Faith
What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope
What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope Pope Leo XIV referred to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sower at Sunset” as a symbol of hope during his first general audience in Rome, highlighting its connection to Christ’s Parable of the Sower. The painting, created in 1888, […]
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Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians?
Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians? Pope Leo XIV’s election as pope marks a historic first: he is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope, and the first from North America. The […]
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How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith
How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith The White Rose movement, formed by German students and professors in Munich and Hamburg from 1942 to 1943, defied Nazi tyranny through their faith, friendship, and humanistic learning. The group’s resistance was rooted in a Catholic intellectual tradition, which they […]
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The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing
The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing Many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians struggle with feelings of “sacramental shame,” where they feel pressured to hide their identity and prove their faith by demonstrating shame for being LGBTQ+. This can lead to feelings of unworthiness, addiction, depression, and even suicidal […]
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Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads
Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads Pope Francis was a pope of many firsts, including being the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name honors St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Jesuit pope. Francis was known for his inclusive approach to LGBTQ+ issues, famously saying “If someone […]
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Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith at work, with nearly 40% feeling comfortable discussing their faith with coworkers. Despite this openness, Black workers face a unique challenge of “double marginalization” – being […]
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