First Links — 8.2.12

In Defense of Towns
Anthony Esolen,  Public Discourse

To Accommodate Caesar or to Follow Consciences?
Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, USCCBlog

When We Suffer, When to Disobey
Collin Hansen,  The Gospel Coalition

Romney’s Warsaw Speech
William Kristol,  Weekly Standard

On Dating and Discerning
Katrina Fernandez,  Crescat

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