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DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint John of Capistrano
GERMAN BISHOP CALLS FOR MARRIED PRIESTS AND ORDAINED WOMEN
Bishop Franz Josef Overbeck recommends that the Catholic Church in Germany should allow married priests and ordain women as a solution to address the clergy crisis. This proposal aligns with the German “Synodal Way” initiative, which also supports same-sex marriage. The Bishop suggests learning from the Orthodox and Eastern Churches, which permit married clergy.
A POLITICAL REAWAKENING? A MASS EMERGENCE FROM THE WOKE SLUMBER
The recent Hamas attacks on Israel have caused a shift in some people’s political opinions, with some previously liberal individuals discussing buying guns and others reconsidering their views on the Trump administration. The attacks have exposed the fragility of the West and the contradiction between woke ideology and supporting Islamist terrorists.
BISHOP URGES VIRGINIA CATHOLICS TO VOTE PRO-LIFE
Bishop Michael Burbridge is calling on Virginia Catholics to support pro-life candidates in the upcoming state elections and has highlighted the potential impact of a Republican majority on post-Roe views on abortion. He reiterated the four principles of Catholic social teaching and provided practical voting information.
THE BIDEN ADMIN’S PLAN TO ENFORCE WOKENESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The EEOC’s proposed guidance in the Biden administration mandates conformity to colleagues’ sexuality, reproductive rights, and gender identity, and non-compliance could lead to legal consequences, violating the First Amendment and the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Conservatives must act by building consensus and passing new legislation to end discrimination.
CATHOLIC NURSES FILE NEW REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAW PROHIBITING ABORTION PILL REVERSAL
Bella Health and Wellness wants to continue providing abortion pill reversal (APR) during their ongoing lawsuit against a law that prohibits medical professionals from performing APR. They have requested a renewal, despite their exemption from the law expiring, due to their religious obligation to help women who may miscarriage. APR has an efficacy rate of up to 68%.
COMPARE HOW UNIVERSITY ELITES RESPONDED TO GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH AND THE INNOCENT ISRAELI MASSACRE
“Ivory tower elites” who hailed George Floyd, a drug addict, as a national hero but are not taking a clear stance on Hamas’ recent attack. Their lack of action is hypocritical.
ILLINOIS DIOCESE TO MERGE PARISHES DUE TO DECLINE IN MASS ATTENDANCE
The Diocese of Peoria in Illinois plans to close some churches and merge eight parishes into two due to decreasing Mass attendance since 2015. The diocese is seeking feedback from the parishioners through its Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan, and the final plan will be announced by Bishop Tylka in May 2022.
IT IS TIME FOR SULLIVAN TO GO
The Supreme Court refused to review the New York Times v. Sullivan case’s defamation lawsuit standard for public figures. While some people believe it upholds free speech, others believe it allows the spread of misinformation. According to Justice Clarence Thomas, the decision is obsolete, allowing media outlets to destroy someone’s reputation with no consequences because of increased competition and diminished accuracy.
HOMESCHOOLING IS NOW A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING SPORTS IN AMERICA: NINJA WARRIOR.
Homeschooled Christian kids are leading the popularity of American Ninja Warrior. The sport has proved to be effective in keeping kids physically active. The top athletes are between 16 and 22 years of age and are mostly homeschooled, which gives them more flexibility to compete and train.
FEDERAL RESEARCHERS FIND EVIDENCE COVID MRNA JABS CAUSE SEIZURES IN YOUNG CHILDREN
The FDA’s analysis found a higher risk of seizures or convulsions in children between 2-4 for Pfizer and 2-5 for Moderna mRNA vaccines, with approximately one seizure occurring for every 2,500 vaccinations within a week. Consequently, the CDC’s recommendation of mRNA boosters for young children might face more criticism and skepticism due to the new findings.
BELGIAN TEENAGER EUTHANIZED DAYS AFTER 16TH BIRTHDAY
A Belgian teenage girl with a brain tumor opted for euthanasia and became one of the youngest documented cases in Belgium to do so. Her organs were donated, and euthanasia for Minors has been legal in Belgium since 2014. Concerns remain regarding the ethics surrounding euthanasia, and Belgium reported as having a high number of cases.
SYNOD: REFORM, RENEWAL, OR REVOLUTION?
The synod is viewed with suspicion by some Catholics who think it may be an attempt to revolutionize the Church, while others see it only as an attempt to strengthen structures for cooperation. The synod’s goal of implementing new structures concerns some Catholics because they worry it may modify the faith’s traditions.
MORE ILLEGAL ALIENS FLOODED THE SOUTHERN BORDER IN SEPTEMBER THAN EVER RECORDED IN A SINGLE MONTH
In September, the US apprehended a record number of migrants crossing the southwest border. The trend has been increasing since the start of Biden’s administration and the number of apprehensions for Fiscal year 2023 is considerably more than the previous year. Also, 169 individuals on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist were caught at the southern border.
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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