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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” benefits from stronger story, better humor
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand since its big bang: 2008’s Iron Man. The dizzying rate of this expansion has led creatives to dip into less mainstream characters and stories for material as the […]
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How to Preach Like the Apostles
I have always loved the Acts of the Apostles and have often recommended it to those who are approaching the Bible for the first time. Filled with colorful narratives, adventure, martyrdom, persecution, journeys by sea, […]
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The doomed (and destructive) feminism of Emma Watson
Few movements are able to achieve either the notoriety of modern feminism, or its famous level of fragmentation. Many of us would undoubtedly like to erase from our memories mortifying images of January’s Women’s March […]
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Anthony Esolen’s move is a reminder of what Catholic education should be about
Spurning proposals from a number of Catholic colleges and universities, Dr. Anthony Esolen, the prominent professor at Providence College, has chosen to renounce his tenure, give up his well-earned sabbatical, and accept a teaching position […]
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The stories of priests living out their vocations on the Calvary created by the Nazis
It is safe to say that any book with the word Dachau in the title is not going to be an easy read and Zeller’s analysis of one of the darkest chapters in human history […]
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He shall be called “Father Benedict”
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization disagrees with the title “pope emeritus” when referring to Benedict XVI—or for any future pope who might follow Benedict’s footsteps to abdicate and […]
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Saint Peter, the leader of the choir, the ardent lover of Christ
Readings: • Acts 2:14a, 36-41 • Ps 23:1-2a, 3b-4, 5, 6 • 1 Pet 2:20b-25 • Jn 10:1-10 It would be difficult to find a more eloquent tribute to Saint Peter than that written by […]
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“Born in China” highlights the wonder of creation, points to the reality of a Creator
MPAA Rating: G USCCB Rating: A-I Reel Rating: (3 out of 5 reels) In 1947, Walt Disney had Alfred and Elma Milotte shoot footage of the seals living on the Pribilof Islands of Alaska. Some […]
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Peter Kreeft’s book introduces readers to the brilliance—and questions—of St. Augustine
St. Augustine was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and gifted men to have ever lived—and we are fortunate that he left such a wealth of his brilliance in his many and varied writings. A […]