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The Charism of Infertility – Timothy O’Malley, Church Life Journal

Scientific Connection between the Shrouds of Turin and Oviedo? – Aciprensa (Castillian)

Suffering with a Smile, God Loves a Cheerful Giver – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction

Diversity is Not a Cult—But What is It? – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine

Catholic High School Sees Return of the Altar Rail at Their Chapel! – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy

How to Get People to Click Your Donate Button – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

My and Marjorie’s Amazing Journey: Our Love Story - Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

On Pope’s Desk, “Memorandum” Against General of Jesuits for Near Heresy – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo

Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Death – Cassandra Hackstock, Truth and Charity Forum

The Real Reason Why the Church Excommunicates (It’s Not What You Think) – ChurchPop

The Case for Christ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

The Silence of Mary vs Endō’s “Silence” – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today

A Reflection on the Last Words of Christ – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand

Is There Really Such a Thing as “Catholic Music” – Mark Langley, Lion & Ox

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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