"The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For, as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it."

-St. Vincent de Paul

Saint Romuald - Joyful Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville

The Strong Man Is the Holy Man, by Noelle Mering at NCR

The Beauty and Magic of Oregon’s Coast, at Moss and Fog

Countercultural Schools Can Save the American Catholic Church, by Kimberly Begg at Catholic School Playbook

Pork Banh Mi Burger, at The Modern Proper

Ten Theological Principles from the Benedict XVI Treasury, by Tracey Rowland at What We Need To Know

What's a Flower Frog? How to Use This Handy Floral Helper, by Chantal Lamers at BH&G

Create an Opportunity Fund, Not Just an Emergency Fund, by Erica Mathews at CWIB

Pride and Prejudice, by Fr. Paul Scalia at The Catholic Thing

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Perfect summer reading! Theology of Home III: At the Sea