☕ Sacred Grounds, Political Courage, and the Prayer of Poetry

Trivia Question❓

According to Catholic tradition, which saint is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Your Daily Shot of Catholic Clarity & Courage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

In a world filled with noise and distraction, it’s not easy to stay centered in your faith. That’s why today’s edition of Holy Highlights brings you three stories that speak to the heart stories that offer peace, purpose, and presence with God.

☕ A parish-run coffee shop is turning lattes into lasting conversions.
🏛️ Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic lawmakers to build not Babylon, but the City of God.
🖋️ And Joseph Pearce shows how the forgotten art of poetry still has power to shape the soul.

Take a breath, slow down, and let these highlights nourish your heart today.

✨ Today’s Top 3 Catholic Highlights

Coffee & Conversion: This Parish-Run Café Is Brewing More Than Lattes

At St. Thomas More Parish in Colorado, “More Coffee” is more than a coffee shop — it’s a spiritual outpost. With saint quotes on the walls and a crucifix by the counter, this parish-run café invites seekers and believers alike into peaceful encounters with Christ.

🗣️ We Want to Hear From You

Which story spoke to your heart today?

Was it the quiet courage of a Catholic café reaching the lost?
The Pope’s bold call to build the “City of God” in politics?
Or the rediscovery of beauty through sacred poetry?

💬 Hit reply and tell us:
Where do you feel God nudging you to bring light this week?

Your reflections might be featured in next week’s “Reader Highlights” section!

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Saint Francis of Assisi