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After 20 Years, the Daughter I Gave Up for Adoption Called Me – Marsha Stocker, Catholic News and Inspiration

Why I Receive Communion on the Tongue by Marc Barnes of the Bad Catholic blog – Big ulpit

The “O” Word, Obedience – Br. Tomás Martín Rosado OP, Dominicana

Spousal Love in Conjugal Spirituality – Christopher J. Stravitsch, Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Philly Trial Bombshell: Conviction of Msgr. Lynn Based On False Confession? – Dave Pierre, The Media Report

Counseled to Abort in a Catholic Hospital – Stacy Trasancos PhD, The American Catholic

Catholic on Campus and the Importance of Your Church Family – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Men and Contraception: Responsibility of Man’s Moral Authority - J. C. Sanders, Ignitum Today

It’s the Devil, Stupid – Val Bianco, Catholic Lane

Is It Immoral to Purchase Health Insurance with HHS Mandate Coverage? – Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture

Popes and Science – Quodcumque Dixerit

Infused Contemplation, Navigating the Interior Life Spiritual Dictionary - Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

Archbishop Gomez Puts Priest Who Promotes Gay Marriage On Inactive Leave – Thomas Peters, Catholic Vote/American Papist

U.S. Bishops Tap Denver Catholic Charities CEO as Justice Dept. Head - CNA/EWTN News

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput: I Can’t Vote for a Pro-choicer or Pro-abortionist – Fr. Z’s Blog

What to do about the Continuing Threat to Religious Liberty – Dc. Mike Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™

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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