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Holy Week Tensions Rise as Israel Blocks Cardinal from Entering Sacred Jerusalem Site

  Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups, in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026. Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, prompting widespread criticism from Christian leaders and governments worldwide. Authorities cited security concerns linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, noting that all holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City had been temporarily closed due to the threat of missile strikes. The Latin Patriarchate condemned the move as an unprecedented disruption of centuries‑old tradition, marking the first time church leaders were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the historic site. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later stated that the ...

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The Wisdom of Robert Frost


                                                                                                                                                                
One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, Robert Frost, once said: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." This simple but profound statement captures the essence of his poetic vision and his personal philosophy. Frost was no stranger to hardship and tragedy, having lost several of his children and his wife to illness and depression. Yet he never gave up on his passion for writing and his love for nature. He believed that life was a journey of discovery and learning, and that no matter what challenges we face, we must keep moving forward.

Frost's quote reminds us that life is bigger than our individual problems and that we have the power to overcome them. It also encourages us to appreciate the beauty and joy that life offers, even in the midst of sorrow and pain. Life goes on, and so should we.

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