There is a cynical strain of MAGA, a mirror of the deconstructivism of the left, which jeers at woke hypocrisy but is not for much of anything—certainly not anything requiring faith or sacrifice.
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Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but first Communions and confirmations up
At the end of 2023, the number of Catholics in the world reached 1.405 billion, up 1.15% from 1.389 billion Catholics at the end of 2022, according to the Vatican’s Central Office of Church Statistics.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Who is the nurse who made medical decisions for Pope Francis?
In this episode, host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss a revealing new interview that the pope’s doctor gave to an Italian newspaper.
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Not knowing how Pope Francis will participate, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule
As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Is it enough to just be a good person?
A Reflection for Friday of the Third Week of Lent, by James T. Keane
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
God’s love doesn’t come and go with the seasons
A Reflection for Saturday of the Third Week of Lent, by Heather Trotta
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Harden not your hearts
A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week of Lent, by Robert Buckland
Posted inFaith, Television
A Catholic take on the ‘Severance’ finale’s philosophy of personhood
Much of the appeal of “Severance” lies in its multiple dimensions: It is a workplace satire, a science-fiction drama, a searing critique of faceless corporations and mad-scientist plutocrats.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What took the Prodigal Son so long to return to his father?
A Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, by Father Terrance Klein
Posted inFaith, The Word
The parable of music and dancing
March 30, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus’ parable in Luke’s Gospel masterfully illustrates three characters, the father and two sons, each of whom provides an insight on the human condition.