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Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians – Patroness of Australia - May 24th Our Lady Help of Christians. May 24th Mass of the Solemnity, Gloria, Creed Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary I Readings: Genesis 3:9-15, 20: I will put enmity between your offspring and her offspring. Ps 102:1-4, 8-9, 11-12: R. “Lord, do not deal with us as our sins deserve, nor punish us for our faults. “ Eph 3:14-19: To know the love of Christ, which is beyond all knowledge. Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the word of God and pondered it in her heart. Alleluia! (Cf Lk 2:19) Lk 8:19-21: My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice. Image Credit: 290438420 -TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MARCH 2, 2015: The Icon of black Madonna from St. Peters church in old Jaffa by an unknown artist from end of 19. cent.- By Renata Sedmakova. ++++ Dismissal: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. ++++++++ Mary Help of Christians: Pray for us. ++++++++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly From- Catholic Weekly 2012: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/24-may-our-lady-help-of-christians/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Help_of_Christians Gabriel Chow in https://sacrosancta.blogspot.com/2019/06/australia-and-our-lady-help-of-christians.html Image Credit: 290438420 -TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MARCH 2, 2015: The Icon of black Madonna from st. Peters church in old Jaffa by unknown artist from end of 19. cent.- By Renata Sedmakova Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria. Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. Hymn – "Rainfall – Mother of Mercy." Music by Paul W. Kelly. 1994, 2021. Words adapted by Paul W. Kelly, based on the Traditional Salve Regina Hymn. Arranged & with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Marian Hymn - "Salve Regina Mater Misericordiae." (Traditional 11th Century). Melody: Mainz (1712), Hymn #783 - Brébeuf Hymnal. From https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/ [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.

Norma Guerra Gaier, Wash U's Associate Chancellor for Career Development and Education, joins Megan Lynch as a new batch of college graduates starts looking for employment. (Image Credit - hxdbzxy/iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year C. - Sunday, April 13, 2025 (EPISODE: 526) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year C. - Sunday, April 13, 2025 (EPISODE: 526) Readings for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year C. FIRST READING: Isa 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24. "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me." SECOND READING: Phil 2:6-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Phil 2:8-9). Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. Christ became obedient for us, even to death. Dying on the cross. Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names. GOSPEL: Luke 22:14 – 23:56 or 23:1-49 [Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/rPkbpC3NdmtDi1ZedTYV?ru=Paul-Evangelion ] +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly)) [Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/rPkbpC3NdmtDi1ZedTYV?ru=Paul-Evangelion ] ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to theweekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Signal Chat Saga Continues, Cabinet Members Testify as The Atlantic Releases Texts | 3.26.25Live show Monday-Thursday at 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com#DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMSTop 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/Show Notes/Links:Dan Hurley slapped on the wrist with 3 game suspension, fine, and apology letterhttps://x.com/No3sports/status/1904275240072441951Tom Izzo on portal opening up during tournamenthttps://x.com/KirkHerbstreit/status/1904867358809661453Ratcliffe: Signal was added to his computer first dayhttps://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1904549630274113808Tulsi: There was no classified material shared in the Signal chathttps://x.com/atrupar/status/1904547480215175544The Atlantic releases some of the texts from Signal chathttps://x.com/Breaking911/status/1904884277059133569Trump signs executive order to secure electionshttps://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1904614149901934920?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgTrump just ordered the FBI to declassify all Crossfire-Hurricane fileshttps://x.com/nicksortor/status/1904607138900828184Jasmine Crockett calls Governor Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels"https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1904555694084207047This is how Jasmine Crockett really talks... https://x.com/bonchieredstate/status/1904548953326072046CNN forced to admit on-air that Trump is more popular than everhttps://x.com/ForecasterEnten/status/1904552676752236920 Image Credit on Episode Thumb:© Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year C. - Sunday, 6 April 2025 (EPISODE: 525) Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/toWToQGYiqYa5bB16TSV/jesus-writes-on-the-ground-and-then-says-let-he-who-is-without-sin-throw-the-first-stone?ru=Paul-Evangelion Readings for Fifth Sunday of Lent. Year C. FIRST READING: Isa 43:16-21 Ps 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6. "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." SECOND READING: Phil 3:8-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Joel 2:12-13). Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. With all your heart, turn to me. For I am tender and compassionate. GOSPEL: John 8:1-11 +++++ References: Homily –- Fr Paul W. Kelly(References: Fr Paul W. Kelly, ^McBride, D. and Hutchinson, M. (2011). Seasons of the word -Reflections on the Sunday Readings. 2nd ed. Hampshire: Redemptorist Publications, p.100; Abbot's homily –with additions by Fr Paul Kelly http://christdesert.org/) Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/toWToQGYiqYa5bB16TSV/jesus-writes-on-the-ground-and-then-says-let-he-who-is-without-sin-throw-the-first-stone?ru=Paul-Evangelion ] ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Sennheiser MK4 Cardioid Condenser; and Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.

