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Prayers, etc.: * 04:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel * 05:00 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 06:00 – praying The Angelus. * 06:40 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Eccli 24: 14-16 and Gospel: John 19:25-27. * 06:50 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 07:15 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 150 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 08:45 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 14:15 – praying the Nicene Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 144), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Saturday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.36 lbs. (wearing shoes and fully dressed) * bp= 148/92 (68)

Diet: * 07:30 – cheese, fried chicken, white bread * 12:00 – shrimp salad, pork and chicken stew with cooked vegetables, garden salad

Chores, etc.: * 04:40 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:45 – following news reports from various sources * 08:30 – listening to relaxing music * 09:30 – watching F1 Racing, live coverage from the Monaco Grand Prix * 11:00 – watching old episodes of Ancient Aliens * 12:00 – watching WNBA, Indiana Fever vs NY Liberty * 15:00 – following the Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox game * 19:00 – tonight's Svengoolie.

Chess: * 10:30 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Saturday, 2025-05-24 ~20:05 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 05:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, * 06:00 – praying The Angelus. * 07:10 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 07:40 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Jas 1:17-21 and Gospel: John 16:5-14. * 08:00- making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 08:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 147 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 08:45 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 16:00 – praying the Nicene Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 138), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Friday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 147/86 (62)

Diet: * 06:45 – 1 bowl of oatmeal * 08:15 – 1 cheese sandwich * 11:45 – 1 6-inch submarine sandwich, 1 small bag of chips, 3 little cookies * 13:30 – hash browns, biscuits and jam, sausage, pancakes

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:40 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:30 – follow news reports from various sources * 10:00 – watching F1 Racing, live coverage from the Monaco Grand Prix * 11:00 – watching old episodes of South Park * 14:00 – listen to relaxing music, quietly reading * 18:00 – tuning into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game tonight vs the Chicago White Sox. There may be time to catch the first inning or two of that baseball game before switching over to the Pacers / Knicks NBA game later tonight. * 19:00 – have left the Rangers and White Sox scoreless at the top of the 2nd inning and am now tuned into the Pacers / Knicks game. Go Pacers! Hopefully I'll be able to stay awake through the whole game.

Chess: * 12:05 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Friday, 2025-05 ~20:40 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 04:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, * 06:00 – praying The Angelus. * 07:10 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 09:00 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Jas 1:17-21 and Gospel: John 16:5-14. * 09:15 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 09:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 89 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 09:45 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 14:20 – praying the Nicene Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 135), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Thursday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.16 lbs. * bp= 155/92 (61)

Diet: * 07:00 – 1 bowl of oatmeal * 09:10 – 1 cheese sandwich * 12:00 – egg drop soup, Mongolian Beef entree, Rangoon, fried rice, 2 Fortune cookies * 16:40 – snacking on saltine crackers (unsalted) and peanut butter

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:45 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:35 – follow news reports from various sources * 11:00 – listen to Texas Rangers Pregame Show * 12:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:15 – listening to the Rangers / Yankees Game, and napping * 18:30 – Now for the WNBA, Fever vs Dream

Chess: * 15:00 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Thursday, 2025-05-22 ~20:40 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 05:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, * 06:50 – praying The Angelus. * 07:10 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 09:00 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Jas 1:17-21 and Gospel: John 16:5-14. * 09:15 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 09:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 64 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 09:45 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 15:00 – praying the Nicene Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 127), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Wednesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.16 lbs. * bp= 143/87 (66)

Diet: * 07:20 – 1 bowl of oatmeal * 07:50 – 1 cheese sandwich * 10:50 – saltine crackers (unsalted) and peanut butter * 12:00 – fried chicken, cole slaw * 15:20 – cottage cheese and applesauce

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:45 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:35 – follow news reports from various sources * 12:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:30 – follow news reports from various sources * 15:00 – praying The Nicene Creed * 15:30 – listening to relaxing music and quietly reading * 17:30 – tuning into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game tonight vs the New York Yankees

Chess: * 18:10 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Wednesday, 2025-05-21 ~19:30 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 04:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, * 05:00 – praying The Angelus. * 06:30 – praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 06:55 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Eccli 31: 8-11 and Gospel: Matt 19:27-29 * 07:10 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 07:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 42 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 07:45 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 16:50 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 123), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Tuesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 221.79 lbs. * bp= 155/91 (69)

Diet: * 06:20 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 09:00 – cottage cheese * 12:30 – pork chops and mixed vegetables * 16:20 – bread and butter sandwich

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 08:00 – follow news reports from various sources * 10:00 – Prep for a public Rosary I'm going to lead next week * 12:00 to 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:00 – listening to relaxing music and quietly reading * 18:00 – watching a WNBA Game, Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream

Chess: * 08:30 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Tuesday, 2025 -05-20 ~20:20 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 04:45 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, followed by praying The Angelus. * 07:15 – praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 07:35 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: 1 Pet 5:1-4,10,11 and Gospel: Matt 16:13-19 * 08:20 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 08:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 28 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 08:50 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 15:00 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 114), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Monday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.59 lbs. * bp= 152/87 (60)

Diet: * 06:30 – 1 bowl of oatmeal * 07:20 – cottage cheese * 09:20 – bowl of pasta, mushrooms, and shrimp * 14:00 – steakburgers, mashed potatoes, gravy, mushroom soup

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:35 – follow news reports from various sources * 09:10 – start my weekly laundry * 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:00 – quietly reading, and napping

