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The Tyranny of Misunderstood Freedom – James Kalb, Catholic World Report

Jehovah’s Witness Convert: Lou Everett – Why I’m Catholic

Is “Slain in the Spirit” the Same as Contemplative Ecstasy? – Dan Burke, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow – Fr. Lawrence Lew OP, New Liturgical Movement

Why can’t Deacons confer Anointing of the Sick? – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, New Thlgcl Mvmnt

China’s Crackdown on Christians – Alex Newman, Crisis Magazine

Bp. Jenky is “Utterly Scandalized” by Sebelius & Pelosi – David Kerr, Cthlc News Agency

No Valentine for Obama – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing

What is Going On with both Bishops and Laity? – Ranting Catholic Mom

Pro-Life Motion Picture Opens Nationwide in March – Tim Drake, Daily Register

B16 Shares Sober Remarks on American Culture – Msgr. Charles Pope, AOW

The Current Crisis & the Deepest Truths About Our Being – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, Ig In Sc

The Real Story on Saint Valentine’s Day – Catholic Encyclopedia

Happy Obscure Catholic Saint’s Day! – Brad Noel, Southern Fried Catholicism

My Mother’s Lessons in Love – Lorraine Murray, Integrated Catholic Life™

How To Date Your Wife – Simcha Fisher, National Catholic Register

Of Love, Hollywood Heroes & Harlequin Romances – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crisis Mgzn

Nepal: Boom in V-Day Cards Inspired by B16’s Peace Message – Kalpit Parajuli, AsiaNews.it

GKC For Valentine’s Day – Anna Williams, Ignitum Today

Just Give Me a Hug! – Anthony Buono, Catholic Lane

Love The V-Day – Elynne Whaley, Ignitum Today

The Gift of Self – Melinda Selmys, Daily Register

Why does the Heart get Credit for Love? – Stacy Trasancos PhD, Accepting Abundance

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Putin Promises to Protect Persecuted Christians Abroad – Tancred, The Eponymous Flwr

Is Nicki Minaj Possessed? – Bill Donohue, Catholic Lane

Women’s Revenge: To Torture Without Guilt – Alice von Hildebrand, New Oxford Review

Lent: How to Deepen Your Relationship with Christ – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Direction

Further Decline of Vagina Monologues on Catholic Col.’s – The Card. Newman Society Blog

Hagia Sophia is No Lady – John Zmirak, Crisis Magazine

Equipping Men for the Spiritual Battle – Tim Drake, Daily Register

 

A Second Letter To Obama, Under the Assumption He Missed the First – M. Barnes, P/BC

The Militant Secularists Shows Their Cards – Dave Hartline, The American Catholic

Obama Steamrolled by Catholic Church – J. Christian Adams, Big Government

Now What? – Joseph Koss, Ignitum Today

This Is Not A Disease – Shoved to Them

Food, Guns, and Contraception – Jake Tawney, The American Catholic

Remember: “If You Like Your Health Care Plan, You Can Keep It. Period.” – T. Crowe, CV

Jean-Baptiste Lamy, the Apostle of Santa Fe – Christopher Check, Crisis Magazine

Liturgical Catch Words and Phrases To Be Scrapped – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Homeschooled Kids: Last Line of Defense Against Zombie Apocalypse – M. Shea, P/CAEI!

Father Jenkins: Where Is Your Signature? – Pat Archbold, National Catholic Register

Holy See British Delegation: Muslim Delegate to Defend Christendom – A Reluctant Sinner

How Long Does It Take to Turn Around a Dead-Beat Diocese? – Kate Edwards, Oz Incgnt

Why I’m Done Lobbying Obama – Thomas Peters, Catholic Vote/American Papist

Here is What a Pro-Life Democrat Looks Like – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Dissent within the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. – Divine Ripples

Shock: The Monks of Ramsgate Selling Sacred Vessels – William Oddie, Catholic Herald

The Loss of the Apostrophe in “Valentine’s Day” – Andrew Ellison, Catholic Phoenix

Pedophilia, Those Who Won’t Toe Pope Benedict’s Line – Alessandro Speciale, La Stampa

Record Numbers Catholic of Seminarians in Muslim Country – Tancred, The Epnyms Flwr

Pope Funds Restoration of Algeria’s St. Augustine Basilica – AGI.it

The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma Meet on 18 February – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Mary for Dummies – Patti Maguire Armstrong

The Death of the American Imagination – Super Trad Mum, Etheldrasplace

Did Matthew Invent the Idea that Jesus Founded a Church? – Mark Shea, Ntnl Cth Register

How I Made Peace with the Rosary – Liam Ferguson, Dulcius Ex Asperis

Liberated Love, Same-Sex Attraction – Jim Graves, Catholic World Report

If You Think a Young Man May Have Vocation to Priesthood, Tell Him So – W. Bull, Wt

Celibate but Not Chase? Chaste but Not Celibate? SSA Theology – Richard Evans, CBR

Is it Idolatry to say that Mary Saves Us? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

If You’re Wondering About Sacred Tradition – Mark Shea, Patheos/Catholic & Enjoying It!

