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April 26, 2024

Deliverance from the 1960s Lust Revolution, by Oliver Olivero

By Oliver Oliveros, Catholic Exchange - Admittedly, it will take more than a moral attitude to prevail over lust. It is a mistake to look at it solely as a flaw in human behavior. One must also see that there is an adversary who plans for our demise... Growing up in Catholic school, the concept of spiritual warfare was treated as an afterthought. Yet, many saints and the church fathers discussed it, and it was certainly an important part of our Savior’s ministry. But because of the oversight, I had the naïve idea that as long as you were not possessed, you did not have to worry about the demonic realm.

April 26, 2024

Cardinal Burke Condemns ‘Scandal’ of Communion for Pro-Abort Politicians, by Michael Haynes

By Michael Haynes, PerMariam - Giving forthright comments on a number of current issues in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Raymond Burke condemned the practice of giving Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians, as well as noting that the traditional Mass is in a state of “persecution.”... “This is what is referred to as scandal,” he said April 23, commenting on the practice of pro-abortion politicians receiving Holy Communion.

April 26, 2024

Catholic Charities Isn’t Religious? So Sayeth the Wisconsin Supreme Court, by Michael Warsaw

By Michael Warsaw, EWTN News - Another Tax Day has come and gone, but a big taxation question in Wisconsin remains unresolved, in the wake of a recent ruling that Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Superior isn’t religious enough in the eyes of the state’s Supreme Court to qualify for a religious tax exemption... The nonprofit organization, called Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB), provides a host of social services, including job training and housing support for people with mental and physical disabilities.

April 26, 2024

Washington Is Already Setting The Stage For More And More Ukraine War Funding, by Eddie Scarry

By Eddie Scarry, The Federalist - Marc Santora, a NY Times reporter based in Kyiv, did a decent job admitting this little problem on Wednesday’s episode of “The Daily” podcast: “What this package doesn’t do,” he said, “is tell us the path forward for how Ukraine can achieve what they really want, their ultimate goal, which is driving the Russians from their land and securing the kind of victory that is both lasting and just in their minds.”... As of just a few weeks ago, the U.S. had dedicated nearly $115 billion to Ukraine. Now, following Speaker Mike Johnson’s little chat with Biden White House officials ... that number has ballooned to around $175 billion — and counting!