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Catholic Democrats @catholicdems.bsky.social · Apr 21
With deep sorrow and abiding gratitude we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, who returned to the Father’s embrace this morning. A Suffering Servant for our time, a pastor of mercy and hope whose courage opened our eyes to the virtue of building bridges, a prophet of justice,...
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TODAY'S GOSPEL - THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP
God's Mercy & Our Infinite Human Dignity Can Unite Us

In #Advent we wait – but today’s Gospel reminds us that God doesn’t. The #GoodShepherd searches before we even know we’re lost. One wandering soul is worth the whole journey,...
On the top, an icon-style painting depicts Jesus as the Good Shepherd, wearing a red robe and gently carrying a small white sheep across His shoulders. Tall, slender trees rise behind Him against a textured blue sky. Below the image, large red text reads, “And if he finds it….” On the right, beneath the line of scripture, is the Vatican News logo. In the left bottom corner, smaller text notes: “Reading of the Day – Gospel of the Day, Mt 18:12–14.”
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Florida Catholic bishops urge Gov. DeSantis to stay two executions www.ncronline.org/news/florida...
Florida Catholic bishops urge Gov. DeSantis to stay two executions
Saying it is possible both to uphold justice and to exercise mercy, Florida's Catholic bishops have urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay executions scheduled for Dec. 9 and Dec. 18.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Sisters and Brothers, please pray with us as we ask for the #BlessedMother’s intercessory prayer for peace and... 1 of 2
On the left, an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary depicted with darker Middle Eastern skin, standing on solid ground. She wears a cream-colored gown with a deep blue mantle flowing from her head and shoulders. Her arms are open in a gesture of welcome, and warm golden light descends from above, illuminating her face with a gentle, Mona-Lisa-like smile. Behind her, soft clouds form a serene, heavenly backdrop. On the right, a blue panel with white text reading: “The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Below, in gold text, is the verse: “Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.” Luke 1:28.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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REFLECTING ON BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH

In researching Black Catholic History Month, we came across truths that stirred our Catholic imagination. 1/13
On the left, a painted scene shows three formerly enslaved Black men and women standing together outside the wooden buildings of Fort Mose. They wear simple 18th-century clothing and smile warmly as they speak with a Spanish friar dressed in a brown habit and small circular tonsure. Behind them, a lookout tower rises above the settlement and a white Spanish colonial flag with a red cross of Burgundy waves in the breeze. On the right, text reads: “Three Freed Slaves and a Friar in Fort Mose,” followed by a short historical summary noting that St. Augustine’s early Black community of free and enslaved people helped found the town, and that Fort Mose (1738) became the first free Black settlement in what is now the United States. The attribution at the bottom reads: “Source: USCCB.”
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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May the blessings of #Thanksgiving be with you, our Church, and our nation throughout the holiday season and into the New Year. 1/3
Background: a cream colored background of a horn of plenty on a wooden table in the foreground with a filed and a tree in the background. Text overlay, left top: “Thanksgiving, then, is not just a civic holiday. It is, in the Christian imagination, a spiritual call – not only to remember the past but to live it forward. It invites us to cultivate the virtues that allow a people to flourish – not merely as a nation, but as a communion of persons rooted in grace.” Text overlay, left middle: “THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS” in white lettering with a dark gray shadow in small caps font. Text overlay, left bottom: The Catholic Democrats logo of the Lamb of Victory and the sponsoring organization’s name, Catholic Democrats. On the right: TOP - The text Thanksgiving Circle of Virtue in black small caps font with a gray shadow. CENTER - A graphic of a five thick autumnal colored braids colored woven in a circle. BOTTOM - The text, Humility ~Gratitude ~ Hope ~ Mercy ~ Unity
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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This Saudi PR campaign was
UNNECESSARY AND MOST REGRETTABLE

