Husband to Jeanne. Dad to Molly, Tommy & Emma. Advocate for kids. Author of 10 Hidden Heroes, Pilgrimage, A Good Man & Pairs of People. Opinions are my own.
My cousin’s Super Bowl ad used our uncle’s faces- and my Mother’s. She would be appalled by his deadly health care views. Respect for science, vaccines, & health care equity were in her DNA. She strongly supported my health care work at
@ONECampaign
&
@RED
which he opposes.
This is my daughter, Rachel Handlin. Tonight, she earned her full Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography & Media from the prestigious California Institute of the Arts,
@CalArts
. Rachel has
#Downsyndrome
.
I am officially the proudest father on the planet.
Fight me.
Understanding why women are more likely to be impacted by Alzheimer’s disease requires both research and advocacy. Our founder
@MariaShriver
continues to champion this message through her work with the White House’s historic Women’s Health Research Initiative.
#SOTU
“For I was hungry & you gave me food,
I was thirsty & you gave me drink,
a stranger & you welcomed me,
naked & you clothed me,
ill & you cared for me,
in prison & you visited me....
Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
So, today is my bday. Just want to thank my mom and dad for making everything possible. They were- - are- - the best role models! And I most grateful to God for all the blessings bestowed on us all. Have a joy- filled Monday, everyone!
Said a prayer this morning at Arlington Cemetery to Uncle Bobby on the anniversary of his birth into heaven. His spirit is with all protesters demanding change and an end to systemic racism.
As Catholics, we are called to be multi-issue voters. This is a great article. I hope you will join me in making the clear moral choice in this election and voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris!
Many thanks to the Duke and Duchess for sharing such a precious moment with us all to benefit others by reading for
#SAVEWITHSTORIES
! Happy birthday, Archie!! 🎊
Thank you to Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex (with Harry, The Duke of Sussex behind the camera) for reading "Duck! Rabbit!" for
#SAVEWITHSTORIES
! Happy birthday, Archie!
Congratulations to
@JoeBiden
Lots of hard work to heal this country but no better servant-leader out there. Looking forward to being on the journey with him... and all of you, too!
Proud that my cousin
@RepJoeKennedy
spoke to
@SCActionNetwork
advocates this morning. Loved this quote from him: “The work you doing today is really about human dignity & making kids a top priority. Advocates are the promise of making the country a better place”.
#InvestInKids
I welcome your thoughts on this article I wrote about the decency and humility of
@JoeBiden
Pls rt if you want a servant leader in the White House!
Our country has always been a beacon of hope, welcoming the world’s people for nearly 250 years. Our country should remain a safe haven for children and families. Please help these families by urging Congress that
#FamiliesBelongTogether
.
These people are heroes. such a friggin throwaway line I’m embarrassed to write it.They are fighting every day, saving our lives.can’t wait for this virus to end so we can restructure our economy & pay them what they deserve which we will never be able to fully do
@josepgoded
Happy birthday to the one and only
@mariashriver
!! How blessed am I to have such a sister?!? Maria always helps out, is always there, always filled with joy and laughter! Happy!! Happy!! Lots of love!!
Can't get enough of this awesome video with the Duchess and Archie reading for
#SAVEWITHSTORIES
. Thank you so much for celebrating Archie's 1st birthday with us!
Happy 100th birthday to my wonderful mom!! She still inspires my family and me daily! So proud to be her son!
#EKS100
Her centennial reminds us that her vision of an inclusive world is just as urgent today. We continue the fight!
#InclusionRevolution
@SpecialOlympics
Many people attacked me in the last 48 hours for the Catholics for Biden event last night. Thank you for your point of view. Today’s scripture is powerful. May God grant us all more peace and joy and mercy.
Great article in today's
@washingtonpost
about mom and
@SpecialOlympics
. Loved the line: "Special Olympics...was started by a woman of power who spoke for the powerless, something that so often seems missing today."
Today is the 10th anniversary of my dad‘s birth into eternal life. I know he is joy-filled, hanging with my mom, sending us all much love and encouragement, leading us as a true servant leader does. Miss him daily but, Lord, what a blessing to be his son.
So, today is my birthday; just want to give thanks to God for my mom and dad who made it all possible and continue to teach and guide me daily and for Jeanne,
@molly_shriver
Tommy and Emma who bring so much joy and love to everyone, esp. me!
Dad entered Heaven 12 years ago today! I miss him every day, but I am so happy that he is filled with joy, by my mom’s side! How blessed am I to be his son and to still learn from him every day?!?
Our daughter, Molly, graduated from Boston College in May 2020. BC held a beautiful “graduation” ceremony this past weekend. So proud of Molly – – she’s doing such wonderful things for others! LOVE YOU TONS, MOLLY!!
According to Jewish tradition, a person who dies on Rosh Hashanah, which began tonight, is a tzaddik, a person of great righteousness. Baruch Dayan HaEmet.
Love this quote from Saint Mother Teresa whose birthday is today!
“Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there where you are — in your own homes and in your own families, in your workplaces and in your schools.”
I never met my Uncle Joe Kennedy Jr. but I have heard countless stories about his bravery & commitment to our country. He volunteered for a secret mission in WWII and his plane exploded - a crushing loss for my mom & family. A painting of him hung in our front hall.
Dr. Bill Miller on flying Blue Jets across cities in support of healthcare workers
"They cost 450,000 per flight over a city. You want to help healthcare workers? Get us equipment, PPEs, n95 masks, get us tests for everybody..take that same money and feed people in inner cities"
Join us for the Catholics for Biden launch on Thurs, 9/3, 7-8pm ET! We'll be joined by US Senator Dick Durbin, Sister Simone Campbell, Dr. Stephen Schneck, Dr. Polly Baca, Felice Gorordo, my nephew Tim Shriver Jr.!! & more.
@timothyshriver
RSVP here:
Today is my 60th birthday! I want to especially thank my wonderful mom who made it all happen – – wow! And my dad, too :-)…I am so grateful to my best friend Jeanne who loves and supports me every day… And our three terrific children: Molly, Tommy and Emma, the best gifts EVER!
Today is wonderful Jeanne’s Bday! Happy! Happy! & what a gift Aunt Ethel gave Jeanne last night- - a bust of Uncle Bobby! That is a plastic wall to keep Ethel safe and a hole that people can put their hand thru to play her in backgammon. Ethel won the Thanksgiving tournament!
Heartbroken at the news of my good friend Cokie Roberts’ death. Cokie was a tireless champion for kids in the US and around the world. I will miss her wisdom, insights and sense of humor. Sending prayers and love to the Boggs and Roberts families.
John Lewis said it best: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.”
Asking you all to vote for
@JoeBiden
Here is an article I wrote about his decency, humility and faith.
Pls read it; pls share it. He can pull the country together. LETS GO WIN THIS THING!
Thank you all for the prayers and love for Saoirse, Courtney, Paul and our family. Saoirse was so much fun, always up for an adventure or for a game. She was a joy to be around and oh so smart. We miss her dearly. (1/2)
Check out this unbelievable sunset in Hyannisport this afternoon, after a tornado watch and a torrential downpour. God surprises every day, in so many ways! Happy Thanksgiving week!
Head Start is very special to me. Dad started it 54 years ago and since then, millions of children have been given an equal opportunity to succeed. Today, I wish the program a happy birthday.
#HeadStart
I hope that EVERYBODY checks this out;
@JoeBiden
has a great plan on early ed.!! And child care is critical for reopening the economy and it is the right thing to do for kids, families and workers. Pls RT if you agree!
Investments in
#EarlyEd
are invaluable for our communities, our economy and our kids’ futures. We thank
@JoeBiden
for sharing his plans on how he would
#InvestInKids
.
So, today is my birthday! Thanking God for my mom and dad who made it all possible, and for all of these thoughtful and caring family members who make life so joy-filled and meaningful! Love you all! How blessed am I?!?
@mariashriver
@bobbyshriver
@TimShriver
@AnthonyKShriver
Happy birthday to my mom! She was the best – – and continues to teach me from Heaven.
Here she is with Dad, taking care of her new favorite child – – ME!
Thank you all for the love and the prayers. Maeve was a Peace Corps volunteer - - Dad is so proud; saw Maeve just a month ago and she was her usual warm and caring self and Gideon was my pal. God bless them both...
Happy birthday to a good man—the best man I know—my dad. I miss him every day but know he is in heaven praying for us all, and praying for peace and justice.
@RSargentShriver
#agoodman
Guess whose birthday is coming up?
#HeadStart
! My dad created this program 53 years ago and it’s critical that Congress continues to support it. Join me in spreading the birthday cheer!
#InvestInKids
I miss my friend Mike “Londo” Lunden who died 20 years ago today in the World Trade Center. He was so much fun, always laughing, always happy. I know he’s in heaven having a blast, spreading love and joy.
Happy anniversary to mom and dad! What a couple! What teammates - - upported each other every day! And the epitome of servant leaders! Know they are in Heaven having a blast!
