“Go into all the world & share the Good News” Mark 16
DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
DAILY CATHOLIC QUOTE: POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II
“To believe in Jesus is to accept what He says, even when it runs contrary to what others are saying. It means rejecting the lure of sin, however attractive it may be, in order to set out on the difficult path of the Gospel virtues.”
NETANYAHU VOWS ISRAELI RESPONSE TO HAMAS ATTACK
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to defeat Hamas, likening it to ISIS and warning of a strong and lasting response to their recent attack. Israel has retaliated with airstrikes and could escalate to a ground invasion. Hamas threatened to execute hostages, and the attack has caused numerous casualties in Israel.
THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE AFTER BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS’ DEATH
A possible Eucharistic miracle may be linked to Blessed Carlo Acutis in 2006 in Tixtla, Mexico, where a red substance resembling human blood and muscle emerged from a consecrated host after his death. Father Mark Goring drew attention to the event, and it was investigated by important forensic experts who found that the substance was of human origin and had no natural explanation.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT OFFERS ADVICE TO THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Archbishop Chaput has told the Synod on Synodality participants to prioritize fidelity to the Church, Jesus Christ and the Holy Father. Additionally, he noted that the Church must continue to root its sense of communion in the Lord and not the ideas of the world.
DUBIA-OUS TAKES AND HYPERBOLIC BANTER
Questions known as dubia were submitted to Pope Francis regarding his 2016 Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris laetitia. The first set of dubia did not receive a direct answer, and the second set was framed in light of a synod assembly. Pope Francis clarified fundamental Catholic teaching in his response to the second set of dubia but was criticized for his tone. The response highlighted tension between the pope and those with doubts surrounding traditional doctrine.
100+ BLACK PASTORS SIGN LETTER DEFYING ABORTION IN OHIO CONSTITUTION
Black faith leaders in Ohio are against a measure that would safeguard abortion rights under Ohio’s constitution. They are concerned with the high number of Black women receiving abortions despite being only 13% of Ohio’s population but representing 48% of abortions. The leaders also accuse the abortion industry of historically focusing on targeting minority communities.
GERMAN CHRISTIAN HOME-SCHOOLING FAMILY GIVEN STAY OF DEPORTATION
The Romeike family, who fled Germany’s strict home-schooling laws, can remain living in Tennessee for at least another year thanks to a stay of deportation granted by ICE. The family has lived in Tennessee for more than ten years. Republican Senator Blackburn expressed satisfaction with the decision, and US representatives previously called the deportation an unconscionable decision.
NEARLY 300 KILLED BY HAMAS TERRORISTS AT ISRAELI MUSIC FESTIVAL
The BBC reported that ‘more than 260 bodies’ were reportedly recovered from the site.
MCCARTHY MAY RETURN AS HOUSE SPEAKER IN RESPONSE TO ISRAEL CRISIS
Kevin McCarthy has reversed his decision not to run for the speaker position again, following pressure from the conflict in Israel. McCarthy has said the conference will decide if he runs. He was ousted last week by a vote led by Representative Matt Gaetz. Those who ousted McCarthy will not support any effort to bring him back as speaker.
PALESTINE CHRISTIANS HAVE NO ‘MARGIN OF MANEUVER’ AMID VIOLENCE
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has called for a global effort to end the escalating violence between Israeli and Palestinian parties. He appeals to religious and world leaders, emphasizing the importance of ensuring fundamental rights in the region. Not wanting to harm Palestinian Christians, the Cardinal refrains from taking sides in the conflict.
WHO SAW THE VIRGIN MARY IN WISCONSIN
Adele Brise saw the Virgin Mary and formed a lay community to teach children where she was located. She died in 1896 and is buried in Wisconsin. There is currently no cause for her canonization, but it may happen in the future.
PERPETUAL ADORATION LIVE FROM THE TYBURN CONVENT, LONDON, ENGLAND
Catholics for Catholics aims to provide easy access to nuns or monks for prayer requests, as this resource is no longer easily available due to various factors. The organization believes that prayer is essential for the soul and wants to reconnect people with these prayerful individuals who spend their lives in devotion..
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