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...troubled world, His Holiness stands as a factor of balance, and it is comforting to see such a man, whose only aims and feelings are peace for every nation, and whose hands have been made to bless. Even those who are not Roman Catholics feel deeply impressed when they meet the Pope. His mystical smile and his whole appearance are both moving and heartening. More than a man, he is the symbol of a faith...
...mixes with the group. People push and jostle toward him, eager for a word. Some hand him a white zucchetto (skull cap), and he puts it on, giving the visitor his own; somehow, during this hat-switching, he manages to look completely dignified. Many bring rosaries for him to bless. Once, a U.S. Congressman fumbled for a box of religious medals, instead came out with a pack of Chesterfields; an Italian, in the same situation, produced a Communist Party card...
Ever since Social Security was instituted by New Deal economists in 1937, the nation has regarded it as sacrosanct, above the heaving floor of the political arena. Both parties bless it in their platforms an invariably call for increased benefits. Week after week, year after year the working man sees one and a half percent deducted from his pay check and is fully confident that, come 65, he will retire on a guaranteed income. Social Security is untouched by the ebb and flow of economic and political tides because its payments come entirely from a trust fund maintained by scaled...
...that's happening around the world! Sister: Arlie, this is your sister again. Arlie, you just don't know how much grief you put on mother. She sits and cries all the time and calls your name. It's just hard for her. Goodbye, Arlie, God bless you and good luck. Father: Son, I don't see what in the world is the matter with you if you don't come on home here. Here I'm letting Ronald take the truck and take mommy to town to the doctor. My Lord...
...Some of the currently most popular brands of holy corn: Crying in the Chapel, With These Hands, This Too Shall Pass Away, I Believe, God Bless...