Once hatred is sanctified as duty, violence can masquerade as obedience to God rather than rebellion against compassion. Scholars have tried to suggest the textt was hyperbolic. Yet, these verses reveal the deep mechanism by which fear and faith intertwine in acts of exclusion.

Interreligious families embody both fragility and beauty. Catholic children growing up amid multiple faith traditions must navigate festivals, rituals, and beliefs with curiosity and compassion — a lesson in diversity that many adults still struggle to learn.

As Leonard Cohen sang, “there’s a crack in everything — that’s how the light gets in.” The fall of a prince, like the fall of prophets before him, reminds us that grace hides in uncomfortable places — even behind prison walls or royal façades.

The author — both doctor and believer — sees parallels between medical diagnosis and the Church’s moral healing. Misdiagnosis delays recovery; honesty and accountability are the first steps toward restoring faith.

Pope Leo XIV has reintroduced the 1962 rite in the Church’s heart. His invitation to Burke is being watched closely: will it be seen as a step toward unity, or will it embolden those who regard the post-Vatican II Church with suspicion?

The Latin Mass movement remains a small minority, yet its symbolism looms large. As the Church balances reverence and reform, its leaders warn that the desire for tradition may risk undermining the very renewal it seeks to preserve.

Agency is the feeling that one can make a difference. Its loss breeds despair. When members of the Church feel powerless, many simply opt out.

The way we describe God has practical consequences. Language and how we speak shape our theology, our worship, and ultimately the way we live our faith in community and in the world. Every phrase we use in prayer becomes an image of God that moulds our hearts, actions, and shared vision of grace.

Catholic educators carry the profound task of shaping hearts that encounter the living God through prayer and liturgy. Beyond curriculum, this mission calls teachers to nurture faith through lived, transformative experiences that form lifelong belief and deepen students’ awareness of God’s presence.

Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” is one of the most recognised works in the world, but its beauty may disguise a deeper problem. However, great art—like social media—can sometimes distort truth, creating powerful myths that replace historical reality.