Pope Leo’s visit this year to Africa made the news for many reasons, but my social media blossomed with one image from his trip: the unfamiliar (to me) but magnetic image of Our Lady of Bisila, Mother and Patroness of Equatorial Guinea.
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Want to really fight evil? Give your stuff away.
If you have the privilege of self-confidence and stability, challenge yourself to find things you can give away.
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What Cardinal Ratzinger, a deconstructing friend and a woman religious taught me about doubt
Doubt assures travelers they are still on the right path, even as it takes them to the very edge.
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What I learned from a season of loss—on the court and off
After many struggles, I am no longer sure that the final record is the most essential thing.
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The demanding witness of Dan Berrigan in a world at war
Daniel Berrigan, S.J., died 10 years ago today. The state is no less war-ridden, no less bloodshot. Maybe more so. What are we to do?
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Pope Francis remembered by those who knew him
To mark the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, the Jesuit Curia in Rome has published personal testimonies from those who worked closely with him, across different forms of collaboration and encounter.
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What photographing Pope Francis over the years taught me about him—and the Holy Spirit
Are there other human beings like this? People whose mere presence makes smiling irresistible? I felt joy, excitement and somehow at the same time a deep tranquility.
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How my Catholic faith informs my environmental advocacy
In each of the conversations I had on the hike, I could feel the Holy Spirit moving. Each person shared their different experiences with religion, and I was able to share how my Catholic faith is what inspired me to care for the earth.
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What visiting a relic of St. Thérèse taught me about my faith
After a long day, a saint’s bones lead to a moment of hope
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A Prayer for Peace in Iran
Lord Jesus Christ, after your Resurrection, you offered your frightened disciples the gift of peace. Hear our prayers for peace today.