LOOP: White House marks Holy Week

MONDAY, APRIL 14 - HOLY MONDAY WHITE HOUSE MAKES EXTRA EFFORT TO HONOR HOLY WEEK  "The White House is gearing up for an 'extraordinary' celebration for Holy Week ahead of Easter," Fox News reported Sunday, "with President Donald Trump participating in a number of events to celebrate and honor the holiday 'with the observance it deserves.'" READ FBI: WISCONSIN MURDER SUSPECT PLOTTED TO KILL TRUMP A Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents in pursuit of the "financial means and autonomy" he needed to assassinate Trump, the FBI revealed yesterday. READ TEXAS POISED TO PASS HUGE SCHOOL CHOICE VICTORY  House lawmakers in Texas this week may pass the largest school choice program in the nation. If passed, the measure would put education tax dollars toward savings accounts, allowing families to use public funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, and other approved education expenses. READ AD: LENTEN LESSONS: WHAT'S THE FIRST OBLIGATION OF A CATHOLIC PRIEST?  Saint John Vianney said, "A priest goes to Heaven, or a priest goes to Hell with a thousand people behind." Watch and learn as Relevant Radio CEO Fr. Rocky explains why personal holiness is essential in today's Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments.  WATCH FOR FREE ILLINOIS BISHOPS CALL ON FAITHFUL TO DEFEAT DEATH BILL  Catholic bishops across Illinois are urging the faithful to act quickly as a bill that would legalize assisted suicide could soon be sent to the state Senate for a vote. Here are the details. READ MILITARY SEES RECORD NUMBER OF CHAPLAIN CANDIDATES  A discernment retreat for prospective military chaplains drew 37 candidates this year, the highest number of attendees in the retreat's history. The group included soldiers, cadets, civilians, and a religious brother.  READ MEDICAL 'BOOT CAMP' PREPS CATHOLICS TO FIGHT FOR LIFE  The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) says Catholics entering the medical field will find themselves in "a battle against a culture of secularism, atheism, relativism, and scientism that pervades medical education in the United States." That's why the CMA calls its weeklong summer program for medical students a "boot camp." READ SO MUCH NEWS...  Here are the stories we couldn't fit in today's LOOP: •    White House ignores emails from journalists with "preferred pronouns." READ •    A new book defends "canceled" Catholic historical figures. READ •    Here are the results of Trump's physical exam. READ AD: UDALLAS STANDS WITH ALUMNUS BRIAN BURCH "A man of deep Catholic faith, strong character and genuine prudence, Brian Burch is a truly outstanding selection to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. We look forward to the great work he will perform in this vitally important role, and could not be prouder of him." - UDallas President Jonathan J. Sanford. Join us in prayer for Brian. PRAY NOW A DATABASE OF CLASSICAL SCHOOLS IN THE US!  The Heritage Foundation has launched an online database surveying almost 900 classical schools across the United States, aiming to provide parents, teachers, and legislators with information on the trending alternative to public schools. READ ANALYST: ATTEMPTS TO QUASH LATIN MASS LEAD TO DIVISION  A Catholic analyst recently suggested that restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass have intensified one of the most polarizing debates in today's Church, deepening divisions rather than resolving them. READ SACRED MEMORY  There's something so special about going to someone's childhood home and seeing his or her stash of memories: baby pictures, homemade Halloween costumes, birthday photos, old toys… We can have a similar experience of Jesus. He has created a memory trove for us, but one that goes beyond memory and makes each moment alive again. READ CATHOLIC 101  How much should you tithe? The Old Testament said 10%. But Christopher Warner says it's important to realize that God wants 100% – of your heart.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today is the feast of Saint Peter Gonzalez. Read about how public humiliation led Peter to a true conversion experience and set him on the road to sainthood. READ DAILY PSALM  "The Lord is my light and my salvation." (Psalm 27:1)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ DEVOTION A Catholic nun prays for a baby in critical condition who was recently baptized following the death of the mother during childbirth. SHARE Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. CATHOLICVOTE  |  PO Box 3310  |  Carmel, IN 46082  |  (317) 669-6127