The last time Father Malone left this column in my care (4/3/17), I made an argument for reading the long form of the Gospel when the Lectionary gives us that option. Today I’m going to make an even more shocking reading recommendation: You should read the comments.
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Do humans make rituals—or do rituals make us human?
We are not angels. We cannot be spiritual without being religious. Why? Because we cannot be human without rituals.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: The pros and cons of being Extremely Online™
Green’s novel gives a firsthand account of what it is like when a person becomes a brand, when one’s every thought, word and move is scripted, scheduled and scrutinized, ready to be devoured by an audience always demanding more.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Meet the Twitter account promoting the Gospel, one tweet at a time
JesusOfNaz316 mixes brief prayers with light humor and punchy political jeremiads.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Why are Christians so angry these days?
We have every reason to be worried and fearful of the modern world, but it is not the spirit of Christ that inflames us with odium.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Jaron Lanier: an unlikely prophet of the digital age
In his latest book, Lanier argues that all forms of social media treat human beings as if they were basically a bundle of nerve endings.
Posted inFaith, News
A case of ‘accidental evangelization’: Papal tweet about #Saints goes viral
A hashtag mix-up caused a papal tweet meant to give thanks for the Catholic Church’s newest saints to be read as Pope Francis showing support for the New Orleans Saints’ football team.
Posted inCommunity
The Faith Beat: Covering religion in a time of change
Please join the New York Press Club and America Magazine for this important discussion.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Boston and Santa Fe archbishops call for compassion for immigrants
Immigration policy should combine security with a generous spirit of welcome for those in danger and in need, Cardinal O’Malley wrote.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
We need to stop reacting to Trump—and start responding. There’s a big difference.
We need not continue to enable the enablers of disinformation.