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Three Simple Prayers for When Praying is Hard – Liesl Bee at Ignitum Today

Narthex, Nave, and Ambo: Introduction to the Parts of a Church – J. John Basil at Catholic365

Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Ministry To Serve People with Down Syndrome – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia

The Debut Recording of Frank La Rocca’s Mass of the Americas – Charles Cole at New Liturgical Movement

Robert George: Seven Ways Fathers Can Raise Good Children by Holy Example – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at ChurchPOP

Carving – Jeffrey Essman at Dappled Things

Saint Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, and Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Oh Lord, It’s Hard To be Humble, When You’re Perfect in Every Way– Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand

Breaking Down the Best Communion Reception Slide, Plus More – David L. Gray

A Brief Survey of Latin Learning Resources – Jerry Salyer at The Catholic World Report

The Coming Schism and Blessings To Follow – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Woman Called To be a Nun, Possessed After Sleeping with a Satanist – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Satan Appointed to Pontifical Academy for Life; Satire – Eccles is Saved

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