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Are You Fighting Wrong Battles? Could be a Sign of Spiritual Sloth – SEP

The Pope’s Über Secret Plan To Save Marriage From The Germans? – PA
Hey Millennials, Can We Talk? – Rachel Lu, Aleteia
The Anglican Ordinariates & A New Ecumenism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Marriage Is Not a Fairy Tale – Leticia Adams, Catholic Stand
Is There Occult Magic In The Lord of the Rings? – Philip Kosloski
Catholic “Baby Machines” – Chris Ricketts, Ignitum Today
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos: Filling in the Intellectual Gaps – Spitzer
Mary’s Virginity & the Brothers of Jesus – Shane Schaetzel, Ozarks Cthlc
Whither the University of Notre Dame? – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
The Benedict Option: What Does It Really Mean? – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis
Secret Consistory: How Other Cardinals React to Crd Kaspers Ideas – Z
German Bishop Accused of Rich Lifestyle Resigns – Elise Harris, CNA
Jesus Lite in ‘Son of God’ – Teresa Limjoco MD, Regina Magazine
U. K. Fetal-Incineration Scandal Prompts Calls to Respect Life – KJ Jones
Are We Hard-wired for Faith? Religious Experience, Neuro-Imaging – CS
Holy Orders Foster Passionate Love of Church, Says Pope Francis – CNA
Inside Flannery O’Connor’s Universe – Ellen Douglas, New Republic
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
Converting the Culture Is Not Easy – George Weigel, Aleteia
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You Can Tell the State of a Church By – Thoughts from a Catholic

The One-True-Religion Fallacy (It’s Not What You Think) – William M. Briggs
Thousands of Rare Vatican Manuscripts to Go Online – Francis X. Rocca
Jesus, Savior of the World, Save Them! – Mary Kaufman, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
One Foot in Front of the Other – Postabortion Journey Walk With Me
TLM Personal Parish Established in Melbourne, Australia – Gregory DiPippo
Questioning Woman’s Healthcare – Amanda Castro, The Patient Wanderer
Huzzah & Felicitations to Sacramento Diocese’s New Auxiliary Bishop – Q
Jesus Christ the Soul Winner – Mark S. Camp ThD, MC Catholic
Self-Ownership Kills Babies – Jason Jones & John Zmirak, Aleteia
Inspired by Divine Mercy: Giving Up Getting Even – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
Line -by-Line Prayer Reflection: Anima Christi – Michelle Fritz, Cthlc Sistas
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Do You Really Want To Be Orthodox? – Rod Dreher, Russian Orthodox Blggr

Orthodox Church Recognizes Saintliness of Pope John XXIII – And. Tornielli
Orthodoxy, State & Society – George Weigel, Aleteia
‘The Issue of Ukraine & Crimea Is Complex’ – Victor Gaetan, The Reg
Ukrainian Bishop Urges Europe to Raise Sanctions against Russia – Greaves
Report: Russian Orthodox Move to Seize Other Churches in Crimea – CWN
From Museums to Mosques – Robert Ousterhout
Ukrainian Gov’t: Stop Terror Against Clerics in Crimea – Cthlc World News
Priest: Ukrainian Catholics Flee Crimea to Escape Threats of Arrest – CH
Head of Syrian Orthodox Church Dead at 80 – Catholic World News
Book Rev: The Way of a Pilgrim & Other Classics of Russian Spirituality – JL
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
Syria: Christians Living in Fear but Don’t Want to Leave Homeland – CL
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When “No!” Is Pastoral! Wherein I Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog (link repaired)

Christian Funeral, Burial for Divorced, Remarried? – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Lent, Go To Confession! New Website Can Help – Kathy Schiffer
Hobby Lobby Case Seeks to Beat Obama’s Bad Rel-Lib Assumptions – NCRg
We Have to Stop Britain Becoming Ultimate ‘Throwaway Culture’ – The CH
Bps. Conley & Loverde Issue Letters on Contraception, Pornography – C. O.
Bishop Flavin Stands Up Against Contraception! – Mark Lambert
Majority of Cardinals Against Kasper Doctrine & More. . . – Rorate Cæli
Parsing Modern War Against Catholics, Catholicism & the Church – Dr Mirus
Britain’s Baby Burning – Tom Wilson, First Things
A Lenten Reflection on Fidelity – Stacy Trasancos PhD
UK: Hospital Foetal Incinerations, Fruit of 50 years of Legal Abortion – CH
Living a Holy Life Is Child’s Play – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
China’s Modern Martyrs: From Mao to Now – Anthony E. Clark PhD, The CWR
. . .and the Life of the World to Come – Molly M, Ignitum Today
Aristotelian-Thomism in the Modern World – S. Adam Seagrave, Pub Disc
Loyola Marymount Dean Search: Finalists w/Planned Parenthood Links – Rg
What Did Shakespeare Believe? – Andrew Hadfield, The Irish Times
Don’t Misread Bishop Conley’s Letter On Contraception – Patrick Archbold
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
The Holy Cross: A real life “Mockingjay” for Catholics – Dusty Gates, H&PR
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MSNBC on SCOTUS & Rel. Lib.: Don’t Trust Those Catholics – M. Archbold

