Seventy years ago this November, a synagogue was burning in a little German village of Christians and Jews. Many smelled smoke wafting through the windows. Someone heard Mrs. Lowenstein shouting, “Our synagogue is burning. Please, help!” But the street remained silent. The only other voi
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‘You’re Not My Daughter’: Alzheimer’s disease shatters a special bond.
Alzheimer’s disease shatters a special bond.
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Days of Awe: Forgiveness, atonement and the High Holy Days
Forgiveness, atonement and the High Holy Days
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Pomp and Simplicity: The wonders of Lourdes in its jubilee year
The wonders of Lourdes in its jubilee year
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Blessings
One person touches another, and the consequences are far-reaching.
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Forgiving God: Can we make sense of suffering?
Can we make sense of suffering?
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Blessed Interruptions: God can be found in the moments that upset our rhythms.
Finding God in moments that surprise us
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Homage to Catalonia: Woody Allen takes Barcelona
Woody Allen takes Barcelona
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Mercy Toward Our Fathers: Difficult as it may be, forgiving priests guilty of abuse could be the key to healing.
Forgiving priests guilty of abuse could be the key to healing.
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Why Some Look Up to Planets and Heroes: From 1963
To mark what would have been Thomas Merton’s 99th birthday, a reflection and poem from the great spiritual writer that appeared in our pages in 1963.