Becoming Like God – “The revival of deification theology in the Catholic Church has big implications, from ecumenism to AI.” ‘You Are Gods’: The Ancient Theology That’s Making a Comeback — and Could Help Unite East and West (National Catholic Register)
The Faith of Hemingway – “Hemingway showed a whole generation how to act like a man despite all. He became a father figure of sorts: It was not only his children who called him “Papa.’” Catholicism in a time of crisis (World)
Grizzly Bear Blood Oath – “Clergy in the Archdiocese of Denver are divided over the handling of a controversial “blood oath” ceremony involving a vice rector and seminarians during a ski trip last year.” ‘Yeti blood oath’ divides Denver seminary (The Pillar)
A Distancing in Style – “All we have seen and heard indicates that the crucified and risen Christ who sends the Spirit is the very heart of Leo’s spirituality and theology.” Centered in Christ: Reflections on Pope Leo’s First 100 Days (Public Discourse)
Dialogue with the Non-Catholic World – “Vatican II’s often-misread final document is best understood by returning to its central claim: Jesus Christ reveals man to himself.” ‘Gaudium et Spes’ Was Clear: Christ Is the Key to Unlock the Mystery of Man (National Catholic Register)
Fitzgerald’s Magnum Opus – “I certainly recall learning nothing in high school English about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Catholicism.” Jay Gatsby’s Great Desire for Deification (Word on Fire)
Not Just a Vision – “Danny Kruger MP’s impassioned speech to an empty House of Commons chamber on the need to restore the UK’s Christian heritage has been viewed more than 3 million times. It’s a roadmap for a Christian counter-revolution, says David Campanale.” Danny Kruger’s speech has gone viral. Is this a turning point? (Premier Christianity)
The Francis Era – “The pope stands under the judgement of no man, but not even the pope can elude the judgement of history.” Greater than Eternity: On Pope Francis’ ultimate legacy (The Lamp)
Visible Sign of Communion – “As the third Metropolitan Assembly of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh kicks off, the Pope shares how their meeting is “a visible sign of communion in the Church.” Pope Leo sends message to Byzantine Catholics in United States (Vatican News)
A Paradoxical History – “Whatever one’s take on these hauntings by Joachim, whether they come with the mandate to be embraced or resisted, they continue to be a phenomenon. ” The Hauntings of Joachim de Fiore (Church Life Journal)
Adapting New Technology – “EWTN Global Catholic Network Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw announced a new organizational structure designed to enhance EWTN’s faithfulness to its mission in the digital landscape and increased impact around content development and distribution.” EWTN Announces Change in Structure of Global Catholic Media Organization (The Malaysian Reserve)
Cornerstone of Academics – “Colleges increasingly view students as customers and prioritize job training over broad intellectual development.” Five Steps to Revive the Liberal Arts (The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal)
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