DeSANTIS AD CONFRONTS ATTACKS ON PEOPLE OF FAITH A new ad released by Ron DeSantis took aim at the Biden administration for “weaponizing” the federal government against people of faith. “Family and faith are the building blocks of society, but government is waging an assault on both of them,” DeSantis said when he introduced the ad. READ |
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SEEING BEYOND EUPHEMISMS IN OHIO CatholicVote’s Logan Church warns that the Democrat-backed amendment Issue 1 in Ohio intentionally “makes no distinction between minors and adults.” She explains: “It extends far beyond abortion and even into transgender ideology … with a goal of obliterating ‘most limits to abortion or sex-change surgery’ for adults and children alike. And with parents cut out of the picture, children are left exposed to those who prey on the vulnerable.” READ |
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HOUSE PASSES BILL TO PROTECT GAS CARS The House on Thursday passed a bill that would stop states such as California from adopting “green” policies that restrict the sale and use of gas vehicles. H.R. 1435, also known as the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, passed by a near-party-line vote of 222-190. It now goes to the Democratic-controlled Senate, where it is not expected to succeed. READ |
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TUBERVILLE BLASTS SCHUMER OVER ABORTION POLICY Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, called out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, this week, accusing him of playing politics over a controversial pro-abortion Department of Defense policy rather than truly looking out for the well-being of the military. Schumer had boasted of confirming judicial nominees, but has refused to bring military nominees up for votes. Tuberville has put military nominations in Schumer’s court until the administration revokes the military’s abortion policy. READ |
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REUTERS: BIDEN REELECTION IN JEOPARDY “U.S. President Joe Biden's chances of re-election are being jeopardized by voters' concerns over his age, the economy and crime,” Reuters reports. According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, Biden and former President Donald Trump are currently tied in a hypothetical 2024 match. But in the seven states where the 2020 presidential election was closest, “Trump led with 41% to Biden's 35%, and 24% undecided.” READ |
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REAL ‘SOUND OF FREEDOM’ STAR MULLS SENATE RUN Tim Ballard is reportedly considering a run for the Senate. Ballard is the former Department of Homeland Security agent and current activist against child sex trafficking whose work was the basis for the summer blockbuster “Sound of Freedom.” The U.S. Senate seat Ballard may run for is set to be vacated by retiring Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. READ |
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TEACHERS UNION HEAD COMPARES PARENTS TO SEGREGATIONISTS Longtime teachers union boss Randi Weingarten attacked parents who seek an increased role in their children’s education by citing a widely discredited far-left group that listed a parental rights group with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). “I was talking to the Southern Poverty Law Center, and they showed me the same words, ‘choice,’ ‘parental rights,’ and an attempt to divide parents versus teachers,” Weingarten said. “[At] that point, it was white parents versus other parents.” READ |
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DO PRIESTS HAVE A ROLE IN POLITICS? Can priests hold political office? Or endorse a particular candidate or party? What about mentioning Congress in a homily? Jessica Nardi dives into what the Church teaches about priests’ involvement in politics – and what their obligation is when it comes to forming the faithful. READ |
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NEW YORKERS PROTEST DEMS OVER MIGRANT CRISIS New Yorkers shouted down Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Jerry Nadler, and other Democrats Friday during a Midtown press conference about the migrant crisis. Some protesters held signs reading “Americans first: Vetted & legal migrants only.” Another used a megaphone to shout “Close the border, close the border. Respect the constitution, AOC. I am your constituent.” READ |
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NEBRASKA HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS SUED A woman is suing a Nebraska hospital for “negligence and lack of informed consent” five years after doctors there performed a double mastectomy on her as a teen. “When Luka was just 16 years old, her breasts were surgically amputated as the first step in her ‘gender affirming care’ with the Defendants. As more fully described herein, the actions of the Defendants constitute negligence and are violative of Nebraska’s Consumer Protection Act,” the suit states. READ |
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NEW LOOPCAST! The New Mexico governor tries suspending the 2nd Amendment, Erika risks her reputation to dissect “Lead Me, Lord,” Josh considers a Biden impeachment, and we bring you the Congressional Storytime from Hell. All on this week’s episode. WATCH |
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6 TIPS ON TEMPTATION Turning away from sin and choosing a Christian moral life can seem straightforward and simple on the surface: just don’t do the things Jesus says are sins – check! But the reality is much more complicated than this. It requires a deeper understanding of human nature. And part of that is knowing the unhelpful pitfalls we tend to fall into. So here are six ways NOT to fight temptation. READ |
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WHAT MAKES EVERYTHING INTERESTING Catholicism is not a narrow field of religious thought. Catholicism has had massive, world-changing impact on virtually every subject and every aspect of life on Earth. It’s an entire worldview, and has something to say on everything. Here is a look at Catholicism’s sweeping impact on the world, and what it is about Catholicism that makes every subject interesting. READ |
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COZY FALL DINNERS By now we should all have noticed a cooling of temperatures. The crisp breeze and chillier nights are bound to make us crave autumnal treats. So here are 40 warm and cozy fall dinner recipes, from French onion soup to spicy Touchdown Chili, to Italian Hot Dish, to apple cider pork chops. And plenty more. It’s harvest season! READ |
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QUIET LIKE JOSEPH Popular culture values the outspoken, confident choleric and sanguine personalities. What about those of us who are quiet? Does that mean we’re timid or boring or merely “extras” in the story of life? Here is a reflection from a person who used to be ashamed of her quietness, but who has now found the value of her personality through the example of St. Joseph. READ |
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VIDEO Our posterity is at stake! Do you agree with Tucker Carlson? WATCH |
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CATHOLIC 101 If we find that the news media or social media are making us angry, it is time to take a timeout. Sometimes, we need to disengage with what makes us angry so that we can re-engage with the love of God. What exactly is righteous anger, when can it become a deadly sin, and how do we guard against this? Joseph Pearce offers guidance. READ |
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SAINT OF THE DAY Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian both lived during a time of intense Christian persecution. After Cornelius was elected pope, he often turned to his saintly friend Cyprian for counsel. The two heavily contributed to theology, especially the pastoral response to welcoming back Christians who had renounced Christ out of fear for their lives. Ultimately, both men were martyred for their faith. READ |
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SATURDAY’S PSALM “Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever.” (Psalm 113:2) READ |
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SATURDAY’S READINGS Saturday's Mass readings. READ |
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SUNDAY’S PSALM “The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.” (Psalm 103:8) READ |
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SUNDAY’S READINGS Sunday's Mass readings. READ |
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ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA Pope Paul VI made the first papal visit to the United Nations in October 1965. Pope John Paul II would later visit the U.N. twice during his papacy. |
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ARTWORK Ecce Homo by Guido Reni, c.1639 SHARE |
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