LOOP: Vance warns against political violence in Kirk tribute

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 VANCE CALLS AMERICANS TO SPEAK TRUTH IN TRIBUTE TO KIRK  Vice President JD Vance hosted a special episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" yesterday from the White House to honor his late friend. "The most important truth Charlie told is this: That long ago, a man begotten not made came down from Heaven and by the Holy Spirit was Incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man," Vance said and continued to quote part of the Nicene Creed.  READ FBI FINDS DNA LINKED TO SUSPECT IN KIRK'S ASSASSINATION  FBI Director Kash Patel revealed new evidence in the investigation into the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, saying the accused killer left DNA at the murder scene and sent texts discussing his plan to "take out" Kirk.  READ US STRIKES ANOTHER VENEZUELAN DRUG-CARRYING VESSEL  President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the US military carried out a second strike against a suspected drug cartel vessel from Venezuela, killing three crew members.  READ NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO MEMPHIS  Trump signed an order yesterday deploying the National Guard and several other federal law enforcement agencies to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of his "Memphis Safe Task Force" designed to crack down on crime.  READ TRUMP THREATENS ANTIFA WITH TERRORIST LABEL Trump told reporters yesterday he would "100% support" designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist group when asked about rising political violence in the country. READ CATHOLIC PARISH COMFORTS COMMUNITY AFTER COLORADO SCHOOL SHOOTING In the wake of last week's Evergreen High School shooting, Christ the King Parish in Evergreen, Colorado, flung open its doors to pray and comfort a shaken community. On the evening of the shooting, the parish's pastor welcomed residents into the church and led the congregation in Eucharistic Adoration. READ HOW CHARLIE KIRK IS IGNITING CONVERSIONS EVEN AFTER HIS DEATH In the days following Charlie Kirk's death, a number of social media users have publicly shared that his witness and message influenced their return to church, exploration of Christianity, or even steps toward conversion to Catholicism. The phenomenon, referred to as "The Charlie Effect," reflects the growing influence of Kirk's message of faith and conviction. READ AD: URGENT: PLEASE PRAY FOR CHARLIE AND IRYNA  In the face of senseless deaths, Catholics must pray for the dearly departed. This often forgotten obligation (only practiced by Catholics!) is especially important leading up to the Octave of All Souls. Don't miss a special plenary indulgence that can ONLY be applied to Holy Souls in Purgatory. Please SHARE this card with your family, school, parish, etc. so everyone can commit to praying for our dearly departed. HELP ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY CARDINAL PIZZABALLA FORGIVES FAMILIES' SCHOOL DEBTS  As a special gesture for the 2025 Year of Jubilee, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has announced that his diocese will forgive all debts owed by families to the schools of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem for all years leading up to the 2024-2025 school year.  READ OVERNIGHT VIGIL HONORS ST. CARLO'S CANONIZATION  The shrine of Saint Carlo Acutis at Malvern Retreat House in Pennsylvania hosted an overnight event this month that included Mass and a livestream of the canonization of its patron. "This is one of the greatest things that has happened to the Catholic Church, the universal church, at least in my lifetime, and I'm 68 years old," the president of the retreat house told CatholicVote. "To have a saint that our youth can relate to."  READ NOT TO BE MISSED...  Here are the stories we couldn't fit in today's LOOP: •    House Republicans are seeking a committee to probe 'radical left' after Kirk's assassination. READ •    A Texas man is in custody after a Jesus statue was vandalized at a local Catholic church. READ •    Turning Point USA will hold a memorial for Kirk next week in Arizona.  READ AUTUMN RESET ROUTINE  Fall is a great time to regroup and refresh. From mental spaces to cozy routines, goal setting to relationships, here is Refine's guide for leaning into the season.  READ CATHOLIC 101  Joy has an elusive quality about it. What is real joy? Is it different from happiness? How do we obtain it if we just don't have it? Here's a review of the meaning of joy and how we get its most perfect form from Mary.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today the Church honors Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, third-century martyrs who upheld papal authority and mercy toward repentant sinners. St. Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 and was exiled by the emperor Gallus in 253. St. Cyprian of Carthage, a close friend of Pope Cornelius, became a leading defender of unity, teaching that you cannot have God as Father without the Church as mother. READ DAILY PSALM  "I will walk with blameless heart." (Psalm 101)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ AD: TIRED OF MEANINGLESS STANDARDIZED TESTS?  Classic Learning Test (CLT) offers exams that complement, not compromise, your Catholic education. The CLT "really tests for this understanding of truth, goodness, and beauty" — Bishop James Conley  EXPLORE MEANINGFUL EXAMS Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. 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