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5 Catholic-Inspired Activities to Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the patron saint of romantic love
According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, at least three different St. Valentines were recorded in early histories of martyrs under the date of Feb. 14.
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How the Catholic Church Defines Love: 4 Beautiful Quotes from the Catechism
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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Can the Church shed light on the age-old question, “What is Love?”
Can the Church shed light on the age-old question, “What is Love?”
Yes, yes it can!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church references the subject of love more than once.
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Can the Church shed light on the age-old question, “What is Love?”
Yes, yes it can!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church references the subject of love more than once.
Below are four helpful quotes about love directly from the Catechism.
Feel free to share these graphics with others as we prepare to celebrate the feast of Saint Valentine–a day focused on LOVE!
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How the Catholic Church Defines Love: 4 Beautiful Quotes from the Catechism
Can the Church shed light on the age-old question, “What is Love?”
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Convert rescued from captivity. Rejected by family, firm in faith. Converted Iman in danger.
- By LoricaLady
- Persecuted Christians
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Feb. 13, 2025 | Cameroon
Christian Convert Rescued from Captivity
[51] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Mahamat.
Mahamat, a young Christian living in northern Cameroon, was imprisoned by his parents but later rescued. Mahamat was studying to become a teacher of the Quran when he rejected Islam and turned to Christ. On Jan. 3, 2025, his parents learned of Mahamat's new faith and tried to convince him to recant. When that failed, they locked him inside a house. They also summoned Islamic clerics to persuade him to return to Islam. But when a relative who had also become a follower of Christ learned what was happening, she rescued Mahamat, who had been held captive for about a week. Read More.Feb. 13, 2025 | Djibouti
Rejected by Family, Resolute in Faith
[37] prayers in [6] nations have been posted for Moussa and Safia.
A Muslim man was disowned by his family for placing his faith in Christ after his daughter's miraculous healing. Moussa, 65, was a devout Muslim until around five years ago when his daughter began experiencing severe abdominal pain. After seeking the aid of imams and local physicians without success, Moussa prayed to Christ for his daughter's healing. His wife, Safia, had been a follower of Christ for more than three decades, consistently praying for her husband's salvation. At one point, Moussa had even kicked her out of their home because of her Christian faith. Read More.Feb. 13, 2025 | India
Former Imam in Danger After Known as Christian
[33] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Farooq.
Farooq, a former imam, is in hiding after his Christian faith was made public. For several years since his conversion to the Christian faith, Farooq has continued his teaching role in a majority-Muslim region of northern India, taking every opportunity to point his students to the Bible. When Farooq was exposed as a Christian, however, he was beaten severely and forced into hiding. Pray for Farooq and his family to find refuge and encouragement; for the safety of other Christians who have been in fellowship and ministry partnership with Farooq; and for the many students Farooq has influenced. Read More.
USAID, Ideological Imperialism and the Sexual State
- By Michie
- General Politics
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USAID has been systematically exporting the sexual revolution to countries that do not want it.
The recent freeze on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) expenditures has brought attention to that agency’s unaccountability and waste. But the problems with USAID run deeper than merely wasting taxpayer dollars or being opaque about its activities.
Despite funding some worthwhile recipients, USAID has been systematically exporting the sexual revolution to countries that do not want it. Contrary to popular opinion, the sexual revolution is not the result of spontaneous cultural movements or impersonal historical forces. Much of the sexual revolution has been invented, bought and paid for by governments at the behest of sexual radicals who do not represent anyone but themselves. It is bad enough when Western radicals manipulate the governments of their own countries. It is outrageous when they inflict ideological imperialism on poorer countries that actively dislike the toxic sexual culture of the United States.
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The recent freeze on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) expenditures has brought attention to that agency’s unaccountability and waste. But the problems with USAID run deeper than merely wasting taxpayer dollars or being opaque about its activities.
Despite funding some worthwhile recipients, USAID has been systematically exporting the sexual revolution to countries that do not want it. Contrary to popular opinion, the sexual revolution is not the result of spontaneous cultural movements or impersonal historical forces. Much of the sexual revolution has been invented, bought and paid for by governments at the behest of sexual radicals who do not represent anyone but themselves. It is bad enough when Western radicals manipulate the governments of their own countries. It is outrageous when they inflict ideological imperialism on poorer countries that actively dislike the toxic sexual culture of the United States.
