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Fisking: The Next Synod Is Already in the Works, On Married Priests by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf of Fr. Z’s Blog - Big Pulpit

St. Maria Gorretti: A Pro-Life Patron for Mercy and Justice – Joe Kral, Truth and Charity Forum

An Advent Message: Secretly Cynical, Profoundly Blessed – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand

#FultonFridays: A Plea for Intolerance – Fulton J. Sheen, The Catholic Gentleman

Christ the Greatest Black Swan: The Unexpected Expected Messiah – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

It’s the Year of Mercy, Not Compassion! – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Uncertainty of Advent, A Challenge to Our Generation – Michele Chronister, Ignitum Today

The Most Unusual Catholic Museums in the World – Fr. Matthew Pittam, The Catholic Herald

Denis McNamara on Sacred Architecture, Part 6: Columns – New Liturgical Movement

Justice Kennedy, Henry David Thoreau and Children of Gays and Lesbians – Robert Oscar Lopez, Public Discourse

Theological Gobbledygook about Degrees of Doctrinal Authority from America Magazine – Fr. Z's Blog

Stifling Democratic Debate Over Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Anthony Esolen, Public Discourse

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