Joe Sundown

@Gentleman_Ways He could be an ass, had a humility problem, but I am choosing John Adams. Very flawed but knew it. Trusted his wife, loved his nation. He is my pick because of his flaws.

Name a great man from history who epitomized what it means to be a gentleman. I’ll start: George Washington

@Gentleman_Ways Do talk on the cell phone during events or loudly in public.

Manners still matter, even though we may not see them practiced as much in today’s society. What’s one traditional manner you were taught growing up that you still practice today?

@RickWMiller1 @CharlesTingler He lost me on the statement that he has gone deeper than most converts. Silly statement and I can't take it seriously. I am a convert, 21 years as a Catholic. I have a better understanding now, even though quite well read when entering the church. Bold statements here.

This is sincere, but it needs one critical clarification to remain fully Catholic: you cannot enter the Church while holding that she teaches doctrinal “errors or contradictions,” because that conflicts with Christ’s promise that His Church will not defect (Matthew 16:18) and that Peter’s faith will not fail (Luke 22:32). What you can rightly recognize is confusion, ambiguity, poor governance, or tensions in non-definitive teachings, but not error in what the Church definitively teaches on faith and morals. Your rejection of sedevacantism is sound, and your desire to raise concerns is legitimate, but it must be done in the spirit outlined by the Code of Canon Law, canon 212 §3, with reverence, humility, and submission, not as one standing in judgment over the Church, but as a son within her. You are not entering to fix the Church, but to be formed by her, trusting that Christ remains faithful to what He established even in times of real crisis.

I have studied Catholicism for about two years. I have gone deeper than most converts. I see a real crisis in the Church. I understand why resistance movements exist, including those that claim the entire hierarchy has defected, like sedevacantism. I do not accept that conclusion. I hold that the Catholic Church is the Church Christ established, with the Bishop of Rome and the bishops in communion with him. I see errors, contradictions, and confusion. I do not ignore them. I address them carefully and respectfully. At the same time, I continue to trust God. I plan to enter the Church on Pentecost. After I am received, I will take a more active role. As a candidate, I have mostly shared my views publicly. Going forward, I intend to communicate directly with bishops and officials in Rome. I will raise concerns through proper channels and make my voice heard where it can have real impact.

@Gentleman_Ways I wish I appreciated classical music more. I love Vivaldi, a little Beethoven, Ode to Joy may be the only pice I think os perfection. Outside of that I have not made a great study. Im more of a blue collar gentleman with a heavy emphasis faith.

Start your Saturday with some beautiful music. This is Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, op. 73, "Emperor" by Krystian Zimmerman, with the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

@Gentleman_Ways Ear buds have made this all even worse.

Basic manners lesson: There are still places your phone doesn’t belong: -Public restrooms -At meals -Checkout lines -Museums & libraries What would you add to the list?

@Gentleman_Ways Warren Zevon, 70's yes, but the 80's were good to him. Underrated in both decades.

Let’s have some fun on this Friday afternoon. Which of these 80s bands were the most underrated musicians? Would you choose a different band?

@thepathistruth @MLJHaynes Yeah, that statement is a really bad sign.

There is no question that Pope Leo is a True Far Left Ideologue! The Pope states, “the Church should not revolve around sexual issues. We tend to think that when the Church speaks of morality, the only moral issue is a sexual one. In reality, I believe there are much larger and more important issues—such as justice, equality, the freedom of men and women, and religious freedom—that should take priority over that particular issue.” What happened to Abortion and Euthanasia as important issues? Sexual Immorality is the basis for 90% of all Abortions! Euthanasia is rapidly being used in Democratic Run States! He seems to be sweeping the Homosexual Issue under the rug! It clear now that as Catholics we are to become Social Justice Activists in the mold of the Corrupt Jesuit Order! The Catholic Church desperately needs a Catholic Pope who solidly defends Traditional Catholic Teachings! We need a Holy Pope! We don’t need an Activist Pope for Far Left Issues!

