THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Easter 2025 was a time like none other! Before choirs proclaimed that He is risen, before church bells sounded around the world celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and before children skittered across lawns for multicolored eggs, I saw history’s greatest moment patterned in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood. It’s a place where tattered lives are transformed
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Editor’s note: Funeral for Pope Francis has been set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square with viewing to begin Wednesday. By Dr. Paul Fabrizio The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday is an opportunity for the Catholic Church to change. The change would not involve dogma, doctrine, liturgy, or prayers. Rather, a new pope will change what the Church
Read moreBishop Michael J. Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo has released the following statement upon the death of Pope Francis: As we mourn the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we recall his profound impact on the church and the world. He delivered a consistent message of empathy for the poor, simplicity, mercy, care for creation, and defense
Read moreVATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis, who sought to be a bridge maker as he led the Catholic Church in a time of deep polarization, died at 7:35 a.m. on Monday (April 21), at the age of 88, a day after surprising faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Click here to read the entire article and others.
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Tickets are on sale now for an Oak Ridge Boys concert on Aug. 1 at the Paramount Theater. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Click here to buy tickets. The Abilene concert will be a stop on the group’s American Made Farewell Tour. Click here to learn more about the Oak Ridge Boys. The following is from a promotional
Read moreBy Danny Minton While slowly moving through a foggy night, a ship moved across the sea when the crew spotted a light directly ahead of them and received a message. “Please turn your vessel 10 degrees port.” Felling superior, the captain replied, “Turn 10 degrees starboard.” “Turn 10 degrees port,” came the reply. “This is U. S. Navy Captain T.
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By Jim Nichols The scene has been replayed throughout history probably. The family sits around whatever they use as a supper table, and one of the children states with seriousness an opinion on a topic that is generally not considered in this family. Stunned, a parent asks with some sharpness of voice, “Where did you ever hear that?” The child
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Don’t ever mention falling through cracks in the presence of Rev. Jared Greer–unless you delight in seeing eyes roll, hair stand on end and bodily contortions with “rigors” followed shortly by “mortis.” With three appearances on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior television show and a fourth segment to run at 7 p.m. (CST) on June
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The Cross, The CrownWednesday through Friday, April 16-18, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 19, 3 p.m.Abilene Convention Center. No tickets, no registration By the Numbers200–Total participants44–Cast members86–Adult choir24–Orchestra members12–Backstage crew31–Angels (Students grades 7-12)24–”King Scene Kids” (grades 4-5) By Loretta Fulton Approximately 200 people are combining their talents, time, and resources to bring The Cross, The Crown to the stage of the Abilene
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