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Daily Readings
Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
02/08/23 9:30 am
Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
02/07/23 9:30 am
Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
02/06/23 9:30 am
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Paul Miki, priest and martyr, and his companions, martyrsReading 1 Gn 1:1-19
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"Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, by concretely welcoming Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives, we will also radiate its transforming power to all of creation." Pope Francis, October 4, 2018
Busted Halo
Resolution Reset: Why February is the Perfect Time to Recommit to Spiritual Goals
02/06/23 1:03 am
By the time February rolls around, I’ve either forgotten about the resolutions I made at the beginning of the year, or gave up on them…
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Read MoreTwo Ears and One Mouth: Why We Should Listen More Than We Talk
02/03/23 1:00 am
When we’re in trouble or suffering, having someone truly listen to us, even if they can’t offer a solution, can be a great comfort. But…
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Read MoreDistinctly Catholic: How I Incorporate Sacramentals Into My Home Today
02/01/23 1:00 am
When I was a 4-year-old in 1969, I would stay with Mrs. Stack, an elderly neighbor, on weekdays after pre-school. Mrs. Stack’s house was a…
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Written Notice for False-Positive Prenatal Testing Results
02/01/23 11:40 am
Memorandum of Support Re: S1159 Skoufis Requires a written notice on the occurrence of a false-positive result for any condition tested during a prenatal test The above-referenced bill would require written notice be provided to pregnant women regarding the possibility of false-positive prenatal testing results. The New York State Catholic Conference wholeheartedly supports this legislation. […]
Read MoreMedicaid Coverage for Childbirth
02/01/23 11:40 am
Memorandum of Support Re: S1241 Sanders In relation to Medicaid coverage for childbirth The above-referenced legislation would establish mandatory Medicaid coverage for hospital stays for maternity patients and their newborn babies. The New York State Catholic Conference supports this bill and urges favorable committee action. This legislation would establish required Medicaid coverage for a mother’s […]
Read MorePaid Leave After a Stillbirth
02/01/23 11:40 am
Memorandum of Support Re: S2175 Kennedy In relation to paid family leave after a stillbirth The above-referenced legislation would amend the Worker’s Compensation Law to provide for paid family leave for employees recovering following the birth of a stillborn child. The New York State Catholic Conference supports this bill and urges its enactment into law. […]
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