PRAY FOR VEGAS Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval visits the scene of the gruesome shooting where 59 people were murdered. “I hope I never have to see something like that again,” Sandoval said. “My heart is broken.” http://cvote.it/2ykc9JD
TRUMP ON VEGAS President Trump called the massacre in Vegas “an act of evil.” His speech was praised by both sides for striking the right tone. But a debate on gun control is looming. http://cvote.it/2ykZjuC
MOTIVE? Investigators are very reluctant to call the Vegas Massacre an act of terror, since it could be the barbaric actions of a “lone wolf.” http://cvote.it/2ylQh0A
ABORTION VOTE The House is expected today to approve the Pain Capable Born Alive Protection Act, which would ban abortions on babies after 20 weeks. The battle will then turn to the Senate. The Trump administration issued a statement: “The bill, if enacted into law, would help to facilitate the culture of life to which our nation aspires.” http://cvote.it/2ykRVPY
TRUMP ON DOWN SYNDROME President Trump issued a statement on Down Syndrome Awareness Month: “Sadly, there remain too many people – both in the United States and throughout the world – that still see Down syndrome as an excuse to ignore or discard human life. This sentiment is and will always be tragically misguided.” http://cvote.it/2ykikxu
MEDIA CBS fired a legal executive after she said she is “not even sympathetic” to Las Vegas shooting victims because they were country music lovers who are often “Republican gun toters.” http://cvote.it/2ykNeFT
A BOOK WITH BEAUTY Many Catholic books have great inspirational or illuminating words. But Catholic artist Cory Heimann wanted to create a book that would appeal to artists, architects, calligraphers, musicians, chefs, or any profession based on creativity. http://cvote.it/2ylwkqS
PARISHES REBUILD Churches ravaged by hurricanes or earthquake have started repairing and building. http://cvote.it/2ykMDnD
PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMIES If that’s what Jesus said, then shouldn’t we be praying for Hugh Hefner? After all, the Fatima prayer implores us to pray for those “most in need of thy mercy.” http://cvote.it/2yl3BSZ
POPE MOURNS FOR VEGAS Pope Francis offered his condolences and spiritual support for the victims of the deadly shooting in Las Vegas. http://cvote.it/2ykVDcj
SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Theodora Guérin – http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “God is with us.” (Zec 8:23) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
HUMOR Catholic contestant: “I’d like to buy 12 O’s”