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[Catholic Caucus Devotional] My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections: The Priority of Prayer - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

19+ hour, 21+ min ago   (316+ words) Jesus" prayer was unique. He did not pray because He needed God in His life'He was and is God. Yet, in His human nature, He regularly withdrew to be alone and to pray to His Father. Jesus" prayer teaches us…...

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[Catholic Caucus Devotional] My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections: The Author and Teacher - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (231+ words) Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. Mark 1:2122 Jesus, as…...

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[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Tasked with Promoting and Protecting Catholic Faith tells Hierarchy to Stop Obsessing over Doctrine and Norms

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (512+ words) I think the first consistory of 2026 has already been thoroughly denounced for what it was'a clown show'and that not much more needs to be said about it. Fern'ndez emphasized that "not all truths of the doctrine of the Church have…...

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Mary McAleese: Baptism denies babies their human rights

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1278+ words) Throughout the world, there continues a long-standing, systemic and overlooked severe restriction on children's rights with regard to religion. This warrants, but has yet to receive, serious examination. It impacts Ireland in a special way and contemporary circumstances make Ireland…...

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Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings 11-January-2026

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (193+ words) Sunday 11 January 2026 The Baptism of the Lord Feast Saint Paulinus Catholic Church, Syracuse NebraskaReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 42:1-4,6-7Here is my servant, in whom my soul delightsThus says the Lord:Here is my servant whom I uphold,…...

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[Catholic Caucus Devotional] My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections: An Indelible Spiritual Mark - Sunday, January 11, 2026

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (405+ words) The Baptism of the Lord Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?" Jesus…...

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🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem 🇮🇱(1/11/26)[Prayer]

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (176+ words) Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem "(1/11/26)[Prayer]A New Study For A New Year: PersonalitiesGenesis 4:1-144 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. 2 And she again…...

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America Prayer Vigil – January 11, 2026

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (94+ words) Religion Forum threads labeled "Prayer" are closed to debate of any kind. Lord, we pray that these conflicts will not just be hot topics, but that more people will understand that the spiritual war is very real. We pray that…...

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Conciliar Catechesis Watch: Introduction

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1873+ words) On Wednesday, Leo launched a new initiative with an Introduction to his planned General Audience series consisting of catechesis on the documents of Vatican II. For how long this weekly series will go on is anyone's guess, but it seems likely…...

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[Catholic Caucus] The Sacred Page: Why Was Jesus Baptized? Readings for the the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (978+ words) By Dr. John Bergsma This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which will close the liturgical season of Christmas. But why do we celebrate this event at all? The primary meaning of baptism appears to…...