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Are You Now, Or Have You Even Been, a Christian? – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic

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Youth’s Unbelief Linked to Media, Home Life – Emily Stimpson, OSV Newsweekly

A Review of J. Budzisewski’s On the Meaning of Sex – J. C. Sanders, Ignitum Today

Expect the Unexpected: Unlikely Converts – Carolyn Moynihan, Catholic Exchange

Survive Mass with Children in 15 Seconds - Stacy Trasancos PhD

Monreale Welcomes New Archbishop in a Stunning Cathedral – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement

Praying In Humility and Mercy - Anthony Lilles, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction

Six Arizona Churches Not to Miss - Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report

Quæritur: Eucharistic Fast . . . After Communion? - Fr. Z’s Blog

Finally Finding Focus: Our A. D. H. D. Story – Karee Santos, Catholic Lane

Jason Collins: Faux Bravery & Secular Sainthood of Gay Athletes – Carl E. Olson, The CWR Blog

“So You Want to Become a Priest?” - Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow

Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day – Mark Movsesian, First Things/First Thoughts

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