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The Saturday Loop - March 15, 2025
SENATE PASSES TRUMP-BACKED SPENDING BILL
In a significant victory for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, the Senate passed a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Ten Democrats joined all 49 Republicans to pass the bill.
USAID CUTS OFF AGENCY TIED TO FORCED ABORTIONS
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has terminated funding to the United Nations Population Fund due to allegations of the organization's involvement in China's coercive abortion and sterilization practices.
KANSAS ARCHBISHOP DENOUNCES SATANIC EVENT
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City condemned the planned satanic ritual at the Kansas State Capitol, calling it "disturbing" and "spiritually harmful." He emphasized that "Satan is powerless against Jesus Christ" and urged prayers for the organizers' conversion.
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LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT DOES YOUR BAPTISM MEAN?
Learn about the first sacrament, the ritual of Baptism, and about its tradition, symbolism, and significant prayers and promises. Explore the history of your Baptism with today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio.
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TOM HOMAN: FAITH, BORDERS, AND LAW
The Daily Caller this week profiled Trump Border Czar Tom Homan, a devout Catholic and former ICE director whose decades in law enforcement and tough stance on border security have made him a key figure in shaping US immigration policy.
TEEN DIES AFTER CHEMICAL ABORTION A 16-year-old
Nebraska girl died from sepsis following a Planned Parenthood-facilitated chemical abortion. Despite severe complications, she was not hospitalized in time. Pro-life advocates are now calling for increased safety regulations and oversight.
VICTORIOUS CATHOLIC COLLEGE ATHLETES DEFY ODDS
In a stunning victory over the top team in its conference, a tiny Catholic university in Pennsylvania achieved a major athletic milestone this week. Saint Francis University’s men’s basketball team clinched the Northeast Conference Championship March 11, earning its first NCAA Tournament bid since 1991.
LOOPcast
The Daily Signal's Tyler O’Neil joins us to discuss the GOP budget. Protestors take Trump Tower, Columbia U caves, and does decency demand you use preferred pronouns? Finally, O’Neil gives us the Anglican perspective on Pope Francis and debates Tom on the finer points of men’s fashion.
FRESH & VIBRANT SPRING RECIPES
Ring in the spring and freshen up the dinner table with garden vegetable tarts, rhubarb sticky buns, savory waffles, and tons more. It’s a great time to try different things and breathe new life into your cooking!
DISTRACTION-FREE WORKDAY
A distraction-free workday is not about being the most efficient productivity machine. Some distractions are good and welcome (such as a need from one of your children). But meaningless distractions prevent you from working well. Here are some great tips for cutting out these time-wasters.
HOW TO KEEP THE KIDS CATHOLIC
If you’re worried about keeping your kids and grandkids Catholic, Jason Evert offers hope. In a recent Napa Institute talk, he gave guidance on how deep personal prayer, fasting, and other practices can help ensure a truly Catholic future for young family members.
CATHOLIC 101
We all know and love Saint Patrick, whose feast day is right around the corner. But do know Patrick's nephew is also a saint? That's right! Saint Mel of Ardagh helped his Uncle Pat spread Christianity in Ireland, became a bishop himself, and even mentored another famous Irish saint: Brigid of Kildare!
SAINT OF THE DAY
Saint Louise de Marillac (1591–1660) co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul, dedicating her life to serving the poor. She established hospitals, orphanages, and convents, becoming the patroness of social workers.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
“Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!" (Psalm 119:1)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
Saturday's Mass readings.
SUNDAY’S PSALM
“The Lord is my light and my salvation." (Psalm 27:1)
SUNDAY’S READINGS
Sunday's Mass readings.
ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA
Maewyn
PRAYER
“Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa)” (1530-40) is a hauntingly beautiful depiction of Our Lady firmly accompanying her Son through the end of His bitter passion. It was created by the Netherlandish artist Adriaen Isenbrant.