This Is the First Stage of Contemplation According to Saint Bernard, Lydia Bertrand Conversion Story, and More Great Links!

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This is the First Stage of Contemplation, According to Saint Bernard – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

The Most Difficult Way Possible: Lydia Bertrand Conversion Story – Lydia Bertrand at The Coming Home Network International

Eucharistic Miracle of Avignon – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven

Serenity in This Life – Saint Alphonsus Liguori at Tan·Direction

Five Sacramentals Every Man Needs and Why; Video and Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman

12 September 1683: The Battle of Vienna and the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary - Fr. Z's Blog

Prefer Nothing Whatever to Christ - Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

Pop Quiz: Are You Smarter than a Liturgist? – The Editors at Adoremus

Tradition and Remembrance – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand

The Traditional Requirement for Green Sanctuary Carpeting on Solemn Occasions – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

“Your Pro-Life Bottom Line” Focuses On Empowering Women To Thrive – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today

Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Film of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Just a Speed Bump on Germany’s Synodal Path Toward Schism? - Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

One in Four Jesuit Universities Cover ‘Gender-Affirming Treatment’ – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

For More Outstanding Catholic News Links, Click Here – Tito Edwards at Big Pulpit

Joe Jacobs uses his musical talents to serve God as a member of Father Levi Hartle’s Praise Nation band

From Punk to Praise: A Musical Journey of Faith

Submerged in his youth in Pittsburgh’s gritty punk subculture, Joe Jacobs returned to the Church in 2011 and today uses his musical talents to serve God as a member of Father Levi Hartle’s Praise Nation band.