First Sunday of Lent. Year C - Sunday, March 9, 2025 (EPISODE: 521) Readings for Sunday, Lent 1 Year C - March 9, 2025 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm: Ps 90:1-2. 10-15. "Be with me Lord when I am in trouble" Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:4 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Image Credit- https://creator. nightcafe. studio/creation/NDOCtXK0p5qR12GT2ZGT/jesus-is-tempted-in-the-desert?ru=Paul-Evangelion +++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III, Prepare the Word; (February 10, 2008—First Sunday of Lent), https://preparetheword.com ). Image: First Sunday of Lent. Year C (EPISODE: 521) ++++++++ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.. +++++++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy," inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

RFK Jr. Obliterates Dems | Deadly Mid Air Collision Over Potomac Has Nation Reeling | 01.30.25 Live show Monday-Thursday at 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist  NEWS: https://RVMNews.com  MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com #DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow Show Notes/Links: Military helicopter and American Airlines passenger jet collide over Potomac https://x.com/Breaking911/status/1884814676581589054 Collision caught on camera at Reagan airport https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1884831497472856186 Air traffic control collision alert and flight paths https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/1884827088437264387 DC Fire Chief announces that there are no survivors in American Airlines/Blackhawk helicopter crash https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1884952635737797034?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rg Today's Confirmation Hearings Discussion Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel on the hill today RFK Jr. Discussion RFK Jr. talks about the chronic health issue in America and how it has changed https://x.com/RubinReport/status/1884652972287639929 Elizabeth Warren wants RFK Jr. to promise not to sue drug companies, he shuts her up https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1884653619804360876 Bernie Sanders wants RFK Jr. to denounce onesies with anti-vax messages https://x.com/TimRunsHisMouth/status/1884674460390666513 Polymarkets had odds rising to 75% that RFK J.r. gets confirmed https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1884629606310858990 Immigration Discussion Noem and Homan answer questions on Gitmo announcements https://x.com/Breaking911/status/1884730828577489077 Kristi Noem announces that USG is cancelling all funds to NGOs helping illegal immigrants https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1884722049811132633 Trump handles question on govt funding after signing Laken Riley act with class https://x.com/Breaking911/status/1884706300191289686 Sports Discussion What will Texas' record be next year game https://x.com/CFBRep/status/1884698407161188767 UNC converting back to natural grass under Belichick https://x.com/On3sports/status/1884004564426277153 Most recent 3-peats in football, Can KC join? https://x.com/CFBONFOX/status/1884357429024182310 That's Memetastic! Image Credit(s): © Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Author Bio: Steven Shapin joined Harvard in 2004 after previous appointments as Professor of Sociology at the University of California, San Diego, and at the Science Studies Unit, Edinburgh University. His books include Leviathan and the Air-Pump: Hobbes, Boyle, and the Experimental Life (Princeton University Press, 1985 [new ed. 2011]; with Simon Schaffer), A Social History of Truth: Civility and Science in Seventeenth-Century England (University of Chicago Press, 1994), The Scientific Revolution (University of Chicago Press, 1996; now translated into 16 languages), Wetenschap is cultuur (Science is Culture) (Amsterdam: Balans, 2005; with Simon Schaffer), The Scientific Life: A Moral History of a Late Modern Vocation (University of Chicago Press, 2008), Never Pure: Historical Studies of Science as if It Was Produced by People with Bodies, Situated in Time, Space, Culture and Society, and Struggling for Credibility and Authority (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010), “Eating and Being: A History of Ideas about Our Food and Our Selves (University of Chicago Press, 2024, and several edited books. Image Credit for Author:  Newfrogm - Own work, ByCC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155155598 If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

