Day 132: David and Absalom (2022)
Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men’s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today’s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete […]
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus (Martyrs)
The first-century martyrs Saints Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers and members of the elite Praetorian Guard, entrusted with the responsibility of defending the Roman Emperor. Upon converting to Christianity, they were arrested, taken to the island of Terracina, and martyred. Aside from this, nothing else is known about them. Three centuries later, Pope St. […]
US Senate again refuses to to pass federal abortion law. Bishops relieved, Biden adamant.
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. / Shutterstock Denver Newsroom, May 11, 2022 / 17:25 pm (CNA). An expansive abortion bill that would declare abortion a human right, undercut existing state pro-life laws, and force objecting doctors to p… […]
Gift, Response, Community: A Letter to Parents about Baptism
Author’s Note: This talk was presented this past Sunday as part of a relaunched baptism prep program for new parents who are seeking baptism for their first child. The talk’s goal was to prompt the […]
Leslyn Lewis: Trudeau is waging ‘open war’ on religious freedom
‘I wish this was a one-time attack on religion by this government, but for the Liberals, the only religion allowed in Canada has been wokeism.’
Alabama doctors stop giving transgender drugs to kids after new ban takes effect
‘If the Good Lord made you a boy, you’re a boy. If He made you a girl, you’re a girl.’
Sen. Tim Scott Responds to Claim That Abortion Helps Low-Income Black Women
Screenshot Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during a U.S. Senate committee hearing May 11, 2022. At the end of the hearing, Scott stressed that millions of children face circumstances similar to his: being raised in poverty by single-parent households that are Black.
US Senate Again Refuses to Pass Federal Abortion Law: Bishops Relieved; Biden Adamant
Kevin Dietsch U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., walks after a vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building, on May 11 in Washington. Manchin voted No on the measure, resulting in the Democrats failing to advance the bill that would codify abortion rights at the federal level. The Women’s […]
New Film ‘The Matter of Life’ Opens in Theaters for Two Days Only
‘The Matter of Life’ poster Why not buy a ticket for yourself and one for an abortion advocate among your family or friends?
Leslyn Lewis: Trudeau is waging ‘open war’ on religious freedom
‘I wish this was a one-time attack on religion by this government, but for the Liberals, the only religion allowed in Canada has been wokeism.’