LOOP: Erika Kirk speaks to nation after assassination of her husband

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 ERIKA KIRK ADDRESSES THE NATION  The wife of the slain Charlie Kirk addressed the nation Friday night for the first time since her husband's assassination. In the 16-minute speech, Erika Kirk recalled Charlie's unwavering love for their family, his dedication to his faith, and his mission to revive the American family. She vowed to continue his mission to "make heaven crowded."  READ CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSIN ARRESTED  Police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, after a family friend tipped them off. A relative described Robinson as increasingly political, recalling a dinner where he denounced Kirk as "spreading hate." Investigators recovered the murder weapon and cartridges inscribed with strange messages.  READ SITES RESTRICT POSTS 'GLORIFYING VIOLENCE' AFTER KIRK'S DEATH  The social media platform Bluesky has warned users about creating posts that praise violence in light of some accounts that celebrated the assassination of Kirk. Other platforms, including Reddit, Meta, and YouTube, are also removing graphic footage and restricting violent content.  READ TRUMP SAYS HE WILL DEPLOY NATIONAL GUARD TO MEMPHIS  President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime in the city. "We're going to Memphis," Trump said. "We'll straighten that out."  READ AD: IS YOUR PHONE COMPANY PRO-LIFE?  Many phone companies funnel dollars to causes that don't align with our faith, but Charity Mobile sends 5% of your monthly plan price to the pro-life, pro-family charity of your choice. All plans are under $50 before taxes and surcharges, and new customers get a free phone offer with promo code LOOP. Switch to Charity Mobile and buy the way you believe!  LEARN MORE CALIFORNIA BISHOPS' PLAN TO HEAL MARRIAGES  In an interview with CatholicVote, Damon Owens of Communio — a national marriage ministry — discussed a new partnership with California bishops to equip every parish with resources for marriage renewal, healing, and enrichment. "As crucial as youth ministry is to keep and nurture our kids in the faith, we recognize the problem of youth leaving the church as really the 'smoke' from the 'fire' of the collapse of marriage and family life," Owens said.  READ ORIGINS OF SUNDAY'S FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS  September 14, which marks the Feast of the Holy Cross, is a threefold celebration of the discovery of the True Cross in Jerusalem, the first public veneration of the Cross, and the Eastern Roman Empire's recovery of the Cross from the Persians.  READ AD: NEW! YOUR ADORATION GUIDE  Increasing your prayer life in Adoration has never been easier with this brand-new guide. Let Christ heal what the world has broken.  PRAY BETTER TODAY PUMPKIN SOUP!  We're less than 10 days out from the official first day of autumn. That means it's almost pumpkin soup season! Here's a recipe to get you started.  READ 10 UP-AND-COMING CATHOLIC TOWNS IN THE US  Imagine a charming and cozy small town where your neighbors not only share your street name, but also your Catholic values. If you're in the market to relocate, these 10 up-and-coming Catholic towns in the US might be just where to settle down, raise a family, and practice your faith! READ WHAT TO DO WITH LITTLE ONES THIS FALL  Your kids can already feel it in the air: Fall is just around the corner! Here are some edifying and fun fall activities the whole family will love.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today, the Church honors Saint John Chrysostom, a Church Father whose eloquent preaching led many to Christ. Through his many homilies, which survive to this day, St. John continues to shepherd souls. READ SATURDAY'S PSALM  "Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever." (Psalm 113) READ SATURDAY'S READINGS  Saturday's Mass readings. READ SUNDAY'S PSALM  "Do not forget the works of the Lord!" (Psalm 78) READ SUNDAY'S READINGS  Sunday's Mass readings. READ ANSWER TO THE TRIVIA  The First Council of Nicaea, convened in 325, condemned the heresy of Arianism. Arianism was first proposed by the Catholic priest Arius, who promoted the claim that Jesus Christ was not divine. THE DEEP  Gen Z is having a hard time dating ... and for good reason. With widely polarized values, the rise of online dating, and a generation of divorced parents, people of this generation are struggling to find their courage. Erika breaks down the statistics, the causes, and the possible solutions to Gen Z's situationship with dating. Is Romance dead? Find out on this episode of The Deep. WATCH 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