The devil appeared to three monks and said to them: "If I gave you the power to change something in the past, what would you change?" The first of them, with great apostolic fervor, replied: "I would like to prevent you from leading Adam and Eve to sin, so that humanity does not separate from God." The second, a man full of mercy, said to him: "I will prevent you from straying from God and condemning you forever." The third of them was the simplest and instead of answering the tempter, he knelt down, made the sign of the cross, and prayed: "Lord, deliver me from the temptation of what might have been and what was not." The demon, screaming and trembling with pain, fled. The other two were surprised and said to him: "Brother, why did you react like this?" And he answered them: “First, we should never talk to the enemy.” “Secondly, no one in the world has the power to change the past.” “Third: Satan’s interest was not to prove our virtue, but to trap us in the past, so that we neglect the present, the only time God gives us His grace and we can cooperate with Him to fulfill His will.” Of all the demons, the one that most holds men back and prevents them from being happy is “what could have been and was not.” The past is left to the mercy of God and the future to His providence. Only the present is in our hands. Live today loving God with all your heart. (Modified from original text) Ctto: Michael Acebedo Lopez

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[ArtReynolds] Let’s see a PIC of you and Cindy in those NEW T’s. Thanks for all you do!!

https://radio.garden/listen/wypr-hd2-presents-bbc/HPcTNx2m Stay Informed on the Iran/Isreal. Listen REAL TIME w/ BCC reports.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/128363738036776/permalink/1505434046996398/? Beautiful craftsmanship, and great tribute to the legacy of the Warrior class. NSDQ-Serving & Long Live The Brotherhood!

One of my Dad’s favorite songs. If it’s not one of yours. Slow down, breath and listen. Don’t allow future possibility and worry steal the joy that surrounds you NOW. Do Work, Eat your Veggies and Hug the neck of your family. Thanks Pop for so many great memories and a legacy worthy of imitation. Your son, -Beba https://youtu.be/TTA2buWlNyM?si=k4eT4nMUawjHZzIL

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“World Affairs Dominos.” You will NOT get this kind of Intel from YOUR Social Media….Start paying close attention. Decision Points on the horizon. BLUF: The movements of Russia and China are elevated acts of aggression, and very concerning. (Are they coordinated? Certainly, NOT coincidence.) Russia continues to move levers of controls and influence. Exercising more/new in their regional assets supporting Ukraine. Ref. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-putin-b2528144.html NOTE: AM/FM is still a strategic intel tool, and an effective messaging platform to those in the middle of the struggle…Use it to inform yourself. This Rock Station in Belgorod has been pushing English updates. Listen HERE: https://radio.garden/listen/radiogora/45BGsV0D ***China leverages US sanctions to bolster operational dominance and seeks to weaken Taiwans tactical capabilities*** Close contacts in Taiwan suggest that Chinese are positioning to leverage the Chaos. Don’t wait until you feel the effects to understand the National Security concerns. We the people have a responsibility to serve and protect our Allies. This is NOT hyperbole,…the literal “writing on the wall” should cause you to align with national/military priorities. And, be prepared to support a national course of action, if needed. Whether diplomatic or military. Is our ability to execute diplomacy in these regions intact? Ref: https://www.reuters.com/world/china-sanctions-two-us-defence-firms-selling-taiwan-weapons-2024-04-11/ These events VERY purposefully leveraging a distracted American culture and government. Pay attention, please.

Sure to be more tomfoolery on the horizon.