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The Significance of the Eucharist in the Apparitions at Fatima - Richard Nicholas Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Review+++

Hipster Nativity? - Donald R. McClarey J.D., of The American Catholic+++

The “Crowning Jewel” of America’s Catholic Church - Fr. Seán Connolly, The Catholic World Report+++

Did the Old Testament Really Prophesize the Birth of Jesus? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic

How Priests Helped Build & Can Help Rebuild Western Civilization – Fr. Z’s Blog

When Mary Became Our Mother – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand

Family Stories About Jesus & Mary – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Catholic Answers Magazine

I’m Dreaming of a Contemplative Christmas – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today

Preparing Our Children for Success With Seton – Daneka Cairnie, Seton Magazine

Why You Should Keep Holy Water in Your Home – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

FSSP Mission Trips in 2018 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement

Millennials & Chapel Veils – Fr. Z’s Blog

Just A Mother: My Call, Vocation & Witness – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand

The Latest Magi Video – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

From a Patrimonial Poet – Charles A. Coulombe, The Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society

A Punch in the Nose – David Warren, Essays in Idleness

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People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

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