Archive | July 8, 2012

Americans Renouncing Citizenship at Record Levels to Protect Wealth

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NEW YORK — – America’s rich are renouncing their citizenship at record levels — just to get richer.

Startling new data from Uncle Sam show that defections by Americans are expected to double this year, largely to avoid any stiff tax bills resulting from the proposed 55 percent hike on the rich, as well as the likely Dec. 31 expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts.

Psalm 62 ~ A psalm of David

Jul8

(1) A psalm of David.

(2) My soul rests in God alone,
from whom comes my salvation.

(3) God alone is my rock and salvation,
my fortress; I shall never fall.

(4) How long will you set yourself against a man? You shall all be destroyed, Like a sagging wall or a tumbled down fence!

(5) Even highly placed people plot to overthrow him. They delight in lies; they bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse.

Selah II

(6) My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope.

(7) God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall.

(8) My deliverance and honor are with God, my strong rock; my refuge is with God.

(9) Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!

Selah III

(10) Mortals are a mere breath, the sons of man but an illusion; On a balance they rise; together they weigh nothing.

(11) Do not trust in extortion; in plunder put no empty hope. On wealth that increases, do not set your heart.

(12) One thing God has said; two things I have heard: Strength belongs to God;

(13) so too, my Lord, does mercy, For you repay each man according to his deeds.

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin

Jul8

Blessed Kateri Tekawitha will be Canonized a Saint in October 2012. She was born in Auriesville, New York. She was a Mohawk Indian Maiden, who heard the early 17th Century Jesuits preach about Jesus and Catholicism. She was a Convert to Catholicism, and emigrated to Canada. She spent hours praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament. When she died the scars, from small pox completely disappeared. Her Feast Day is July 14th.

Blessed Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us, now, and at the hour of death. Amen.