The United States is suffering from an epidemic of despair. The Doctrine of the Twelve Apostles, one of the earliest descriptions of a Christian community, offers one way to cultivate love.
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Conference challenges negative stereotypes surrounding Pharisees
When Pope Francis wants to warn Christians against falling into the trap of rigidity and putting too much emphasis on adherence to the law above the merciful encounter with God, he often turns to the example of the Pharisees.
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An interview with Jean Vanier
A 1992 interview with Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche.
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Bruce Springsteen and Martin Scorsese talk Catholicism, films and creativity
The Netflix-hosted event was in support of the Emmys campaign for his one-man show “Springsteen on Broadway” at the streaming service’s FYSEE (a riff on “for your consideration”) space in the heart of Hollywood.
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Pope Francis applauds beatification of Argentine martyrs
Pope Francis applauded the beatification of four Argentine martyrs — a bishop, two priests and a layman — who were murdered early in the country’s seven-year long “Dirty War.”
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What the sacking of Rome has to teach us about the fire at Notre Dame
The fire at Notre Dame raised questions about God’s protection of sacred sites. But then how could God allow the destruction of Rome just one generation after Christianity became the official religion of the Empire?
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The moral vision of Iris Murdoch
Rather than framing moral philosophy as just another form of epistemology (how can we know what to do?), Iris Murdoch was asking a more classical question: “How can we make ourselves morally better?” she asks. “These are the questions the philosopher should try to answer.”
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America celebrates 110 years of leading the conversation
The history of the magazine spans the entire life of Paramount Pictures.
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Saint Boniface: The patron saint of D-Day
From 1944: May the English-born Saint Boniface, through his intercession with God, bring out of the battles of today the peace of tomorrow.
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Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ | Faith in Focus
Feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson joins Fr. James Martin, SJ, on Faith in Focus for a conversation on how the feminine qualities of God can enrich our church and our prayer lives.