Bills in 16 states would save kids from mutilating trans surgeries, but Republicans are blocking them
The bills could save tens of thousands of children from lifelong damage due to experimental transgender procedures.
Bills in 16 states would save kids from mutilating trans surgeries, but Republicans are blocking them
The bills could save tens of thousands of children from lifelong damage due to experimental transgender procedures.
Martyr of Communism: Blessed Aloysius Stepanic
When Aloysius Stepanic was brought into court on September 30, 1946, everyone knew it was a mere show trial. Granted, there were many well-deserved trials of suspected war criminals after World War II. Granted, some […]
Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)
Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today’s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The […]
Saint Scholastica
St. Scholastica (480-543) was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine Order. Benedict and Scholastica were born of wealthy parents in fifth-century Italy. They were raised together until Benedict left for Rome to continue his studies. Scholastica was dedicated to God at an early age, though for a time she probably […]
Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
God is at work in the hearts of all men and women, not just those who are Christian. Look at the Gospel. True to his intention, Mark was a non-Jew demonstrating what it means to have faith. A very persistent woman who wants her daughter to be healed confronts Jesus. She is so persistent that […]
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“The body of Christ that hung on the Cross is the body of Christ that rose from the tomb, is the body of Christ that ascended to the Father, and is the Body of Christ that is presented on the altar and that makes those who receive it into the Body of Christ, the Church.” — James L. Papandrea, What […]
Fired nurse practitioner charges CVS Pharmacy with religious discrimination
CNA—A Christian nurse practitioner formerly employed at a CVS Pharmacy in Texas has filed a discrimination complaint, saying that the company illegally discriminated against her on the basis of her religious beliefs against contraception and pressured her to change her beliefs. Robyn Strader, 72, was a nurse practitioner at the CVS Pharmacy MinuteClinic in the…
Full text: Benedict XVI’s letter in response to the Munich abuse report
The following is the full text of a letter by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI addressing the report on abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich-Freising. This English translation of the original German text was released by the Vatican on Feb. 8, 2022. Dear Sisters and Brothers, Following the presentation of the report on abuse in…
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide.
CNA—At his general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Feb. 9, the pope said that this ethical principle was valid not only for Christians but for everyone. He expressed gratitude for palliative care, which seeks to improve the quality of life of people suffering from severe illnesses. “However, we must be careful not…