Will the Supreme Court overturn Obergefell?

Keith Preston

10 months ago

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

SUPREME COURT ASKED TO STRIKE DOWN GAY ‘MARRIAGE’ Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk, has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legally redefined matrimony, allowing same-sex “marriage” in all 50 states. Here’s what might come next. READ

RFK ANNOUNCES END OF DOCTOR BONUSES FOR VAXES Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Friday announced the repeal of federal regulations that he said have led to “corrupt medical judgment” by allowing specific patient treatments to be financially incentivized. The announcement brought renewed public attention to government programs that directly paid hospitals to push controversial shots and treatments on patients. READ

AFTER DC, TRUMP HINTS AT FEDERAL CONTROL OF 5 MORE CITIES “After announcing on Monday that he was taking federal control of the police department in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump insinuated in the White House briefing room that five other cities could face a similar effort from his administration,” Newsmax reports. READ

WOMAN SUES MAN FOR KILLING UNBORN CHILD WITH PILLS A Texas mother is suing her baby’s father, accusing him of secretly lacing her drink with abortion pills — killing their eight-week-old unborn child despite her pleas to keep the baby. After threatening and pressuring her, the man reportedly lured her into drinking hot cocoa laced with the drugs during what he called a “trust night” between the two. READ

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BISHOP TO SERVE AS PARISH PRIEST AMID PRIEST SHORTAGE Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Diocese of Syracuse has made an unusual decision: He will serve as pastor at three churches in his diocese, all while continuing as bishop. He made the move to ensure the faithful have the sacraments during a priest shortage, and he welcomes the chance for closer ministry. READ

AFTER DISTURBING REPORT, ORGAN DONORS ARE OPTING OUT Thousands of Americans are opting out of being organ donors after a New York Times report raised alarms about rushed organ harvesting that, in some cases, involves non-responsive patients who still show signs of life. READ

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POPE BENEDICT DENIED HIS RESIGNATION WAS INVALID Pope Benedict XVI firmly rejected claims that his 2013 resignation was invalid, according to a newly republished 2014 letter. “To say that in my resignation I left only the ministry, not the munus, is contrary to clear doctrine,” Benedict wrote. And to those citing a “creeping schism”? “They do not deserve any attention.” READ

2022 NIGERIAN CHURCH MASSACRE FACES COURT Five men appeared before a federal court in Abuja Aug. 11 to face charges connected to the 2022 massacre at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, southwestern Nigeria. The attack took place at Pentecost Sunday Mass, claiming at least 50 lives and leaving more than 100 people injured. READ

TOLKIEN & THE CREATIVE LIFE In his novels, we can glean much about the mind and character of J.R.R. Tolkien. But in his letters, he writes explicitly about his thoughts, philosophies, intentions, and methods. Here are six valuable insights about writing and creativity from one of the greatest. READ

CATHOLIC 101 Father Jeremiah Shryock, CFR, used to live in a hermitage, and he loved it. But now, he’s back to apostolic life. He’s often asked whether he can maintain a contemplative life in the drastically different setting. His secret, he says, is Mary, “my hermitage.” Here, he gives four reasons she can be this “place” in our souls. READ

SAINT OF THE DAY Today, the Church honors Saint Maximus, a great Doctor of the Church known as “Maximus the Confessor,” or simply “The Theologian.” He worked with Pope Martin I against the Monothelist heresy and attended the Lateran Council of 649. READ

DAILY PSALM “Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!” (Psalm 66) READ

DAILY READINGS Today’s Mass readings. READ

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