18 Quotes by Roman Pontiffs on Mary as Mediatrix – Carlos Urbina, Saint Peter’s List

Top Five Dating Tips for Men – Amy Bonaccorso, Catholic Lane

1930s: Majority of Bishops, Priests, & Nuns Sold Their Souls to the Devil – P. A. Rahe, Rcc

Could Watching Certain TV Shows be Against the Catholic Faith – Fr. John Bartunek, CSD

RealCatholicTV Angers Detroit Archdiocese – Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press

The Ascent of Love & St. Valentine’s Day – Fr. Roger J. Landry, Integrated Catholic Life™

 

First We Were Weak, Now We’re Stupid – Br. Thomas More Garrett OP, Dominica

The White House in Bed with the Magisterium of Nuns – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Symposium on Threats to Religious Liberty – Rob. Royal, M. Uhlmann, & Brad Miner, TCT

What if Obama “Compromise” Were Not a Transparent Fraud? – Don. R. McClarey, TAC

Bishops Need To Extend Mercy To Pelosi & Company – Ordinary Catholic, Peter’s Barque

Obama Mandate Paves Way for National Abortion Mandate – Kathleen Gilbert, Life St Nws

There Are No Loopholes – Michael Seagriff, Harvesting The Fruits Of Contemplation

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Kindle Meme – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester

Candlemas at Holy Rosary in Portland OR: Dominican Rite – Fr. Aug. Thompson OP, NLM

The Holy See & Israel Negotiating Over The Upper Room – Giorgio Bernardelli, La Stampa

Happy Birthday, Vatican City! – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace

The Bishops Supported ObamaCare in Principle – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

The Washington Post Claims Obama Shifted, That’s a Lie – George Weigel, The Corner

The Urgently Relevant Pope Leo XIII – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Nun Maintains Polish Ties Through 100-Year Family Correspondence – S. Klemond, Dly Rg

About Attending Non-Catholic Weddings – Super Trad Mum, Etheldredasplace

Jesuit College Professor & Former Priest Supports HHS Mandate – Card. Newman Soc. Blog

An Unacceptable “Accommodation” – Robert P. George DPhil, Mirror of Justice

Obama, the Right Not to Do Wrong, & the Politics of Ruse & Delay – Mat. J. Franck, PD

The Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing

How to Consecrate Yourself to the Immaculate Mary – Dr. Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tls

Is Anointing the Sacrament of the Dying? Yes & No – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, New Theo Mov

Vichy Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Thank God The Church Is Not a Democracy – The Ordinary Catholic, Peter’s Barque

The Bishops’ Tougher Response to the Obama Compromise – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture

The Irish Church Seems Divided Over a Possible Papal Visit – A Reluctant Sinner

Hungary’s Prime Minister: If Church Were Stronger, Nation Much Stronger – Tancred, TEF

Chanting at Harvard – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

How Did We Get Here? – Sr. Lisa Marie Doty FDCC, Ignitum Today

New Planned Parenthood CEO Claims Work is ‘Sacred’ – Sarah Crawford, Life Site News

United We Stand for Religious Freedom – Card. Wuerl, Rabbi Soloveichik, & C. Colson, WSJ

Southern Baptist Richard Land: How Dumb Does He Think We Are – C. May, DC

Archbishop Chaput Blasts Administration’s ‘Insulting’ Mandate Revision – Ben. Mann, CNA

Bishop Daniel Jenky Warns Catholics Who Support Mandate – David Kerr, Cth News Agency

Nancy Pelosi Attacks the Catholic Church – Helen Whalen Cohen, TH

Time to Apply Canon 915 to Nancy Pelosi – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Random Thoughts on the HHS Rule – Jake Tawney, The American Catholic

Ghost Towns of Byzantine Syria – R. J. Evans, Kuriositas

The Pope Who Told an Emperor His Mind was Coarse – Catholic Herald

USCCB on Mandate: “Our Task Is Far From Over” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia

Don’t Be Deceived! Evil Obama Policy Now Even More Evil! – Jimmy Akin, NCRegister

Secularism’s Toll on Catholic Americans – Fr. Robert Barron, Daily Register

Germany’s Greatest Football Club to Offer B16 Honorary Membership – A Reluctant Sinner

Southern Baptist Head: Obama Gave Christians Dismissive Back Hand – B. Johnson, LSN

Obama Compromise: Before and After – Jay Anderson, Pro Ecclesia

Fr. Waters, Ed Peters & the Canon Lawyers Club on Toowoomba – Kate Edwards, Oz Incgn

Obama Compromise: Funny Math + Bad Bookkeeping = Bad Business – Pia de Solenni, CV

Obama Compromise Called an “Accounting Gimmick” – Lisa Correnti, TBAB

Former Prisoner & Underground Bp. Lorenz Zhang Wenchang Dead – Tancred, TEF