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Diocese of Madison: Bishop Morlino and the Surge of Priestly Vocations by Father John Zuhlsdorf of Fr. Z’s Blog - BigPulpit.com

Pope Francis Offers Tips on Preparing for Confession - Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald Magazine

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out – Nicole DeMille, Epic Pew

From Homeschool to College: Five Tips for Success – Athanasius Clark , Seton Magazine

The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization - BigPulpit.com

The Booming TLM Parish in Oklahoma’s Oil Fields – Donna Sue Berry, Regina Magazine

Facing Lent While Recovering From Anorexia - Anna Rose Meeds, Catholic Stand

Learning the Priesthood: The Role of Altar Service in Vocational Discernment – Peter Lyons, One Peter 5

Read More Books Now – T. J. Burdick, Ignitum Today

Basking in Beauty’s Glow - Father David Friel, Views from the Choir Loft

PopeWatch: ISIS – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic

Oil Company Hit Man has Archbishop Cordileone in His Sights – Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency

Having a Baby Ruined My Marriage – Nicole Padley, A Couple of Catholics

Catholic Blogisterium Overreacts to German Bishops’ Statements – Anthony Layne, The Impractical Catholic

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Senator Dianne Feinstein speaks with St. John Paul II in San Francisco, Calif., in 1978.

A True Shepherd

EDITORIAL: Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone responded to the death of political adversary Dianne Feinstein with charity and graciousness, as befits all Catholics.

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