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.
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The gift of seeing Sister Edith Prendergast in action
If Sister Edith’s spiritual gifts first attracted me to a life in ministry, it was her human warmth that said it’s O.K. for you to be here, in fact, you’re welcome to stay a while.
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Watching the reality dating show ‘Love on the Spectrum’ when your child has autism
The show may not capture the entire autism spectrum, but the people who are on the show are more real than anyone else I’ve seen on reality TV.
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Why moving from Lent to the Easter season is so tricky
No, I do not gorge on Cadbury Creme Eggs for seven weeks straight. But somehow a prolonged feast in the liturgical sense also throws me for a loop.