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The Wednesday Loop - March 19, 2025
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 - SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
TRUMP RELEASES 80,000 PAGES OF JFK FILES
In a major transparency effort, the Trump administration released 80,000 pages of previously classified documents on JFK’s assassination. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the release of the files unredacted was part of the administration's "maximum transparency" policy.
JUDGE FACES IMPEACHMENT OVER DEPORTATION RULING
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-TX, has introduced articles of impeachment against Judge James Boasberg, the federal judge who halted the deportations of violent Venezuelan gang members, arguing his "conduct... represents an abuse of judicial power."
TRUMP WILL 'LOOK' INTO SATANIC ATTACK ON KANSAS CHURCH
President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed the vandalism at Wichita's St. Patrick Catholic Church, stating, "I love Wichita... We'll take a look at that." He described the incident, which included satanic graffiti and the destruction of statues, as "a terrible thing."
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LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT DID JESUS MEAN: 'THIS IS MY BODY'?
Did Jesus really mean we must eat his flesh and drink his blood? Was he just speaking metaphorically? Fr. Rocky unpacks the truth behind the Bread of Life discourse and why the Eucharist is at the heart of our Faith. Discover the truth of Jesus’ words in the latest video from Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments.
FEDERAL JUDGE REVERSES DOGE'S USAID CUTS
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could not curtail USAID, calling the administration's reining in of the agency "unconstitutional." The ruling gave employees access to agency resources again and blocked further cuts.
SAFER BABY FORMULA? FDA PROBES INGREDIENTS
Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has requested a sweeping federal review of infant formula, vowing to ensure “optimal nutrition” and safety for babies. The FDA will investigate controversial ingredients currently found in popular brands and assess their long-term health effects.
KANSAS ARCHBISHOP DEMANDS RETURN OF EUCHARIST
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City has filed an emergency motion asking a court to order the pro-abortion satanists planning a worship ritual at the state Capitol to return any consecrated Eucharistic hosts and wine in their possession.
SO MUCH NEWS
Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • For the first time in 31 years, an American won the LA Marathon. • Pro-life groups are urging Congress to repeal the FACE Act. • Pope Francis is now sleeping without mechanical ventilation.
STOP THE DESECRATION
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who claims to be Catholic, has refused to take action against the pro-abortion satanic event slated to take place at the State Capitol. It’s up to us to demand the immediate cancellation of this sacrilege.
POPE FRANCIS REFLECTS ON SICKNESS
Pope Francis this week publicly reflected on how illness and frailty can be conduits of grace. “Our bodies are weak, but even like this, nothing can prevent us from loving, praying, giving ourselves, being shining signs of hope for one another in faith,” he said.
VATICAN WARNS CHRISTIANS MAY BE DRIVEN FROM HOLY LAND
Warning that the presence of Christians in the Holy Land is at stake amid the ongoing war in the region, the Vatican urged the world’s Catholic bishops in a March 17 letter to raise funds for the support and protection of those Christians.
100 MOVIES EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD SEE
The three Catholic men behind an online movie review project recently released their “Official List of 100 Catholic Movies Every Catholic Should See.”
CATHOLIC 101
The Solemnity of Saint Joseph is a perfect day to pray this litany of the great saint. Let us pray!
SAINT OF THE DAY
After the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph is the greatest of the saints. He is the one “into whose custody God entrusted his most precious treasures,” Jesus and Mary. For the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, here is everything you need to know about our Church's great patron.
DAILY PSALM
“The son of David will live for ever." (Psalm 89:37)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
BEAUTY
Nestled among the mountains in Ogden, Utah, St. Joseph’s Church was consecrated in 1902 and its majestic English-Gothic architecture has stood the test of time. Check out this stunning aerial footage!