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The Saturday Loop - June 13, 2026

A ZEALE NEWS REPORT FROM THE CONSECRATION

During Mass for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus yesterday, Cardinal Raymond Burke consecrated the U.S. to the Sacred Heart, telling those gathered that the fruitfulness of the consecration begins in the home. “There is no greater gift that we can give to our family and our homeland,” he said, “than the gift of our heart, one with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, through the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.”

CATHOLICVOTE, ZEALE LEADERS DISCUSS CONSECRATION

At yesterday's historic event, CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt, Vice President of Advocacy Joshua Mercer, and “The Deep” podcast hostess Erika Ahern joined Zeale News for a discussion on how love of country and the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are intertwined. Find their inspiring comments here.

CATHOLIC LAWMAKER'S RESOLUTION HONORS SACRED HEART

Republican Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia, a Catholic, introduced a House resolution yesterday in honor of the solemnity and the U.S. bishops' consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart. The resolution praises Christ, affirms the value of Catholic acts of devotion, and rejects “the exaltation of pride, self-idolatry, and rebellion against God.”

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US BISHOPS CONCLUDE ASSEMBLY: WHAT THEY VOTED ON

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops concluded its spring plenary assembly yesterday after three days of meetings that included votes on liturgical texts, updates to the bishops’ child protection charter, and a national consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here are the matters they discussed and voted on.

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POPE LEO PREACHES POWERFULLY TO MIGRANTS IN SPAIN

Pope Leo XIV concluded his apostolic journey to Spain with reflections on the Sacred Heart and a powerful homily on immigration, human trafficking, and charity. He warned those who traffic migrants to "repent" before "it is too late" for them to enter Heaven. He also admonished both migrants and their adoptive countries: “Those who arrive learn to inhabit a new land, and those who welcome them learn to expand their own homes without diluting their identity or closing their hearts to the encounter.”

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AMERICA 250 MERCH

Here are the must-have products to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with Zeale's America 250 rally.

GREAT FIRST DATES

You don't need to be 6 feet tall or tell a girl that you make six figures to sweep her off her feet on your first date — but you do need to be kind, attentive, and present.

SUMMER PICNIC MENUS

Summer weather makes it the perfect time to enjoy your dinner outside as the sun sets. Check out these picnic menus, perfect for family dinners, romantic dates, or a get-together with friends.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Today is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Did you know that some Catholics write the letters “S.A.G” (St. Anthony Guide) on the outside of their envelopes and packages before sending them? And do you know the miraculous story behind this practice? Read on to find out!

SATURDAY'S PSALM

"You are my inheritance, O Lord." (Psalm 16)

SATURDAY'S READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

SUNDAY'S PSALM

"We are his people: the sheep of his flock." (Psalm 100)

SUNDAY'S READINGS

Sunday's Mass readings.

ANSWER TO TRIVIA

Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

RALLY TODAY

We're counting down to today's Zeale for America 250 Rally livestream. Join us at 2:40 p.m. CT for a special LOOPcast pre-show before the rally begins at 3 p.m. CT. You can still register to receive the livestream link. REGISTER NOW