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The Best in Catholic Blogging

Discussion vs. Ear-Piercing Debate Online – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand

Why This One Subject Is the Most Important Thing You Can Study – Shaun McAfee, epicPew

How to Pray When You’re Sick – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today

Mary: Woman, Why Not “Mom?” – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Lane

Not Just A Father But A Dad – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

Baroque Landscape: Chinese Baroque! – David Clayton, The Way of Beauty

Pope Francis and the Joy of Judging – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts

Some Feminine Observations About Deaconesses (a.k.a. Deaconettes) - Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

The Ghent Altarpiece, What Makes It So Suited for the Liturgy? – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement

Why Must We Continually Revisit Matters That Have Been Addressed in Detail – Carl E. Olson, The Catholic World Report

German Theologian Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia: Chaos and Schism, God Forbid! - Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

Tortured by Islamists, Strengthened by Christ – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Answers

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An image of the Sacred Heart in the Church of the Jesu in Rome

Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Next week, the Bishops of the United States will meet in Orlando and consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This week on Register Radio we are joined by Bishop Kevin Rhoades to explain the importance of the consecration and how we can all take part and then Register senior writer Zelda Caldwell tells us about the remarkable phenomenon of diocesan priests living in community.