The issue of abolishing subsidies for packet cooking oil has been discussed numerous times at the cabinet level with no firm decision on this matter despite it costing the government more than RM800mn. We ask Prof. Dr. Mohd Nazari bin Ismail, Honorary Professor, Department of Management & Marketing, Faculty of Business and Economics at Universiti Malaya for his views on this.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Singapore's private home prices fell for the first time in five quarters in the July to September period as the private home price index fell 1.1%. Meanwhile, the latest URA data has shown that the office rental index (Central Region) registered a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter decline as vacancy spiked by almost 8%. So is it all doom and gloom for Singapore property and what is the outlook for 2025? Alan Cheong, Executive Director, of Savills Singapore tell us his perspective.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP, shares his perspective on the likelihood of the Fed embarking on the December rate cut and whether China's recent uplift in consumer sentiment reflects a sustained economic recovery.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The Indian equity markets have corrected sharply from the recent highs in September as foreign investors sold USD13bn of equities. We ask Pramod Amthe, Head Of Institutional Equity Research, InCred Capital if this selloff is a buying opportunity and what investment strategy to adopt. In addition, we ask about the impact of a Trump Presidency with its 60% tariff plans and 20% import duties on the Indian economy.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Rideshares, like Uber and Lyft, are popular during the holiday season and the winter travel months here in Connecticut. Whether it's an option to get home safely after drinking at a party or saving money to get to and from the airport, Connecticut residents love to use rideshares. But how do we protect ourselves when we order an Uber or Lyft ride? Gary MacNamara shared advice on that, including how to identify a fake rideshare vs. real. Image Credit; Getty Images

The government is looking to finalise a code of conduct for social media platforms that sets out the rules for the license regime that's due to kick in on 1 January 2025. Does the code provide sufficient clarity for platforms? We discuss the implications of the regulatory regime with Dr. Benjamin Loh of Taylor's University.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

This year's Singles' Day was said to be the biggest yet, as financial data from China's e-commerce giants showed strong sales growth. Independent tracker Syntun estimated that transactions across all platforms in the weeks leading up to November 11th rose by nearly 27%. So, has consumer sentiment improved, or are people just waiting for this once-a-year discount? We review the data with Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Although there remains much uncertainty over Donald Trump's economic policies, what are the implications for Asia? We pose this question to Peter Lim, Chief Research Officer, Trident Analytics, and also ask him specifically if there are any Trump trades here in Malaysia.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

After Fed Chair, Jerome Powell said that the US economy is in good shape and is in no hurry to cut rates, the market took a dip. We ask Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago, what this means for US monetary policy and how we should position portfolios for 2025.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office for his second term in January, there is a lot of speculation on what his foreign policy might look like, particularly US-Asean relations. Dr Prashanth Parameswaran, a fellow at the Wilson Center and founder of the ASEAN Wonk newsletter, looks at the various possible scenarios when the Trump administration gets to work for the next four years.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Putrajaya is considering using nuclear energy as a power source for the country in the future, as part of the efforts towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Work is already ongoing to develop a legal and regulatory framework to govern the use of nuclear energy. Dr Nahrul Khair Alang Rashid, Professor of Nuclear Engineering Programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, gives us some context into what lies ahead for Malaysia's nuclear ambition.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

How much progress can Malaysia make on the long-stalled Code of Conduct on the South China Sea during its ASEAN Chairmanship? We discuss this and how a Trump presidency could affect regional security dynamics with Dr. Rahman Yaacob, Research Fellow with the Lowy Centre.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

