The world’s largest library association gathered more than 21,000 members in this year’s annual conference which offered more than 100 workshops on subjects such as how to expand Drag Queen Story Hours at libraries, establish “Queer-Inclusive Elementary School Library Programming” in public schools, and handle resistance to their liberal agenda.
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July 24
"The devil only tempts those souls that wish to abandon sin and those that are in a state of grace. The others belong to him; he has no need to tempt them."
-St. John Vianney
Today’s Reflection:
Ask the Lord to reveal to you your predominant fault. Are you willing to wage a holy war against it?
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We receive a lot of questions from Catholic who are uneasy about integrative medicine and are afraid of being inadvertently introduced to New Age practices. This is a very real possibility and the discerning Catholic consumer may want to be aware of some of the risks associated with this field of medical care.
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The U.S. bishops have officially kicked off NFP week which is dedicated to educating the public and celebrating the good news about natural family planning. The theme for the week is “Love, Naturally.”
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July 23
"If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
-John 8:31-31
Today’s Reflection:
One way to discover the truth about ourselves is by conducting a daily examination of conscience. To do so requires some discipline and effort. Is your spiritual life worth it?
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New research suggests that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population – particularly in females – which raises important questions about the best way to treat gender dysphoria.
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July 22
"Our souls should be like a transparent crystal through which God can be perceived..."
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-St. Teresa of Calcutta
Today’s Reflection:
Sometimes our soul is covered with "dirt and dust" that dulls our shine.
How can I properly form my conscience so that my soul is conformed
to the will of God and He can be more clearly perceived.
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July 21
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law."
-Galatians 5:22
Today’s Reflection:
How do the fruit of the Holy Spirit, outlined in the Scripture passage, help me
to be a "consoling angel"?
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July 20
"One should always remember that such virtues as surrender, humility, obedience, and the ability to serve and sacrifice presuppose a high degree of spiritual activity, enabling one to ignore one's own selfish demands. Mary is never servile but free and responsible."
-Jutta Burggraf
Today’s Reflection:
What is the difference between a servile action and a free and responsible one? Which marks my service to others?
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After a week of such extreme partisan rancor on the floor of the U. S. House of Representatives, Rev. Patrick Conroy, SJ, took matters into his own hands and prayed to “cast out all spirits of darkness.”
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