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV responds to Cardinal Marx — Says Vatican does not approve blessing of same sex couples. Adds a blessing can be given to “all people” like at the end of Mass. Leo states—— “First of all, I believe it is very important to understand that the unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual issues. We tend to think that when the Church speaks of morality, the only moral issue is a sexual one. In reality, I believe there are much larger and more important issues—such as justice, equality, the freedom of men and women, and religious freedom—that should take priority over that particular issue. The Holy See has already spoken with the German bishops. The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formal blessing of couples—in this case, same-sex couples, as you requested—or of couples in irregular situations, beyond what Pope Francis has specifically permitted by saying that all people should receive the blessing. When a priest gives the blessing at the end of Mass, when the Pope gives the blessing at the end of a great celebration like the one we had today, there are blessings for all people. Francis’s famous expression, “everyone, everyone, everyone,” expresses the Church’s conviction that everyone is welcomed, everyone is invited, everyone is invited to follow Jesus, and everyone is invited to seek conversion in their own lives. To go beyond this today, I believe, could cause more disunity than unity, and that we should seek to build our unity on Jesus Christ and on what Jesus Christ teaches. This is my answer to the question.

@Jim_Banks @ClayTravis @clayandbuck Absolutely not. I like conservatives.

Senator Jim Banks: GOP Must Get Tougher, Elect More Trump Republicans @ClayTravis @clayandbuck clayandbuck.com/senator-jim-ba…

@SenToddYoung Really, I thought congress was our greatest threat.

China remains our greatest strategic threat, and we can’t lose sight of that. I look forward to hearing from the Administration on plans to end the Iran conflict and ensure we maintain deterrence against the Chinese Communist Party. wsj.com/politics/natio…

@Gentleman_Ways Nothing to be honest. Through all the bad and good, and a number of years being less than a gentleman took a toll on me, but it allowed me to get to where I could rebuild and grow. Found my catholic faith. And my young self wouldn't have trusted my middle aged self at all.

If you could give your 18-year old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

@Cr7Godbrand You ain't wrong. They will do it and not even know that's what they are doing.

She will punish you for the man she chose before you.

@FmrRepMTG See, the president is finally handing out tariff checks. You think people will say promises kept.

The U.S. government has to refund $166 billion in tariffs, PLUS interests. Trump said he would be paying Americans checks from tariffs and eventually even replace the income tax. So now not only are you not getting DOGE checks after he cancelled DOGE, you’re not getting tariff checks and paying the interests back on tariffs collected. And you are also paying $2 billion a day for Trump and Netanyahu’s war in Iran. And you are paying on avg $4 per gallon gas and inflation is rising again. The lack of humility and understanding the struggle of regular Americans is astounding to me. Trump and his lackeys demand loyalty and name call and bully yet Americans struggle more and more.

@RichardC97070 @MichaelDarin Strange question, do you think you write comedy because it gives you a mental break from serious stuff, or are you just natural at writing comedic style.

@MichaelDarin I read classical literary fiction, and write Juvenalian satirical literary fiction. My writing is always comedic, whereas a lot of my reading is serious.

#WritingCommunity What genre do you write? Does it coincide to what you read most? I write fantasy and read fantasy the most.

@OldWest1453 I have read it once. I am thinking of listening to audio version because I can do that at work. Its a long one.

I started rereading The Count of Monte Cristo -- 1500 pages of pure page-turning excitement and insight into human nature. It is the supreme pot-boiler.

@TrevorSheatz Funny, scripture drove me from protestant theology to the Catholic church.

When people read the Bible for themselves, they often leave Catholicism. They see that many church dogmas actually go against the clear teaching of the Scriptures, or aren't supported by Scripture in any clear way.

@BBHerodotus @Gentleman_Ways The Imitation of Chrst, The Spiritual Combat and Humility of the Heart are the 3 books I reccomend to anyone other than scripture.

@Gentleman_Ways Great quote. I still need to read, The Imitation of Christ.

“The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.” -Thomas Kempis

@JoeValaNYC @jackhunter74 @seanhannity More like Jethro Bodine.

@jackhunter74 I could not believe it when I saw the clip of @seanhannity publicly denouncing his Catholic faith. Regardless of political parties, your beliefs in your faith should never be sold for a few million dollars or silver coins. It’s like Judas. I suppose. Not good.

I’ve long considered Sean Hannity a dumb person. His ideology is whatever Republican politics is in any given moment. He doesn’t question or challenge it. He just goes along. A complete tool. His job. Now, he is giving up the faith of his youth over loyalty to Donald Trump and his ridiculous war with Iran. Neocon > God. Just when you thought Sean Hannity couldn’t get any dumber, he delivers.

@jackhunter74 Isn't this the 3rd or 4th time he has left?

@koshercockney You realize we can actually track how well she is doing. If that's losing I hope to start losing soon.

Megyn Kelly destroyed her own career in the space of 6 weeks. That’s gotta be a record right? To the point where the President of the United States of America is now calling her a loser.

@Gentleman_Ways Coffee.

Cocktail hour has arrived. What are you having to celebrate another wonderful week?