TRUMP TARIFFS President Trump defended his proposal to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. And when the European Union suggested that they might retaliate, Trump threatened to tax European cars. But even Republicans who generally support the president expressed reluctance over the possible brewing trade war. “Tariffs on steel and aluminum are a tax hike the American people don’t need and can’t afford,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-UT. http://cvote.it/2oNcheD
CULTURE Hollywood celebrities wore orange pins on Oscar night to show support for gun control legislation. Of course, for their own security, they had more than 500 officers on hand to provide security for the 90th Academy Awards. http://cvote.it/2oIMROX
BUSINESS WARFARE Only 13 NRA members used Delta’s discount. Ending it cost the airline a $40 million tax break. http://cvote.it/2I4Tp2m
DEMS PURGE PRO-LIFERS? The New York Times covers the primary battle in Illinois 3rd District between pro-life Democrat Dan Lipinski and his pro-abortion challenger Marie Newman. At a recent debate, a groups of liberal activists harped on Lipinski for his pro-life views. “This is part of the reason Donald Trump won,” Lipinski told the Times. “Democrats have chased people out of the party.” http://cvote.it/2te9IH5
CULTURE OF DEATH A former abortion worker admits: We enabled the sexual abuse of minors. http://cvote.it/2tcoYEo
MASCULINITY School shootings aren’t due to toxic masculinity, but no masculinity. Listen to our 9-minute interview with James Hasson, a veteran who fought in Afghanistan. http://cvote.it/2oHqERr
CATHOLICISM & ECOLOGY Are Boomers’ values trumping Catholic teaching on the environment? http://cvote.it/2oHV7ip
NEW MARIAN FEAST Pope Francis has declared the Monday after Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated as the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Congregation for Divine Worship, explained: “This celebration will help us to remember that growth in the Christian life must be anchored to the Mystery of the Cross, to the oblation of Christ in the Eucharistic Banquet and to the Mother of the Redeemer and Mother of the Redeemed.” http://cvote.it/2oJPLD2
SAINT OF THE DAY Saint John Joseph of the Cross entered the Franciscan community at the age of 16. A humble man, he was asked to serve his community in a number of leadership roles, including provincial minister. Yet he retained his simplicity throughout and retired to the quiet service of confessor. http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “Athirst is my soul for the living God.” (Ps 105:5) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
FAMILY Ten tips to strengthen your Catholic home. http://cvote.it/2oH0xtM