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Kind of a cool story. I love Iowa, it's fun when someone with no Iowa ties gets it. ktiv.com/2026/04/16/geo…

@FrTomPringle Yeah, I understand. I've just seen a lot of posts being critical about the archdiocese of Dubuque and it's just more complicated than blaming the archbishop and priests. I know you weren't doing that 🙏❤️

@amitylee13 There's no way, it's part of who I am ❤️

Wise words, Matt!

@FrTomPringle That's the same problem the archdiocese of Dubuque has though too - there aren't enough priests to meet demand. The article says there are two parishes for one priest, in a rural state with lots of miles between churches.

@FrTomPringle Oh goodness, be careful!

@CatholicRob Awwwwww, that's so sweet! 🥰

Our 5 year old has had a very special relationship with our youngest since the youngest was born. Well, last night our youngest said his first word. It wasn't "Mama" or "Dada." It was our 5 year old's name. Clear as day. It made our 5 year old so happy that he started to tear up

@Joeinblack @itsnwts 😂

@itsnwts You can call me ugly for $7.00 Heck, you can do it for free.

SERIOUS QUESTION: if somebody handed you $7,000 and said it’s because you’re ugły, are you accepting it?

@deeslifex God bless you and that child 🙏❤️😌

We adopted a teenager who had bounced around foster homes his whole life. The first night, he slept on the floor instead of the bed. When I asked why, he said, "I don't want to get used to the soft mattress if you send me back." We dismantled the bed and slept on the floor with him for a week until he believed us.

@PelopeAl41549 😂 That was my strategy! I tried at different times to learn but never felt comfortable in makeup. I agree that dressing professionally and doing your best at your job is good.

I don't know how to say this without sounding like an insufferable pick me but is there an age where it's considered unprofessional to not wear makeup or can I just never learn how to do it for the rest of my life

@Matt_Pinner I wish, but no.

Do you believe there’s a cure for cancer that’s being hidden from the public? 🤔

@UcheMaryOkoli I love the mass in my own language. I very often hear things in a new way, even if I've heard it a million times before.

Catholics only!! Which one do you prefer? TLM or Novus ordo??

@CatholicPebble @catholicbob I think this is beautiful advice ❤️

Do you have anyone in your extended family whom you trust? There are children with autism in my extended family and I'm already teaching my young kids that they should always be there for their cousins. I will do whatever I can to make sure they help care for their cousins when the adults are gone. I firmly believe it is their duty to help and this duty is rooted in charity. If you don't have anyone, have you considered seeking help from your parish or diocese? Maybe even nuns? One of the best things you can do is get yourself to heaven. If you do so, you will be able to care for your son more effectively than you already do, because you will be a saint and intercede for your son before the throne of God. I'm sorry if this is stupid advice and something you already know. May God bless you, your boy and your family 🙏

I am really burdened today with thoughts of my own mortality. I have an adult son with autism, who is unable to care for himself. I realize as I enter my 7th decade of life (I just turned 60), that my son is likely to survive my wife and me. We have a daughter who has her own problems and may never be someone who can step in when we’re gone. I’m sure other families are in similar positions. How are you ensuring that your disabled child/children will be cared for when you’re not able? Did you set up trusts? Who did you trust to manage it to ensure it’s being used for the benefit of your child? I’d appreciate any help and happy to provide it to others in this situation. #autism #autismawareness

@SkyVirginSon When I started going to a daily mass a different person led each decade. The different voices, their inflections, all touched me so much; real conversations with our Lady. It turned the rosary into something lovely instead of a difficulty.

Genuine question for my Catholic brothers and sisters: When did the Rosary stop feeling like a duty and start feeling like a conversation? For me it was the day I stopped counting beads and started actually talking to her. What was your moment? 👇

@father_rmv I see a lot of criticism without understanding. The number of priests in this diocese has been declining for years & traveling to multiple towns to celebrate mass is a big burden. Consolidating makes sense, but it's also hard on everyone. Please pray instead of criticize🙏

The Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, is halting Sunday Mass at 84 of its parishes as it consolidates parishes into 24 pastorates. ncregister.com/cna/archdioces…

@angelojello74 Fall used to be mine but as I've gotten older, I still think it's beautiful but it also makes me sad that winter and cold are quickly coming. I now love spring the best - the color and knowing winter is behind me.

Dogwood is starting to bloom. I’m not sure which season is my favorite. I think autumn is. I love the colors and the smells.

@catholicbob My brother is in a similar situation as you and I know it ways heavily on his heart. ❤️

@amitylee13 I love your story Amity, it's humble and honest and beautiful 🥰

@OVTweetmarck Yep!

Future tense

@mrmikeMTL Nope, I babysit my grandchildren and truly love this time I am getting with them 🥰

If you received a check for $500K today, would you quit your job immediately?

I am having a terrible day. Will you take the next 10 seconds and just pray for me? 🙏