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 In this insightful and heartfelt address, His Holiness decries the specter of war and calls for international laws and human rights to be upheld. He also touches on the importance of multilateral cooperation including among the United Nations. Finally Pope Leo highlights the importance of speech to relate to truth and understanding. He notes “Reality itself becomes debatable…” and urges respectful dialogue among people.  https://youtu.be/AjL0F4GGb2k?si=wVXIv9fCKzsXYCXM

 We stayed up until midnight. Wanting to start the New Year right. Out with the old, in with the new. Planning out the things to do. That ball did drop in old Times Square. A certain magic filled the air.  The plans and hopes that we hold close.  And nearness to those we love most. I sigh sometimes for what could be.  And cry sometimes, cause hey, that’s me.  But whether you are far or near.  I wish you all a good New Year. 

 Sharing these statements from the Venezualan government from Lee Camp. My initial thoughts: This is an unfortunate continuation of our longstanding practices of sticking our nose in others’ business that should not be our concern. I have no idea if Maduro is “good or bad” but that should be for the people of Venezuela to decide, which I’m sure they’re quite capable of doing. The U.S.A has intervened politically in Latin America since at least the 1940s and likely well before that. “No wars” sounds great; but should not be expected when our leaders bomb, broadcast and repeat and now essentially kidnap a foreign president. This is not what I voted for but I will continue to pray and work for peace as able: for the U.S.A, Venezuela and elsewhere; especially the most vulnerable countries and peoples.

 From Catholic News Agency.  Our Lady of Coromoto is the Patroness of Venezuela. I pray she may intercede for this nation and its people.  In this moment of uncertainty, we join in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Venezuela, and we entrust this beloved nation to its patroness, Our Lady of Coromoto: Jesus Christ, our Lord,   we come before You in this time of great need for our homeland.   We feel both anxious and hopeful,   and we ask for strength as a precious gift of Your Spirit.   We long to be a people committed to respect for human dignity,   to liberty, justice, and the pursuit of the common good.   As children of God, grant us the grace to build fraternal coexistence,   to love everyone without exclusion,   to stand in solidarity with the poor,   and to work for reconciliation and peace.   Grant us the wisdom of dialogue and encounter,   so that together we may build a civilization of love   through ...

   From  Https://www.alwaysamalfi.com Happy New Year!    As we welcome the new year, I just want to take a moment to say thank you for being part of the Always Amalfi community. Your support truly means the world to me.    Just a friendly that our After Christmas Sale ends TONIGHT at midnight:   ✨20% Off sitewide  🍋 Extra 30% Off clearance items- including new clearance styles recently added   If you've had your eye on something Amalfi-inspired, now is the perfect time to treat yourself before the sale ends.   Final hours- ends tonight at midnight   Wishing you a happy, healthy, and stylish new year. I can't wait to share what's ahead in 2026 💛   With Love, Amanda

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