From the President's Desk - June 30, 2023
Welcome back to Legatus' From the President’s Desk!
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From the President’s Desk is a chance for me to share with you what has held my attention this week. The weekly update will present a selection of observations and news stories focused on Catholic, business, and secular affairs, oriented to inform and empower Catholic professional leaders like you. ???
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Let’s get started:
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?? Happy (Almost) Independence Day!
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Next Tuesday is Independence Day. Prayer is key to our lives as Catholics, so why not a prayer for Independence Day? Here is one we can pray with our families (or perhaps to start our Fourth of July picnics with neighbors and friends):
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Father of all nations and ages, We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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?? Tom Monaghan Feature on EWTN!
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Tom Monaghan, the founder of Legatus, was featured on EWTN News In Depth! You can watch the feature, From an Orphanage to a Billionaire Businessman, here. It is just under ten minutes, and is a wonderful overview of his life and his faith.
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?? Be sure to forward the link to your colleagues who you believe would be interested in potentially joining Legatus!
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?? More Member Videos!
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Our YouTube channel has some new member videos you won’t want to miss! At the 2023 Great Lakes Regional Event, held from June 3 to 4, some of our members shared their stories and the importance of membership in Legatus. You can check them out at these links:
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Don’t forget to check in on our YouTube page for new content.
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?? Housing Market Uptick
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Axios has reporting (and a graph, so keep reading!) about new home sales:
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[t]he number of new home sales rose for the third month in a row in May, up 12.2% from April — and up 20% over last year, per government data out Tuesday.
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More:
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‘Demand appears to be shifting towards and boosting sales of new homes,’ Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, wrote in a note.
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But how about already constructed home sales? Barron’s shared this:
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‘’The existing home market is effectively frozen until mortgage rates drop considerably,’ said Ian Shepherdson and Kieran Clancy of Pantheon Macroeconomics in a recent report.
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Are these stories consistent with what you are experiencing in your communities?
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??? Reminder: Father and Adult Son Retreat
In last week’s From the President’s Desk I let you know that this year’s Legatus Father and Adult Son retreat is being led by Renewal Ministries. The theme is Inheritance. The retreat will take place July 24-26, 2023 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan.
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You can register here, learn more about the retreat in this YouTube video.
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Sign up and don’t miss out!
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?? A Classic for the Fourth!
You can’t get better than the United States Army Field Band performing the The Battle Hymn of the Republic (and I write that as a Marine!). Set aside a few minutes on July 4th to thank God for the sacrifices of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who fought to protect the freedoms our forefathers have passed along to us.
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Thank you for reading, and be on the lookout for our next From the President’s Desk!
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