EXCERPT: George Weigel’s New Book The Fragility of Order: Catholic Reflections on Turbulent Times
The following excerpt is reprinted from EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow George Weigel’s new book The Fragility of Order: Catholic Reflections on Turbulent Times, with permission from Ignatius Press. INTRODUCTION Things
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