I’ve been thinking about Adam Sandler’s body of work as a whole, and I’ve realized that the kind of characters he often plays may have something to teach us about, well, Jesus.
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The spirituality of sacristans: What this often overlooked role has to teach the church
Our task as sacristans is to attend to small acts of care in a world that is too often inattentive and careless.
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What Catholic women need to hear from Pope Francis—and what they don’t
We have a ways to go before our church reaches equality. But I refuse to allow my faith to stall until the Holy Father catches up to the Holy Spirit.
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Pope Francis has done many great things. But on sex abuse, he hasn’t done enough.
With Pope Francis’ papacy reaching its 10-year mark, what we have right now is a church that talks endlessly about openness and welcome, but the front steps feel hopelessly broken down. Who will fix them?
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5 tips for going back to confession if it’s been a while
Hint: You actually can’t do it wrong.
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5 lessons from Pope Francis’ commitment to Muslim-Catholic dialogue
Pope Francis set a goal early in his pontificate to have dialogue with various religions, especially Islam, and from his many gestures and encounters with Muslims, some profound lessons emerge.
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Worried you retired too early? Some tips for making the most of your twilight years
If you’ve recently retired from the workforce, you know that the question can assail you in unguarded moments: Did you retire too soon?
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For Catholics, Lent 2023 is a time to act against antisemitism
As Catholics enter into Lent, a season that we mark by acts of both repentance and service, it is worth considering how we might move from alarm at antisemitism to action.
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Motherhood is not a hobby: A Catholic mom responds to comedian Chelsea Handler
Comedian Chelsea Handler proudly champions her childfree lifestyle. But for Catholics, parenthood is not simply a lifestyle choice and has less to do with happiness than with purpose.
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20 years after his death, Mister Rogers still offers a model for authenticity in a digital age
What sets Fred Rogers apart from so many other public figures is very simple. I believe wholeheartedly that, given the chance, he would have been glad to meet me. And you.