1. Philadelphia’s Catholic adoption agency gave me a loving home, but the city wants them out

2. “Pro-Abortion Activists Try to Burn Mexico City Cathedral”

3. “Life after Roe: A Restorative Justice Proposal”

4. Single NICU nurse adopts her patient: ‘I had so much love for this baby’

5. In Christianity Today: Don’t Underestimate the Impact of Lowering the US Refugee Ceiling



6. From People: “Florida Teen with Down Syndrome Asks Girlfriend to Homecoming in Sweet ‘Proposal’ Video”

7. “The Boy Who Stood at the Flagpole Alone”

8. “On Being Tired”

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It's October, but it's not too early to think about Christmas. My new book: The Characters of Christmas, is available today from @MoodyPublishers: https://t.co/ZIOdYZuufA pic.twitter.com/U8TVLWRD8z — Daniel Darling (@dandarling) October 1, 2019

10. Saint Therese of Lisieux and Mercy

In a subtle/ecumenical nod to her feast day, a young lady at NR made these.

What a sweet act of love, from a saint who talked about her vocation of love, which is not just for her (or nuns!).

Here’s a homily for today, if you’re looking for one. Carry on!

One last thing: If you care to listen, John J. Miller has me on his podcast about A Year with the Mystics this week. Podcast here. Book here (23 percent off on Amazon today).