Feels like I could try this in couples counseling
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Feels like I could try this in couples counseling
Looking forward to it
Congrats, Scott. You do a great job, and I especially appreciate the care and accuracy when you get to cover or lead interviews relating to Catholic news. Kudos!
We need better and more frequent experiences of unbridled joy and support. So if you canāt make it to Heathrow, hereās another spot: danmasterton.substack.com/p/when-you-c...
The Venerable Louis Querbes was born ā and baptized ā on this day in 1793 in Lyon, France. We thank God for his dedicated service and ministry and the charism he passed down to us to carry today. Venerable Louis Querbes, inspire us! #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
Another quirk of our time. Nothing can just be the thing that it is. Everything must be everything.
Hereās the full video from the Pop Tarts Bowl.
Maybe 17-21 of em
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com āTrump may have a greater impact on the English language than any president in the history of the United States, maybe ever,ā writes Adam Aleksic, an American linguist known online as the Etymology Nerd.
Could Jesus microwave a burrito so hot that he himself could not eat it?
Iād never taken part in a demonstration til this month. Unjust capricious immigration enforcement got me off the sidelines to stand with increasingly marginalized folks, as the son of an immigrant who became a person of privilege because of my grandparents/parents. open.substack.com/pub/danmaste...
On Ep. 93 of Viatorian Voices, we hear from Viatorians + partners who come to stand up for immigrants at our public witness in Arlington Hts, IL. Hear why they show up and think it's important. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/first-hand-witness-from-our-public-witness/p=130901
Ryan Burge, who for years juggled roles as a Baptist pastor, political scientist and go-to source on Americaās changing religious landscape, has a new gig.
Hi Catholic folks. I needed to reset my brain a bit on Catholicism and modern American politics. Hereās my best effort at the moment. #Catholic substack.com/@thisladdan/...
I wanted it to be cooler this afternoon, so I threw my thermometer away.
Parenting is more or less just throwing away or human-garbage-disposal-ing various rotating produce each week.
Check, check, and check. š§āļø
Liquidating the Bad Trades Department was a tough but necessary downsizing.
NEW: In a statement, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops declared that irrespective of the IRS filing, their policy is still to avoid endorsing candidates.
A thing to keep in mind here: As the article notes, the provision of the IRS tax code that prevented churches from openly endorsing candidates ā the Johnson Amendment ā is almost never enforced as it is. But sanctioning it may change a lot of things about campaigning ā in *both* parties.
INBOX: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging lawmakers to change the GOP-led āBig, Beautiful Billā budget proposal, citing Pope Leo to argue that the bill ātakes from the poor to give to the wealthy.ā Itās the strongest language USCCB has used yet
At last week's assembly, Viatorians practiced Conversations in the Spirit, heeding Pope Francis' call to journey together in listening where the Holy Spirit can take the lead. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://www.viatorians.com/feature-making-the-holy-spirit-our-protagonist-via-synodality/p=130396
Leonys was fantastic petty spoiler stuff but the Tauchman catch helped make the season fun for longerā¦
Who doesnāt love a good futuristic dystopian political drama set in space
Some helpful tips for following the awful news out of Minnesota today.
I was allergic and took Flexeranzā¢ļø instead. Worked like a charm.
Kudos to NPR for this piece on womenās diaconateā1st-person witness, citation of documents/process, a portrait of the Church/Leo XIV, and steers clear of labeling the Church out of touch or worse (even if a bit true). Refreshing to hear, especially these impressive women! www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...
Having been to Namugongo and experienced the powerful impact of the place, the thought of a million pilgrims converging for this feast day is a deep joy.
Drill bit through a hard drive, Guilfoyle from Silicon Valley style
We've collected the joyful media appearances & comments from Fr. Mark Francis, CSV, Provincial, who's enjoyed reflecting on his time with Pope Leo XIV as seminary classmates and peers in Rome serving in leadership of their religious brothers. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus www.viatorians.com/our-viatoria...
In our Exploring God's Invitation episodes, we go in depth on the ways people came to clearer understanding ā both of what God had put before them and the responses they discerned and acted upon. Hear Fr. Jhobany's reflections in Ep. 87 on Spotify, Apple Pods, and YouTube! #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus
Pope to Cardinals on why he chose the name Leo XIV: āThere are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution.ā
NEW: By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play. Electing Leo, one expert told me, is "a signal here that the church is taking a side in whatās happening around the globe" ā namely, against Trump and authoritarianism. religionnews.com/2025/05/08/b...
