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We work professionally from home on a 20 acre property in BC's mountains. We are motivated to farm regeneratively, to increase biodiversity, drought resilience and local, good quality food production. Formerly bced teacher, onto new passion.
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I just heard a great interview with an Augustinian priest who explained that dependence on one another, not independence/freedom from one another, is a particular facet of Augustinian spirituality. I am so moved. Praise the Lord, o my soul.

Popes usually take their papal names based on the legacies of previous popes with that name. In choosing Leo XIV, it seems that former Cardinal Robert Prevost wants to live up to the legacy of Leo XIII, the "Pope of the Workers" who oriented the Church around social justice for the working class.

"We must look together how to be a missionary Church: building bridges, dialogue, and always open to receiving, with open arms for everyone...open to all who need our charity, our presence, our love." #PopeLeo

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old is known as a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments.

I offer my prayers and best wishes to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election, an historic day for Catholics and all who look to the Vatican for guidance. At a time of global challenges, may his pontificate carry forward a mission of solidarity, compassion, and dignity for all.

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"The thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. In this system, which tends to devour everything which stands in the way of increased profits, whatever is fragile, like the environment, is defenseless before the interests of a deified market, which become the only rule (EG 56).” #PopeFrancis

Better.

Just do it !!

QQ: Does anyone know how to adjust the feed queueing so that we don't scroll down from the top to see new content (until we run into old content)? I would rather scroll up....

#WorldPressFreedomDay 🔥 @froomkin.bsky.social

I’m still baffled at how America took one of the basic principles of the presidency — the occupant shouldn’t be able to benefit financially from the office — and just said, nah, that just doesn’t count for this one guy.

Getting ready for our cows to arrive...for a second season of grass-only cattle raising with soil-focussed rotational grazing...good for the soil, good for the cows, good for the local consumer!

Tax The FRIGGIN RICH....

Well the "freedom convoy" saw Justin Trudeau resign, had their free election, and they're still complaining. Maybe it wasn't so much about "freedom" after all. #cdnpoli

AOC: Trump said they were only going to go after the “criminals” however their position is that everyone undocumented is a criminal.… On top of that, they’re not even just going after undocumented people, they are making people undocumented by revoking legal status.

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"The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness." #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito

"If you or any other Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere." Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation issues a scathing rebuke of Danielle Smith's talks on a national unity crisis.

"The world tells us to seek success, power, and money. God tells us to seek humility, service, and love." #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito

Positive Election News: Liberal Minority NDP balance of power (This is the combo that gets things done for the people of Canada) Poilievre will not be in Parliament

Si vous êtes encore en file à la fermeture des bureaux de vote, restez-y. Vous pourrez quand même voter. Votre vote est important.

If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line. You can still cast your ballot. Your vote matters.

👇👇👇 THIS!!! #Vote #Canada like your life and country depend on it...because they do. #ElectionDayCanada #CarneyForCanada

A vote for Prime Minister #MarkCarney is a Vote for Canada 🍁🍁🍁

It’s Election Day, Canada. Go vote Canada Strong.

If you haven't already, get out and vote!

Poilievre has announced a "15% tax cut". Fact check: It's not a 15% cut to your total taxes, it's a 15% cut to the minimum tax rate of 15%, meaning it's a 2.25% cut. And it won't happen until 2028.

I'm calling on all Canadians who have voted Conservative anytime in their past, like me, to stand up and vote Liberal. We need to stop Poilievre and his far right movement from gaining power, like it has in the US. Vote Carney, Vote Canada. 🇨🇦 #canpoli #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong #ElbowsUp #Liberals

TALK POLITICS... IT'S THE POLITE THING TO DO

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"There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others (4-20-25)." #PopeFrancis

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A small pencil. A single box. And the most powerful act in a democracy. Vote. Like our country depends on it. Like we’re honouring those who fought to give us that right. Like we care deeply about democracy. Vote like our voices matter, because they really do.

What happened to ending the war on day one?

Roger's Pass Frederick Marlett Bell-Smith 1888

I urge all Canadians age 18 and over, to vote this time. Don't sit at home there is too much at stake, like our democracy. Take the time over the holiday weekend, learn the facts, do your homework and get out and vote. via #RickMercer