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If done with intention, digital art displays can highlight aspects of a church’s edifice that patrons never noticed before, allowing them to both experience it anew and, in some cases, embark on a unique spiritual journey. https://t.co/9ppw8G252o
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Church light shows utilize new tech and media to enhance appreciation of those spaces' artistic grandeur and spiritual significance.
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Many annulment cases are connected to domestic violence or other forms of abuse. And the process can be difficult and time consuming. Is it time for the church to reconsider how it looks at annulments—especially for those who have experienced abuse? https://t.co/5quFLOtMLm
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Is it time for the church to reconsider how it looks at annulments—especially for those who have experienced abuse?
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The dark, somber spirit of Advent in the Middle Ages speaks to those looking toward the birth of Christ in a season of hardship. https://t.co/J2xiPT3uj0
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The dark, somber spirit of Advent in the Middle Ages speaks to those looking toward the birth of Christ in a season of hardship.
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May we follow Jesus and become a sign of peace in a world beset by hostilities, misunderstandings, and resentments. Brandon Ambrosino reflects on the readings for the Feast of Christ the King. https://t.co/ktsW8SONzD
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Brandon Ambrosino offers a reflection for the Feast of Christ the King, November 23, 2025, year C in the Roman missal.
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The transcendence of "Horses," released 50 years ago this month, set the stage for a religious exploration that can be seen throughout Smith’s career and life. https://t.co/JbGfv9aoAt
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Musician, poet, and visual artist Patti Smith's rebellious challenge to God ended up opening a pathway to faith and spirituality.
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The importance of giving thanks is central to our Catholic faith. We look at Jesus, constantly offering thanks to the Father, and follow his example. We see him disappointed with the nine lepers he cured who didn't go back to thank him. https://t.co/uDraqXtujI
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Teaching kids gratitude, even for the small pieces of life that are easy to take for granted, can strengthen family bonds.
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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of those who died due to transphobia. The story of the bearded folk saint Wilgefortis, who defied cisgender, heterosexual norms through a miracle, offers a reminder of God's loving care for all people. https://t.co/TWzmZYZCun
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The story of this bearded woman martyr saint reminds us that queerness has always been part of Catholic history.
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For queer Catholics, being a good steward of our talents means being Christ’s hands in this world and showing every person struggling with self-hatred that God loves them. https://t.co/VO6pZkjZ3C
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For queer Catholics, being a good steward of our talents means being Christ’s hands in the world and showing God’s love to every queer person struggling with self-hatred.
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Violent fictions like the Doctrine of Discovery and Manifest Destiny have real-life implications. Land justice asks us to face our history honestly and to ask how we can use the land in our care to start making amends. https://t.co/xF1oljJrGE
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The history of the land is often the story of severed relationships. Land justice involves repairing those relationships.
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Worship is not genuine if it is divorced from social justice. Leo writes that through the prophets, God denounces “the injustices committed against the weakest . . . because one cannot pray and offer sacrifice while oppressing the weakest and poorest.” https://t.co/zTlut8YHwH
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Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic exhortation is a timely reminder that Christ summons us to care for the poor.
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What does being an "active Catholic" mean to you? Should the church broaden its definition beyond liturgical participation? How important is social justice work to Catholic identity? Is there more to being Catholic than going to Mass? Take our survey. https://t.co/0qiEb2CX9L
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Should the church broaden its definition of “active Catholics” beyond liturgical participation? Take our survey.
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A just trade policy balances the responsibility to workers and industries alongside duties of solidarity and justice. Such a policy does not seek to exploit imbalances of wealth and power between nations. https://t.co/EBC7Z1PldV
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Just trade, as understood through the framework of Christian ethics, prioritizes workers’ dignity over economic gain.
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Separation of church and state is bigger than just another political or legal disagreement, says political philosopher Stephen Schneck. These are essential elements of our rights in this country. Eroding that wall of separation puts these rights at risk. https://t.co/jSkfUJmBEo
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Separation of church and state isn't just a secular concept: it's also essential for protecting religious freedom.
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It is not by entrenching ourselves in rehearsed testimonies and prepared defenses that we secure our lives, but by remaining open to the ever-renewed power of the word. Michael Centore reflects on the readings for the thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://t.co/VRG04umOrl
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Michael Centore offers a reflection for the thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025, year C in the Roman missal.
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Historical connections between Jewish and Carmelite spiritualities offer blueprints for solidarity at times of hate. https://t.co/z6DQJoERFP
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Historical connections between Jewish and Carmelite spiritualities offer blueprints for solidarity at times of hate.
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Wearing a brown scapular can deepen Catholics' devotion—as long as the practice is not approached superstitiously. https://t.co/h7bg1TVFFt
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Wearing a brown scapular can deepen Catholics' devotion to Mary—as long as the practice is not approached superstitiously.
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Rerum Novarum is widely regarded as the first major church document on economics and social justice. Among other things it calls for the right to private property; just pay and good working conditions for workers; and support for labor unions. https://t.co/KpSgMMIQIX
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Pope Leo XIII's encyclical on capital and labor was promulgated over a century ago, but its precepts are still desperately needed.
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Misunderstandings about divorce and annulments cause a lot of pain, especially for abuse survivors. Is it time for the church to reconsider how it looks at annulments? https://t.co/5quFLOtMLm
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Is it time for the church to reconsider how it looks at annulments—especially for those who have experienced abuse?
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Our government is no longer in the business of enriching spirits. The seeds of public broadcasting’s downfall were there from the beginning, because congressional funding had to be reapproved in each federal budget. https://t.co/GVFVtdJVaB
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Public broadcasting has been an invaluable resource for many families seeking to offer their children meaningful entertainment.
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The books U.S. Catholic writers have enjoyed this month include “The Just Love Story Bible” by theologian Jacqui Lewis, along with Shannon Daley-Harris, with illustrations by Cheryl “Ras” Thuesday—and “Brigid’s Mantle,” by Nancy Fitzgerald. https://t.co/W5EIr1Q3QS
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The books U.S. Catholic writers have enjoyed this month, including “The Just Love Story Bible” and “Brigid’s Mantle.”
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