, the optics aren't good.
Ratings as a percentage of the overall audience, yes. Ratings as a head-count, no. That's why percentage of the overall audience is touted more than actual viewers. If there were only two late night viewers and one of them watched Colbert, it could be accurately stated that he had a 50% market share. He's top in his time slot, but top in his time slot still isn't as many viewers as it used to be, and lack of viewers means lack of people watching advertisement, and this is what pays for the show. Then you have the issue of what they want as the show's target audience, I'm assuming because ads for some products can command a higher rate than others.

Bottom line is that the viewers aren't there anymore, there are late night options other than late night shows, and it's likely hard to break even given production costs. This isn't someone in a horror costume running B and C grade horror movies in the middle of the night.
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Peter’s Rooster

My question would be ... why three times? (or why John's two times, though Jesus said three in his account) set aside Mark's [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] crowing twice (we all know a [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] does not crow just once) and John's account of Peter being in a place where Jesus heard this denial/ and of course that Jesus would deny Peter before his Father for denying him) and even though all of the accounts differ) Why not once, or five times ... before the morning comes ...
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