Daily Devotional: Jun. 4 – St. Francis Caracciolo
Today is Tuesday, June 4, 2024, The feast of St. Francis Caracciolo, Confessor, a third class feast, with the liturgical color of white. In this episode: the meditation, ”Sermon on the Mount: Persecutions,” news from FSSPX.News about the Anniversary of Pope St. Pius X’s Canonization, and a Thought of the Day from Archbishop Lefebvre. We’d love […]
Day 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024)
As we continue to read about Jesus’ ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus’ power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today’s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that […]
Hong Kong forbidden to commemorate Tiananmen Massacre after 35 years
Commemorations in Hong Kong for the June 4, 1989 massacre in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square remain more tightly banned than ever by authorities. Eight people have been arrested in recent days for sedition.
La Niña to bring cooler temperatures this year
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the La Niña weather phenomenon is expected to arrive later this year, bringing cooler temperatures after a year of record heat fueled by El Niño.
Cameroon: A major and forgotten crisis
In its report on the world’s most neglected crises, the Norwegian Refugee Council highlighted Cameroon, a country struck by two conflicts that barely make the headlines.
Indian Elections: Modi’s party leads according to partial results
As half of the ballots have been counted, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party leads with 36.68% of the votes in parliamentary elections.
War in Ukraine: “Churches have a role to play in building peace”
Director of a research program explains findings on the complex religious dimensions of the Russian-Ukraine war and how to rebuild peace in Europe.
European Elections 2024: In Germany, Catholics battle against far-right
Lay people and the Catholic hierarchy are stepping up their resolutions against the far-right. The bishops are urging people not to vote for the AfD party in the June 9 European elections.
Ahead of European elections, pope pleads for ‘migrant brothers and sisters’
In a message published on June 3, in anticipation of the World Day of Migrants scheduled for September, Pope Francis compares today’s migrants to the people of Israel fleeing Egypt, as told in the Book of Exodus.
Synod: Theologians from around the world gather in Rome to prepare the next stage
The Vatican is accelerating preparations for the Synod of Bishops’ Second Plenary Assembly on the Church’s future, to take place in October 2024. Theologians are in Rome June 4–14 to prepare the synod’s working document.