Friendship is such a wonderful feeling! It was a beautiful night last Friday. May the warm light it ignites inside each of us be used to make this world impervious to the growing culture of “efficiency and power”. #BlueSkyArtshow #photography #friendship #reportage

Today’s scripture - another difficult passage Judge not, that you be not judged. —Matthew 7:1 Example: receiving violent and offensive answers during a discussion where you mean well. Pointing this to the other without judging is not trivial and very difficult to separate…

A sick society… An excellent article - we should reflect on it. Evil and injustice is so present that many even see it as normal. It’s a sad world and this is why I so much loved the radicalism of Francis

All these photos were taken during 'boring' weather in summer. For tips and inspiration: https://www.albertdros.com/post/10-tips-for-photographing-in-summer-with-clear-skies

Happy Fox Friday ;-) All photos taken by yours truly unless otherwise noted.

When darkness comes, the smallest candle can destroy it. Francis started it, Leo is continuing it… Time for all and each of us to rekindle the radical fight for justice in this world driven by money and power.

Check out some of the great posts from @ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social exploring different lenses for reading the new encyclical. I was happy to contribute a piece about labor justice: ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2026/06...

Nothing like going back to be a Homo neanderthalensis That’s tradition in its purest form!!!

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Have you ever noticed that doing good doesn’t always bring immediate peace? Sometimes discouragement follows. Don’t let it steal your joy. Stay rooted in God, keep doing good, and protect the peace in your heart. #ThoughtForTheDay inspired by St. Eugene de Mazenod 🙏✨

😢😢 And the politicians look the other way… “The forced transfer of civilian populations is a war crime and a crime against humanity. Israeli officials, including Katz, use the term “voluntary migration” to describe their plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave Gaza”

There's only one kind of *authentic* Catholicism. Everything else is 'dodgy'! 😇

I'm happy to say that my goal of being the richest man in the universe is about 95% done. The remaining 5% is simply a matter of getting the money.

Being a Christian means to go way out of the comfort zone - if it has to be - to care for others. I had really never noticed this “not so subtle challenge” in today’s scripture (John 21:15-17 ) Jesus tells Peter 3 times to tend/care for and feed His sheep… Peter was a fisherman…. And he said Yes

A great reflection on the small but constant acts that help us be faithful and remain faithful From @carmelitequotes.blog

Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart refused to abandon his flock in Aleppo during the Syrian civil war. He died unexpectedly in France a few days ago. I wrote his obituary for ACN International

“As night is falling, do not let the day pass as if you have learned nothing. Thank Him for the bread you have received and for the opportunities to do good. Ask yourself honestly: where were you brave enough to love, and where did you hide in your comfort?

I wonder if this part is omitted in the bibles of so many Christian-millionaires? But if any one has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? 1 John 3:17 —office of readings today

The beginning #landscapephotography #landscape #nature #slovenia

#landscapephotography #landscape #nature #naturephotography #photooftheday #travelphotography #landscapes #landscapelovers #wanderlust #sunrise #travelgram #explore #adventure #naturelover #sunsetphotography #earth #outdoors #beautifuldestinations #forest #sun #view #sunsets #longexposure #lake

#Morning #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #Scape #Slovenia #ColorADay #GreenSat #landscapephotography @peterzajfridphoto.bsky.social

Rent equipment yourself to demolish your own house or it will cost you 10x more… But hey! It’s for a theme park, so what’s that compared to dignity? 😔

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforSongs “Blackbird” — the Beatles

“Offenbar kommt es dem Menschen quer, wenn Gott in seinem Leben konkret werden will. Dann geraten die Wünsche und Lieblingsvorstellungen des Menschen in Gefahr. Auch seine Zeitvorstellungen. 1/2

God is not attained by a process of addition to anything in the soul, but by a process of subtraction. —Meister Eckart And we live in a world where we are told to always want more because with less we can miss happiness…

Today is my ordination anniversary! And it is also the Feast of St. Matthias. The gospel has continually given me encouragement since then. "It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you..." There have been many immeasurable experiences of grace and blessings! Let's keep building the kingdom! 🙏

„Die Welt wird an dem Tag im Arsch sein“, sagte er damals, „wenn die Menschheit erster Klasse reist und die Literatur im Gepäckwagen.“ Das waren seine letzten Worte. (Gabriel García Márquez: Hundert Jahre Einsamkeit; Frankfurt am Main (2.A.) 2007, S. 623) [Aus dem Spanischen von Curt Meyer-Clason]

“Ask Him to make your day fruitful so that your work may not be merely performance, but also service; may your decisions not harm others” In a world where performance and being “effective” pairs with power and glory, a wonderful morning prayer to start the day. —click to pray (today)

“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all men life and breath and everything” —Acts 17:24-25

Rubio is morally & politically responsible for much of this catastrophe. In March 2025, he announced that 83% of USAID programmes providing water, food & medical aid would be cut. He is also religiously responsible, & will be held accountable by divine justice. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Talk of a "cordial" encounter, photo of a smiling exchange of gifts, protocol formalities usually reserved for heads of state, etc. are unfortunate. Multiple members of Trump's regime are implicated in horrific illegal killings & rights abuses. As Sec. of State, Rubio is more implicated than most.

#Benedictine, #challenge, #Choice, #Chosen, #Eastertide2026, #EastertideLexicon, #fruit, #fruitfulness, #gospel, #Hope, #kingdom, #KingdomValues, #lectiodivina, #love, #newlife, #trust, #Yearning Chosen by Christ, new blog post on turveyabbey.org.uk/pilgrimage/?...

Be silent. Be still. Alone. Empty Before your God. Say nothing. Ask nothing. Be still. Let your God look upon you. That is all. God knows. God understands. God loves you With an enormous love, And only wants To look upon you With that love. Quiet. Still. Be. Let your God – Love you. —Edwina Gately

i have hope #photography #macrophotography #abstractphotography #botanicalphotography #fineartphotography #photographersofbluesky #eastcoastkin #tulips i bought peony tulips again. mostly they never open. but i have hope. photograph.

A real Peace can not be corrupted Peace to Serve “A gift that cannot be bought or forced. "My peace I give to you" (Jn 14:27-31a). His peace is not the absence of problems; it is His presence sustaining your heart… May this peace translate into daily decisions” —click to pray, morning prayer

😢😞 And they will continue until the ones who can, say something… but ofc there’s money involved, greed and power… Blind Vengeance seems to be the only rule… Apparently every politician involved believes in god… Which god? I wonder what evil looks like for these pious people

Why don’t they want flowers near the smoking area ? Hmmmmm (Düsseldorf Airport) #photography #cityscape #society

Anything for the dogs! (In Germany) #blueskyphotography #photography #dogs #pets

A priest arrested for being anti-war, pacifist How inspiring

Great women!!!

purple petals #photography #macrophotography #abstractphotography #photographersofbluesky #eastcoastkin #botanicalphotography #fineartphotography #blueskyartshow #edge alstroemeria duo. petal edges catch the sunlight. photograph.

Chris Forsey - Streams and Bluebells. Mixed media.

“The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is… a crime not only against the dignity of human beings… [it] is immoral, just as the possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral… We will be judged on this. —Francis, in Hiroshima

Our Editorial Director recalls the teachings of the Popes on nuclear weapons since the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945. www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope Leo in Bamenda: “Woe to those who bend religions and the very name of God to their own military, economic, and political objectives, dragging what is holy into what is most filthy and dark.”

April 16 Scripture "We must obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29). No commentary needed.

Idiocy knows no bounds. Add arrogance on top and we have this …