FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... JULY 10, 2015

Via Kathryn Jean Lopez:

Syria Communique: Father Dhiya Azziz liberated

"The press can both simulate public opinion and miseducate it." -Alexandre Solzhenitsyn

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 10, 2015

"At this point in our history, people of faith can't afford to be uninformed."

The Mission is Always Outwards

Assyrian Bishop Mar Awa Royel Replies to the Unity offer by Chaldean Catholic Patriarch

Ontario Court Upholds Law Society's Refusal To Accredit Christian Law School

The pill detached marriage from procreation, No-fault divorce detached it from fidelity, SSM detached it from ultimate meaning & purpose.

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 10, 2015

Shanghai priests, nuns forced to undergo reeducation classes

Pope Francis: Speech at World Meeting of Popular Movements

HOMILY for the 14th Friday per annum

Confession under the Cross, the "inexhaustible spring of divine Love" https://t.co/hw9JlQJa1q

— Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) July 10, 2015

Lord Jesus, you consoled especially the poor and troubled: look with mercy on those in any kind of need. – Come, Lord Jesus. #vespers

— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) July 10, 2015

"Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves." -Mt 10 http://t.co/W11cbFwlCj

— Daughters of St Paul (@DaughterStPaul) July 10, 2015

Today's Mass Readings

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... JULY 9, 2015

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The expression on the Pope's face is almost enough to convert me to Catholicism. pic.twitter.com/oty2Sdkf7K

— Daniel Hannan (@DanHannanMEP) July 9, 2015

Religious Liberty After Supreme Court Marriage Ruling

Senate Democrats vs. Religious Schools

For Churches That Won't Perform Same-Sex Weddings, Insurance Begins to Look Iffy

Cultural icons - not always what they seem

Pope Francis: discourse to Bolivian civil authorities regarding religious freedom

The children are the future of a country, and the elderly it's memory. This is why we have to care for them. #FranciscoEnBolivia

— IneSM (@inesanma) July 8, 2015

Homily of the Holy Father (Holy Mass for Families)

Do you know about Ryan T. Anderson's new book on the future of marriage and religious freedom? E-book will be available Tuesday. Pre-order here.

New video from the Patients Rights Action Fund:



Sister Jane Dominic Laurel: Families, Pray Together!

Today is the feast day of the Chinese martyrs, Augustine Zhao Rong and his 119 companions. Here is what Pope John Paul II said about them in 2000.

It is in a disciple's willingness to forgive-especially when forgiveness is undeserved- that we become Christ-like.

— FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) July 9, 2015

The disciple is not directed in his or her life by the adage "be yourself" but by the desire to be like Christ.

— FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) July 9, 2015

Young people must have hope, joy, and purpose, all of which can be found through the Lord Jesus.

— Bishop Caggiano (@BishopCaggiano) July 7, 2015

“As you enter a house, wish it peace.” We bring Christ to others - not our peace, but his. We offer others his life, not ours. #HomilyTweet

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) July 9, 2015

The world is made of distractions and entertainment. It takes our eyes off Jesus. Stay focused. Keep your eyes on the Cross.

— Fr Brad Sweet (@BradBradsweet) July 9, 2015

Silently, approaching sanctuary, the altar stands as bridge to eternity, in hushed tones, the work of prayer is recited reverently. #Mass

— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) July 9, 2015

Today's Mass Readings

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... JULY 8, 2015

Via Kathryn Jean Lopez:

Syria conflict: Belgium rescues 200 Aleppo Christians

My son was marked down 5 percent on a high school health test because he chose this "incorrect" definition of family. pic.twitter.com/TnisIK51Mm

— Will Saletan (@saletan) July 8, 2015

A country that constantly piles up rights created out of thin air, detached from a common nature, will inevitably find itself ever divided.

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 8, 2015

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback issues executive order on religious liberty after same-sex "marriage" ruling

Americans Split on How Often They Upgrade Their Smartphones... http://t.co/ceTFjP1mif pic.twitter.com/bWkaBhPa0M

— GallupNews (@GallupNews) July 8, 2015

I pledge allegiance to my flag Of my favorite ideology With isolation and incivility for all http://t.co/uKtuahPQQn pic.twitter.com/9mnkZe0zH7

— First Things (@firstthingsmag) July 8, 2015

Sacred Sites to Visit in #Phila for @wmf2015 (Storify)

Dawn Eden: Chastity Is 'In' Because It's Rebellious

Understanding the Catholic Church's 'Yes'

More links for Dawn Eden here and here and here and here.