The Tablet “Suspends” Rome Journo for Nasty B16 FB Post – Rch. Collins
Criticism Mounts Over Crd Kaspers Speech on Divorce & Remarriage – NCRg
Feeding the Hungry: Giving the Poor What Is Justly Theirs – Mark P. Shea
Qvadriga: Racing in Ancient Rome – Thomas L. McDonald, God & Machine
Blessed John Paul II: First Pope of the Catholic Resurgence – D. R. McClarey
Sebelius v Hobby Lobby: Her Clever, but Illogical Deceit – The Motley Monk
Yet Another Press Misreading of Vatican News – John Paul Shimek, Crisis
Understanding Pope Francis Through Ignatius of Loyola – Cardinal O’Malley
On the Academic Hostility to Great Literature – Anthony Esolen, Crisis
The Annunciation & God’s Favor – Allison Gingras, Catholic Lane
Traditionalism & Theology of the Body – Dcn. Jim Russell, Catholic Stand
The Sleep of Saints – Fr. Aloysius Roche, Catholic Exchange
Good Friday Should Not Just Be Good Theater – Gabriel Garnica, Cthlc Stand
Youth & Technology Revitalize the Pro-Life Movement – Mary Beth Smith
Rome Symposium Aims to Educate Internatl Media on Rel Lib – Lenartowick
Knights of Columbus Wins Prize for Ethical Business Practices – K. J. Jones
Mystical Consciousness Compared to Sense & Intellection – Jms. Chastek
Lectio Divina: Liturgical Proclamation & Personal Reading – P. Kwasniewski
How John Paul II Was Invited To Central Wisconsin – Philip Kosloski
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An Italian Nun Is a Singing Sensation & I Don’t Care – Phil Lawler, TCG

What Is Bill Maher’s Problem? – Rebecca Hamilton, Public Catholic
The Tablet: The Rat’s (B16) Funeral Would be a Bonus – Fr. Z’s Blog
Searching for Clarity in Vocational Discernment – Fr. Bryce Sibley
St. Thomas More, Most Interesting Man Not in the World – D.R. McClarey JD
The Singing Nun – Dr. Jeff Mirus, The City Gates
Why Hobby Lobby’s HHS Lawsuit Matters – The Editors, The Reg
“Our Schools Exist to Evangelize” – Jim Graves, The Cthlc World Report
Crd. Caffarra on Communion for Divorced & Remarried – Fr. Z’s Blog
Parental Bragging & Legacy – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
Did the Apostle Paul Worship a Space Ghost? – Jon Sorensen, Cthlc Answrs
Teaching Us to Drink Hemlock Kool-Aid – Rebecca Hamilton, Public Catholic
Pope Appoints Canon Law Expert to Council for Economy – K. Lenartowick
How Should We Define ‘Atheism’? – Strange Notions
Use of Eastern Censer by Romans – Fr. Z’s Blog
Not Just For Catholics – Timothy George, First Things
The Lowest Place – Dan Burke, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Church Tells Us what the World Won’t: Eros Is Deadly – Kevin O’Brien
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Antiochian Church Leader Since 1966 Hailed as Visionary – Post-Gaz
“Ukrainian Catholics Experiencing Total Persecution in Crimea – CNA
A Monk From a Samurai Family – Pravoslavie
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow For Death of Pat. Ignatius Iwas – OOC
Finding Joy in the Cross – Sr. Gabriella, Christ the Bridegroom
Adam and Christ: Choosing Death and the Will of God – Fr. Ted’s Blog
How Should We Conduct Ourselves With Others? – Milk & Honey
Fr. Alexander Schmemann: Fast and Liturgy – Pravmir
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What Did Pope John Paul II Think of the Cappa Magna? – Jeff Ostrowski

How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything – R.R. Reilly
Gay Hypocrisy – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
New Confirmation Program Aims to Transform Catholic Youth – K. J. Jones
The Message Every Blogger Should Pin On Top of Their Screens – F. Phillips
10 Ways Noah’s Ark Prefigured the Church – Stephen Beale, Cthlc Exchange
Social Justice at Your Local Restaurant – Tammy Ruiz, Catholic Stand
Can Some Same-Sex Attractions Not Be Disordered? – Dcn. J. Russell, Crisis
Pope Francis’ Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – BigPulpit.com
Marriage Equality Now! – R. R. Reno, First Things
South Carolina Abortion Ban Could Protect Pain-Capable Unborn – CNA
Why Is March 25th Tolkien Reading Day? – Philip Kosloski
Fr. Robert Barron Comments on Pope Francis & “Joy of the Gospel” – ICL™
General Confession: Slamming the Door to Satan & Self This Lent – R. Evans
What, They Didn’t Need Lampshades? – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
A Reader Hurt by Private Revelation Enthusiasts Writes. . . – Mark P. Shea
Canon 844 & Remarried Catholics Receiving Communion – Dr. Ed Peters
What Is God’s Opinion on Plastic Surgery? (Part 2 of 2) – Fr. Jn. Bartunek LC
8 Things to Know & Share About the Annunciation – Jimmy Akin, The Reg
Feely-Goody Feeliness: Sacred Liturgy, Music & Youth – A Man In The Gap
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Pope Francis’s Magic Mix Transforming Papacy – Giacomo Galeazzi