We acknowledge that engagement between nations in challenging situations is necessary. However, we find both the form and the praise offered in this meeting to be unnecessary and most regrettable.
In the center: Seated in front of the fireplace in the Oval Office in the White House, Donald Trump, seated in a yellow armchair, grasps Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s hand in a highly animated gesture. On the left: Members of the Saudi delegation sit inside the Oval Office, dressed in traditional attire, with cameras and staff partially visible in the foreground. On the right: American officials sit nearby as the Oval Office’s ornate gold décor, fireplace, and portrait-lined walls frame the meeting. At the bottom: A white text overlay on a black background that reads, “Trump Offers Elaborate Welcome to Saudi Crown Prince: Live Updates.”
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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CATHOLIC DEMOCRATS HONORS ALL WHO WHO SERVED 🗽
THANK YOU 🙏

Let us honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces of the United States by doing three things today and into the future:
A background photo of a golden sunrise casting light over a soldier walking alone on a dirt road through a field, symbolizing courage and devotion. Parts of an American flag in the golden light comes through the sunshine. At the top the words, “CATHOLIC DEMOCRATS HONORS ALL WHO SERVED” appear boldly in blue, above the central headline “VETERANS DAY” in large bronze letters with “Celebrating” and “Thank You for Your Service” above and below respectively. Across the bottom of the image are the official seals of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Navy. Beneath them, blue and white text reads: “THE VALUES OF THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES.” At the bottom, the following text in white, “Honor | Courage | Commitment | Duty | Integrity | Respect | Selfless Service | Loyalty | Personal Courage | Excellence | Readiness | Devotion to Duty | Teamwork | Innovation.” The overall design evokes gratitude, reverence, and unity through service and faith.
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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STATEMENT ON ENDING #SHUTDOWNV2025 & #MORALGOVERNANCE 1/14
A wide-angle photograph of the U.S. Senate chamber, empty of people, with rows of desks and blue carpet. Overlaid on the left portion of the photo of the Senate is an etching of Pope Francis looking left to right. On the right portion of the photo is a label that reads, “U.S. Senate. Beneath the Senate photo and two graphic overlays is a quote from Pope Francis that reads: “Politics, though often maligned, remains a lofty vocation and one of the highest forms of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the common good.” — Evangelii Gaudium (§205). The visual conveys a message of moral governance rooted in Catholic social teaching.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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POPE LEO SUPPORTS IMMIGRANTS – AGAIN 🙏

This is at least the 4th or 5th time in the past month that #PopeLeoXIV has spoken publicly in support of immigrants – particularly our sisters and brothers in the United States. 1/5
A screen shot of an EWTN social media post. At the top, the playback controls and the EWTN logo. Centered in the frame is a close-up image of Pope Leo XIV speaking to reporters. He appears reflective and solemn as he speaks about the dignity of migrants. A text overlay of a subtitle partially reads, “affected by what’s going on right now. The spiritual…” The caption across the lower part of the image reads, “THE SPIRITUAL RIGHTS” in white and red text. At the top is the EWTN logo. Beneath that the headline for the text accompanying the image that reads, “Pope Leo XIV says spiritual needs of detained migrants deserve attention,” and then the date of the social media post that reads, “Nov 4, 2025.” In the middle and bottom of the graphic is the text, “Pope Leo XIV called for renewed attention to the spiritual rights of migrants in detention after Catholic leaders in Chicago were denied permission to bring Holy Communion to detainees earlier this week. “Many people who’ve lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what’s going on right now,” Pope Leo said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo. “I would certainly invite the authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs of those people. Many times they’ve been separated from their families for a good amount of time. No one knows what’s happening, but their own spiritual needs should be attended to.” Two thick red lines frame the graphic on both sides.
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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YOU ARE INVITED “Saint Next Door” [insert your name] to climb with Fr. Martin, SJ — and with us.

