Commentary
The Way of Compassion
Might we think about addressing others with compassion? Might we intercede when we see someone not treated with respect and teach our children to do the same?
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Rainy-Day Reads
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So, if you’re stuck inside on a drizzly day this spring, here are some books to lift your spirits while waiting for the sun to break through the clouds.
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A Celebration of Women in Film
If Greta Gerwig's 2023 blockbuster, Barbie, taught us anything, it’s that audiences are eager for stories about female empowerment.
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Following St. Francis of Assisi into the New Year
St. Francis is someone whom people often turn to for inspiring words—even though he actually didn’t say some frequently attributed to him.
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Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets
In 2004, the Duggars barreled into our consciousness on the most ironically named network in cable television—The Learning Channel (TLC).
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What If a Pope Becomes Comatose?
When I heard that Pope Francis was undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia, I wondered who would be in charge of the Church while he was incapacitated.
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Film Review: Cabrini
Based on the inspiring true story of Frances Xavier Cabrini, known to those who love her as Madre Cabrini, the film Cabrini captivates its audience from the first frame.