February 19
“For I will only your well-being, and whatever I give, I give it so that you may reach the goal for which I created you.”--Our Lord to St. Catherine of Siena
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Delights and Tribulations
February 18
“God said: ‘Why do you never stop asking to taste of My delights, yet you refuse the tribulations?’”
--St. Margaret of Cortona
House Overrules Planned Parenthood Regulation
A regulation blocking states from defunding Planned Parenthood from federal Title X family planning funds, which was signed into law just before President Barack Obama left office, has been overruled by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cause May Soon Open for Fatima Seer
Evidence of the holiness of the life of Sr. Lucia, one of the three children who received messages from Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal nearly 100 years ago, was formally presented by church officials this week.
Bullied Florist Heads to Supreme Court
Barronelle Stutzman, the Washington floral artist whose life was nearly ruined after she refused to service a same-sex wedding, is now appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chief Architect
February 17
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”
--Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Attack on Archbishop Meets With Heartfelt Rebuke
A liberal columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer thought his snarky column attacking Archbishop Charles Chaput’s latest book would be the last word – until this feisty immigration lawyer made his critique look as hollow as it was.
Little Fighter Defies the Odds
The Bakkers were told their unborn baby wasn’t thriving in the womb and, at 23 weeks gestation, should consider an abortion. They refused, and are now celebrating their little fighter who just took her first steps.
Prosperity Gospel Runs Amuck
The New Age “prosperity Gospel” preaches that God meant everyone to be rich and happy – so does this mean you can rob a bank in order to achieve the wealth Jesus said you deserve?
Cruciform
February 16
"One of the favorite images I like to use for describing the Christian life is of a person standing with arms outstretched. One hand, in faith and prayer, touches God; the other hand is extended in service to the neighbor. Thus a person is cruciform, touching God and touching neighbor."--Catherine de Hueck Doherty
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