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The Tuesday Loop - January 28, 2025
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 – FEAST OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
TRUMP ISSUES STATEMENT ‘STRONGLY’ SUPPORTING PRO-LIFE BILL
Trump “strongly supports” the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and “applauds the House for its efforts to protect the most vulnerable and prevent infanticide,” a statement from the Executive Office of the President announced last week. The bill aims to mandate medical care for babies who survive botched abortions.
VIDEO SHOWS HOMAN NABBING ACCUSED PREDATOR
In a viral video clip, Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan confronted an illegal migrant accused of child sex crimes. “Let's take him in, process him, and lock him up,” Homan directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on the scene after questioning the criminal on camera.
POPE GREENLIGHTS BEATIFICATION OF FRIARS MARTYRED IN GEORGIA
Pope Francis signed a decree yesterday clearing the way for the beatification of five Franciscan friars who were martyred in 1597 while serving in what is now a part of the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. the inspiring story of these five friars here.
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U.S. BISHOPS ‘GRATEFULLY APPLAUD’ TRUMP’S PRO-LIFE ACTIONS
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement Sunday expressing gratitude to Trump “for the strengthening of policies that protect us from being compelled to participate in a culture of death, and that help us to restore a culture of life at home and abroad.”
TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS AIM TO MAKE MILITARY LESS ‘WOKE’
Trump announced Monday that he will sign a series of executive orders prohibiting people from serving in the military while simultaneously identifying as “transgender,” banning programs teaching critical race theory (CRT) in the armed forces, and reinstating over 8,000 service members who were expelled from the military for declining COVID shots.
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All in a day’s work, Trump squashed Colombia’s weak protests and expelled two planefuls of violent migrants. JD Vance represents Catholic America and “doesn’t care, Margaret.” Bishop Barron once again preaches the truth in love – and Dr. Phil is doing ride-alongs now? All this and more on the!
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LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GIVE BACK TO FIRE VICTIMS
The last week of January marks National Catholic Schools Week, and schools across the country are taking action in the spirit of its theme, “Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic schools are celebrating by giving back to the community, including those affected by the fires.
BILL THREATENS HOMESCHOOLERS’ RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, PRIVACY
Callie Chaplow of the Home Educators Association of Virginia told CatholicVote by phone yesterday that a bill currently being considered by the commonwealth’s legislature would give the public access to the personal information of homeschooling students and parents.
HOW NATURAL LAW THEORY REALLY WORKS
Well-meaning people often invoke natural law to shut down a moral argument before it even starts, but in turn they miss opportunities to teach and explain through practical reason. On St. Thomas Aquinas’ feast day, learn how his doctrine of natural law is a framework for leading people to the truth.
CATHOLIC 101
Hell is hardly a popular topic, but St. Thomas Aquinas faced it head-on. Here are seven clear teachings on eternal damnation from the Angelic Doctor.
SAINT OF THE DAY
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is a Doctor of the Church and one of the most influential thinkers in world history (that’s right, ALL of it – not just Catholic history). St. Thomas taught as a professor at the University of Paris, traveled with the court of Pope Urban IV, preached, and wrote many works, including the Summa Theologiae. He also had mystical visions of Jesus speaking to him and, on one occasion, Thomas’ body was lifted into the air during prayer.
DAILY PSALM
“Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.” (Psalm 40:8-9)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
DEVOTION
St. Thomas Aquinas was undoubtedly one of the greatest thinkers of all time. Feast your mind on this X thread featuring some of the Angelic Doctor’s most famous quotations on love, mercy, happiness, and more.