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The Surprising Liturgical Coincidence of the Solar Eclipse - Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

St. Joan of Arc Statue Defaced, Ignorance & Hate – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

17 Saints Every Student Needs to Begin the School Year – Theresa Williams, epicPew

Fr. James Martin’s Interesting Interpretation of Jesus & the Canaanite Woman - ChurchPop

Some North Koreans Choosing Christ Over Kim, Despite Persecution – John Burger, Aleteia

The Catholic Church’s Commitment to Counteracting Racism – Justin McClain, Catholic Stand

What a Fundraiser Should Do Every Week – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.com

Attacks in Barcelona are Part of a Growing Worldwide War – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report

“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew

Guam: We’re Told We’d have 14 Minutes from Launch to Hit – Grace Emily Stark, Aleteia

Melancholic Temperaments, Desires vs. Temptations & Discerning God’s Will – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

St. Junípero Serra Statue Vandalized in Southern California – ChurchPop

Charlottesville without Natural Law – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture

Was There an Eclipse on Good Friday? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission

Why Mary’s Queenship Matters – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand

LCWR Update: Fidget Spinner, Mickey Mouse & Interesting Gestures – Fr. Z’s Blog

Violating Seal of Confession Won’t Help Abuse Victims in Australia – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald

Peters on Nichols – Fr. Z’s Blog

Mary’s Assumption in the Eastern Tradition – Fr. Deacon Daniel G. Dozier, Catholic Answers Magazine

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