The most synodal moments for me were when I spoke with people with whom I disagreed, sometimes dramatically.
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The Sanctity of Being Alone
The Lord God said it is not good for man to be alone—uh, except for when it is.
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In war zones, hospitals are holy ground. The explosion of one in Gaza is a tragic turning point.
The al-Ahli Arab hospital was a sanctuary, a holy place, a home to hundreds of Palestinians; it’s now in ruins as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza.
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What monks and college students taught me about commitment
We can make major life commitments, and yet also believe in spirit of discernment to make changes in our commitments.
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‘Laudate Deum’ reminds us: Scripture inspires prayer, reflection and action
Pope Francis draws inspiration, especially from psalms and legal texts, to remind humans of our shared status with creation.
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When dancing turns to mourning: A wedding hall fire brings tragedy to Qaraqosh
A tragic fire reminds us that sometimes the aftershocks of war feel even more cruel than war itself.
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Pope Francis’ first major document holds the key to understanding the synod
I believe that the apostolic exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel” holds the key to understanding Pope Francis’ hopes for the synod. And that is why I’m hopeful about the synod.
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Being an altar girl taught me: The church is for everyone.
Serving on the altar has formed my experience as a woman in the church.
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Father James Martin: The hopes and stories I’m bringing to the Synod on Synodality
My hopes are simple: I hope that the synod will be guided by the Holy Spirit and the participants will be able to listen to the voices of Catholics from around the world.
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For those in hospice, this Jesuit prayer brought peace in the face of death
The hardest prayer in St. Ignatius’s spiritual exercises eventually brought peace to the dying.