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USAID, Ideological Imperialism and the Sexual State
COMMENTARY: USAID has been systematically exporting the sexual revolution to countries that do not want it.
Pentagon threatens to cut aid if Egypt refuses to take in Gazans; Arab states race to find Trump alternative
- By Michie
- General Politics
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The Trump administration is upping the pressure on Cairo to accept the United States president’s plan to resettle large parts of the population of Gaza on Egyptian territory.
On Thursday, the Qatari outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that the Pentagon had reached out to warn Egyptian officials that part of the over $1.4 billion in annual military aid might be cut if Cairo won’t accept President Donald Trump’s plan.
Citing Egyptian sources based in Washington, the report added that it could initially restrict military equipment and spare parts needed for the routine maintenance of the Egyptian army.
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On Thursday, the Qatari outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that the Pentagon had reached out to warn Egyptian officials that part of the over $1.4 billion in annual military aid might be cut if Cairo won’t accept President Donald Trump’s plan.
Citing Egyptian sources based in Washington, the report added that it could initially restrict military equipment and spare parts needed for the routine maintenance of the Egyptian army.
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Pentagon threatens to cut aid if Egypt refuses to take in Gazans; Arab states race to find Trump alternative
The Trump administration is upping the pressure on Cairo to accept the United States president s plan to resettle large parts of the population of Gaza on Egyptian territory
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Russian drone strikes Chernobyl reactor shell
So much for that peace Putin wants.Radiation levels have not risen since the attack and officials continue to monitor the readings.
The reported attack happened just after 2 a.m. 62 miles north of Kyiv.
Zelensky blasted Russia for the dangerous attack, saying the structure was built by many European countries “committed to real security of the world.”
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl reactor protective shell, Zelensky says
A Russian drone struck the containment shell protecting the radioactive reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, causing significant damage, Ukraine claimed Friday morning.nypost.com
So far things are OK.
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Relationship-focused recipes use 'best ingredients' and don't require 'overwork'
- By Michie
- Cooking and Culinary Arts
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Cooking dinner for a loved one shouldn't be complicated.
And it shouldn't take long, either.
That's the philosophy shared by Randy and Katherine Feltis of Barrie, Ontario, who have built a loyal following on TikTok and other social media platforms with their brand "Katherine Wants." (See the video at the top of this article.)
The formula is simple: Whatever the Canadian chef's wife wants, he cooks for her.
Now he's sharing his recipes widely through their debut cookbook, "Katherine Wants, Randy Cooks: The Ultimate Date Night Cookbook."
The cookbook is divided into different relationship stages — beginning with "First Date" and concluding with "Growing Old Together."
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And it shouldn't take long, either.
That's the philosophy shared by Randy and Katherine Feltis of Barrie, Ontario, who have built a loyal following on TikTok and other social media platforms with their brand "Katherine Wants." (See the video at the top of this article.)
The formula is simple: Whatever the Canadian chef's wife wants, he cooks for her.
Now he's sharing his recipes widely through their debut cookbook, "Katherine Wants, Randy Cooks: The Ultimate Date Night Cookbook."
The cookbook is divided into different relationship stages — beginning with "First Date" and concluding with "Growing Old Together."
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Relationship-focused recipes use 'best ingredients' and don't require 'overwork'
Randy and Katherine Feltis, the husband-wife duo behind the social media brand "Katherine Wants," share sophisticated yet simple date-night recipes and more from their debut cookbook.
Texas death row inmate mouths final 2-word message to victims' families before execution
- By Michie
A remorseful death row inmate pleaded for forgiveness and mouthed one final message before being put to death in Texas Thursday, 20 years after he killed his strip club manager and another man.
Richard Lee Tabler, 46, also admitted to killing two teenage dancers at the club and said he had found God during his two decades in prison.
"I had no right to take your loved ones from you, and I ask and pray, hope and pray, that one day you find it in your hearts to forgive me for those actions," Tabler said strapped to the death chamber gurney, looking at relatives of his victims who watched through a window a few feet away. "No amount of my apologies will ever return them to you."
