On this day:
1529
The Second Diet of Speyer bans Lutheranism; a group of rulers (German: Fürst) and independent cities (German: Reichsstadt) protests the reinstatement of the Edict of Worms, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
1587
Francis Drake’s expedition sinks the Spanish fleet in Cádiz harbor
1775
American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
1961
The Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba ends in success for the defenders.
1971
Charles Manson is sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders.
1993
The 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian building outside Waco, Texas, USA, ends when a fire breaks out. Eighty-one people die.
1995
Oklahoma City bombing: The A Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, is bombed, killing 168. That same day convicted murderer Richard Wayne Snell, who had ties to one of the bombers, Timothy McVeigh, is executed in Arkansas.
The Second Diet of Speyer bans Lutheranism; a group of rulers (German: Fürst) and independent cities (German: Reichsstadt) protests the reinstatement of the Edict of Worms, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
1587
Francis Drake’s expedition sinks the Spanish fleet in Cádiz harbor
1775
American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
1961
The Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba ends in success for the defenders.
1971
Charles Manson is sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders.
1993
The 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian building outside Waco, Texas, USA, ends when a fire breaks out. Eighty-one people die.
1995
Oklahoma City bombing: The A Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, is bombed, killing 168. That same day convicted murderer Richard Wayne Snell, who had ties to one of the bombers, Timothy McVeigh, is executed in Arkansas.
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Flyers did not look like the team that played into the playoffs. The Pens were overwhelmed with speed and intensity, and they tried hard.
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Sunday/Emmaus
Today's gospel is the brilliant Road to Emmaus gospel, where two of Christ's apostles are discussing Christ's death on their way to the town of Emmaus. They are joined by Christ, whom they do not recognize. He joins the conversation, explains the life and death of Christ, particularly in the context of prophecy.
The travelers reach a point in the road where it seems the new man who joined them is going to go his own way. The men encourage him to continue with them to Emmaus. They eventually recognize him at the breaking of the bread at dinner.
This story is especially interesting in its connection to the Eucharist but what is fascinating is the journey of men, met by Christ whom they do not recognize and the moment where they, the travelers, must initiate the true development and enhancement of their understanding.
Without their positive efforts, Christ will move on alone.
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