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- - - Who is This Man and Why Haven't I Heard of Him?
      
      by Dale Ahlquist
      
      G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was one of the greatest and most prolific writers of the 20th century. A convert to Catholicism, he is well known for his Father Brown mystery stories and for his reasoned defense of the Christian faith. Learn More
      
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      The Laughing Prophet
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- - - Introducing the Apostolate of Common Sense
      
      A lay apostolate dedicated to Catholic education and evangelization
      
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