MIDF predicts that transshipment activity could heighten in the short term as firms frontload shipments to the US to preempt the imposition of further Trump tariffs. How might this impact Malaysian shipping players? We discuss the outlook for the transport sector with Imran Yusof, Head of Research at MIDF.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Germany's governing coalition has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister, following disagreements over the country's weak economy. To address the crisis, Scholz has called for a confidence vote on Jan 15 and if he fails to secure support, Germany could face elections as early as March. Dr Frederick Kliem, Managing Director of Episteme Consultants, shares his views.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The award of the second 5G spectrum has taken many by surprise when U Mobile, the smallest of telco players won it. However, this has raised more questions as to the reasons, technical specifications and also the benefit to the country for this award that the regulator, MCMC has yet to answer. Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, at Taylor's University gives us his perspective and the implications of this on Malaysia Inc.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Despite the political uncertainty in Japan after a shocking LDP loss and a Trump Presidency, the Japanese equity markets continue to do well, up 18%. We speak to Max Godwin, Portfolio Manager, Japan Equities, Eastspring Investments Singapore as to what is the best investment strategy to adopt and what sectors to pay attention to.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Since 2023, the Ministry of Health received more than 300 complaints over complications from aesthetic procedures done at illegal beauty premises. Despite existing legislation, why are these cases becoming more prevalent? We discuss the state of enforcement and public awareness about cosmetic procedures with Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, President-Elect, at the Malaysian Medical Association.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Who will be the next resident of the White House? We discuss expectations for the presidential elections, including the timeline of results and trends to watch with Samuel Garett, Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Kemi Badenoch has been voted the new leader of the U.K.'s opposition Conservative Party with the hope that she can revive the party's fortunes after securing just 121 seats in the 650-seat Parliament in the last elections. Dr Benjamin Barton, Head of School of Politics and International Relations at University of Nottingham Malaysia gives us his perspective on what changes she will make and an overview of the recently tabled UK Budget.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Two street takeover situations happened in New Haven just days apart. As we reported, over the weekend three people were arrested in the Elm city for a street takeover, and late last month, a viral video shows a street takeover on the Q-bridge! Sgt. Luke Davis with the Connecticut State Police. Image Credit; Getty Images

Millions of students apply each year for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA. Since the 2023-24 rollout, we've heard about many delays and tech issues causing problems for families. We asked the state how Connecticut is handling FAFSA and what we can expect with the updated rollout later this year. We spoke with Ajit Gopalakrishnan, State Department of Education Chief Performance Officer. Image Credit; Getty Images 

Three college roommates in Bridgeport are getting national attention for chasing after a porch pirate. It led to a conversation with our crime prevention expert about how to protect yourselves from porch pirates, especially during the holiday season. Image Credit; Getty Images

The U.S. is set to elect a new leader in just a couple of days but concerns are growing that additional tariffs under a second Donald Trump presidency would dampen global growth. What impact however will it has specifically on the Asean 6 countries? Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC gives us her perspective whilst telling us if emerging market currencies would also see weakness as a result.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

There have been several developments in the Middle East this week, including the banning of UNWRA in Israel, as well as Israeli strikes on Iran, Gaza and Lebanon. We speak to Dr. Ghada Soliman of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies to discuss the implications of these events and whether the outcome of the US elections could impact what happens in the Middle East.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The upcoming US elections are being seen as the most consequential in recent history, with Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump what is the sentiment in the US ahead of elections? We speak to BFM correspondent Dhanya Nair on factors that could influence the outcome. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming announced that under new anti-corruption criteria introduced this year, twelve local authorities (PBTs) have had their ratings downgraded. How are PBTs assessed for their anti-corruption efforts? We get views from Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) on how these developments could reshape accountability in local governance.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The International Monetary Fund or IMF and the World Bank will start their annual meetings today in Washington which are overshadowed by a report that warns that public debt will rise above USD100 trillion. Brian Coulton, Fitch Ratings' Chief Economist tells us why we should be concerned about this and the consequences of ignoring it.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

In Budget 2025, the government allocated RM2.6 billion to the Communications Ministry and RM1.3 billion to the Digital Ministry for a range of initiatives, including improving access to the internet. So how do telcos fit into this mix, especially as our country looks to advance its digital economy? For more perspectives, we speak with Suresh Sidhu, CEO of EdgePoint Infrastructure.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 saw a RM1 billion sovereign fund for the electrical and electronics sector and high-value activities as well as training funds allocated for several universities, to support local players in the semiconductor industry. Andrew Chan, Director, at the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) tells us how much the sector might benefit from these funds and schemes.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Eligible American voters have just two more weeks to cast their votes for either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump to be the next resident of the White House. Early voting, either in person or by mail will go on until Nov 5th. Wendy Schiller, a professor of Political Science at Brown University helps us understand what current polling numbers tell us, what issues resonate with voters and who might actually win.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The government is set to introduce a new law that will make house arrest a potential sentence for minor crimes, with the proposal expected to be tabled in parliament next year. How should this legislation take shape? Criminal lawyer Goh Cia Yee walks through the finer details that need clarification in the drafting of the bill.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 allocated RM45.3 billion to the Health Ministry, nearly 10% more than the previous year. Among the items mentioned in the Budget included an increase in on-call allowance for medical and dental officers, a hike in the sugar-sweetened beverage tax, along more than RM1.5 billion ringgit to upgrade infrastructure and facilities. Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow for the Institute of Research and Development of Policy, a think tank based out of Kuala Lumpur, shares his thoughts.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

