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5+ min ago (415+ words) But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him" (Matthew 12:14). Sometimes neither the most persuasive arguments nor the most convincing deeds will change someone's hard-hearted opposition. Such was the case for the Pharisees' challenge to Jesus in considering the proper significance and use of the Sabbath. He had irrefutably connected the divine virtues of benevolence, kindness, mercy, goodness, and compassion with scriptural Sabbath observance. But the Phari-sees stubbornly rejected His exhortations and clung to their legalistic works and self-styled traditions. Not even God's Word or the powerful demonstration by His Son would... But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him" (Matthew 12:14). Sometimes neither the most persuasive arguments nor the most convincing deeds will change someone's hard-hearted opposition. Such was the case for the Pharisees' challenge…...

18+ min ago (783+ words) Read your horoscope for the week, and see what the stars have in store for your sign today. Moon square Mars stirs up a hit of energy that wants somewhere meaningful to go. You may feel pulled toward a decision you've been circling, and resisting it only makes it louder. Aries, take a moment to check what's underneath your urge to act. There's a message sitting there, and it deserves more than a rushed response. With Venus still deep-diving through Scorpio, something in your world feels richer than usual, like it's daring you to show up with your whole chest instead of your usual slow-roll approach. Taurus, you may notice a craving for honesty today'real honesty, the kind that makes relationships feel grounded instead of scripted. Let yourself name what you've been holding back. With Mercury retrograde still steering the…...

23+ min ago (103+ words) Having risen from sleep, I thank You, Holy Trinity, for because of Your great goodness and longsuffering You were not angry with me, a lazy and sinful person, nor did You destroy me with my iniquities; but You were wont to love mankind, and You raised... And now enlighten my mental eyes, open my lips, to learn Your words, and to understand Your commandments, and to do Your will, and to sing to You in confession with your heart, and sing Your all-holy name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages...

23+ min ago (873+ words) It's been 971 years since the great rift that led to centuries of rivalry between the Catholic Church in Rome and the Eastern Orthodox Church in Constantinople, now Istanbul. Recent decades have seen a warming of ties between the two denominations, a rapprochement that Pope Leo XIV hopes to build on during his four-day visit to Turkey, which began on Thursday. He plans to meet the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, on Saturday in Istanbul and dine with him on Sunday, before flying to Lebanon for Part 2 of the first international trip of his papacy. "It bears a great symbolism for Christianity and it is definitely a very positive thing," said Minas Vasiliadis, who runs Apoyevmatini, a Greek-language newspaper in Istanbul. The meeting will not resolve longstanding differences between the congregations, he said, but…...

28+ min ago (469+ words) Hundreds of pro-life students from Christendom College prayed outside a Virginia abortion facility as part of the annual "Mega Shield" event. Students from the Front Royal Catholic college traveled an hour and a half to Falls Church, Virginia for the November 15 event. Students in the Shield of Roses Club regularly pray outside the abortion facility on other days as well. The group said more than two hundred students attended " the school's total enrollment is just around 550." The event is part of the students' "identity" as Catholics, the club's president told The College Fix. "Mega Shield is an opportunity to make clear what we stand for as a Christendom community," Thomas Cahill, the club's president, wrote in response to an email inquiry from The Fix. "We are a Catholic college, and we see being pro-life and pro-family at the heart of…...

30+ min ago (162+ words) St. Catherine Labour?" was born in France on May 2, 1806 as the ninth of 11 children to Pierre and Madeleine Labour?". In 1815, Catherine's mother passed away, leaving her 9-year-old daughter with the responsibility of caring for the household. After her mother's funeral, Catherine returned home and picked up a statue of the Blessed Virgin. Holding it close, she said, "Now you will be my mother." Growing up, Catherine was known for being a quiet and practical child, though she was extremely ... Saint of the Day for Friday, November 28th, 2025 More Saints of the Day Free Catholic PDF's - Home / Parish / School / Bulletin Inserts Giving Thanks with a Eucharistic Heart | Reflecting on God's blessings this Thanksgiving Pope Leo XIV Asks Faithful for Prayers Ahead of First Apostolic Visit to T'rkiye and Lebanon Trump Administration Classifies Abortion and Transgender Surgeries as Human Rights Violations Enjoy Daily…...

30+ min ago (331+ words) May a Catholic give or invite a non-Catholic to receive holy Communion? Wouldn't that promote our efforts toward ecumenism? Although your intentions may be excellent, ecumenism would be more hurt than helped by what you suggest. Does the Eucharist already have a meaning or does it have only the meaning which I assign to it? How a person answers that question heavily influences his or her stance on intercommunion. With a few exceptions, the practice and law of the Roman Catholic Church are not to give the Eucharist to non-Catholics. In receiving the Eucharist we not only need to believe that Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine, but must also be in communion with the Catholic Church. For all practical purposes, when a person receives Communion, he or she is saying: "I accept all Catholics…...

30+ min ago (182+ words) Numerology & Tarot News: Your fitness and financial decisions require careful consideration today, with potential delays in property matters. Family relationships and academic It's wise to consult a financial expert before making investments Some people may not get leave due to heavy workload Driving on the highway should be enjoyable as you maintain good pace This period is ideal for nurturing family relationships Financial gains might take longer to arrive, but recognition at work is likely A holiday may be approaching soon Buying property is possible today, and making the most of current opportunities will benefit you Your finances appear stable and promising Some individuals may receive new job offers Picking the right mode of travel will help save time Smart planning will allow the family to enjoy a pleasant outing Unexpected financial benefits could come your way A long-awaited opportunity…...

30+ min ago (700+ words) Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon, ambassador of our emotions, meets combative Mars in a tense square, tempers may flare. Steady breaths and simple words can cool busy rooms. Choose patience -- small pauses protect our peace today. General Daily Insight for November 28, 2025 Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon,…...

30+ min ago (866+ words) 12 These men came along in a body and found Daniel praying and pleading with God. 13 They then went to the king and reminded him of the royal edict, 'Have you not signed an edict forbidding anyone for the next thirty days to pray to anyone, divine or human, other than to yourself, Your Majesty, on pain of being thrown into the lions' den?' 'The decision stands' the king replied, ' as befits the law of the Medes and the Persians, which cannot be revoked.' 14 They then said to the king, 'Your Majesty, this man Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, disregards both you and the edict which you have signed: he is at his prayers three times each day.' 15 When the king heard these words he was deeply distressed and determined to save Daniel; he racked his brains until sunset…...