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Keeping an eye on tech!

Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. Tech Blogger & Podcaster.

Ex-Microsoft and Ex-Microsoft MVP.

"Tech Deacon of Bluesky"

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Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

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Lord, Give us courage through the parts of Saint Lucy. As we celebrate her entrance into eternal glory, we ask to share her happiness in the life to come. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open. The Sanctuary of St Lucy in Venice. The Sanctuary of St Lucy in Venice.
December 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Our waning moon this morning.

Taken with the DWARF Mini Smartscope.

The scope, once focused and tracking, takes 20 images and merges them to get the best detailed image overall.

Then I take that image and crop it and enhance it a bit to show the details more clearly.
The waning crescent moon.
December 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

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All-powerful Father, We await the healing power of Christ your Son. Let us not be discouraged by our weaknesses as we prepare for his coming. Keep us steadfast in your love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Saturday of the First Week of Advent

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God our Father, You loved the world so much you gave your only Son to free us from the ancient power of sin and death. Help us who wait for his coming, and lead us to true liberty. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

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Look with favor, Lord God, on our petitions, and in our trials grant us your compassionate help, that, consoled by the presence of your Son, whose coming we now await, we may be tainted no longer by the corruption of former ways. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Picture of a sanctuary in a Catholic Church with the crucifix, altar, ambo, and Advent Wreath visible.
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Monday of the First Week of Advent

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Lord our God, Help us to prepare for the coming of Christ your Son. May he find us waiting, eager in joyful prayer. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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First Sunday of Advent

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All-powerful God, Increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time -Thanksgiving

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Lord, True light and source of all light, listen to our morning prayer. Turn our thoughts to what is holy and may we ever live in the light of your love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

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Lord Jesus Christ, True light of the world, you guide all mankind to salvation. Give us the courage, strength and grace to build a world of justice and peace, ready for the coming of that kingdom, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs

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O God, The source and origin of all fatherhood, you kept the blessed martyrs Andrew and his companions faithful to the cross of your Son even to the shedding of their blood. Through their intercession enable us to spread your love among our brothers and sisters, that we may truly be your children. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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Almighty and merciful God, You break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. May all in heaven and earth proclaim your glory and never cease to praise you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr

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Lord of mercy, Be close to those who call upon you. With Saint Cecilia to help us hear and answer our prayers. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Eternal Father, We honor the holiness and glory of the Virgin Mary. May her prayers bring us the fullness of your life and love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

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All-powerful and ever-living God, At morning, noon, and evening we pray: cast out from our hearts the darkness of sin and bring us to the light of your truth, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

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God our Savior, Hear our morning prayer: help us to follow the light and live the truth. In you we have been born again as sons and daughters of light: may we be your witnesses before all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church. Sunrise outside of our church this morning.
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

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God our Father, Hear our morning prayer and let the radiance of your love scatter the gloom of our hearts. The light of heaven's love has restored us to life: free us from the desires that belong to darkness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

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Father, You helped Elizabeth of Hungary to recognize and honor Christ in the poor of this world. Let her prayers help us to serve our brothers and sisters in time of trouble and need. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time

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Lord, Fill our hearts with your love as morning fills the sky. By living your law may we have your peace in this life and endless joy in the life to come. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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My first sunlight and starlight with DWARF Mini. Great scope.
Sol NGc 6828 in Aquila
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Tonight grabbed first starlight with my new DWARF Mini. Imaged a portion of NGC 6828 an Open Star Cluster in the constellation of Aquila.
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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First light with my new DWARF Mini was our closest and brightest star.

This smart scope is compact and is going to be great to travel with in the future.
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr

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Lord, Fill your Church with the Spirit that gave Saint Josaphat courage to lay down his life for his people. By his prayers may your Spirit make us strong and willing to offer our lives for our brothers and sisters. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop

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Father, By his life and death Martin of Tours offered you worship and praise. Renew in our hearts the power of your love, so that neither death nor life may seperate us from you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time

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God our Father, Fountain and source of our salvation,may we proclaim your glory every day of our lives, that we may sing your praise for ever in heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open.
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time

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Father all-powerful, Let your radiance dawn in our lives, that we may walk in the light of your law with you as our leader. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Liturgy of the Hours prayer book open in a church.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM