“Go into all the world & share the Good News” Mark 16
DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Basil the Great
ARE ALL RELIGIONS THE SAME?
The Eucharist is a major distinction between Catholics and Protestants, with Catholics believing in its literal transformation and Protestants seeing it symbolically. This discrepancy reflects broader differences in theology, traditions, church authority, salvation, and worship.
STILL FAILING TO LEARN THE LESSONS OF ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS
The War on Poverty interrupted the ongoing reduction in poverty rates, pointing out the inadvertent harm that anti-poverty initiatives can cause. It is vital to acknowledge this lesson, particularly as similar consequences affect a larger population presently.
FIVE REASONS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS UNTIL CANDLEMAS
Already done with Christmas? We’re just getting started!
THE MYTH OF CHRISTIANITY’S ‘SOCIALIST ROOTS’
Take a closer look at those passages in Acts. The “communal” arrangement was voluntary.
THE LEGEND OF POPE ST SILVESTER I
The Caelian hill in Rome is the site of a very ancient basilica dedicated to the Four Crowned Martyrs; within the complex that surrounds it is preserved an extraordinary gem of medieval art, a chapel dedicated to Pope St Silvester I (314-35), whose feast has been kept on this day since the fourth century.
XI JINPING PROMISES THE ‘COMPLETE REUNIFICATION’ OF CHINA AND TAIWAN IN YEAR-END ADDRESS
Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, and Taiwanese voters are set to participate in the island’s elections on Jan. 13. Xi has repeatedly affirmed China’s stance that Taiwan is a part of China and that it must be reunified, by force if necessary.
FINDING PEACE IN THE STORM: THE DANGER OF RESISTING GOD
We talk with Jordan Burke about resisting God’s will and the blessings that come when we embrace sufferings in our lives!
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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