I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.
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Today’s Meditation
“Beginners must realize that in order to give delight to the Lord they are starting to cultivate a garden on very barren soil, full of abominable weeds. His Majesty pulls up the weeds and plants good seed. Now let us keep in mind that all of this is already done by the time a soul is determined to practice prayer and has begun to make use of it. And with the help of God we must strive like good gardeners to get these plants to grow and take pains to water them so that they don’t wither but come to bud and flower and give forth a most pleasant fragrance to provide refreshment for this Lord of ours.” —St. Teresa of Avila, p. 52
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The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It’s very simple, and it’s designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life, while providing an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession. It consists of taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God’s commandments, followed by the Act of Contrition.
Reflect on the victories and losses
Actively reflecting on the high and low points of the day can help you live more intentionally and bring a renewed sense of resolve into the following day.
Review your actions, words, and thoughts today. Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in?
In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage?
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Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
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It is God’s love that has brought you into existence and to this exact moment. Practice looking for His hand in your day.
Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today?
What people or moments helped you see God in your life?
Thank God for all these moments!
Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow.
Renew your commitment to Christ
Remember: our Faith is founded upon a Person—Christ! Renew your personal love and devotion to Him.
Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples.
Tell the Lord of your desire to know Christ more personally.
If possible, set an intention for your day tomorrow. Ask Our Lord to guide you in this act.
Pray a Hail Mary, Our Father, or another beloved prayer.
Rest with God
The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. — Psalm 50:1
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The Bible calls the Jewish people “the apple of God’s eye.” They were precious to Him thousands of years ago, and they are still precious today. There is nothing we can do that is closer to the heart of God than to bless and help His Chosen People. Together we are telling, and more importantly showing, the Jewish people that they are not alone. We have received a generous matching gift challenge that will double your gift to help twice as many people—so please be as generous as you can when you send your gift today.
Your support of the Friends of Zion today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have been devastated by the war, continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel.
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Weekly Prayer Service
Pray with us for Israel and submit your prayer requests.
“I pray for the poor and impoverished living in Israel; the Holocaust survivors, the refugees from different lands returning home to their land. May they bring with them a divine supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to all of Israel. Protect the families who are forced to live in bomb shelters from the deadly rockets of the enemy. Let them see Your hand of compassion and divine protection upon them so they may rejoice in Your faithfulness.”
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in Whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent men You save me. II Samuel 22:2-3
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Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced that the terrorist group would not surrender and called for an end to the direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, in a written message to Hezbollah terrorists on Tuesday.READ MORE
Threatening messages from Iran sent to thousands of Israelis
A wave of Iranian propaganda messages in Hebrew swept across Israel overnight Monday into Tuesday. Users reported receiving SMS messages calling on them to cooperate with Iran. The Israel National Cyber Directorate has previously warned about malicious messages aimed at sowing panic, and recommended, among other things, ignoring such messages, blocking the number and marking it as spam.READ MORE
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There is no better way to keep up with what is really happening in Israel and the world—the truth the liberal media won’t tell you—than with the redesigned and upgraded FOZ app. We have prepared this app to allow us to stay in touch with you and provide the most up-to-date news and prayer requests. This powerful tool will help you shape and focus your prayers, receive updates from Dr. Evans, and so much more. It is a must-have for every friend of Israel.APPLE APP ANDROID APP DONATE NOW
The Bible calls the Jewish people “the apple of God’s eye.” They were precious to Him thousands of years ago, and they are still precious today. There is nothing we can do that is closer to the heart of God than to bless and help His Chosen People. Together we are telling, and more importantly showing, the Jewish people that they are not alone. We have received a generous matching gift challenge that will double your gift to help twice as many people—so please be as generous as you can when you send your gift today.
Your support of the Friends of Zion today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have been devastated by the war, continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel.
Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.DONATE NOW
Weekly Prayer Service
Pray with us for Israel and submit your prayer requests.
“I pray for the poor and impoverished living in Israel; the Holocaust survivors, the refugees from different lands returning home to their land. May they bring with them a divine supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to all of Israel. Protect the families who are forced to live in bomb shelters from the deadly rockets of the enemy. Let them see Your hand of compassion and divine protection upon them so they may rejoice in Your faithfulness.”
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in Whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent men You save me. II Samuel 22:2-3
Join with us and millions of others around the world in prayer for Israel:PRAY WITH US
Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced that the terrorist group would not surrender and called for an end to the direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, in a written message to Hezbollah terrorists on Tuesday.READ MORE
Threatening messages from Iran sent to thousands of Israelis
A wave of Iranian propaganda messages in Hebrew swept across Israel overnight Monday into Tuesday. Users reported receiving SMS messages calling on them to cooperate with Iran. The Israel National Cyber Directorate has previously warned about malicious messages aimed at sowing panic, and recommended, among other things, ignoring such messages, blocking the number and marking it as spam.READ MORE
Stay Connected
There is no better way to keep up with what is really happening in Israel and the world—the truth the liberal media won’t tell you—than with the redesigned and upgraded FOZ app. We have prepared this app to allow us to stay in touch with you and provide the most up-to-date news and prayer requests. This powerful tool will help you shape and focus your prayers, receive updates from Dr. Evans, and so much more. It is a must-have for every friend of Israel.APPLE APP ANDROID APP DONATE NOW
The Bible calls the Jewish people “the apple of God’s eye.” They were precious to Him thousands of years ago, and they are still precious today. There is nothing we can do that is closer to the heart of God than to bless and help His Chosen People. Together we are telling, and more importantly showing, the Jewish people that they are not alone. We have received a generous matching gift challenge that will double your gift to help twice as many people—so please be as generous as you can when you send your gift today.
Your support of the Friends of Zion today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have been devastated by the war, continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel.
Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.DONATE NOW
Weekly Prayer Service
Pray with us for Israel and submit your prayer requests.
“I pray for the poor and impoverished living in Israel; the Holocaust survivors, the refugees from different lands returning home to their land. May they bring with them a divine supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to all of Israel. Protect the families who are forced to live in bomb shelters from the deadly rockets of the enemy. Let them see Your hand of compassion and divine protection upon them so they may rejoice in Your faithfulness.”
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in Whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior—from violent men You save me. II Samuel 22:2-3
Join with us and millions of others around the world in prayer for Israel:PRAY WITH US
Hezbollah leader vows to never surrender, calls for Lebanon to withdraw from negotiations
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced that the terrorist group would not surrender and called for an end to the direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, in a written message to Hezbollah terrorists on Tuesday.READ MORE
Threatening messages from Iran sent to thousands of Israelis
A wave of Iranian propaganda messages in Hebrew swept across Israel overnight Monday into Tuesday. Users reported receiving SMS messages calling on them to cooperate with Iran. The Israel National Cyber Directorate has previously warned about malicious messages aimed at sowing panic, and recommended, among other things, ignoring such messages, blocking the number and marking it as spam.READ MORE
Stay Connected
There is no better way to keep up with what is really happening in Israel and the world—the truth the liberal media won’t tell you—than with the redesigned and upgraded FOZ app. We have prepared this app to allow us to stay in touch with you and provide the most up-to-date news and prayer requests. This powerful tool will help you shape and focus your prayers, receive updates from Dr. Evans, and so much more. It is a must-have for every friend of Israel.APPLE APP ANDROID APP DONATE NOW
