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Confronting Ageism
From the greeting card aisle to the workplace, negative stereotypes about aging abound. This author argues that it’s time to recognize and counter ageism.
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Navigating AI with Faith, Wisdom,
and Franciscan Joy
In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive into one of the most urgent conversations of our time: faith and artificial intelligence.
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Accompanying Those with Mental Illness
What does it mean to accompany one another? The road to Emmaus can be our guide, writes this Franciscan mental health professional.
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Saint Bonaventure:
Beauty, Light, and the Journey Into God
In this episode, Professor Timothy Weldon helps listeners encounter a saint whose heart-centered wisdom still speaks today.
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10 Verbs to Live By
Life is for living. Do it boldly with these 10 verbs.
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