Chet Collins

Trump Administration Nearing Rescue Deal for Spirit Airlines - WSJ

“Spirit is a small airline. But there are those who love it. To those dedicated customers of Spirit, this one’s for you,” U.S. District Judge William Young, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank Judge Young for his brilliant reasoning.

Instead of allowing JetBlue to purchase Spirit, now the American taxpayer gets to take on the risk of backstopping this truly awful company that spends more time working on its bankruptcy court filings and negotiating with its long list of creditors than it does flying.

Apple Notes is stealthily powerful.

Trump, the Pope and a New Holy War - WSJ

The American president and his advisers have made limited effort to justify their aggressive military actions, which also meet none of the traditional Catholic just war criteria.

This is a very long article, with uncharacteristically weak editing. The absolute assertion that military action against Iran meet “none” of the criteria is ridiculous on its face. Setting aside 40 years of terrorism on land and the high seas, this is a regime that two months ago murdered 30,000 people in cold blood for the high crime of challenging their political government.

The article got worse, and the argument weakened precipitously, and I reached the end feeling disrespected. Why would the Journal waste my time with such a poor work product?

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago Is Finally Here. Tickets Will Cost $30. - WSJ

Illinois residents, who helped underwrite some infrastructure costs, will get in free on Tuesdays and receive a $4 discount other days. They must show proof of residency, which conservatives say is hypocritical given Democratic opposition to voter ID requirement.

Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum - The Onion

“You may think I’m bluffing, but believe me when I say you will feel the full weight of my social media posts.”

In the garden

What A Moron: Judas Dips Bread In Bowl Right After Jesus Says ‘The One Who Dips The Bread In The Bowl Will Betray Me’ - Babylon Bee

“Dude, seriously?” said the Apostle Andrew.

I see all of these corporate April Fools jokes and I can’t help but think about all of the time that went into coming up with a concept and finishing the design.

We need humor and levity, but humor is best enjoyed when it bubbles up naturally.

This is just a waste of time and effor.

Just a few more days.

There is an inverse correlation between a movie’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes and how good it actually is.

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Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September - Vatican News

After his heroic virtue was recognized, Fulton Sheen was declared Venerable in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. In 2019, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing a miracle through his intercession.

Therefore the Lord exhorts us to wait with patient and reverent faith until the end comes… It is not a blessed dissolution that awaits us, nor is nonexistence the fruit, nor annihilation the appointed reward of faith. Instead, the end is the final attainment of the promised blessedness, in which the goal of perfect happiness is reached, with no further goal beyond. For these, “the end” is to abide in the condition of uninterrupted rest toward which they are pressing.

• St. Hilary of Poitiers, On the Trinity

That moment when you’re in a very long confession line with your children and the total legend parochial vicar shows up and opens a second line.

GOAT!

My favorite kind of weather.

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The Tourist

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Nine days until I can pick my knife again.

Trump Postpones Iran Strikes Until They All Assemble In One Place Again For A Meeting - Babylon Bee

“We are glad to hear Trump is postponing other strikes,” one insider said. “It’s a welcome sign that this may all be over soon. We’re all going to schedule a meeting at Omar’s house to discuss these negotiations with the Americans and see where we go from here.”

Dawn’s early light.

Working remotely on my MacBook Pro.

These speakers are amazing!

Marking the 13th anniversary of Catholic Husband.

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