As we unpack Budget 2025 through a macroeconomic lens we speak to Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB to find out whether the Madani government has managed to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and encouraging economic growth with the Budget being the largest on record.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Both Vietnam and the Philippines are claimant states in South China, but they have different relationships and approaches towards China. We discuss how Manila and Hanoi are navigating internal political turbulence as well as broader geopolitical dynamics with the respective country experts. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Solar District Cooling Group Bhd specialises in supplying building management systems, solar thermal systems, and energy-saving services. Listed on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market, following an IPO that was oversubscribed by 144 times we asked Managing Director, Edison Kong about their post-listing plans and if there is still upside to the share price after a strong debut.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

We are living in the Asian century, with the meteoric rise of China, India and ASEAN economies heralding the era of multi-polar geopolitics. Is this an era of optimism for the international order, or is it as some say the most dangerous time in geopolitics since the end of the Cold War? We discuss these themes with Professor Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore. His latest book is, “Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir."Image Credit: shutterstock.com

 This week, there's a wonderful opportunity to check out the Wall the Heals in Bridgeport, thanks to the Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. Brian Turco is the Executive Officer of Port 5 NANV and shared the significance of the traveling replicated Vietnam War Wall from DC being here in Connecticut. The Wall That Heals will be at Veterans Memorial Park in Bridgeport September 24 – 29. For more information: https://www.portfiveusa.com/ Image Credit; Getty Images 

A Sacred Heart University professor and student connected over an unlikely passion: combatting too much cell phone usage. The pair teamed up and created a new children's book called Bored and Loving It. We spoke to them about the book, why it can make a difference for young children and touched on a pilot program at the college banning cell phones in class. Image Credit; Eric Urbanowicz

Ansonia police are investigating a murder suicide after a man apparently killed his ex-wife in Ansonia, then turned the gun on himself. We go the latest on the investigation from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. Image Credit; Getty images

