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August 7, 2018

Chicago, a War Zone? 11 Dead, Nearly 70 Wounded in Weekend Violence in Chicago

By Michael Tarm, The Stream - At least 11 people were shot to death and about 70 wounded in a weekend burst of violence in Chicago… Police on Monday attributed the dozens of shootings to gangs, the illegal flow of guns and sweltering August heat that drew more people outside…. The victims ranged in age from 11 to 63, according to police. One teenage girl died after being shot in the face. A teenage boy was fatally shot riding a bike Sunday afternoon. Other shootings took place at a block party and a funeral.
August 4, 2018

Fr. Mike Schmitz: For Those Without a Clear Vocation (Video)

By Fr. Mike Schmitz , Ascension Presents - If you feel like you’re up life’s creek without a clear vocation, it's important to remember that there's only one goal worth pursuing, and that is to become a saint. But how do we do that? Fr. Mike lays out some straightforward guidelines on how to get there. Living virtuously, praying more, and actually making a decision when the time comes are some pieces of advice he offers to those who are struggling to find their calling in life.
August 4, 2018

Saint of the Day for August 4: John Vianney (May 8, 1786 – Aug. 4, 1859)

By Franciscan Media Saint John Vianney’s Story – A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: […]
August 3, 2018

Patrick J. Buchanan: War With Iran Could Destroy Trump’s Presidency

By Patrick J. Buchanan, The American Conservative - Looking back at Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen, wars we began or plunged into, what was gained to justify the cost in American blood and treasure, and the death and destruction we visited upon that region? How has our great rival China suffered by not getting involved?.. Oil is the vital strategic Western interest in the Persian Gulf. Yet a war with Iran would imperil, not secure, that interest.

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