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Man Praying in Church
Man Praying in Church (photo: Shutterstock via Aleteia)

5 Challenging Quotes from ‘The Imitation of Christ’ on Humility – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

The Astounding Humility in Jesus’ Human Nature – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand

5 Things You Can Do If You Can’t Fast or Abstain from Meat – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew

When Your Children Act Up In Church – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand

Plutarch: Ancient Heroes & Their Virtues – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley

The Miraculous Grotto Where Mary Breastfed Jesus – Billy Ryan, uCatholic

G.K. Chesterton’s Guide to Reality – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine

New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

Belgium: Euthanasia Commission Under Fire After Whistleblower Letter – Michael Cook, Mercatornet

A Missal Fragment – Allan Barton, Liturgical Arts Journal

A View of the Sacraments in the Age of Enlightenment – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic

Hallowed Ground: A Wintry Visit to a Fresh Grave – Rick Becker, God-Haunted Lunatic

Bishop Sherrington Speaks Out Against Abortion Clinic ‘Buffer Zones’ – Catholic Herald

Quæritur: Priest Tells People to Stand Around Altar During Eucharistic Prayer – Fr. Z's Blog

Cardinal Cupich’s Modernist View of the Family – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine

The Pope & Realpolitik with China – George Weigel

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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