JIM CAVIEZEL TO LEAD RALLY IN OHIO;FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTRACEPTIVE;GALLUP: CONFIDENCE IN MILITARY PLUMMETS ;WOMAN DENIED CANCER TREATMENT DUE TO VIEWS ON 'TRANS'

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 JIM CAVIEZEL TO LEAD RALLY IN OHIO  Jim Caviezel, star of the new hit movie “Sound of Freedom,” will lead a prayer rally in Cincinnati, Ohio this Sunday, August 6. “The Prayer Rally hopes to encourage ALL Christians in Ohio to VOTE ‘YES’ on Issue 1,” Catholics for Catholics stated. If Issue 1 passes, it “will protect Ohio’s Constitution and save children from abortion up to birth and genital mutilation without parental consent.”  READ FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTRACEPTIVE  The FDA issued a warning Tuesday that two lots of Tydemy, a prescription birth control pill, were being recalled by manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Lupin recalled the pills after finding “a known impurity” in the product. The company also cited decreased levels of the ingredient ascorbic acid, which would lower the pill’s effectiveness. The FDA estimated that 4,179 boxes amounting to 350,000 tablets may be affected. READ MILITARY PARENTS EXCLUDED FROM KIDS' MEDICAL DECISIONS  Two years ago, Amy Haywood and her family moved overseas for a military assignment. When she took her child to the doctor for a wellness visit, the doctor asked her to leave the room so he could ask more questions without the interference of a parent. That was only the beginning of Haywood’s story, which is now sending shockwaves throughout the military. CatholicVote spoke with Haywood to get her take.  READ GALLUP: CONFIDENCE IN MILITARY PLUMMETS  A recent Gallup poll found that Americans’ confidence in the military under the Biden administration has plummeted. The news comes amid a series of controversial LGBTQ- and abortion-related policy decisions affecting the armed forces. The poll showed that the current average of confidence in the military is only 60%, compared to almost 70% in 2021. Confidence hasn’t been this low since 1997.  READ PRO-LIFE VICTORY IN GUAM  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reinstated a law in Guam that requires an in-person consultation before a medical abortion can take place. “The panel concluded that the in-person informed consent requirement does not violate the Due Process Clause because it furthers Guam’s legitimate governmental interests in the preservation of potential life, protection of maternal health, and promotion of the integrity of the medical profession,” the court summary stated.  READ DANE COUNTY, WI BECOMES 'TRANS SANCTUARY'  The board of supervisors in Dane County, Wisconsin, where Madison is located, passed a resolution in June that made the county a “sanctuary” for “trans” and “non-binary” people. According to the resolution, access to “sex-reassignment” medications and body-mutilating surgeries is a “fundamental right” for everyone, including children. The measure is now in effect.  READ WOMAN DENIED CANCER TREATMENT DUE TO VIEWS ON 'TRANS'  An Oregon hospital refused a cancer patient treatment because she voiced her views on “transgenderism.” The staff at the Oregon Health and Science University disregarded Marlene Barbera's concerns when she commented on the office's prominently-displayed “transgender” flag. After she had a disagreement over the phone with a staff member, the clinic dropped her as a patient, informing her in an email that she was barred from treatment “because of ongoing disrespectful and hurtful remarks about our LGBTQ community and staff.”  READ NEWS CLIP  Parents, watch out for transgender ideology! Chloe Cole is giving parents a grave and heartfelt warning.  WATCH FR. MARK BEARD  Fr. Mark Beard, a fixture of his rural Louisiana community, passed away in a tragic car accident Wednesday afternoon. He was 62. CatholicVote’s Anthony Iafrate, who had a deep spiritual connection to Fr. Mark, pays tribute to the remarkable priest.  READ BISHOPS PRAISE NEW VIRGINIA SCHOOL RULES  The two bishops of Virginia have praised the new parental rights policies recently implemented by Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, calling them a “considerable improvement” and a “much-needed” change to earlier state education guidelines. The new policies, released last month, affirm that parents have the right to oversight of their children while they are enrolled in public schools.  READ THE GIFT OF THE PRESENT  Two of the greatest temptations we struggle with are being tormented by the hurts of the past and, conversely, fretting about the future. But in actuality, the only thing that exists right now is the present moment. And that is where God is; that is where God is waiting for us; that is where God is beckoning us. Learn how prayer can keep you in the present moment. READ CATHOLIC 101  The possibility that the Church's teaching on the morality of contraception is infallible has been generally ignored in the debate which took place after the publication of Humanae vitae. Those who wanted to use contraception could do so without fear of separating themselves from Church teaching and doctrine. However, the teaching that contraception is always wrong, IS infallible - read here to discover why!  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  St. John Mary Vianney is the patron saint of priests. Growing up during the French Revolution, John Mary received all his sacraments in secret.  After he was ordained a priest, his preaching was so powerful that many hardened sinners converted to the faith. He was known for spending up to 16 hours a day administering the sacrament of confession.  READ DAILY PSALM  “Sing with joy to God our help.” (Psalm 81:1)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings  READ TRUTH  Let's encourage men to embrace their calling.  SHARE The LOOP is a publication of the CatholicVote Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. The LOOP is organized, funded, and published by faithful Catholic laity. We do not claim to speak for any individual bishop or the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. CATHOLICVOTE | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127