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The Velatio Nuptialis: An Ancient (& Forgotten) Part of the Latin Marriage Rite ☩ Gregory DiPippo of New Liturgical Movement +1

The Lost World of Christendom  James Day of Catholic Exchange +1

On the Role of Our Guardian Angels  Msgr. Charles Pope of Community in Mission

How Should Children Learn About Satan? Rome’s Former Chief Exorcist Answers  ChurchPOP

Seeds of Liturgical Utilitarianism  Tom B. of Tom's Digest

Battling Fear: Doing Violence to My Fallen Nature  Suellen Brewster of Catholic Stand

Pope Benedict XV Teaches How To Fundraise  Brice Sokolowksi of CatholicFundraiser.net

Following in the Master Storyteller’s Footsteps  Cathy G. Knipper of Catholic Stand

Wojtylan Fantasies, Revisited  George Weigel of First Things

Why Vatican II’s Definition of Church Makes Sense  Casey Chalk of Crisis Magazine

Another Look at Catholic/Islamic Statement: “Diversity of Religions . . . are Willed by God in His Wisdom”  Fr. Z's Blog

The Constructed Society & the Leaven of the Gospel  James Kalb, J.D., of the Catholic World Report

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