From attacks on churches and pregnancy centers to the threat of extreme laws aimed at forcing Christians to perform abortions and gender transition procedures on minors, the U.S. bishops have compiled a comprehensive report on the present state of religious liberty in the United States, the five greatest threats to our freedoms, and why the very lives of religious Americans may be at stake in 2024.
Return, says the Lord
January 18
“Return, says the Lord,
I will not remain angry with you;
For I am merciful,
I will not continue my wrath forever.”
-Jeremiah 3:12
The experience of pain
January 17
“Know that the experience of pain is something so noble and precious that the Divine Word, who enjoyed the abundant riches of Paradise, yet, because He was not clothed with this ornament of sorrow, came down from Heaven to seek it upon the earth.”
-St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi
In the family
January 16
“Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the family.”
-St. Angela Merici
Can Catholics Use Ozone Therapy?
EK asks: “I want to know if Ozone therapy ( injected under the skin) and magnetic therapy ( don’t know how he would do that) is ok in the Catholic church. I was in a car accident and a naturopath offered these solutions.”
Safe through all my trials
January 15
“I give unceasing thanks to my God, who kept me faithful in the day of my testing. Today I can offer him sacrifice with confidence, giving myself as a living victim to Christ, my Lord, who kept me safe through all my trials.”
-St. Patrick
Do not surrender your confidence
January 14
“Do not surrender your confidence; it will have great reward. You need patience to do God’s will and receive what he has promised.”
-Hebrews 10:35-36
Is Salt Inhalation Therapy Worth It’s Salt?
Himalayan salt
JB writes: “Salt inhalation therapy is reported to provide natural relief for allergies, asthma, and respiration conditions. A friend of mine had good results using a dry salt inhaler, and I have read many positive anecdotal reports about this. Is this a new age therapy?”
Closest to Christ
January 13
“We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
Never despair of the mercy of God
January 12
“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. Believe it firmly. Do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God. Hope and have confidence in confession.”
-St. Isidore of Seville
