National Catholic Prayer Breakfast: An Invigorating Respite in a City Rife With Intrigue
COMMENTARY: The annual event in a city thick with political maneuvering gathered people who had come not to posture, but to pray.
COMMENTARY: The annual event in a city thick with political maneuvering gathered people who had come not to posture, but to pray.
The conservative commentator argues that the U.S. Constitution reflects St. Thomas Aquinas’ ‘mixed regime’ and a broader natural law tradition, despite the founders’ Protestant roots.
This year’s event highlighted American Catholic accomplishments and patriotism as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.
Vance added that he and his children pray for the Pope every day.
ANALYSIS: Vance argues that Catholic political engagement should prioritize peace and economic stability alongside pro-life and religious liberty concerns.
‘We will be the biggest defenders of religious liberty and the rights of conscience …’
This year’s keynote speaker is Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Smith has a life-sized replica of the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe hanging in his office.
Sister Dede and Bishop Byrne were both speakers at the annual event on Thursday, attended by Catholic and pro-life leaders and faithful across the nation.
Speakers highlighted the joy and sacrifice of the Christian life, with keynote speaker Bishop William Byrne calling the faithful to deeper participation in the sacraments and imitation of the Blessed Mother.
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