One of my favorite segments and crossovers of all time. www.npr.org/2025/05/07/n...
Big same
The spread between Hispanic Catholics (69% of whom think Trump is a "dangerous dictator") and white Catholics (56% of whom say Trump should be given *more* power to "restore America's greatness") is quite a thing. Also: I am a bit surprised by the *intensity* of the LDS result here.
Full story: religionnews.com/2025/04/28/w...
My thoughts on this discourse: as an extroverted introvert, I need sprinkles of unsolicitedd conversation to draw me out of myself and connect with people. Typically, though, I donāt desire this in open-ended settings and like the finite brackets Mina suggests.
Optional: spread Nutella between two slices, fry as a sandwich, eat Nutella French toast
Ha, good question! All verbs in headlines are in present tense according to AP style, but it does sometimes seem weird for a word like "die."
Agreed ā āweirdā is right. I am at peace with death as a reality, but part of that piece is that it will happen once and for all and not be a present or present progressive occurrence!
Hey @grammargirl.bsky.social ā who decided that the verb ādieā can be used in present tense and used that way in headlines?! šµāš«
After waking up to the news of Pope Francisā death, the always-great work of NPR Morning Edition was super helpful for information, reflection, and perspective, not least thanks to the great balance, informedness, and humble humanity of @steveinskeep.bsky.social in his interviews and intros.
This is high art
This week, we celebrate our VYC alumni in committed vocations in the Church and run a quick lap around the province to highlight our youth liturgical leadership and and Fr. Corey's book talk! Watch the video recap for March 21. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus https://youtu.be/8JeY_wAWRlo?si=dxxMGWhcdmkcKdRT
Might be the most intense and anxious hour of television Iāve ever seen.
The dream team. The pod episodes with you two and Galen were always especially outstanding.
Congrats Ryan! Is there a preferred vendor/link that is best?
I feel so seen. Bless you, Luis. Godspeed on your pilgrimage through this hallowed pizza.
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
describe your account in one Simpsons image
CATHOLIC STUFF UPDATE: I was in court today as the Catholic bishops argued with the Trump Admin about the White House first suspending, then cancelling, its commitment to pay some $65 million for thousands of refugees newly in the US 1/4
I thought as I come upon the end of eight years of being a stay-at-home parent, I would give myself the same challenge. Hereās a video (and text) post of my Stay-at-Home Parent Era in 3 Photos, plus a presidentesque first month/last month side by side. danmasterton.substack.com/p/my-stay-at...
Cheers, Brett. I am a religious person, and many of my religious friends and I spend most of our effort trying to emphasize this one. š¤
Some first-hand thoughts on how and why USAID-supported groups like Catholic Relief Services are crucial to justice and humanity. open.substack.com/pub/danmaste...
Wait, no one asked Trump today about the Pope letter or the faith-based lawsuits? SERIOUSLY NO ONE ASKED THE PRESIDENT ABOUTah dadgummit hire more religion reporters
Fr. Querbes desired to start a society of catechists. So what does it mean for Viatorians to be people who TEACH THE FAITH? As it turns out, a lot of things! #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus (This month, our posts explore essential facets of Viatorian identity by digging into our responses to our charism.)
For those keeping track, since taking office, Trump, Musk, Vance and the Trump admin have cast aspersions on and/or cut funds to: * An Episcopal bishop * The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops * Lutheran service groups * A Christian service group * An array of religious groups that aid refugees
I appreciate Adamās independence and candor all the time, but particularly in this case as a person who is a pilot and veteran and who frequently flew himself from IL to the DMV area while serving in Congressman.
1. A quick thread about what you're seeing here from Charlie Kirk and Vice President Vance (note: multiple falsehoods in these screenshots): Conservative ire directed at religious orgs that aid migrants and resettle refugees has been years in the making, and can trace its origins to the far-right.
In seemingly retaliatory strike toward Vanceās, USCCB says funds for migrant resettlement āare not sufficient to cover the entire cost of these programs." but work with migrants is āfaithful to the teaching of Jesus Christ,ā and āis a work of mercy and ministry of the Church.ā
*David Putty voice* Yeah, thatās right.
Thatās outstanding. Way to go Bertfam
Do hospitals and health care facilities like doctorsā offices count as a sensitive space within this rule theyāre abolishing?
This is an inappropriate suspension of a sensible rule, and I have zero trust in this administration to enact justice.
Those who want to insist that this person is a good Christian have a fresh, strong piece of counterevidence to ignore.
