"The duty to prevent and counter crimes against humanity rests first and foremost with states," Archbishop Caccia said.

We love stories like the one in today's first reading about how young David was able to fell the mighty giant Goliath. We like it when the little guy wins. Tomorrow, we observe the sad anniversary of the legalization of abortion. 

Cardinal Dolan recommends the tradition of abstaining from food or drink, with the exception of water, for the hour before Mass.