FRIDAY, MARCH 21

TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER SHIFTS EDUCATION TO STATES President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at significantly reducing the role of the Department of Education, marking one of the most consequential shifts in federal education policy in decades. READ

CATHOLICVOTE VICE PRESIDENT ON SCHOOL CHOICE  "Parents should never have to choose between their faith and their child’s education. Yet, for many Catholic families, school choice is a privilege, not a right," writes CatholicVote Vice President Joshua Mercer. "It’s time to change that." READ

SATANIST LEADER SAYS HE HAS NO CONSECRATED HOST  The leader of a satanic group testified under oath Wednesday that his organization does not have a validly consecrated Host, easing a central concern voiced by the Catholic Church ahead of a so-called "black mass" scheduled to take place March 28 at the Kansas State Capitol. READ

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​PLANNED PARENTHOOD SHUTTERING IN MANHATTAN  Planned Parenthood this week announced it will close its only facility in deep-blue Manhattan. Pro-life photojournalist Jeffrey Bruno described the stunning news as "a miracle—a moment when Heaven touched Earth." READ

A BABY'S RESCUE, A FIREFIGHTER'S MIRACLE  After 15 years of waiting, a firefighter’s longing to be a father was answered in the most miraculous way—a newborn, left in his firehouse’s safe haven box, became the son he was always meant to love.  READ  

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CATHOLICS & PROTESTANTS WORKING TOGETHER?  Christian leaders of various denominations recently gathered in New York City at the Napa Institute’s first Ecumenical Forum, where founder Tim Busch called for better collaboration between Catholics and Protestants. READ

WEIGEL: 'NAME A FEDERAL COURTHOUSE FOR HYDE'  After Democratic officials in Illinois attacked the legacy of Henry Hyde, George Weigel is calling for a federal courthouse to be named in the late Catholic pro-life lawmaker's honor: “Lincoln would have approved. So would St. Thomas More, whose portrait Henry prominently displayed in his congressional office.” READ

PRAYING AS 'ONE FLESH'  Praying together is important for all Christians, but it’s particularly important for those who are called to be married. Monsignor Stuart Swetland explains what it means for husband and wife to pray together as "one flesh." READ

CATHOLIC 101  Youth ministry is struggling, with most young Catholics leaving the faith. Efforts like trendy marketing and retreats haven't worked. This article points out a faith-based, community-driven approach that aligns with Church tradition and already shows promising results.  READ

SAINT OF THE DAY  Four days after the feast day of Ireland's patron Saint Patrick, the Catholic Church today honors Saint Enda of Aran, a warrior-turned-monk considered to be one of the founders of Irish monasticism. READ

DAILY PSALM  “Remember the marvels the Lord has done." (Psalm 105:5)  READ

DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ

AN HONEST POLITICIAN Daily-Mass-attending father of 11 children and Irish immigrant William Grace not only built one of the most successful shipping companies in his time, but became the first Catholic mayor of New York City in 1880. READ