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Wednesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time First reading Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah is angry at God’s mercy Jonah was very indignant; he fell into a rage. He prayed to the Lord and said, ‘Ah, Lord, is not this just as I said would happen when I was still at home? That was why I went … Read moreWed 8 October
Mizael ContrerasA bronze statue of Venerable Antonio Margil de Jesús (1657–1726), created by artist Alberto Pérez Soria, stands in front of Holy Cross Church in Querétaro, Mexico. Centuries later, pilgrims still visit the springs Venerable Antonio Margil opened through prayer — living waters that call the faithful to deeper trust in God during this Jubilee … Read moreBefore Lourdes, There Were the ‘Eyes of Father Margil’ — a Texas Miracle That Still Flows Today
Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See published a statement Oct. 7 accusing the Vatican of potentially “undermining” peace efforts in Gaza by “criticizing Israel” and not focusing enough on Hamas’ refusal to release hostages. The statement followed an interview with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, which Vatican News released to mark the second … Read moreIsraeli Embassy accuses Vatican of ‘criticizing Israel’ but ‘overlooking’ Hamas’ guilt
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet confirmed Oct. 7 that a screenshot of Charlie Kirk’s private text messages circulating online is authentic, showing Kirk venting frustration over what he described as pressure from Jewish donors that left him “no choice but to leave the pro Israel cause.” The screenshot was first released by commentator Candace … Read moreKirk’s leaked messages show frustration with Jewish donors
Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsMembers of the group “Concerned Women for America” pray outside the US Supreme Court as the Court hears oral arguements in Chiles v. Salazar, a landmark case on “conversion therapy,” on October 7, 2025, in Washington, DC. COMMENTARY: Oral argument in the ‘Chiles v. Salazar’ case indicates that a majority of the U.S. Supreme … Read moreSCOTUS Sizes Up Colorado’s Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’
In the Oct. 5 homily for a Red Mass in the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese of Military Services (AMS) encouraged those present to cultivate charity, justice, and commitment to upholding the dignity of the human person as they begin a new judicial year. “It is so good to begin … Read moreArchbishop Broglio encourages those in legal professions to cultivate charity, compassion, courage
A case before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today could determine whether counseling can be treated as free speech, a decision that will affect how a Christian counselor can treat minor clients who have gender dysphoria. The Wall Street Journal editorial, board explained in an editorial that the case, Chiles v. Salazar, … Read moreWSJ: SCOTUS to decide whether ‘conversion therapy’ is free speech
Illegal crossings at the southern border hit the lowest annually recorded number since 1970 during the 2025 fiscal year, preliminary data from the Department of Homeland Security show, CBS News reported Oct. 6. The internal federal data obtained by the outlet show that federal agents stopped about 238,000 illegal border crossings in fiscal year 2025, which … Read moreIllegal border crossings reach lowest level since 1970
James Tissot (1836-1902), “Annas and Caiaphas,” Brooklyn Museum COMMENTARY: Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’ echoes Ezekiel and St. Augustine in delivering a stark reminder that even ‘faithful’ shepherds can oppose the Lord they profess to serve. Read More
Families of hostages still held in Gaza are calling on the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award President Donald Trump this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to free their loved ones and end the war. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents most of the relatives of the Israeli hostages, said in an … Read moreHostage families urge Nobel Committee to honor Trump for peace efforts