If ever there is a time to think of yourself as a saint, it’s this weekend – the Solemnity of All Saints Day followed by The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls). 1/13
A wide interior view of a grand Catholic church shows ornate golden arches, tall columns, and statues of saints positioned high above the nave. The sanctuary glows warmly as light filters in from upper windows, illuminating the altar below where worshippers are gathered. At the bottom left, the logo of America Magazine including the text “America: The Jesuit Review” appears in red and black. Below that a black text banner with white text that reads, “James Martin: The Saints seemed so far away. Then I started to climb.”
November 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This final day of the #RespectLifeMonth Novena reminds us that changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts. Today's prayers: ow.ly/MFSp50Xf2TH. 1/6

#CultureOfLife #CultureOfVirtue #DignityOfLife #DignitasInfinita #ImagoDei #RespectLifeMonth
Respect Life Novena: Day Nine
Download / Print Intercession May all Catholics help build a culture that cherishes every person as a precious gift from God. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Mary...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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WE ARE ALL GOD’S CHILDREN – END ANTISEMITISM

The landmark Vatican document that Pope Leo heralded is called Nostra Aetate, In Our Time. It is one of three declarations issued by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) that carries with it the weight of authentic magisterial authority. 1/10
ncronline.bsky.social National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · Oct 29
At a time of rising antisemitism stemming from Israel's war, Pope Leo adopted as his own the Vatican's position abhorring antisemitism as he marked the 60th anniversary of a landmark Vatican document that revolutionized the Church's relations with Jews.
Pope condemns antisemitism and vows to fight it as tensions rise over Israel's war in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged Wednesday that there had been misunderstandings and conflicts with Jews over Israel's war in Gaza. But he strongly confirmed the Catholic Church's condemnation of antisemitis...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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🙏 LET US PRAY FOR THE HUMILITY AND LOVE TO PRAY FOR MERCY FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT 📿

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THE USCCB POSTED:

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Mt 5:7). Today's #RespectLifeMonth Novena prayers: ow.ly/Bi3Q50Xf2PB.

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At the top: against a solid light grayish-blue background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 8” at the top. Below: The message says, “May our nation end its use of the death penalty, bearing witness to the dignity of every human life.” At the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo with the words “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @usccb” in black. In the lower right corner is the website address “respectlife.org.”
October 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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May Our Prayers Turn to Action –

URGE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TO FUND LIFESAVING PROGRAMS AND END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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On the top, the official logo of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops appears with a green cross inside a circle beside the words “UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS.” Below, in bold red text, it reads: “ACTION ALERT.” Beneath that, inside a dark green box with white lettering, the message says: “Urge Congressional Leaders to Fund Lifesaving Programs and End Government Shutdown.” A thin red border runs along the top and bottom edges of the image.
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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RESPECT LIFE MONTH

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Posted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Oct. 26, 2025:

Authentic healthcare must always be at the service of human life. See today's #RespectLifeMonth Novena prayers at the URL in the first comment below.

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At the top: In prominent white font in all caps the text, "DAY 7" against a uniform green background that covers the entire graphic. In the middle: White text that reads, "May healthcare always respect God's design and protect His gift of human life." On the bottom right: The logo of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) - a cross in a circle. Next to that, the name of the USCCB in white text. On the bottom left: White text that reads, "respectlife.org"
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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🙏🏽 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN JAMAICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 🇯🇲

Sisters and brothers,

Please join us in praying for our vulnerable sisters and brothers across the Caribbean –particularly on the island of Jamaica.
A satellite-style weather map showing Hurricane Melissa’s projected path heading directly toward Jamaica, highlighted in red and orange, indicating severe storm intensity. The image includes an inset of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the right, symbolizing prayer and protection. Text overlay reads: “Hurricane Melissa Nears Record Intense Jamaica Landfall as Category 5” and source credit “From weather.com.” The overall tone conveys urgency, faith, and a call to prayer for Jamaica and the Caribbean.
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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EVERY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING

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POSTED BY THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

Day 6 of the #RespectLifeMonth Novena highlights that every life is worth living. See today's prayers at the URL in the first comment below.
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At the top: against a solid blue background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 6” at the top. Below: The message says, “May all who are ill or nearing death receive care that meets all their needs and upholds the gift of their lives.” At the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo with the words “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @usccb.” In the lower right corner is the website address “respectlife.org.”
October 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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PEOPLE OF FAITH IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE CALLED TO BE WITNESSES TO FAITH – FOR THE SAKE OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