Today is Dad’s 105th birthday! Read this speech he gave in 1957:
“If like a scientist you will take the raw materials of your mind&your body&process them through the laboratory of humility, prayer&neighborly love, the result will be a[n] ... explosion heard ‘round the world."
Beautiful morning in Bethesda. I can see my breath. Fall is upon us. God gives us new blessings every day and in each season. Have a joy-filled Friday!
Happy Birthday, Aunt Ethel!
She ALWAYS embodies honesty, humility & humor; her life is full of acts of love; her unwavering faith in God is an example for all.
I gave her 10 Hidden Heroes & she had the BEST REVIEW: it's a fun way to celebrate the work of all true heroes!
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"
Jesus said to him,
"You shall love the Lord, your God, w/ all your heart,
w/ all your soul,
& w/ all your mind.
This is the greatest & the first commandment.
The second is like it: You shall love yr neighbor as yourself.”
On this National Siblings Day, I want to shout out my four brothers,
@bobbyshriver
,
@TimShriver
,
@Mark_Shriver
, and
@AnthonyKShriver
. Four really good men. Kind, fun, funny, loving, and protective to their only sister.
Now because I have the space let me be clear, growing up…
President Carter fell as he was headed to church, had 12 stitches and a black eye, and still traveled to Nashville to build houses for the poor?!? Wow! What an amazing commitment to the common good; what a good man and good role model for us all.
Hours after being hospitalized for falling at his home, former President Jimmy Carter made a public appearance at a Habitat for Humanity event where he was seen with a black eye and stitches.
Two good women who I bet were comparing notes on how to learn from and help the poor and powerless. Love this Mother Teresa quote. It could be about both of them:
God doesn't require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.
Love this line from a meditation: “Every time you turn away from indifference or resentment and perform an unexpected act of kindness or generosity, the darkness diminishes a little bit more…” May we all, starting with me, be kinder and more generous, today and tomorrow and...
Women are more than half of our population, but as I’ve often asked, why don’t we research women’s health? Why don’t we have answers on women’s health issues such as breast cancer, menopause, Alzheimer’s, and so much more. That’s why I’ve been honored to work with
@FLOTUS
on the…
Praying for the people of
#TreeOfLifeSynagogue
,
#Pittsburgh
and the rest of the country. We need to sow more seeds of peace, mercy and love and root out the seeds of hate, racism, anti-Semitism and misogyny.
HEY, everyone!! Check out the great work
@mariashriver
continues to do on the women’s health front! This is critical. We need to do even more here. Congrats and THANK YOU, Maria!!
Today I am honored and thrilled to launch the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center, dedicated to helping women during midlife & beyond easily access care. I will serve as its chief visionary & strategic advisor, and I could not be more excited that after all our work,…
In Santa Monica looking at the beautiful Pacific Ocean and celebrating the courage and life of my cousin Chris Lawford. A great guy who raised three lovely kids and had three wonderful sisters.
13 years ago today, mom entered into eternal life. I miss her every day – – she was,& is, a great source of inspiration, joy, laughter &fun. I found this picture today in Hyannisport, MA. under a bunch of stuff. Can you believe that?! Sending all much peace, love and joy tonight.
From today’s scriptures:
“I give you a new commandment: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.”
This is a great article by
@NickKristof
Richard Nixon’s former pastor, who is an evangelical, pro life Republican who has never voted for a Democrat, is voting for
@JoeBiden
what is going on?!? Read it and RT it!
Some evangelical Christians have forged a movement to oppose Pres Trump. I speak to Billy Graham's granddaughter about why her faith drives her to stand against Trump, and why greed and hypocrisy have aligned some leading evangelicals with Trump:
Yesterday was my parent's 68th wedding anniversary. I miss them every day - but I know they are having a wonderful time in heaven, together!! I am so blessed to have them as parents and role models.
Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad!!
50 years today, the world lost one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century,
#ThomasMerton
. A dedicated pacifist who loved and served God, he wrote this prayer, which I have taped to my wall at home.
Happy 66th anniversary to my mom and dad, who are celebrating in heaven! I miss them both every day. How blessed am I to have had such role models and guides?!?
Great to see
@JoeBiden
taking a strong stand on racial equity and addressing specific systemic injustices that have plagued our nation for far too long. As a Catholic who believes in common good values and policy, Joe's racial equity agenda gives me hope.
A stunning sunset and a breathtaking moon. God fills our days and nights with wonders, right?!? May God bless us with wisdom and mercy... and good health.