First Links — 2.17.15

Lent 2015: Reflections and Suggestions
Fr. C. John McCloskey, The Catholic Thing

What is the Best Portrayal of a Marriage in Literature?
Charles McGrath & Leslie Jamison, The New York Times

Teaching: It’s About What You Know
Joanna Williams, Spiked

Kids of Gay Couples Find Their Voice—Will SCOTUS Listen?
Robert Lopez, The Daily Caller

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