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Christian Humility and Sexual Orientation – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia

Breaking Down Whole Woman’s Health: A Critical Abortion Ruling – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand

Considering Obergefell v. Hodges and the Sublime Dignity of Marriage – Veronica Artz, Truth and Charity Forum

In Defense of the Journey – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand

Suffering Loss of a Child? Nathan & RyAnne Carr of Immaculate Hope Ministries – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew

Six Ways to Avoid Being a “Stealth” Catholic – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

On Converting for the Wrong Reasons – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine

The Brexit Shock of the Referendum Could Signal a New Politics or Something Darker – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald

Orlando: The Truth Will Set Us Free – Mary Jo Anderson, The Catholic Thing

Don’t Check Your ‘Privilege’; Live Virtuously – Gabe Jones, Those Catholic Men

A Litany to Sr. Joan Chittister (. . . No. . . Really!) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

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Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis

Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis