The Problem With the Real Presence
Jerónimo Jacinto de Espinosa, “Adoration of the Eucharist,” ca. 1650 The problem of the Real Presence demands a decision. There’s no middle ground.
Aborted Babies Found in DC: Officials Silent on Investigation
Katie Yoder/CNA Washington Surgi-Clinic on F St. NW in Washington, D.C. on April 7, 2022 In a statement, Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services, which operates a medical waste incinerator in Baltimore, denied its driver gave away any boxes from the facility.
Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022)
Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel’s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may […]
St. Julie Billiart
Julie Billiart was born July 12, 1751, in Picardy, France, the fifth of seven children. She was christened Marie Rose Julia. Julie lived on a farm, but her favorite pastime was pretending to be a teacher and playing school. The school Julie attended was a rural one-room school house. Her favorite subject was religion, taught […]
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“All our striving in this life consists in healing the eye of the heart in order to see God.” — St. Augustine, from St Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer
Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
In a 53-47 vote, the U.S. Senate April 7 confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the country’s highest court.
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Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to become first black woman on Supreme Court
US President Joe Biden and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson watch the US Senate vote on whether to approve Judge Brown’s appointment to the US Supreme Court in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2022. / Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images. Washington D.C., Apr 7, 2022 / 14:26 pm […]
Spain criminalizes pro-life witness near abortion clinics
People praying at an abortion clinic. / Diocese of Saginaw, CC BY ND 2.0. Madrid, Spain, Apr 7, 2022 / 15:00 pm (CNA). Spain’s Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill amending the country’s penal code to criminalize “harassment” of women ente… […]
New eucharistic movie hits U.S. theaters for one day only
“ALIVE: Who is there?” is a new documentary about personal encounters with the Eucharist. / Hakuna Films/Bosco Films Boston, Mass., Apr 7, 2022 / 15:58 pm (CNA). A new documentary highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Euch… […]