February 23
Feast of St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr (D. 155)
“Leave me as I am. The one who gives me strength to endure the fire will also give me strength to stay quite still on the pyre, even without the precaution of your nails.”
--St. Polycarp at his martyrdom
Various media sources are reporting that the Trump administration is planning an announcement later today in which they will formally rescind former President Barack Obama’s controversial “Dear Colleague” letter which directed schools to allow students to use the facilities that correspond to their gender identity rather than their biological sex.
February 22
Chair of St. Peter
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.”--Matthew 16:18
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany minced no words when reprimanding three Catholic politicians who marched on behalf of Planned Parenthood during the demonstrations that took place on February 11-12.
February 21
Feast of St. Peter Damien, Bishop and Doctor (1007 – 1072)
“In serenity, look forward to the joy that follows sadness. Hope leads you to that joy and love enkindles your zeal.”
--St. Peter Damien
Even though homeschooling families stand to gain from a proposed new law designed to distribute Federal funds for elementary and secondary education in the form of vouchers, this same bill could pose problems down the road.
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