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Does the HHS Mandate Compel Material or Formal Cooperation? – Michael Pakaluk, Ave Maria University

The New Evangelization: Quo Vadis? – Paul Kokoski, Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Will Many Be Saved? – Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture/In Depth Analysis

Sacred Music, Summer 2011 – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Shattering Revelation Shakes Christianity to Its Very Foundations! – Mark Shea, Patheos/Catholic and Enjoying It!

A Rule that the Priest is Only One in Sanctuary During Consecration? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Pro-Life with Exceptions - Michelle Tholen, Catholic Lane

Consecration of the Cathedral of Karaganda – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement

Pew: Religious Restrictions on Rise in U.S. – Matthew Schmitz, First Things/First Thoughts

If Theologians Were Beers. . .Protestant Edition – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Blasphemy Laws and Modern Uber-Politics – Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture/On the Culture

Adult Stem Cells from Blood to Cure Wrinkles – Hilary White, LifeSiteNews

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