Author Archives: jatt79

Families Are The Foundation: Proposed HUD ruling

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jatt79

As American citizens, we strongly oppose adoption of changes outlined in 24 CFR Part 5 [Docket No. FR-6524-P-01] RIN 2501-AE16. The proposed changes will have sever negative impacts on social impacts, plus being immoral and unjustified, “The long-range future of … Continue reading →

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HIS IS RISEN AND TRANSFORMED! BE TRANSFORMED!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by jatt79

Nearing the end of the first week of the Easter season, I have a question. Have we changed or will we slip back into “indifference” that Pope Leo and Pope Francis wrote and spoke about? Christ experienced transformation, but were … Continue reading →

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Judgement of the Nations: DHS Funding

Posted on February 11, 2026 by jatt79

Congress has a deadline of Friday, February 13 at midnight to vote on DHS funding. Jesus taught, ‘ For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, … Continue reading →

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Help Us Father

Posted on February 2, 2026 by jatt79

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WALKING IN PORTLAND

Posted on October 6, 2025 by jatt79

See the Reality Oregon and the Portland Metro is not “War ravaged and full of domestic terrorists.” The FBI’s own Crime Data Explore indicates that violent, property and individual offense are at their lowest level since 2020. Portland ranks seventy-two … Continue reading →

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To Bishops, Priests and Deacons in Oregon and the United States

Posted on October 6, 2025 by jatt79

Greetings: Greetings as you journey with your fellow priests joyfully and hopefully led by Archbishop Sample along the path of Mission Renewal. A Mission Renewal not only for you, but a path you are to lead the People of God … Continue reading →

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Make Us a Channel of Your Peace

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jatt79

We no longer continue with the winner take all in the public square words and actions. Let us become the sons and daughter of God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 NRSVCE … Continue reading →

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Den of Iniquity: Hearing God’s Spirit

Posted on August 17, 2025 by jatt79

I wrote the following a few years ago and came across them as I was cleaning my den of iniquity. Pray for me. Den of Iniquity (c) John Kingery 2025 Growth in the Spirit means ever changing ideas, ever deepening … Continue reading →

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Who Builds Our House – Whose Voice do We Hear?

Posted on August 11, 2025 by jatt79

Psalm 127: 1-2 If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labor; if the Lord does not guard the city, in vain does the guard keep watch. Sirach 35:12-17 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, … Continue reading →

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Public Education: Under Attack

Posted on August 10, 2025 by jatt79

I’m a product of public-school education (elementary through high school), and Catholic universities and public community colleges. Those experiences provided me with knowledge, tools to critically apply that knowledge, and reinforced the values learned from my family. Education has utilitarian … Continue reading →

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