TRUMP: PASS THE BUDGET In a phone call with House Republicans, President Trump warned that they’ll be in big trouble in the midterm elections next year if they stand in the way of passing tax reform. http://cvote.it/2hYiL5Y
LACK OF FAITH There’s a strong correlation between a lack of religious attendance and illicit drug use. http://cvote.it/2hZ8bvt
LIMIT 401K CONTRIBUTIONS? In order to make room to cut corporate taxes, House Republicans are considering limiting the amount workers can save in tax-deferred retirement accounts. Expect to see some backlash from middle-class voters on this proposal. http://cvote.it/2hYsf10
GOOD WILL? The World Health Organization canceled the appointment of Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after a public outcry of his human rights violations. http://cvote.it/2gvQgME
STAY OUT, HILLARY! Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says it “wouldn’t be wise” for Hillary Clinton to campaign for him in West Virginia. “It wouldn’t be a good thing for her or for me.” http://cvote.it/2gvoHmC
HOW WE DEBATE Austin Ruse on how two different types of Catholics debate the great issues of the day: “The Roughnecks speak in ways familiar to everyday Americans, the way debates happen in bars and sports arenas, across the kitchen table, and at backyard cookouts. The Thoughtfuls speak like you might hear at academic conferences.” http://cvote.it/2gwZ2dt
CULTURE Comedian Chelsea Handler has ended her Netflix series in order to become an abortion activist for Emily’s List. http://cvote.it/2hYYqxy
NEW MIRACLE? The Vatican is investigating a second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman. http://cvote.it/2gwK1Io
“MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM” Why St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is more important than ever. http://cvote.it/2gwKomg
SAINT OF THE DAY Saint John of Capistrano – http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people.” (Luke 1:68) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
PRAYER Eight tips from St. John Paul II on prayer. http://cvote.it/2hXPbO6