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We become what we sing
Communal singing does more than lift a mood — it forms belief, binds strangers and slowly becomes part of what a congregation holds true.
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Lay preaching: A way forward
German bishops sought room for lay voices at Mass, but Rome’s answer shows how firmly the homily stays a clerical role.
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The art of listening — why it matters for faith
Modern life crowds out silence, but Benedict’s monks begin each day setting an intention to truly listen.
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240 delegates, one day, big decisions
Ireland’s National Assembly will compress months of synodal work into a single day, aiming to finalise a working document by September.
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Fear, fallout and hope
Vatican II’s promise sparked hope, fear and then disillusionment. Unresolved debates endure to this day, leaving behind lasting tension.
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Priest leaves ministry: there’s a bigger question
One columnist’s account of leaving priesthood and religious life prompts a wider look at how institutions treat those who step away.
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Andy Burnham’s Catholic moment
Faith and political leadership: Andy Burnham’s faith background raises questions about whether religion truly shapes political leanings across Western democracies today.
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The little man on the cross!
Meaning and comprehension aren’t the same thing, and sacred spaces may work on people long before belief does.
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The ancient Catholic teaching of baptism of desire
A theology built on desire and blood, not only water, leaves no room for nationalism, persecution or claims of religious superiority.
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Worship needs the senses
Comparing a Canadian church service with Catholic liturgy reveals how ritual, symbol and abundance shape joyful, lasting faith.
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