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The golden dome at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
The golden dome at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. (photo: Source: ‘Swstadel’, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

LOL (Land O’Lakes): No Laughing Matter for Catholic Universities - Stephen J. Heaney Ph.D., Public Discourse+++

Putting Children’s Interests First in Family Law & Policy – Helen M. Alvaré & Alysse ElHage, Mercatornet

Reflections From a Catholic Soldier in South Korea – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand

Why Is a NATO Member Helping al Qaeda Kill Christians in Syria? – John Zmirak Ph.D.

Seeking the Truth with Jennifer Fulwiler & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand

Getting Your Online Presence Right – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

Scientists, Catholic Pro-Lifers Call for Reform of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic

Meaning & History of Our Lady of Walsingham, Statue & Symbols – Simon Dennerly, The Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog

Tell-Tale Signs of Demonic Possession, by Chicago’s Expert Exorcist – ChurchPop

Can Contraception Cause Abortions? – Stacy A. Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers Magazine

Spe Salvi: A Masterpiece of Hope – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Catholic Herald

St. Charles Darwin – Charlotte Allen, First Things

Anniversary on the Last Days of King Louis XVI – Christian P. Browne J.D., Crisis Magazine

What’s the Current Status of Liturgiam Authenticam? – Christopher Carstens, Adoremus Magazine

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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