In all things we are victorious through your love; take us into your care today. – Stay with us, Lord Jesus. #lauds

— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) July 8, 2015

One of the reasons we seek to pray through the day is so that… https://t.co/whU0JSQJeO pic.twitter.com/oTcVAJX7M4

— Marie Paul Curley (@SisterMPaul) July 8, 2015

Francis: a poor man dying of cold isn't news. The market loosing one or two points is a catastrophy. I ask you: where is your brother?

— IneSM (@inesanma) July 7, 2015

"Pope Francis and Spiritual Virtuosos" http://t.co/qXWDwYNcj5 pic.twitter.com/KEyytS9iRR

— Word On Fire (@WordOnFire) July 8, 2015

"Consecrated life in Ecuador means moving around, being with the least and the marginalized." -Sr. Marisol Sandoval pic.twitter.com/k4bAa9z0c8

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 8, 2015

"Do not fear." -St. Padre Pio #holyland #franciscans #saintquotes pic.twitter.com/0DnKoeq9a9

— FFHL (@FFHL_HQ) July 8, 2015

'Designer babies' are an unregulated reality

Teen Model With Down Syndrome Lands First Campaign, Hopes to Bring Awareness to Disability Issues

Today's Mass Readings

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... JULY 7, 2015

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Franciscan priest abducted in Syria

Yazidi sex slaves tell of unimaginable cruelty they suffered at the hands of ISIS http://t.co/wxWXySwyZV pic.twitter.com/X0lS2Xfw8l

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) July 7, 2015

My Rape Convinced Me That Campus Hookup Culture Is Really Messed Up

Pope Francis in Ecuador: "God's embrace must be similar to this" Photo courtesy of L'Osservatore Romano pic.twitter.com/WwGYeOA0md

— CatholicBishops (@CatholicBishops) July 7, 2015

They're saying there are over a million people here now for Mass.That's equivalent to 1/15 Ecuadorians.#PopeinEcuador pic.twitter.com/PbREDqlbdL

— Alan Holdren (@AlanHoldren) July 7, 2015

Argentines make trek en masse to see #PopeFrancis in Paraguay @CatholicNewsSvc story here: http://t.co/vtuD6Ec8Le

— Carol Zimmermann (@carolmaczim) July 7, 2015

Dutch Pressured into Euthanasia

The Sexual Revolution's Coming Refugee Crisis

New guidance for Catholic schools on Sex and Relationships #Education in @PortsmouthRC from @BishopEgan: http://t.co/BVAce9BruZ #SRE

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) July 7, 2015

"To learn who rules over you, find out whom you are not allowed to criticize." - Voltaire

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 7, 2015

I'm so encouraged by how many of those on the front lines of the fight for marriage realism are Millennials. It's amazing! Thanks be to God.

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 7, 2015

The underground of the Sixties shaped the culture of the next fifty years. The underground of today will do the same.

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) July 7, 2015

Calls for Abortion Aid and Legalization Spurs on Pro-Life Movement in Nigeria

Sorry, Slate: Oregon Did Put a 'Gag Order' on Those Christian Bakers

•@sallykohn praised civil discourse in a @TEDTalks but says, "Will anti-gay Christians be ostracized? I sure hope so."http://t.co/eXrIBjVdBG

— Dominic Bouck OP (@BrDominicOP) July 6, 2015

Will you take the challenge? http://t.co/zROEX5Ah0G #prolife #givelife #babyshower pic.twitter.com/K9Yrjvqsc5

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) July 6, 2015

We will save babies by demonstrating care and love for mothers who are afraid and feel judged and dismissed.

— Cardinal Seán (@CardinalSean) July 6, 2015

On Marriage, Christians Are Called to Engage the Culture, Not Retreat from It

Deepen in us our love for you today, so that in all things we may find our good, and the good of others. Lord, lead us to the truth. #lauds

— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) July 7, 2015

Jacob and the Angel at Peniel: today's 1st reading at Mass https://t.co/ev9TqH3cS5

— Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) July 7, 2015

#PopeFrancis calls for synod prayers during Mass for one million people http://t.co/CszOfYfbku pic.twitter.com/1qpNlE8blB

— Catholic Herald (@CatholicHerald) July 6, 2015

Peace on earth, 2015