Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Mt 23:1-12 - Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven.

Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

Memorial of Saints Perpetua and Felicity

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) L.A. metro crime statistics are an absolute horror show

https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/l-a-metro-crime-statistics-are-an-absolute-horrorshow/

3) New York Times finally admits masks were totally useless at stopping the spread of Covid

https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/new-york-times-finally-admits-masks-were-totally-useless-at-stopping-the-spread-of-covid/

4) Venerable Fulton Sheen’s last day

https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/venerable-fulton-j-sheen-s-last-day