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DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
TOM EMMER’S NOMINATION COLLAPSES AS REPUBLICANS EYE NEXT STEPS
Tom Emmer won the Speaker of the House election with 117 votes, defeating Mike Johnson. However, Emmer faced opposition from multiple sources, including 26 Republicans and criticism from President Trump on social media. Eventually, Emmer withdrew and alternative candidates were considered.
TRUMP ATTORNEYS ARGUE ‘VINDICTIVE’ SPECIAL COUNSEL INDICTMENT CRIMINALIZES SPEECH
Lawyers are trying to dismiss the case against former President Trump, citing selective and vindictive prosecution and a violation of his freedom of speech. They want Trump to be protected, call for the removal of inflammatory claims from the indictment, and will file an appeal to the Supreme Court. The indictment was made in August due to election disputes.
POLL: JIM JORDAN FAR AND AWAY MOST POPULAR SPEAKER CANDIDATE AMONG GOP
An October 2023 survey to identify the Republicans’ favorite candidate for Speaker of the House found that Jim Jordan led with 36%, followed by Donald Trump with 13%. Kevin McCarthy, Patrick McHenry, and Matt Gaetz had fewer votes; 32% of republicans remained undecided. This poll was conducted before Jim Jordan was removed as the GOP Speaker-designate.
TEXAS COUNTY BECOMES LARGEST YET IN STATE TO ENACT ABORTION ‘TRAVEL BAN’
Lubbock County in Texas now has an “abortion travel ban” that prevents anyone from providing assistance in abortions and prohibits anyone from performing elective abortions in the county’s unincorporated areas. Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas disagrees with the measure, stating it obstructs essential healthcare and is unnecessary.
CARDINAL SCHÖNBORN ON CHANGING THE CATECHISM
Lets provide context on Cardinal Schönborn’s statement about the Pope changing the Catechism on homosexuality, noting that changes are likely to be consistent with previous statements and that the Catechism is meant as a guide rather than a definitive authority on Catholic teachings. It also warns against raising expectations for change in Catholic attitudes towards homosexuality, and advises caution among Church leaders in making statements on the subject.
JUDGE BLOCKS COLORADO’S UNPRECEDENTED PRO-ABORTION LAW
The federal court has put a hold on Colorado’s Senate Bill 23-190 that restricts natural hormone therapy to undo medication-induced abortions temporarily. The court ruled in favor of Bella Health + Wellness, which argued that the law violates its religious freedom. Although this allows Bella to continue offering the treatment, the law remains in effect in other areas.
SYNOD: BEATINGS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL MORALE IMPROVES
Shamefully, Cardinal Tobin’s comment that traditional Latin Mass supporters benefit from exclusion, which is narcissistic gaslighting. Synodal speak for their inclusion in an all-inclusive Church and that the changes made to the Catholic Church in the 1960s have hurt the spiritual wellbeing of Catholics, is backed by relevant statistics.
GEORGIA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ‘HEARTBEAT’ LAW BANNING ABORTION
Georgia’s Supreme Court has upheld the “heartbeat” law which bans abortion after six weeks and recognizes the fetuses as a person. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America is happy with the decision as LIFE Act provides some protection for fetuses, but with limited exceptions. The law acknowledges fetuses as humans and secures them from conception.
CATHOLIC BISHOPS NEED TO VOCALLY SPEAK OUT AGAINST ABORTION
Let’s analyzes the clash between the scientific proponents of small families and the Catholic Church’s opposition to contraception and abortion. A century ago, Fr. John Ryan opposed family planning and believed that children were fundamental to marriage. Let’s contrast these early Catholic leaders’ passion with the current bishops’ apathy towards family and life topics.
UPCOMING US SUPREME COURT CASE COULD BE HUGE RELIGION-BEAT SLEEPER STORY
The US Supreme Court is considering important cases about federal regulations affecting small fishing firms and government agencies’ power to regulate vague laws. The Little Sisters of the Poor and disputes related to LGBT and abortion are also relevant, but there are presently no cases related to the two religion clauses of the First Amendment on the Supreme Court’s agenda.
NOT ALL PALESTINIANS ARE HAMAS, BUT HAMAS DOES REPRESENT THE PALESTINIANS
The article examines Joe Biden’s response to the Hamas-Israel conflict, which includes vague support for Israel and a call for restraint. The piece challenges Biden’s assertion that Hamas does not represent Palestinians and argues that coexistence may not be possible. The author concludes that Hamas must be eliminated, and Palestine must abandon its goal of destroying Israel to achieve peace.
TIME TO RETIRE THE TERM “PROGRESSIVE”?
The article recommends expanding or eliminating the term “progressive” in politics because of its association with Democrats and lack of progressive Republicans. Instead, specific goals and visions should be articulated. Additionally, the piece analyzes objectives of modern American progressives and concludes that all dogmatists demonstrate some progressive qualities.
MONK SHOT, BODY THROWN IN RIVER FOLLOWING KIDNAPPING AT NIGERIAN MONASTERY
Brother Godwin Eze, a monk who was kidnapped from the Benedictine monastery in Eruku, Nigeria on 17 October has been murdered. The Diocese of Ilorin announced
MAJORITY OF AMERICANS AGED 18-24 SAY HAMAS MASSACRE OF ISRAELI CIVILIANS ‘JUSTIFIED’
A majority of those aged 18-24 believe that Hamas’s killing of 1,200 Israeli civilians in Israel was “justified” according to polling results.
OHIO GOVERNOR SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ABORTION AMENDMENT: ‘IT JUST GOES TOO FAR’
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his wife Fran have released an ad opposing a ballot initiative to make abortion a right in the state constitution, citing concerns over invalidated prohibitions on partial-birth abortion, repeal of parental consent laws, and a lack of regulations to protect women and girls.
WHAT NIKKI HALEY GETS RIGHT
The article opposes renaming the Department of Defense, advocates diplomacy and morality, cautions against lack of congressional oversight and ambiguity in the executive branch, and highlights the dangers of ideological extremism, including hawks’ calls for war without considering nuclear risks.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FROM OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT SHRINE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW JERSEY
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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