The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members of Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Republicans have supported for nearly half a century. Billions of taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortion. It is critically important for Catholics to send a strong message before Congress moves forward to impose taxpayer-funded abortion. Please sign the petition at www.NoTaxpayerAbortion.com.

Regarding the vaccine for our youth and children, the Church has not made any official statement about the vaccine. There are opinions coming from both sides of those in the medical profession. I would encourage everyone to weigh the issues and make decisions made according to what you believe is best and safest for your children. For more information, go to the National Catholic Bioethics Center and do a search on COVID vaccines.

God our creator and sustainer,today our country brings to our memorythose who have defended this nation in times of trouble.They have sacrificed their lives to protect our shoresfrom those who would limit our freedomsor enslave us to ways that are against your will.Bring all those who have died in service to our countryinto your heavenly presence.We humbly call down your blessing on those still serving;grant your heavenly protection to these men and women,and open your Sacred Heart to give them…