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Why Being Rather Than Nothingness? Part XI
“When I hear the word culture,” bristled Hermann Göring, “I reach for my revolver.” Since he was, after Adolf Hitler, the second most powerful man in the Third Reich, attention …
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The life and legacy of St. Athanasius, champion of the Nicene Creed
The Catholic Church on May 2 honors St. Athanasius of Alexandria, a fourth-century bishop known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his dedication to the doctrine of Christ’s divinity. Athanasius …
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Mechthild of Magdeburg and the mystical spirituality of eros
The 13th‑century German mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg uses erotic love to describe ecstatic, reciprocal union with God.
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‘Saved by the Beauty of the World’ — and by the poetry of Mary Oliver
In the upcoming PBS documentary, “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World,” director Sasha Waters pays homage to one of America’s most beloved modern poets.
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Praying with the spiritual masterwork of Pharoah Sanders
Over 55 years ago, legendary jazz musician Pharoah Sanders recorded a spiritualist masterwork that remains a critical piece of art in 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV Highlights Legacy of Fraternity With the Muslim World
Pope Leo XIV stands with Rector Mohamed Mamoun Al Qasimi at the Great Mosque in Algiers on April 13. COMMENTARY: Reflecting on Pope Francis’ legacy, Pope Leo XIV points to …
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St. Athanasius—For God has not only made us out of nothing, …
For God has not only made us out of nothing, but he gave us freely, by the grace of the Word, a life in correspondence with God. — St. Athanasius
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May. 2 Memorial of St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Memorial
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Athanasius (295-373), Bishop of Alexandria and a great defender of the orthodox faith, throughout his life opposed the Arian heresy. By denying …
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Pope Leo XIV Responds to Letter From Victims of Minab Girls’ School Strike in Iran
Pope Leo speaks aboard the papal plane April 23, 2026. ‘The issue is not whether there is regime change or not; the issue is how to promote the values we …
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New Bill Could End Federal Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
A Planned Parenthood in Minneapolis Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.