A police car is seen outside Notre Dame Cathedral as people leave after a Mass celebrated by Paris Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois in Paris Nov. 15 to pray for those killed in terrorist attacks. Coordinated attacks the evening of Nov. 13 claimed the lives of 129 people. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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The U.S. bishops gather for their fall annual meeting in Baltimore today. Here's Tom Reese's assessment: Francis’ priorities vs. the priorities of the U.S. bishops and USCCB elections present clear choices
NCR's Michael Sean Winters will be blogging live as the bishops' meeting unfolds. Read Winters' blogs here and all of NCR coverage here.
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Looking for a little inspiration to begin your day? NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:
Daily Bread is a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned Scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.