Palm Sunday marks start of Christian Holy Week

 

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It’s Palm Sunday, the beginning of the Christian Holy Week, leading up to the celebration of Easter next Sunday, April 5.

Millions of Christians worldwide carry palm leaves in processions today to recall Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem for Passover week nearly 2,000 years ago, when cheering crowds waved palms, hailing what they expected to be a political savior.

Jesus was later crucified by the Romans with crowds shouting approval, according to Gospel accounts.

Commemorating Palm Sunday with palm branches goes back to the early Christian church. It remains a favorite among parishioners, who are handed palm branches or palm crosses as they enter the church at many services.

In the Holy Land, where the events commemorated took place, this will be a subdued Holy Week due to ongoing war.

Jerusalem’s major holy sites are closed as the war with Iran war continues, now in its fifth week.

The holy city’s stone alleyways are mostly quiet without the traditional crowds of tourists.

The Palm Sunday procession commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem was canceled.

In his Palm Sunday sermon, Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born head of the Roman Catholic Church, condemned war.“Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,” Pope Leo said. “He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

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Critique of Culvers

 Culvers is not a Forbes Fortune 500. I had a poor experience there mot related to the food service. Today I advise you too way your options. Service is usually on the up and up there!! Thank you.

 

 

 

Culver's is not owned by QSR; it is a family-owned business, specifically by the Culver family, although it has a minority investment from Roark Capital, which is associated with various restaurant brands.

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Ownership of Culver's

Culver's is not owned by QSR. It is a family-owned business, primarily owned by the Culver family.

Investment Structure

• Majority Ownership: Culver family
• Minority Investment: Roark Capital, which is associated with various restaurant brands

This structure allows Culver's to maintain its family-oriented values while benefiting from the support of an investment firm.

 

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Palm Sunday March 2026

  

 

 

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Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base

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"Alen Zheng and Ann Mary Zheng were charged in separate federal indictments. FBI director Kash Patel says the sister is in custody, while the brother has fled to China.

A man who fled to China and his sister have been charged after an explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa this month. Their mother was detained for deportation, having overstayed her visa, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.

Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged Wednesday in separate federal indictments. The sister was arrested upon her return from China, where she flew with her brother after the threat. Both have U.S. citizenship, U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe said during a news conference.

The device didn’t detonate, but “could have potentially been very deadly,” Kehoe said.

Alen Zheng faces 40 years in prison if convicted of attempting to damage government property and unlawfully making and possessing the explosive device found in a package outside the base. Ann Mary Zheng faces 30 years if found guilty of witness tampering and being an accessory after the fact to the crime, by allegedly selling the car he used to drop off the package.

ALSO READ: Suspicious package at MacDill AFB contained ‘possible energetic materials’

A defense attorney for Ann Mary Zheng declined to comment. Online court records didn’t list an attorney for Alen Zheng.

Kehoe said the investigation developed very quickly after a suspicious package was found outside MacDill on March 16. Agents determined that Alen Zheng actually planted the device on March 10 before making a 911 call to inform authorities about the bomb. Air Force personnel had searched the base without discovering the device initially.

The day after the 911 call, the Zhengs sold their Mercedes-Benz SUV and flew to China. Ann Mary returned to the U.S. several days later. By then, investigators had used phone data to connect the 911 call to Alen Zheng, and spotted the SUV on surveillance video. By the time they reached CarMax, the car had been vacuumed and cleaned, but they were still able to find evidence including residue from the explosive, Kehoe said.

When agents executed a warrant at the family's home, they reported finding explosive device components. Meanwhile, the device was flown by helicopter to an FBI lab in Huntsville, Alabama, for further examination, FBI Special Agent in Charge Matthew Fodor said.

Kehoe said he's not sure if the siblings also have Chinese citizenship. He said they have no immediate evidence that Alen Zheng was working on behalf of the Chinese government or any other country. Officials are working to have him returned to the U.S. to face prosecution, he said.

WUSF has confirmed that Alen Zheng was an undergraduate student at the University of South Florida from summer 2024 through fall of 2025, majoring in accounting. He withdrew in the spring 2026.

The U.S. Central Command is located at MacDill and is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and parts of South Asia. MacDill is one of the U.S. bases that has been on heightened alert since the war in Iran began.

Another man was arrested earlier this week on charges of making threatening phone calls to the base days after the device was discovered, though investigators haven’t accused that caller of planting any devices. There was no immediate connection between that caller and the Zhengs.

This is a developing story."

Source: https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2026-03-26/brother-sister-charged-after-explosive-device-found-outside-macdill-air-force-base?utm_source=npr.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=local_headlines&utm_content=homepage

When perplexed: Keep the faith.

There is no greater 'force' higher than faith........ 

 

 

 

 

 

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Communication: Project versus Shout

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“To deflect raising your voice while still motivating or spurring action, focus on controlling your breath to speak from the diaphragm, lowering your pitch for authority, and using precise, deliberate words rather than volume. Increase energy through passionate tone and melody, not loudness, while maintaining calm, confident body language to command attention without appearing angry. 

Here are specific, actionable strategies to motivate without yelling:

• Project, Don't Shout: Place a hand near your mouth and another by your ear to check your volume, aiming for a firm, clear tone rather than strained, high-pitched noise.
• Lower Your Pitch: Lower your voice at the end of sentences to show conviction and confidence.
• Use Calculated Pauses: A short, contemplative pause before you speak can act as a "reset" to keep your voice even while still being heard.
• Vary Your Vocal Melody: To avoid sounding angry, add "melody" to your voice to keep it engaging and motivating, rather than a flat, loud monotone.
• Ground Your Posture: Keep your chest high and shoulders back to support a strong, steady, and loud-enough voice, as suggested by a user on Quora.
• Use Specific Action Words: Clearly communicate your needs with direct, concise, and passionate language, which moves people more effectively than loud volume. 

When you feel yourself starting to raise your voice, pause and ask, "Why do I feel the need to yell?" and then focus on communicating that need directly. “ The above is a total and paste…

Easter 2026: Tis the Season of Love & Passion

                                          Easter 2026: Tis the Season of Love & Passion. 

                                            Mantra......love, generosity, trust and passion. 

Easter Date Overview

Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of Easter varies each year and is determined by a specific calculation involving the lunar calendar.

Calculation of Easter

• Easter Sunday is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which is fixed on March 21.
• This means Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25.

Upcoming Easter Dates

Year	Western Easter (Gregorian)	Eastern Orthodox Easter (Julian)
2026	April 5	April 12
2027	March 28	May 2
2028	April 16	April 16

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_for_Easter

Easter Season

We observe these beautiful services yearly! 

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It is Lent … on the edge we are

​คุณเป็นอย่างไรบ้าง? ฉันกำลังเผชิญกับอารมณ์ความรู้สึกหลังจากสัปดาห์ที่ยากลำบาก…. We don’t do darkness…. Praying for strength, hope , wisdom and support for all those on the edge this season. In Jesus name. Amen.

"Am I my brothers or sisters keeper" - Your Answer?

 

                                                        "Am I my brothers or sisters keeper" 

 

             Your thoughts or answer?

                                                               

 

 

• Scripture Reference: In Genesis 4:9 KJV, Cain replies to God: "I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?"

 Cite: https://www.goodsalt.com/cain-and-abel-prcas0625