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The Golden Age Cometh – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing

Catholic Checkers! – Kathy Schiffer, Patheos/Seasons of Grace

Vatican Excommunicates Red Chinese Bishop of Harbin – Gerard O’Connell, La Stampa/Vatican Insider

Did Our Lord Ever Laugh? by Richard Collins of the Linen on the Hedgerow blog – Big Pulpit

Vatican’s New Media Man Needs Curia’s Total Unflinching Support – Russell Shaw, OSV Daily Take

A Mission from God (Mark 6:7-13) - Fr. John Bartunek, Catholic Spiritual Direction

Prometheus and the Cross – Christopher S. Morrissey, Catholic World Report

SNAP: ‘Grateful’ That Man Who Hurt Elderly Accused Priest Is Free – David F. Pierre Jr, TheMediaReport.com

Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill “Church” Makes Up Catholic History – Mark Shea, Patheos/Catholic and Enjoying It!

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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.