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Picture this. You walk into your Newman Center, and a few minutes later everyone gets up all at once and starts to walk in the same direction. "What's going on?" you ask, quite confused, "Does everyone but me have class right now?" you think to yourself. Your friend turns around. "We're going to Mass... Wanna come??" You follow, confused. It's not Sunday, is it? Many Catholics, even those who have been Catholic for their entire lives, do not know that Mass takes place on a daily basis. Thousands -probably even millions- of Catholics, attend Mass every day around the entire world. But why? Don't we only have to go on Sundays? Well, yes. But, if you want to spend eternity with Jesus, wouldn't you want to spend as much time with Him as possible here on earth? Daily Mass is so beautiful because: (1) we receive Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist. What could possibly be better than that!! (2) We read and hear the Word of God proclaimed and broken open, and meditate upon it. Fun fact: if you went to Mass every single day for three years straight, you will have read the entirety of the Bible! (3) We are unified as a Church. Daily Mass is a reminder to us of the universality of the Church, both in our own communities and the world. It's so beautiful to gather each day, knowing that Catholics all around the world are doing the same! (4) We are rejuvenated and set on fire for Christ. Daily Mass, whenever it takes place throughout the day, provides and opportunity for prayer and to center our minds and hearts on the Lord and His will for us in the day. If you're interested in attending daily Mass, contact your local parish, or if youre a college student, your Newman Center (or other Catholic campus ministry) and they'll give you all the details 🤗

These are some of my favorite books that have helped me learn how to share and defend the Catholic faith. Happy reading! The New American Bible (or any Catholic Bible Translation!): You can't defend the Word of God without knowing the Word of God. It's that simple! The Catechism of the Catholic Church : A complete summary of everything the Catholic Church teaches. Truly a gold mine of knowledge, and one that many people don't even know exists! A Daily Defense by Jimmy Akin : 365 days of answers to the most commonly asked questions about Catholicism. This book is always super helpful to me (and who doesn't love Jimmy Akin?!) Persuasive Pro-Life by Trent Horn : In my opinion, this is THE BEST pro-life apologetics book out there. This book is what got me passionate about pro-life advocacy! Trent Horn tackles the probllem of abortion from all sides- scientific, moral, and spiritual- with compassion and a zeal for Truth. The Bible is a Catholic Book by Jimmy Akin : Again, you can't go wrong with Jimmy! This book is a super comprehensive and easy to read guide to Catholic teaching about the Bible as well as the history of the Word of God. How to Share Your Faith with Anyone by Terry Barber : This is the first evangelization book that I can remember reading. I think I read it in one sitting. It's truly, as it's cover states, "A practical manual for Catholic Evangelization" What are your favorite apologetics and evangelization books? Tell me in the comments!

With IVF frequently in the headlines, it's essential to understand the ethical dilemmas it presents, and know how to answer when people ask you, "Why are Catholics opposed to IVF?" Many people- even many other Christians- do not understand why IVF is immoral. If it helps couples who struggle with infertility to have children, it should be a good thing, right? IVF dissociates procreation from unification; dominates using technology and “sterile” techniques, strips the marital act of its perfection; deprives children and parents of their dignity; and causes the death of thousands of unborn children each year. Those concieved via IVF, whether they are born or unborn, are precious children of God, loved into being by their ultimate creator, deserving and worthy of respect and dignity, even at the moment of conception. They are the primary reason why we stand against IVF. The most universal moment- one that every single human being ever has and ever will experience- that of conception, has been stripped of its sacredness, beauty, and dignity. This seperation of unity from creation lies at the heart of the immorality of IVF. The men and women who choose to use IVF often are not aware of it's devastating effects, and are using it as a last resort to cure their infertility. However, there are many, wonderful physicians who will work with and help couples who hope to concieve a child naturally- the way that God intended- without the devastating physical and mental consequences for both the children and parents. You can learn more about these doctors and their work at https://naprotechnology.com/ and https://fertilitycare.org/ You can use the infographic below to brush up on your understanding of IVF and why Catholics should not and cannot be in support of it. Leave your thoughts and questions below!

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