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Daily Readings for Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Daily Readings

By New Jerusalem Bible

Reading 1: Revelation 15:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:7-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1-3, Gospel: Luke 21:12-19

Bl. Miguel Pro: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Bl. Miguel Pro: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Watch

Saints

Born on January 13, 1891 in Guadalupe, Mexico, Miguel Agustin Pro Juarez was the eldest son of Miguel Pro and Josefa Juarez. Miguelito, as his ...

Trump rips into media elites during exclusive meeting HD

Trump rips into media elites during exclusive meeting HD Watch

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Trump rips into media elites during exclusive meeting http://www.catholic.org/news/national/story.php?id=72131 By David Drudge (CALIFORNIA ...

Daily Reading for Thursday, November 24th, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9 1 After this, I saw another angel come down from heaven, with great authority given to him; the earth ...

Father charged with drowning 4-year-old daughter in baptismal pool at St. John's Catholic Church

Father charged with drowning 4-year-old daughter in baptismal pool at St. John's Catholic Church Watch

U.S.

By Abigail James (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Californian man has been accused of drowning his four-year-old daughter in the baptismal pool at Healdsburg's St. John's Catholic Church.

There's a secret Catholic message hidden in 'Arrival'

There's a secret Catholic message hidden in 'Arrival' Watch

Movies

By Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Stop. If you haven't seen the latest sci-fi thriller, Arrival and you plan to do so, read no further. This story contains spoilers. If you've already ...

Indiana mayor renames Good Friday to 'Spring Holiday'

Indiana mayor renames Good Friday to 'Spring Holiday' Watch

Living Faith

By CNA/EWTN News

Critics say an Indiana mayor's decision to rename the city's Good Friday holiday in the name of inclusivity ended up marginalizing Christians.

Prayer of an Expectant Mother: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Prayers

Lord Jesus, I lovingly pray for this sweet hope that I keep within my womb. You have granted me the immense gift of a tiny little life, ...

Washington D.C. celebrates White Mass to recognize gifts of those with disabilities

Washington D.C. celebrates White Mass to recognize gifts of those with disabilities Watch

U.S.

By CNA/EWTN News

The kingship of Christ is lived out through service to those in need, said the homilist at the annual Washington, D.C. Mass for those with special ...

Church officials in Rwanda apologize for genocide

Church officials in Rwanda apologize for genocide Watch

Africa

By Catholic News Agency

The Catholic bishops of Rwanda have apologized for Christians' role in the deadly 1994 genocide.

Bless Friday takes on greedy Black Friday with the power of Christ's love

Bless Friday takes on greedy Black Friday with the power of Christ's love

Marriage & Family

By Abigail James (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Black Friday is notably one of the largest shopping days of the year. Millions of people gather in front of stores, often camping out, to be among ...

Media elites smugly show up at Trump Tower, for Trump to tell them what he REALLY thinks of them

Media elites smugly show up at Trump Tower, for Trump to tell them what he REALLY thinks of them Watch

U.S.

By David Drudge (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Donald Trump invited all of the media's top executives and personalities to a meeting in Trump Tower. The event was a veritable A-list of media ...

Bless Friday takes on greedy Black Friday with the power of Christ's love HD

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Bless Friday takes on greedy Black Friday with the power of Christ's love http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/family/story.php?id=72133 By Abigail James ...

Daily Reading for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Revelation 15:1-4 1 And I saw in heaven another sign, great and wonderful: seven angels were bringing the seven plagues that are the last ...

Now the hard work begins!

Now the hard work begins! Watch

Politics & Policy

By Tony Magliano

For those of us using the Gospel and Catholic social teaching as our voting guide, choosing between the Democratic and Republican presidential ...

Election disagreements leave some guests uninvited from Thanksgiving dinner

Election disagreements leave some guests uninvited from Thanksgiving dinner Watch

Marriage & Family

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Many people have shared their political views over social media during the intense presidential debates and ensuing election - but what impact has it ...

FFRF attacks teacher who allows students to bring their Bibles to school

FFRF attacks teacher who allows students to bring their Bibles to school Watch

Living Faith

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has, ironically, stuck its nose where it doesn't belong.

INSIDE THE TERROR: Aleppo airstrike leaves doctors desperate to save trapped children

INSIDE THE TERROR: Aleppo airstrike leaves doctors desperate to save trapped children Watch

Middle East

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Air raids have been conducted in Syria for months but one of the most recent strikes hit a hospital, leaving doctors scrambling to save babies ...

Daily Reading for Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Revelation 14:14-19 14 Now in my vision I saw a white cloud and, sitting on it, one like a son of man with a gold crown on his head and a ...

Pope Francis grants priests authority to forgive abortion HD

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Pope Francis grants priests authority to forgive abortion http://bit.ly/2gvAkMh By Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA NETWORK) 11/21/2016 CALIFORNIA ...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Daily Readings

By New Jerusalem Bible

Reading 1: Revelation 14:14-19, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:10-13, Gospel: Luke 21:5-11

St. Cecilia: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, November 22, 2016

St. Cecilia: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Watch

Saints

In the fourth century a Greek religious romance on the Loves of Cecilia and Valerian was written in glorification of virginal life with the purpose ...

St. Gertrude's Guardian Angel Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Prayers

O most holy angel of God, appointed by God to be my guardian, I give you thanks for all the benefits which you have ever bestowed on me in body and ...

Anti-Trump protests continue ... but what kind of president will Trump be? HD

Anti-Trump protests continue ... but what kind of president will Trump be? HD Watch

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Anti-Trump protests continue ... but what kind of president will Trump be? http://bit.ly/2fiuZ5U By Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA ...

Mexican mayor, controlled by drug cartel, accused of killing 300 people HD

Mexican mayor, controlled by drug cartel, accused of killing 300 people HD Watch

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Mexican mayor, controlled by drug cartel, accused of killing 300 people http://www.catholic.org/news/international/americas/story.php?id=72059 By ...

10 ways to spread the love this Thanksgiving

10 ways to spread the love this Thanksgiving Watch

Living Faith

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

Thanksgiving is a time to come together to give thanks for all the amazing things God has gifted us over the years.

How will Trump deal with the UN? Don't look to his campaign promises -- look to how he views himself

How will Trump deal with the UN? Don't look to his campaign promises -- look to how he views himself Watch

Politics & Policy

By Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

What will Donald Trump do to the UN? So far, there is considerable speculation and few details. Reporters are trying to dig up his old remarks to get ...

'We apologize for all the wrongs the Church committed' - Rwanda receives apology from bishops

'We apologize for all the wrongs the Church committed' - Rwanda receives apology from bishops Watch

Africa

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)

When Rwanda's president Juvenal Habyarimana's plane was shot down in 1994, a minority group was targeted for genocide.

Daily Reading for Saturday, November 19th, 2016 HD

Daily Reading for Saturday, November 19th, 2016 HD Watch

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Reading 1, Revelation 11:4-12 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lamps in attendance on the Lord of the world. 5 Fire comes from their ...

Daily Reading for Monday, November 21st, 2016 HD

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Reading 1, Revelation 14:1-3, 4-5 1 Next in my vision I saw Mount Zion, and standing on it the Lamb who had with him a hundred and forty-four ...