“Go into all the world & share the Good News” Mark 16
DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Albert the Great
AN INCREDIBLE 1968 CHALICE PROPHECY FULFILLED IN 2023
During his initial mass at the village chapel, Fr. Vincent Chamel was gifted a chalice that had been passed down by the previous parish priest, who had served many years prior to Fr. Chamel’s birth.
SILENCE FROM ROME, TURMOIL IN TEXAS, & PLENTY OF BLAME TO GO AROUND
Bishop Strickland has made several errors, but in some ways, he is a reflection of the Pope’s own doing as an episcopal golem.
AMERICANS WANT MORE KIDS, & THAT’S A GREAT THING
Gallup found that Americans increasingly desire larger families, but such families have become rare. This raises questions about why Americans want larger families but are unable to have them. Additionally, what is the Catholic response to this trend?
BROGLIO, PIERRE SPAR ON SYNODALITY IN THE CHURCH IN AMERICA
Synodality was a main topic at the U.S. bishops’ conference, with the papal nuncio emphasizing its importance and the conference president noting how the bishops are already utilizing the model.
REPORT: CHARTER SCHOOLS SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPERFORM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The report, conducted by the National Alliance for Public Charters Schools, analyzed data from 22 states and found that charter schools had higher graduation rates, higher rates of college attendance, and higher proficiency rates in math and reading than traditional public schools.
THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. ANTHONY ISACCO
Mark Bradford and Dr. Isacco met at a medical ethics conference where they discussed the mental health crisis and its impact on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They published an article on the topic, highlighting the importance of community for this group. Dr. Isacco also discussed the contributing factors of the mental health crisis in the US.
THE LEFT WANTS PRO-LIFERS TO DESPAIR AFTER LAST TUESDAY’S ELECTION. DON’T.
Despite recent defeats, pro-lifers are determined to continue their fight for the unborn. While the overturning of Roe v. Wade has shifted the battle to the states, it is uncertain whether this is a permanent defeat or a temporary setback in a longer fight.
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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