Jeanie Hannaman

By Francesca Pollio Fenton, Catholic News Agency - The Sisters of Life have launched a new website providing resources and support for women considering an abortion, women seeking healing after having an abortion, and women whose children have an adverse prenatal diagnosis... Vis Center is named after the Latin word “vis,” which means “force” or “power.” “As women, we know that real power is unleashed when you feel listened to,” the website states.

By Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register - Cardinals Raymond Burke and Robert Sarah are among senior prelates urging greater participation in the First Saturday Devotion and are backing an initiative that originated in France, aimed at encouraging the faithful to take part... The Marian devotion, which is centered on making reparation for offenses and blasphemies against Mary’s Immaculate Heart that include denying her perpetual virginity or the Immaculate Conception, promises two immense graces for those who participate with true devotion and repentance ...

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture - Jesus says, “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Lk. 14:11) Humility is a virtue that avoids arrogant self-estimation. Integral prayer helps us to know our limitations... The Gospel reveals Jesus’ ceaseless prayers to the Father. Jesus is meek and humble of heart (cf. Mt 11:29). Though Divine, He knew His limitations (sic!) in obedience to the Father. St. Paul explains (Philippians 2:6-11) ....

By Wendell Vinson, The Stream - But there’s another reason to honor every American who rolls up their sleeves to earn a paycheck. These contributions are the wellspring of our national prosperity. Ephesians 4:28 instructs us to work so we “may have something to share with anyone in need.” Work allows us to prosper, which enables us to be generous... That is why it is so important to take the opportunity Labor Day offers to spotlight how the work we each perform contributes to the common good.