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The Best in Catholic Blogging

Christmas, Pagan Romans, & Frodo Baggins - Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crisis Magazine

English Propers for the Mass for Christmas Day - Jeffrey A. Tucker, New Liturgical Movement

‘I Can See God is Working Through This’ - Ed West, Catholic Herald

A Quick, Delicious, and Simple Christmas Gift - Kayla Peterson, Ignitum Today

Christmas 1944: Battle of the Bulge - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

8 Frequently Asked Questions for making a Daily Examen - Deacon Mike Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™

Former Episcopal Bp. Jeffrey Steenson to be Named the 1st U.S. Ordinary - Mary Ann Mueller, VirtueOnline

The God-Haunted Atheism of Christopher Hitchens - Francis J. Beckwith, The Catholic Thing

Reverent Rebellion - Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Reward For Those Who Wait For God - Vanessa Barnes, Gulf Coast Catholic

Smut Baron Buy-Up of Vatican.xxx Rumor Exploded - Kevin Murphy, The Register

How To Make Abortion “Safe” Like Magic - Wendy Wright, Turtle Bay and Beyond

HuffPo is Having a Spittle-Flecked Nutty about Card. George of Chicago - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

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Pope Francis participates in Mass on the solemnity of Pentecost, May 19, 2024

Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s Work in Us Is Powerful

In his homily, Pope Francis explained how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome sinful passions and then gently plants the seeds of virtue and helps them to grow. The Pope also recommended that people spend time praying in silence in Eucharistic adoration to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit.