February 10
"The way of faith gives us more than the way of philosophical thought: it gives us God, near to us as person, who loves us and deals with us mercifully, giving us that security which human knowledge cannot give. But the way of faith is dark."--St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
We have had numerous questions about the use of mindfulness meditation techniques by Catholics and I came across an excellent video on this subject by EWTN’s Dan Burke.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSIn an effort to keep their perceived momentum alive, organizers of the pro-abortion “Women’s March” are now planning a new event – a “general strike” – as the latest idea in their “resist-Trump” movement.
Servant of God Justus Takayama Ukon, a Japanese samurai who died in exile in the 17th century, was beatified on February 7 by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
February 9
“The perfection of a Christian consists in knowing how to mortify himself for the love of Christ…. Where there is no great mortification there is no great sanctity.”--St. Philip Neri
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting says the new policy of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to accept members based on their gender identity rather than biological gender will have no impact on scouting units sponsored by the Catholic Church.
Pro-life lawmakers are continuing to introduce bills directed at upholding the sanctity of life with the latest laws diverting federal funds to abortion-free health care providers and protecting the conscience rights of healthcare workers.
February 8 Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin (1869 – 1947)
“If I were to meet the slave-traders who kidnapped me and even those who tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands, for if that did not happen, I would not be a Christian and religious today.”--St. Josephine Bakhita
A new executive order that would grant sweeping protections to the faithful is currently under consideration by the Trump administration but was leaked to LGBT groups and the liberal media in an attempt to prevent the president from issuing it.
