Daily Archives: 17 October 2015

On Still Alice

Recently I caught the well-regarded film Still Alice. At the risk of offering a significant spoiler, one scene in particular struck me and stayed with me long afterward. The title character is suffering an aggressive loss of her mind with … Continue reading

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Another Minority

I was tipped off to Cardinal Dolan’s brief essay on “a new minority.” I am thinking of … Couples who … approach the Church for the sacrament; Couples who … have persevered through trials; couples who welcome God’s gifts of many … Continue reading

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Laudato Si 125: Pondering Creation and Work

The encyclical letter Laudato Si is available here on the Vatican website. Why do we work? What is its purpose? 125. If we reflect on the proper relationship between human beings and the world around us, we see the need … Continue reading

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