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| THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 |
| SUPREME COURT Senate Republicans have rejected a call by Democrats to delay the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh because of Michael Cohen’s plea deal. “Calls to delay the hearing are just the latest tactic from opponents who decided to vote ‘no’ weeks ago, frantically looking for anything that sticks. The hearing will begin as planned on September 4,” said a spokesman for Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley. READ |
| SENATE 2018 Pro-abortion Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, might be more vulnerable than people first thought. The Marquette Law poll is considered the gold standard in Wisconsin polling, and it shows Tammy Baldwin just two points ahead of pro-life challenger Leah Vikmur. READ |
| STOCK MARKET MILESTONE The stock market just saw its longest bull market run in history. “While this bull market and economic recovery may very well be old, adding it all up, we see few signs that suggest an end is near,” said John Lynch at LPL Financial. READ |
| CRIME AND MEDIA BIAS The media is accusing President Trump of politicizing the death of Mollie Tibbetts, who was killed by an illegal immigrant. Media analyst Becket Adams: “For a significant number of national newsrooms, the real scandal is almost never the violent tragedy that could reflect poorly on Democratic lawmakers and policies. The real scandal is how the GOP and conservatives “seize on” (i.e. exploit) these stories for their own benefit.” READ |
| WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay told participants at the World Meeting of Families that the Holy Family is a bright light in dark times. “In the midst of the great assaults on family values, and on the institution of the family itself, the Holy Family stands out like a bright, dazzling light,” he said. READ |
| CLERGY SCANDAL “The ongoing scandals are the bitter fruit of a corrupt clerical culture, marked by a widespread failure to accept traditional teaching on sexual morality,” writes Fr. Benedict Kiely. READ |
| VIRTUES FOR GIRLS Fidelis is a parish-based ministry for girls grades 6-12 with chapters in five states. READ |
| PARISH SWITCHES DIOCESES St. John’s parish in Lansford, North Dakota, is no longer in the Fargo Diocese but has been formally transferred to the Diocese of Bismarck. READ |
| SAINT QUOTE “I have nothing left, but I still have my heart, and with that I can always love.” -Blessed Chiara Luce Badano |
| SAINT OF THE DAY A member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, Saint Rose of Lima lived a life of penance and holiness at home under the disapproving eyes of her parents. They wanted her to marry, but Saint Rose felt another calling. While her lifestyle raised some eyebrows, at her death the city of Lima recognized her sanctity. READ |
| DAILY READINGS “I will pour clean water on you and wash away all your sins.” (Ez 36:25) READ |
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