Our neighbours, Thailand and Indonesia, are facing major political changes with a change in leadership. We discuss the dismissal of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and whether his replacement can manage the factions with insights from Michael Montesano of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. After which we turn to Indonesia where we analyse Indonesian President Joko Widodo's legacy and what to expect from his successor, Prabowo Subianto with Erin Cook, journalist for Southeast Asian Affairs.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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Julian of Norwich is known and loved for the lines revealed to her by God, “All shall be well and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” But beyond the comfort of this understandably uplifting phrase, what are theological and philosophical insights we might learn from this anonymous medieval Christian mystic and anchoress?Ryan McAnnally-Linz joins Evan Rosa to discuss the historical context of Julian of Norwich, her life and vocation as an anchoress, and the story of near-death experience and subsequent mystical visions that led her to write such theologically rich and uplifting words—which comprise the earliest known writing by a woman in English. Together they have an extended discussion of a rather marvelous segment from the Long Text of the Revelation of Divine Love, sections 46-58, and in particular we look at the revelation Julian herself was most puzzled and mystified by during her own life, discovering understanding only decades after having received the vision: Section 51, the Parable of the Lord and the Servant.Image Credit: adapted from The Lives of the Saints Gallus, Magnus, Otmar and Wiboradain German, 1451–60. St. Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. Sang. 602, p. 303.Show Notes“All shall be well” as an introduction to Julian for manyRowan Williams on Julian as one of the greatest English language theologiansWho was Julian? How she thinks and what we can draw from her for the purposes of theological insight and spiritual maturity?Found Julian in a medieval survey course and she has remained with himWhat caught you in Julian? Why did it stick with you?She synthesizes a visionary experience with deep theological reflection: subtle and sophisticated theologian; simplicity, earnestness, and virtuositySo give us a little bit of her biography. I know that we know precious little, but what do we know? And maybe give us some of the historical context of her?Couple of manuscripts of her writing; the short and the long textMargery Kempe visits Julian to make a request in The Book of Margery Kempe (https://d.lib.rochester.edu/teams/publication/staley-the-book-of-margery-kempe)Anchoress and is attached to a church in Norwich; 1340s first and second waves of the Black Death; mass loss and traumaThe text is less focused on herself outside of the visions that happen on what she believes is her death bed.What is the spiritual occupation of an anchoress or anchorite?Anchorite as isolated spiritual calling different from monks and hermits; life is in this one cellDo you know what motivations are there for that spiritual vocation in the church? Why would anyone do this?Anchorite ceremonies are like funeral rites; a death to the world, living only for prayerThe showings - 16 visions; prays for mind of the passion, bodily sickness, and three wounds (contrition, compassion, and willful longing for God)The suffering of Christ and his wounds and their popularity in medieval devotional practice16 showings that are intertwined and vary in form (visual, auditory, bodily, mental)The last showing, which she ponders for the rest of her life.What are some of the core philosophical, theological, or other concepts that are most salient for understanding Julian?Julian understands herself as beholden to the church, its teachings, and its tradition - wrestling with these and her visions.A Vision Shown to a Devout Woman by Julian (https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02547-6.html)A Revelation of Love by Julian (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/261039/revelations-of-divine-love-by-julian-of-norwich-translated-by-elizabeth-spearing-introduction-and-notes-by-a-c-spearing/)Augustinian tradition is appealed to—his teachings on evil and sin, Christian PlatonismJulian as a Trinitarian thinkerWhat would you say about her understanding of love?Later visions in life and praying for many years for understanding —Love is THE thing for Julian, it's the whole thing.Love as joyful communion but also a passionate willingness to sacrifice for one's belovedA Short Play: The Lord and the Servant (from the long text)Chapter 51 of the Long TextRed herrings in Julian; the medieval trope of enumeratingThe perplexing vision of the servant in the hole ?Reconciling the goodness of the world with sin; dealing with what she is seeing from God and what the church teaches about sin—wresting with the detailsThe Fall, the “Felix Culpa” or the “Happy Fault,” and the servant in the holeGod looks without blame and that complicates church teaching on sin; layers in the narrative, God, humanity, ChristBeing drawn into the puzzling and the pondering experienced by Julian inspired by her writing; finding comfort in a loving God that we cannot see clearlyHow God sees“Our life and our being are in God.”Chapter 49 of Julian's Showings“She's saying, sorry sin, good creatures are good creatures and their goodness qua creatures of God is kept safe and whole in God, regardless of what their concrete existential messed-upness might be.”Julian says: “Jesus is all who shall be saved. And all who shall be saved are Jesus and all through God's love along with the obedience, humility and patience and other virtues which pertain to us.”Totus Christi: Jesus as both head and body of the churchJulian says: “All people who shall be saved while we are in this world have in us a marvelous mixture of both weal and woe. We have in us our risen Lord Jesus. We have in us the misery of the harm of Adam's falling and dying. We are steadfastly protected by Christ, and by the touch of His grace, we are raised into sure trust of salvation. And by Adam's fall, our perceptions are so shattered in various ways, by sins and by different sufferings, that we are so darkened and blinded that we can hardly find any comfort. But inwardly, we wait for God and trust faithfully that we shall receive mercy and grace, for this is God's own operation within us. And in His goodness, He opens the eye of our understanding, and by this we gain sight, sometimes more, sometimes less, according to the ability that God gives us to receive it.”The servant out of the hole; the mixture of weal and woe within us“She says at some point, ‘Peace and love are always at work in us, but we are not always in peace and love.'”Even when we don't feel God, Julian wants us to know the comfort that he is there.Julian writes: “There neither can, nor shall be anything at all between God and man's soul. He wants us to know that the noblest thing he ever made is humankind and its supreme essence and highest virtue is the blessed soul of Christ. And furthermore, he wants us to know that his precious soul was beautifully bound to him in the making. With a knot which is so subtle and so strong that it is joined into God, and in this joining, it is made eternally holy. … Furthermore, he wants us to know that all the souls which will be eternally saved in heaven are bound and united in this union and made holy in this holiness.”The Beauty of the Middle English it was originally written in: “one-ing”“Christ's union with God is our union with God by virtue of Christ's union with us.”The meaning of atonement for Julian of NorwichThe soul as an intricately woven knot; one knot that is interwoven with those of others by and through God—atonement, the one-ing of humans and God; being tied together and pulled in by the incarnation“It's Julian reminding me that my blindness doesn't have the final say, doesn't actually say anything about what's real and true and how God sees.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Ryan McAnnally-LinzEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Alexa Rollow, Kacie Barrett, and Macie BridgeA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give