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[Catholic Caucus] RESTORING THE SACRED . . . Glimpses Of Catholic Life From The 1950s The history of our Catholic faith that has spanned nearly 2,000 years is an unending story of the loving Providence of God in the lives of countless souls. This story has been preserved and handed down to us in many forms, from stone carvings and artwork to medieval manuscripts.In more recent times, the advent of periodicals, facilitated by the development of the printing press, introduced a new means of recording key moments in the life of the Church as well as the legacies of individual...

On Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-LagrangeThe Influence of Mary, MediatrixTAKEN FROM THE THREE AGES OF THE INTERIOR LIFE, VOL. 1, chapter 6Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat, 1948 Original French edition © The Dominican Province, France.English translation © Baronius Press LtdWHEN the bases of the interior life are considered, we cannot discuss the action of Christ, the universal Mediator, on His Mystical Body without also speaking of the influence of Mary Mediatrix. As we remarked, many persons delude themselves, maintaining that they reach union with God without having continual recourse to our Lord, Who is the way,...

Interview with Thomas E. Woods, Jr. EDITOR'S NOTE: In addition to his other endeavors, the well-known Catholic writer Thomas E. Woods, Jr. has authored several books recently, ranging in topics from contemporary Catholicism to American History. His latest work, the recently reviewed The Church Confronts Modernity: Catholic Intellectuals and the Progressive Era, discusses the efforts of American Catholics in the early decades of the 20th Century. I asked Dr. Woods to share some of his thoughts on the subject. —PWM Seattle Catholic (SC): The title of this book, The Church Confronts Modernity, identifies both a struggle and its primary participants....