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Richard Lee Tabler, 46, also admitted to killing two teenage dancers at the club and said he had found God during his two decades in prison.
"I had no right to take your loved ones from you, and I ask and pray, hope and pray, that one day you find it in your hearts to forgive me for those actions," Tabler said strapped to the death chamber gurney, looking at relatives of his victims who watched through a window a few feet away. "No amount of my apologies will ever return them to you."
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Texas death row inmate mouths final 2-word message to victims' families before execution
A remorseful death row inmate pleaded for forgiveness and mothed one final message before being put to death in Texas Thursday, 20 years after he killed his strip club manager and another man.
Trump team digs in, finds millions of wasted dollars at EPA, HUD with DOGE help
- By Michie
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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said his team canceled a $50 million grant to an organization that believes 'climate justice travels through a Free Palestine'
The new administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, said he has canceled a Biden-era $50 million environmental justice grant to an organization that believes "climate justice travels through a Free Palestine."
Zeldin, who was sworn in as the EPA administrator at the end of January, was a guest on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Thursday, where he spoke about canceling the grant.
"Just earlier today, I canceled a $50 million grant to an organization called the Climate Justice Alliance," he said. "They say that climate justice runs through a free Palestine. I think that the American taxpayer wouldn't want $50 million going to this left-wing advocacy group. It’s canceled."
Zeldin also noted that Congress has advocatedagainst the grant.
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Trump team digs in, finds millions of wasted dollars at EPA, HUD with DOGE help
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said his team canceled a $50 million Biden-era environmental justice grant to a group that believes "climate justice travels through a Free Palestine."
NASA's 'Stranded' Astronauts Coming Home Earlier Than Expected
- By Michie
Finally! Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in March after a months-long delay.
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been on the International Space Station since June, even though they initially expected to stay for just eight days. But now, NASA might bring the two astronauts home several weeks earlier than expected.
On Tuesday, the space agency said it is "accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station." Earlier plans were to bring the astronauts back in late March, but now the agency's Crew-10 group of astronauts could launch as early as March 12. After that crew reaches the ISS and complete the handover requirements, Williams, Wilmore, astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov could depart for Earth aboard Crew-9.
The Crew-10 mission will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, pilot; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, mission specialist, to the ISS.
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NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been on the International Space Station since June, even though they initially expected to stay for just eight days. But now, NASA might bring the two astronauts home several weeks earlier than expected.
On Tuesday, the space agency said it is "accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station." Earlier plans were to bring the astronauts back in late March, but now the agency's Crew-10 group of astronauts could launch as early as March 12. After that crew reaches the ISS and complete the handover requirements, Williams, Wilmore, astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov could depart for Earth aboard Crew-9.
The Crew-10 mission will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, pilot; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, mission specialist, to the ISS.
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NASA's 'Stranded' Astronauts Coming Home Earlier Than Expected
Finally! Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in March after a months-long delay.
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Detroit’s New Archbishop Suggests Excommunicating Catholics Who Enforce Our Immigration Laws
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Detroit’s long-serving Archbishop Allen Vigneron and nominated Arizona Bishop Edward Weisenburger as his replacement.
A Tuesday morning announcement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) confirmed that, after 16 years at the helm, 76-year-old Archbishop Vigneron’s resignation had been accepted by Francis, who promoted Weisenburger from his previous see in Tucson, Arizona, to become the sixth Archbishop of Detroit – a position which includes the role of “Superior of the Mission sui juris of the Cayman Islands,” according to the release.
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A Tuesday morning announcement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) confirmed that, after 16 years at the helm, 76-year-old Archbishop Vigneron’s resignation had been accepted by Francis, who promoted Weisenburger from his previous see in Tucson, Arizona, to become the sixth Archbishop of Detroit – a position which includes the role of “Superior of the Mission sui juris of the Cayman Islands,” according to the release.
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Detroit’s New Archbishop Suggests Excommunicating Catholics Who Enforce Our Immigration Laws
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Detroit’s long-serving Archbishop Allen Vigneron and nominated Arizona Bishop Edward Weisenburger as his replacement. A Tuesday morning announcement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) confirmed that, after 16 years at the helm...
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