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Dr. James Matthew Wilson (www.jamesmatthewwilson.com), a contributor to Catholic World Report, is Associate Professor of Religion and Literature in the Department of Humanities and Augustinian Traditions at Villanova University; he has been at the university […]

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Spontaneity that reflects good-heartedness is a highly attractive trait, but the spontaneity of self-indulgence is reckless and often cruel. Spontaneity of either kind can cause confusion and dismay. Pope Francis’ spontaneity is clearly of the […]

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