Pope Francis on the Family & Human Life – Fr. C. J. McCloskey, T&CF
Pope Francis: Looking for Jesus? You’ll Find Him on the Street – G. Valente
PopeWatch: Saint Maker – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Here’s How Pope Francis Is Changing the “Bishop Factory” – A. Tornielli
Papal Diplomacy & the ‘Francis Effect’ – Edward Pentin, The Daily Reg
PopeWatch: Noah – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Pope Francis to Visit South Korea in August – Edward Pentin, The Reg
The Pope Emeritus Prays, But Also Advises; Here’s How – S. Magister
PopeWatch: Charisma Skipping – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Pope: Priests Who Detached f/Reality Not a Help to Church – I. Scaramuzzi
PopeWatch: Pope Editor – Don. R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
Let the Word of God Grow in Your Heart, Encourages Pope – CNA
PopeWatch: Pope Emeritus – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Pope: Read Gospel on Bus when Not Watching Your Pockets – G. Galeazzi
PopeWatch: Congress – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Before Conclave, Crd. Bergoglio Stressed Focus on Christ – A. Gagliarducci
What Do Protestants Think of Pope Francis? – Barna Group
Pope Francis, The Francis Effect & The Media – Big Pulpit (11-19-14)
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Colbert on Atheists Against the 9-11 “Cross” – Michael Barber, The Scrd Pg

The Sixties Are Still Here – Fr. Bevil Bramwell OMI, The Catholic Thing
Vatican’s Secret & Deadly, Project to Preserve Its Saints – Theresa Potenza
Why College? – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The Catholic World Report
In Defense of ‘Marriage is Work’ – Emma Smith, Catholic Stand
Secular Architecture – Fr. David Friel, Views from the Choir Loft
Covetous Envy: The Forgotten Deadly Sin – Russell Nieli, Public Discourse
The Young German Christians Who Spoke Truth to Power – T. Limjoco MD
Tabletistas on Gänswein Interview – Fr. Z’s Blog
The 12 Step Biblical Guide to the Pope & Infallibility – H. H. Ambrose, SPL
Why the Bible Alone Is Not Enough – Dcn. Mick Bickerstaff, Intgr Cthlc Life™
The Original Meaning of Lent – Marcellino D’Ambrosio PhD, Catholic Lane
Pope Francis to Mafia: Repent Now to Avoid Hell – Francis X. Rocca, The CH
Is This Relic Really Christ’s Crown of Thorns? – Steve Skojec, Catholic Vote
China: 5000 Attend “Underground” Bishop’s Funeral in Shanghai – Vtc Ins
Learning to Let Go – Ariel McKinney, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction
St. Augustine on Sin, Fear & Love – Don. R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Cthlc
U. K. Prime Minister: Sex-Selective Abortions Are ‘Appalling’ – CNA
Does Your Parish Have a Website? – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hdgrw
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Jim Gaffigan: From “Loner” to Father of 5 – Reflections of a Paralytic

Anglican Patrimony in San Antonio – Fr. John Hunwicke, Mutual Enrichment
I Come to the Catholic Church for Healing & Hope – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae
Dear Future Mom – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Adam & Abby & the Candy Castle – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Love, Gone to the Dogs? – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Institute on Religious Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary – Joseph Pronechen
Catholic Youth, Unite! Part II – Matthew Tyson, Ignitum Today
Another Free Lenten Activity for Your Kids! – Shaun McAfee
Go on Thérèse’s Lenten Retreat – Jean M. Heimann, The Reg
St. Paul-Minneapolis Archbishop Glad to Return to Ministry – CNA
Crd. Burke to Ordain Priests in Trad’l Rite: St. Louis, 5 Aug – The Guild
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The Cross of Christ and the Crosses of the World – Pravmir
The Forgotten Feast and Hidden Mysteries of the Cross – Mystagogy
Patriarch Philaret on Russian Annexation of Crimea – The Raven
Stump the Priest: The Veneration of the Cross – Fr. John Whiteford
You Don’t Have to Like Your Priest – Good Guys Wear Black
The Cross in Christianity – Fr. Bishoy Kamel, Copt. Orthodox Christian
Mayan Orthodoxy Website Launched – Byzantine Texas
New Musical Repertoire in Honor of the Mother of God – OAJ
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