DAILY PRAYER: We adore You and we praise You, oh Christ, because, by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen. Alleluia!
AMERICAN HISTORY: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice president.
- https://apnews.com/today-in-history/february-17
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1800_United_States_presidential_election
ASH WEDNESDAY: While non-Catholics are not allowed to receive the Holy Eucharist, they are invited and welcome to receive ashes on their forehead. In fact, even someone who is not baptized can receive ashes on Ash Wednesday.
BACK THE BLUE: CLICK https://x.com/DesireeAmerica4/status/2023184524100964695 [:42] to see a trooper who didn’t wait for back up. N.b., a number of commenters noted that a bale of hay “only” weighs about 800 lbs.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Although slavery was a worldwide institution for thousands of years, nowhere in the world was slavery a controversial issue prior to the 18th century. People of every race and color were enslaved – and enslaved others. White people were still being bought and sold as slaves in the Ottoman Empire, decades after American blacks were freed.
COVID-19: CLICK https://x.com/CartlandDavid/status/2023102690750841099 [2:09] for a quick review of what they did to us.
I VOTED FOR THIS: The federal workforce is at its lowest number since November 1966.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/02/this-is-the-trump-economy-job-growth-crushes-expectations-as-more-americans-work-for-higher-wages/
- https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-people-work-for-the-federal-government/
OLYMPICS: First minute and a half [3:48] – In 2011, Isabeau Levito took first in her very first competition. This week, she represents the U.S. at Milano-Cortina 2026.
PRAYER for OUR NATION: Heavenly Father, May our leaders always turn to You in moments of uncertainty, trusting that You are in control. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
SNAP: Key changes effective this month include expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults (18- 64) without dependents and restrictions for unhealthy food items.
TRUMP vs. HARRIS: Trump is a self-made billionaire as a result of investing in goods and services that consumers want; Harris blew through $1.4 billion and completed her 3-month presidential campaign $20 million in debt.
GRAMMY NOTES: We chose Bible passages that address a root sin we each struggle with to read aloud to each other every day. We’re also going to shoot for not snacking between meals. CLICK https://www.churchpop.com/need-a-new-lenten-challenge-26-creative-things-to-give-up-for-lent-in-2026/ for more ideas. And remember, your Lenten devotions should be aimed at forming new habits that will persist long after Easter.
SHORTS:
CLICK https://x.com/itsme_urstruly/status/2022769092470755537 [2:49] to see what happened when a lady drew a Hopscotch board on a sidewalk. So fun!
CLICK https://x.com/ScienceExpand/status/2022765116639654303 [:50] to see a trick that breaks my brain every single time.
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