By Franklin Camargo, The Federalist – There is one prevailing factor that actually predicts poverty, crime, academic failure, and dependence on government: Growing up without a father in the home… The same party that once had a president tell black men to step and raise their own children now celebrates the dismantling of the family structure that makes that possible… That is why they love talking about race, gender, and grievance culture instead of addressing the real problem. And it is why, instead of demanding more social programs, we should work to ensure more fathers embrace the responsibility of being fathers… Because the government can write checks, and destroy the economy in the process. But it can never replace a father.
By Raimundo Rojas, LifeNews – One of the greatest spectacles of our times is upon us. The thrill we have all had to wait for four years to relive: The World Cup is on. And I can’t wait to get home this week to live it out with my grandkids for the next month…. I grew up of Catalan descent, which should have made my soccer loyalties simple. It did not. For years, I cheered for Italy because I loved the beauty, the chaotic discipline, and drama of their national program. I cheered them all the way to their World Cup win in 2006.
By Casey Chalk, The Federalist – Americans don’t read literature much any more. I sense, perhaps, a collective shrug from many — who cares if Americans don’t read fiction? Those who favor republican government should care. Reading is a marker of the relative health of a democratic society… Several years ago, upon recommendation from a learned acquaintance of mine, I ordered a book by acclaimed English Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope. …
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Can the Catholic Church Save Education? by Robert Royal
By Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing – There’s a strange ferment underway in American education. This week, two promising Catholic initiatives emerged: a gathering at Christendom College on K-12 education that resulted in the Front Royal Principles, and a high-level consultation in Washington D.C. organized by the Cardinal Newman Society, pursuing the renewal of everything from kindergarten to college-level Catholic instruction. …
Mass Deportations Are ‘The Christian Response’ to Mass Immigration, by S.A. McCarthy
By S.A. McCarthy, The American Spectator – … it is important to note that the Holy Father’s personal political opinions are not binding upon Catholics. His formal pronunciations on matters of faith and morals are, but “blanket remigration” and mass deportations are political matters; the treatment of others with dignity is a moral matter, of course, but conducting a mass deportation campaign and treating illegal aliens with dignity are not mutually exclusive… With all due respect and deference to the Holy Father and with a deep and filial love for his sacred office… the pontiff’s personal political opinion in this instance is wrong. In fact, “remigration” and mass deportations are “the most Christian response” to the present crises.
Investigation Exposes Planned Parenthood’s Lack of Help for ‘Detransitioners’, by Cassy Cooke
By Cassy Cooke, Zeale News – A new undercover investigation and report from Live Action expose Planned Parenthood and its troubling motives surrounding “gender affirming care.”… Previous Live Action investigations found that Planned Parenthood is willing to dispense cross-sex hormones to minors without parental knowledge or consent, and without a mental health evaluation first. … A new undercover investigation featuring detransitioner Chloe Cole found that, while Planned Parenthood is all too happy to help children with so-called “gender affirming care,” it offers no help for those that regret it and wish to ‘detransition’. …
World Cup Brings Together Catholics From 29 Countries and Cultural Backgrounds at Georgia Parish, by Elizabeth Ervin
By Elizabeth Ervin, Zeale News – As the World Cup draws fans from around the globe, one Georgia parish is using the tournament to strengthen fellowship among Catholics from 29 countries and cultural backgrounds… Nearly 300 parishioners gathered June 13 for a World Cup watch party, filling a parish gym with national flags, lawn chairs, and support for teams from around the world, according to the Georgia Bulletin, the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s news outlet.
The Joseph Option: Fatherhood as a Bridge to Eternity, by William Nardi
By William Nardi, Zeale News – When you marry and become a father, you realize that your role goes far beyond external modeling; a deeper spiritual reality is constantly shaping your family. You must always be on guard against attacks of the enemy that seek to weaken and distract you. You learn to embrace the graces given to us as fathers following the model of St. Joseph, Terror of Demons and Pillar of Families. You become a founder, a leader, a nurturer, a protector, a rock… To do this, a father must be like St. Joseph, Guardian of Virgins — the fierce protector of his children’s purity and innocence. …
Celebrating Islam in an Archdiocese of Decline, by Timothy D. Lusch
By Timothy D. Lusch, Catholic World Report – On the evening of June 6th—the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger joined Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Imam Fadhel Al-Sahlani (representative of the Shia Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani in North America), and other Muslim dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the Islamic Institute of America (IIOA) and the inauguration of the Imam Al-Hasanain Mosque.
Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations: First Take the Log out of Your Own Eye
Author Don Schwager, Servants of the Word – Matthew 7:1-5 – 1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …
The Father Who Runs to You, by Terry Modica
By Terry Modica, Catholic Exchange – What don’t you like about yourself? Even after going to Confession, do you still sometimes feel ashamed of your sins? And is this making you wonder if Father God is keeping you in misery because you don’t deserve better treatment?… Father God is full of compassion for you. Compassion is not something that we have to wait for. Compassion is not something we need to be good enough for. Jesus gave us a parable that describes what the Father’s compassion looks like. …
New Docs: Fauci Colluded With Intel Agencies On Covid Cover-Up And Then Lied To Congress About It, by Shawn Fleetwood
By Shawn Fleetwood, The Federalist – ‘After years of lies, censorship, and cover ups, the American people deserve transparency, truth, and accountability,’ said outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard… Former White House Covid czar Anthony Fauci worked with intel officials to bury his “wrongdoing” and “abuses of power” throughout the pandemic and then misled Congress about it, according to newly declassified records… Released Thursday evening by outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, the “never-before-seen” files purport to show how Fauci “worked with politicized career leadership in the Intelligence Community (IC) to suppress the truth ….
When Fr. Maximilian Kolbe Warned Freemasons They Were ‘Secretly Governed’ by a ‘Jewish Clique’, by American Reform
By American Reform, Integrity Magazine – Many Catholics today are not familiar with Fr. Kolbe’s writings on Judaism. However, prominent public figures such as Fr. James Mawdsley have drawn attention to what he taught on the subject. Fr. Mawdsley’s plea is no different than our own: namely, to promote the full range and historical context of his life and writings. Catholics who obfuscate or, worse, distort Fr. Kolbe’s political and religious views because they are inconvenient for contemporary Jewish-Catholic relations only diminish his memory.
Tickets for Abp. Fulton Sheen Beatification Mass, Pilgrimage Become Available June 22, by Elizabeth Ervin
By Elizabeth Ervin, Zeale News – Tickets for the Sept. 24 beatification Mass of Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and events honoring his life, legacy, and missionary witness will become available the week of June 22, Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria, Illinois, announced June 18… According to the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, tickets for the beatification Mass and many surrounding events will be available through the foundation’s website.
McElroy Says Leo Deepens Francis’ LGBT Project While Rome Looks to Excommunicate Every SSPX Priest, by Chris Jackson
By Chris Jackson, Hiraeth in Exile, Substack – Cardinal Robert McElroy welcomed the 2026 Outreach Conference to Washington… The letter is dated June 19, 2026, on the letterhead of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.. (says) … “My Dear Fellow Pilgrims in Faith.” Then McElroy tells the conference that he is “delighted” to welcome it to Washington. He says he knows the Holy Spirit will be “profoundly present” in its meetings and discussions… This is Father James Martin’s Outreach conference, held at Georgetown University, built around ministry to LGBTQ Catholics …..
Reproductive Freedom Amendments (RFA’s): Making Christian Ethics and Common Sense Unconstitutional, by Robert G. Marshall
By Robert G. Marshall, Catholic Culture – As of June, 2026 ten states have added voter-approved constitutional Reproductive Freedom Amendments (RFA’s) to their state constitutions: Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, and Vermont. Nevada voters passed an abortion-rights amendment in 2024 but have to approve it again in 2026 to make it part of their Constitution.
Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations: Why Are You Anxious – Seek First His Kingdom
Author Don Schwager, Servants of the Word – Matthew 6:24-34 – 24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? …
Zeale News: Talks to Continue Under MOU After Israeli-Hezbollah Strikes in Lebanon Temporarily Stall Progress
By Zeale News – Israel and Hezbollah agreed June 19 to a truce after overnight strikes in Lebanon initially threatened the progress of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with Iranian officials pulling out of planned talks in Switzerland slated to take place the same day… According to CBS News, Lebanese officials reported at least 18 civilians died “in Israel’s deadliest attacks since the U.S. and Iran finalized their agreement.” Israel “said four soldiers were killed in an attack on a tank,” the outlet reported. …
Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations: First Take the Log out of Your Own Eye
Author Don Schwager, Servants of the Word – Matthew 7:1-5 – 1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …
Founder’s Quote
Patriot Post – “States, like individuals, who observe their engagements, are respected and trusted: while the reverse is the fate of those who pursue an opposite conduct.” —Alexander Hamilton (1790)
Not Just Another Martyr, by Garrett D. Johnson
By Garrett D. Johnson, Crisis Magazine – St. Charles Lwanga and his companions, whose feast day is June 3rd, are red martyrs. They are patron saints of those served by the Courage apostolate, who are called to white martyrdom by striving to live according to the Church’s teachings regarding same-sex attraction… The inspiration we need to live out white martyrdom comes, in part, from bishops, priests, and deacons speaking clearly about the specific reasons for St. Charles and his companions’ martyrdom ….