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THIS POSTED BY RYAN BURGE, Pastor, publisher of Graphs About Religion, and Professor of Practice at the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington Univ., St. Louis.
Two scales appear side by side on a light background with subtle red and blue tones. The left scale holds a Christian cross, while the right scale holds a stylized religious symbol resembling a six-pointed geometric figure. The image conveys a comparison or balance between religion and politics. A banner at the bottom reads, “The Democrats Have a Religion Problem.”
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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FOR BLUESKY

FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ON OCT. 26, 2025:

God's individual, real, unchanging love is the source of our dignity. Today's #RespectLifeMonth Novena prayers: ow.ly/1tBP50Xf2Ng 1/6

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At the top: against a solid blue background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 5” at the top. Below: The message says, “May all people with disabilities be treated with respect and their lives protected.” At the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo with the words “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @usccb.” In the lower right corner is the website address “respectlife.org.”
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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FROM VATICAN NEWS – THE GOSPEL READING OF THE DAY -

Gospel of the Day (Luke 18,9-14) "The tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'... 1/9
On the top: A medieval-style illustration shows two men praying in a temple. The Pharisee stands tall with his hands raised toward heaven, while the tax collector kneels humbly, head bowed and hand on his chest. On the bottom: The text reads, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner,” against a white background. The image is centered on a burnished red background visible on either side. Source: Vatican News.
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ON OCT. 25, 2025:
In today's #RespectLifeMonth Novena reflection we look at how the example of our Blessed Mother invites us to become more aware of the needs of pregnant and parenting moms. Today's prayers: ow.ly/EXax50Xf2Hq
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On the top left: Against a solid blue-gray background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 4.” Below that, text that reads “May pregnant and parenting moms find life-affirming help for themselves and their chilcren through the Christian community.” On the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo and text that reads, “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB.”
October 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO A FOOD PANTRY

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” — Matthew 25:35

Across our nation, more than 41 million people, including 15 million children, depend on SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for daily meals.
Infographic titled “No Family Should Go Hungry 1 of 3.” It explains that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families in food-insecure homes. A national map shows food insecurity rates in households with children ages 0–3, with most states ranging from 11% to 25%. Text highlights that one in seven households with a baby experiences food insecurity. Source: Zero to Three — Think Babies® campaign, in partnership with Children’s HealthWatch. Data from the State of Babies Yearbook and related Children’s HealthWatch research (https://stateofbabies.org)
October 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ON OCT. 24, 2025:

Let us pray for all who are suffering after participation in abortion with today's #RespectLifeMonth Novena prayers: ow.ly/ckUB50Xf2GB.
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On the top left: Against a solid green background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 3.” Below that, text that reads “May all who suffer after participation in abortion find healing in Christ’s unending mercy.” On the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo and text that reads, “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB.” On the bottom right is the website address, “respectlife.org.”
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ON OCT. 23,2025:
It's Day 2 of the #RespectLifeMonth Novena. Join us in praying for preborn children with today's prayers: ow.ly/UYCv50Xf2FM.
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On the top left: Against a solid blue background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 2.” Below that, text that reads “May every child in his or her mother's womb be protected in law and welcomed in love.” On the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo and text that reads, “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB.” On the bottom right is the website address, “respectlife.org.”
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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FROM THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB) ON OCT. 22,2025:
The #RespectLifeMonth Novena starts today! Join us in praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Today's prayers: ow.ly/Ppi450Xf2E0 1/4
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On the top left: Against a solid blue background covering the entire square graphic, white text that reads “DAY 1.” Below that, text that reads “May every person’s life be protected and cared for from conception to natural death.” On the bottom left is the white circular USCCB cross logo and text that reads, “United States Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB.” On the bottom right is the website address, “respectlife.org.”
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM