Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus tells His followers, “I am the bread of life… whoever eats this bread will live forever” (6:48, 51). For over 2000 years, Catholics have gathered together on the Lord’s Day for the celebration of the Mass, during which ordinary bread and wine is consecrated and becomes Jesus’ Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Through sharing in the Eucharist, those in communion with Christ and His Church are intimately united with our Triune God. This heavenly food strengthens us to…

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.