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| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 |
| KAVANAUGH: “I NEVER DID ANY SUCH THING” Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and his wife Ashley, sat down for an interview with Fox News to address the accusations of sexual misconduct. “I was never at any such party. The other people who were alleged to be present have said they do not remember any such party,” said Kavanaugh. “I want a fair process where I can defend my integrity, and I know I’m telling the truth.” READ |
| COLLINS: 2ND ACCUSER SHOULD GO UNDER OATH Sen. Susan Collins, R-ME, is a critical swing vote on the nomination battle over Judge Kavanaugh. Collins said the second accuser, Deborah Ramirez, should be questioned about her accusations on Brett Kavanaugh, but doesn’t think Ramirez should be called to testify until the Judiciary Committee has a chance to at least interview her. “I believe that the committee investigators should reach out to Deborah Ramirez in order to question her under oath about what she is alleging happened.” READ |
| PROVE YOU ARE INNOCENT? Sen. Chris Coons, D-DE, said that the two women who accused Brett Kavanaugh don’t have to prove their allegations. “It is Judge Kavanaugh who is seeking a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, and who I think now bears the burden of disproving these allegations, rather than Dr. Ford and Ms. Ramirez.” READ |
| PRO-ABORTION LAW STRUCK DOWN A Hawaii law that forces pro-life pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion was struck down by a federal district court. “We’re grateful that the state has backed off its unconstitutional attack on our ministry,” said Derald Skinner, president of A Place for Women in Waipio. “Our doors remain open, and we continue to offer love, care and compassion for all women and their precious little babies in our community.” READ |
| GOP FAVORABILITY HIGHEST SINCE 2011 Republicans are expected to face a tough mid-term election this November. But according to a Gallup poll, the GOP has hit its highest favorability rating in seven years. READ |
| RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AFFIRMS HUMAN DIGNITY Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that 80% of the world’s population lives in countries that place significant restrictions on religious freedom. He said the Trump administration is committed to religious liberty in both domestic and foreign policy. “We are assuring human dignity by advancing one of our most cherished, indispensable liberties, enshrined in the First Amendment. It is our religious liberty,” said Pompeo. READ |
| HHS ENDS RESEARCH CONTRACT After outcry from pro-life Members of Congress, Health and Human Services has agreed to end an agreement with a fetal tissue research facility. HHS said it has “initiated a comprehensive review of all research involving fetal tissue to ensure consistency with statutes and regulations governing such research.” READ |
| CHINA AND THE VATICAN “The Holy See must show that its provisional agreement with China accords with Vatican II’s teachings on religious freedom and the office of bishop.” READ |
| SAINT QUOTE “Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.” -St. Agnes of Rome |
| SAINT OF THE DAY Frustrated in their attempts to enter Religious Life, Louis Martin and Zélie Guerin married and had nine children. Their youngest child, who entered a Carmelite convent at 15, became Saint Thérese of the Child Jesus, affectionately known as the Little Flower. READ |
| DAILY READINGS “Guide me, O Lord, in the way of your commands.” (Ps 119:35) READ |
| FROM THE OLYMPICS TO THE CONVENT A In a recent interview with NBC News, former Olympic competitor-turned Franciscan Sister of the Renewal said that “everyone desires greatness” and that God’s plan for you will give you peace. READ |