Notre Dameās Marcus Freeman is the first Black and the first Asian head coach to make an FBS championship game š www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Is there any overlap between people who use yāall regularly and people who are very used to major snow events?
BREAKING: Just two weeks before Trump takes office, on Monday, Pope to appoint San Diegoās Cardinal McElroy (70) as Archbishop of DC, succeeding Cardinal Gregory (77); McElroy has been an avid supporter of immigration, with a doctorate in politics. www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
Probably the only remaining school with a religious ethosā¦ for journalistic reasons of course. Gotta be attentive to the beat.
Jimmy Carter's advice to a young person. My nephew Matthew shared this letter with me yesterday. Five years ago, he wrote to all the living presidents and asked for advice on how to participate in public service. Only Jimmy Carter responded. A precis on how to live a life of service.
Today is the day. The most deserving (and best) Pop-Tart mascot will earn the right to be eaten by a college football team. Our forefathers couldnāt have imagined such a world.
Merry Christmas folks! Keep Christmasāing for a while. Carry it forward past 11:59pm tonight! #MerryChristmas open.substack.com/pub/danmaste...
Outstanding. We can safely and securely imprison for life these people who are criminals. Absolutely no moral reason to execute them. One of many reasons why I believe Biden has been a strong President, whose one term will be fairly well regarded with historical perspective.
Good morning to all fans of the only team to have ever won a game in the 12-team college football playoff
The religious push for Biden to commute these death penalty sentences has been significant, including Pope Francis and a pastor whose own mother was killed in the 2015 Charleston church shooting: religionnews.com/2024/12/11/f...
I am so, so happy we have College Football Playoff games on *campus* ā where they belong. This environment is what makes college football special.
Got to make this neat little video series for work with my guys. Fun prompt: how would you describe your religious life using 3 photos? Thoughtful, faithful fellows with whom I work and share community life as a lay associate. #AdoredAndLovedBeJesus youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Our favorite brewery, at which Iām a mug club member, has two 21+ bars and then an all ages family room between them with windows for service (but theyāll also come table side too). We are delighted to bring them.
I feel like taking your kid to the local brewery and it being filled with children and their parents ā who are all roughly your age ā is a distinctly Millennial experience.
Hey Luis, not sure if this is universal, but my link opened with a bunch of question marks in weird places. Just wanted to give you the heads up!
Date nights are important. It can be hard to make the time or summon the creativity for them. In my struggles, I have had a few decent ideas lately. Here they are! open.substack.com/pub/danmaste...
How Ireland avoided a far-right surge and anti-incumbent backlash in recent election www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
Me & the homies pulling up for The Simpsonscast
Iām a moderate, independent, religiously observant person who favors nuance and balance. And I vastly prefer it here. And would enjoy seeing your work in this feed. Thanks for sharing so much good stuff, Ryan.
IMHO, loving beer and āsplitting the Gā are contradictory. Just drink the damn Guinness.
NEW from me: How Elon Musk became "prophet-in-chief" of tech's Trump-leaning conservatism, and his emerging affinity for Christianity. Also in here: Musk's unusual take on "turning the other cheek," which he suggests should really only apply if you're "strong" religionnews.com/2024/12/03/h...
Used Giving Tuesday as time to finally update my lapsed card info for my WBEZ-NPR sustaining membership. Feel bad that Iām one of those folks they describe in the plugs to check your account! Guilty. Rectified. Keep on going strong, public radio!
Folks! If youāre looking for a good documentary, consider Join or Die on Netflix. On the eve of Trumpnauguration II, it is prescient insight into the value of social ties and connectedness. Hereās my two cents of endorsement: open.substack.com/pub/danmaste...
When they named Brown interim, I wondered how many Big 4 franchises have had a top exec, top personnel guy, and HC who were all Black. BN points out that this representation is even broader, and itās a neat positive to note.
An under-examined responsibility of Elder Millennials (and perhaps all Millennials?) is that we get called on to fix not only computer problems for our parents and grandparents, but also for Gen Z. Because weāre the only generation that was forced to learn the raw mechanics of it all.
I gotta say Jennie-O meats sponsoring T-Pain and Buy U A Drank/Low/All I Do Is Win is a strong contender for the throne.
Few things sum up our capitalistic excess better than a nationally broadcast parade that is a giant commercial, featuring such works of art as The Wonder BreadĀ©ļø float with a live lip sync of My Girl by The Temptations. šŗšøšŗšøšŗšø
Remember, he doesnāt usually comment on the commercials.