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The Monday Loop - March 31, 2025
MONDAY, MARCH 31 - 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOOP
TRUMP ADMIN BACKS CATHOLIC CHARITIES AT SUPREME COURT
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, is asking the US Supreme Court to uphold its religious tax exemption, arguing its faith-based mission shapes how it serves the poor. The Trump administration will support the case in oral arguments today.
THE LOOP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!
“Please join me in saying a simple prayer of thanksgiving on The LOOP’s 10th anniversary,” said CatholicVote Vice President and LOOP creator Joshua Mercer. “And if you want to participate a little more, please consider sharing The LOOP with your contacts too. There can never be too many LOOPers!”
TRUMP THREATENS NEW TARIFFS ON RUSSIA
President Donald Trump told an interviewer Sunday that he is unhappy with Russia's additional demands and its refusal to move quickly on a ceasefire deal to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. Trump warned he would impose "secondary tariffs" on "all oil coming out of Russia" within a month if a deal isn’t reached.
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LENTEN LESSONS: A POWERFUL WAY TO KEEP THE DEVIL AT BAY!
In today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments, Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky explains how to best experience the gift of Confession that Jesus left us to forgive our sins and keep us from evil. Watch and learn today.
TOP MS-13 GANG LEADER ARRESTED
A high-ranking MS-13 leader, described by authorities as “the worst of the worst,” was arrested last week in Virginia. “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops,” said FBI Director Kash Patel at a press briefing alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi and Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
KANSAS PROTEST: A BENEDICTINE STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Rose Wolfgang, a student at Benedictine College, carpooled with friends to the Kansas State Capitol last Friday. Here is her perspective on the interactions she saw between Christians and satanists there.
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SO MUCH NEWS
Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • Trump said yesterday he might run for a third term. "I'm not joking." • Pro-life lawmaker: Big Abortion "hijacked" women's rights at the UN. • Trump says he will not fire anyone over the Signal chat leak scandal.
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CATHOLIC SINGLES INVITED TO PILGRIMAGE
The Catholic Singles Conference is inviting lay Catholics who are looking for love to join the Walk to Mary, a 22-mile pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin – the only Vatican-approved Marian apparition site in the US.
A LOOK AT POPE FRANCIS' ONGOING RECOVERY
Pope Francis is steadily recovering from his long illness, the Vatican has reported. He's reducing oxygen support, has normal bloodwork, and continues daily Masses, therapy, prayer, rest, and limited work at Casa Santa Marta.
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CATHOLIC 101
The entire Rosary is a compendium on the life of Christ, and the Cross is engraved on His life from the Incarnation to the Ascension. Here's how to meditate on that suffering in your daily life.
SAINT OF THE DAY
In 13th-century France, Blessed Jane of Toulouse embraced Carmelite spirituality with fervor, serving the poor and living a life of deep prayer. She guided boys in the faith, sparked vocations, and became the first Carmelite tertiary.
DAILY PSALM
"I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me." (Psalm 30:2)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
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DEVOTION
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