Chess: * 11:15 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Tuesday, 2025-05-20 ~05:13 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 03:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, followed by praying The Angelus. * 04:00 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 04:30 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Jas 1:17-21 and Gospel: John 16:5-14. * 04:45 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 05:00 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 62 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 05:15 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 07:00 – Thought for today from Archbishop Lefebvre: Our Lord Jesus Christ accomplished in this Sacrament an extraordinary miracle of His love, and consequently we too ought to manifest our love for Him. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is truly the Sacrament of charity. Jesus could not have done more for us. It is the Sacrament of our Faith, first of all, the mysterium fidei — mysterium fidei — it is the mystery of our Faith—I would say the test, the test of our Faith. It is thus that true Catholics, that true Christians are recognized—if they have a profound, a real, an efficacious faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. It is thus that the Faith of Christians is recognized. Consequently this Sacrament is truly the mystery of our faith. * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 17:35 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 111), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Sunday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.59 lbs. * bp= 156/93 (54)

Exercise * 07:30 to 09:00 – 1 ½ hrs. full body workout , yard work, cut grass, trim tree, mostly out front

Diet: * 06:25 – 1 bowl of oatmeal * 09:15 – pizza (many pieces) * 12:30 – cottage cheese

Chores, etc.: * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – follow news reports from various sources * 07:30 to 09:00 – yard work, cut grass, trim tree, mostly out front * 10:00 – follow news reports from various sources * 11:45 – tuning into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game this afternoon vs the Houston Astros * 15:00 – Now watching Qualification Day 2 Coverage for the Indy 500 at the IMS * 18:30 – listening to relaxing music and quietly reading

Chess: * 13:10 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Sunday, 2025-05-18 ~19:50 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 05:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, followed by praying The Angelus. * 06:15 – praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 07:15 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Eccli 31:8-11 and Gospel: Lk 12:35-40 * 08:15 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 11:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 149 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 12:30 – praying Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China * 14:30 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 144), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Saturday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 221.01 lbs. (this reading taken while fully dressed) * bp= 157/92 (60)

Diet: * 07:25 – 1 cheese and grape jelly sandwich on white bread * 07:55 – 1 fresh apple * 11:00 – 1 bowl of oatmeal, bacon, baked chicken * 13:30 – bowl of pasta, shrimp, and mushrooms * 18:10 – snacking on saltine crackers and peanut butter

Chores, etc.: * 06:30 – follow news reports from various sources * 07:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 13:00 – hanging out on the MLB Network watching the Yankees / Mets game until I switch over to the WNBA to catch the Fever / Sky Game in about an hour. * 17:15 – listening to relaxing music, quietly reading * 19:00 – time for tonight's Svengoolie.

Chess: * 17:10 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Saturday, 2025 – 05 – 17 ~19:45 #DLMay2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 03:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, followed by praying The Angelus. * 06:20 – praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 06:35 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Eccli 44:16-27; 45:3-20 and Gospel: Matt 25:14-23 * 06:50 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 09:05 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 142 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 09:15 – Thought for today from Archbishop Lefebvre: The road to Heaven is in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, it is in the Sacrifice of Our Lord, it is in the Cross of Our Lord Who pours out His Blood every day upon our altars. It is by this Cross that we shall go to Heaven, there is no other road, there is no other way of salvation but the Cross of Jesus, Who is the Royal Way of Heaven, Via Regalis Crucis et Caeli! That, my dearly beloved brethren, is what we must maintain at all cost. * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 16:00 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 138), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Friday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.16 lbs. * bp= 148/89 (60)

Diet: * 05:50 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 07:00 – plate of nachos with cheese and meat sauce * 12:00 – bowl of meat and vegetables soup * 13:15 – bowl of pasta and shrimp * 16:40 – 1 fresh apple

Chores, etc.: * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:05 – follow news reports from various sources * 11:10 – listening to relaxing music, quietly reading * 15:00 – following College Softball, IU vs. Oklahoma St. * 17:30 – follow news reports from various sources * 18:30 – tuning into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game tonight vs the Houston Astros

Chess: * 10:15 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Friday, 2025-05-16 ~19:50 #DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe

Prayers, etc.: * 04:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, followed by praying The Angelus. * 06:30 – praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Traditional Holy Rosary in English, followed by the Memorare. * 07:00 – Readings from today's Mass include – Lesson: Eccli 31 8-11 and Gospel: Matt 18 1-5 * 07:10 – making an Act of Contrition then making an Act of Spiritual Communion, followed by praying Archbishop Vigano’s prayer for USA & President Trump. * 07:30 – Today's Morning Devotion Psalm 35 as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Canticle of Zacharius (Lk 1:68-79). * 07:45 – Thought for today from Archbishop Lefebvre: We must, we, my dear brethren, maintain the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, meditate every day the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and put it everywhere: in our rooms, in our homes, at the crossing of our streets. Let the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ reign and let it be everywhere before our eyes, so that we may have this continual lesson which Our Lord Jesus Christ gives us in such an admirable way! * 12:00 – praying The Angelus. * 16:30 – prayerfully reading The Athanasian Creed * 18:00 – praying The Angelus, followed by today's Evening Devotion, (Psalm 137), as found in Benedictus Magazine, followed by the Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55. * 19:00 – praying the hour of Compline for tonight according to the Traditional Pre-Vatican II Divine Office, followed by Fr. Chad Ripperger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity. – And that followed by the Thursday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.59 lbs. * bp= 136/82 (60)

Diet: * 06:20 – bacon, 1 bowl of oatmeal * 10:30 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 12:00 – 1 fresh apple, beef chop suey, fried rice

Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:45 – follow news reports from various sources * 12:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:00 – yard work, pick up branches from front yard * 14:00 – listen to relaxing music while moving through household chores * 18:30 – tuning into Texas Rangers Radio ahead of the Rangers game tonight vs the Houston Astros

Chess: * 10:30 – moved in all pending CC games

posted Thursday, 2025-05-15 ~19:45 DLMAY2025

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by Roscoe