The time is ripe for rethinking the assumption that the purpose of acquiring a college degree is to snag a job at graduation.
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We need to renew the Catholic imagination. Poets, artists and theologians can help us do that.
There can be no separation between the confession of Christ and the transformation of life, between Christian thinking and Christian living, and between theology and spirituality.
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Clericalism isn’t the only thing stopping the Catholic Church from embracing synodality
We must all learn to change our mindset regarding our role and participation in ecclesial life if we want to experience a truly synodal church.
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Bishop Bonnar: Pope Francis’ vision of Gospel joy is key to understanding ‘Fiducia Supplicans’
‘Fiducia Supplicans’ does not alter church teaching on marriage, but it does encourage pastors to accompany others on their journeys in new ways that are simpatico with the pastoral vision of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis’ focus on the Bible and mercy—and why so many Catholics are uncomfortable with it
We can see the ways in which the Bible has guided Francis’ pontificate—and why Pope Francis’ use of the Bible has created not just joy for many, but fear and even confusion for others.
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Trump, the ‘religious right’ and white Christian nationalism
With an important election coming in 2024, white Christian nationalism is emerging as a serious threat to our democracy.
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‘Grace is everywhere’: Reflections on 60 years of priesthood
Looking back on 60 years of priesthood, the author notes the importance of the cross, the Eucharist, faith and grace in giving people meaning, purpose and hope in life.
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Demystifying mysticism: Bernard McGinn on saints, seekers and psychedelics
Bernard McGinn, the author of a nine-volume history of Christian mysticism in the West, sat down with ‘America’ to discuss mysticism, religion, psychedelics and more.
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Pope Francis has challenged theologians. But are we bold enough to respond?
In his new apostolic letter, Pope Francis called for a new hermeneutical and methodological framework that is not averse to confronting the complexities, fragilities and vulnerabilities of our times.
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The human rights of victims—in Israel and Palestine—must be protected
Our common belief in human rights must be undergirded by a recognition that rights come with duties—including the duty to protect those whose rights are unequally threatened.