July 12
“Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.”
- St. Agnes
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12 Hours of Prayer for Charlie Gard Begins Tonight!
Believers from around the world are committing to pray for 12 hours for 11-month old Charlie Gard, who is dying of mitochondrial depletion syndrome in a London hospital, whose fate may be decided tomorrow at England’s High Court.
Young Women of Grace & CCD – A Perfect Fit!
The Young Women of Grace program is just over a year old and, thanks to the creativity and generosity of women leaders, is finding its way into a variety of settings which now include CCD classes.
Teen Vogue Under Fire (Again)
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A few months ago, Teen Vogue was under fire for publishing a horrendously insensitive article about how to cheer up a girl who has had an abortion. But their latest article, entitled “Anal Sex: What You Need to Know” goes far beyond the pale by providing teen girls with graphic instructions on how to engage in sodomy.
The Voice of Our Lord
Research: Prayer - not Mindfulness – Makes Better Athletes
Even though mindfulness is all the rage right now, an eminent neuroscientist says that when it comes to enhancing performance, prayer that comes from a deeply rooted belief can be much more effective than mindfulness.
Act Wisely and Prudently
July 10
“You must act wisely and prudently. Do not follow the foolish but in every action, easy or difficult, keep your sight fixed on God, sanctifying your intention and enduring every adversity patiently for the love of God.”
-St. Baptista Varani
Court Reconsiders Charlie Gard Case Today
NOTE: Important update at end of article.
A British High Court is reconsidering the case of Charlie Gard, the 11 month-old infant who is dying of a rare mitochondrial syndrome, after researchers at the Vatican’s Bambino Gesu hospital provided additional evidence that new therapies could help the child.
Rising Again
July 9
“When someone falls does he not rise again? If he goes astray does he not return? Let us raise ourselves from our fall and not give up hope as long as we free ourselves from sin.”
-St. Basil the Great
For the Love of God
July 8
“Many may not find giving up food and drink and a soft bed too difficult…But bearing an insult, a wrong, or hurtful words…this is something to be borne not by many but by few.”
-St. John Chrysostom
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