"Renounce yourself in order to follow Christ; discipline your body; do not pamper yourself; but love fasting."

-St. Benedict

Saint Polycarp

Cardinal Friday: Pray and Sacrifice for Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Poor Banished Children of Eve, by Jenny Holland at Saving Culture (From Itself)

Roasted Tomato Noodle Casserole, by Emily Malloy at TOH Blog

Tolkien's Lessons for Hollywood's Failures, by Nathanael Blake at CWR

Children Who Survived Abortion Tell Their Stories, by Jonathon Van Maren at The European Conservative

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat, by Kristin Guy at Sunset

Video: The Catholic Priesthood: Why It's Reserved to Men, by Sr. Sarah Butler at International Institute for Culture

Learning Not to Compromise My Faith While Dating, by Katherine Tinio at Radiant

Should Catholics Practice Yoga?, by Alexander Frank at Catholic Answers