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9+ hour, 33+ min ago (696+ words) Readings for the Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Reading 1 Isaiah 25:6-10a On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!" For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. Responsorial Psalm…...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago (610+ words) Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and major decisions from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Today brings financial opportunities because you can see ways to benefit your home and family or perhaps increase your income. In fact, behind-the-scenes research might yield sensible solutions for your future. Whatever occurs will be unexpected. An unexpected epiphany might occur today that sheds new light on how you relate to relatives, siblings, neighbors, or an older friend or member of a group. This new understanding might be about how to juggle this relationship while maintaining your own independence. Tricky! You're focused on partners and friends and have to be patient with those who are closest to you because Mars is opposite your sign, which makes you easily annoyed with them. Luckily, surprise news about finances or your public…...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago (644+ words) Aries (March 21 " April 20) Don't force yourself into what you know would not make you happy. You've been emotionally manipulated and, although you have not admitted it out loud, you have definitely been processing this and still are. Use today to take back control of love and life. Gemini (May 22 " June 21) I see that you've been sucked into believing words which you know are not true. Remember you were born to stand out from the crowd. Different is good, so don't fit in. Don't sit still and don't ever try to be less than what you are. Cancer (June 22" July 23) If you truly pour your heart into what you want, amazing things can and will happen. Time you spend talking to, or being with, older faces helps you remember who you are and what's important to you. Leo (July 24 " August 23) You've…...

10+ hour, 55+ min ago (274+ words) Security has been heightened in Karnataka's island town of Srirangapatna, the erstwhile capital of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan in Mandya district, as Hanuma Maladharis tried to storm Jamia Masjid during the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on Wednesday. According to officials, devotees who were part of the procession tried to storm Jamia Masjid. The Maladharis claim that the Masjid land belongs to Hindu temple. The police, meanwhile, tried to prevent the crowd from entering the land. Similar situation happened in the region in 2022 when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) called to perform puja at the Jamia mosque, claiming that it was built after razing a Hanuman temple. Prohibitory orders were imposed in the temple town under section 144 of the CrPC to prevent any protest or procession from taking place. The right wing organisations have been claiming that the Jamia mosque was an…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago (760+ words) When Leo XIV boarded Shepherd One, as the papal plane is known, for his first international trip last week on Thanksgiving Day, the world wondered if the mild-mannered American pope might suddenly reveal something unexpected with an edgy comment or spontaneous gesture. Instead, Leo returned to Rome on Tuesday after a highly scripted six-day tour to Turkey and Lebanon that confirmed his stolid, quiet, what-you-see-is-what-you-get character. Composed and self-effacing, Leo's traveling style stood in contrast to his predecessor, Pope Francis, whose startling declaration during his first overseas trip to Brazil set the tenor for the rest of his dramatic tenure. In content if not in tone, Leo continued in Francis's footsteps. Like his predecessor, Leo called for the protection of migrants and the environment, and reiterated the Vatican's longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By making…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago (58+ words) Another print publication goes under, unfortunately.CFN had a great run, and we pray for the soul of John Vennari and Fr. Gruner, and we thank all those who kept it going. CFN had a great run, and we pray for the soul of John Vennari and Fr. Gruner, and we thank all those who kept it going....

11+ hour, 20+ min ago (305+ words) In a rare and powerful act of renunciation, 30-year-old Harshit Jain from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has given up property and business worth crores to embrace the life of a Jain monk. Once a successful clothing businessman in Delhi, Harshit has now chosen to detach himself from material comforts, leaving behind his home, car, business, and all worldly possessions. Harshit's life took a transformative turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Witnessing fear, isolation, and the breakdown of human connection deeply impacted him. He recalled seeing families keeping distance from their own sick members and people hesitant to perform last rites. These moments, he says, opened his eyes to the transient nature of life. "I realised that a person comes into this world alone and eventually leaves alone," he reflected. For four years after the pandemic, he continued to question life's purpose and…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago (305+ words) In a rare and powerful act of renunciation, 30-year-old Harshit Jain from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has given up property and business worth crores to embrace the life of a Jain monk. Once a successful clothing businessman in Delhi, Harshit has now chosen to detach himself from material comforts, leaving behind his home, car, business, and all worldly possessions. Harshit's life took a transformative turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Witnessing fear, isolation, and the breakdown of human connection deeply impacted him. He recalled seeing families keeping distance from their own sick members and people hesitant to perform last rites. These moments, he says, opened his eyes to the transient nature of life. "I realised that a person comes into this world alone and eventually leaves alone," he reflected. For four years after the pandemic, he continued to question life's purpose and…...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago (723+ words) A look at today's free daily horoscope readings for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tally up what you owe and make a point to pay down debt. It will give you peace of mind and the liberty to initiate your next adventure, purchase or long-term investment plan, ensuring you continue to grow positively. Lifestyle changes that promote good health, positive relationships and enriching life experiences are favored. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Distance yourself from those trying to pressure you into something you don't want to do. Take the helm and make your dreams, hopes and wishes known, and you'll discover who's on your side and wants to participate in your plans. Communication is your best route forward if you want to get things done. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Engage in conversations, interviews, networking and getting your word out there. Let…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago (709+ words) CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 40; Bruno Campos, 52; Holly Marie Combs, 52; Julianne Moore, 65. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tally up what you owe and make a point to pay down debt. It will give you peace of mind and the liberty to initiate your next adventure, purchase or long-term investment plan, ensuring you continue to grow positively. Lifestyle changes that promote good health, positive relationships and enriching life experiences are favored. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Distance yourself from those trying to pressure you into something you don't want to do. Take the helm and make your dreams, hopes and wishes known, and you'll discover who's on your side and wants to participate in your plans. Communication is your best route forward if you want to get things done. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Engage in conversations, interviews, networking and getting your word…...