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Providence College and Dr. Anthony Esolen: An Alumnus Speaks Out – Michael J. Rubin Ph.D., The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

Churches should Embrace Poverty Instead of State Handouts – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald

Trump’s School Choice Plan Could Impact Catholic Schools – Denise Donohue, Catholic Lane

Understanding Dreams – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction

Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand

Saint Quotes Are the Tacos of Catholicism – Alex R. Hey, epicPew

The Contraception Crisis that Isn’t – Rebecca Oas Ph.D., Catholic Lane

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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