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Improvised liturgies expose gaps in Pacific liturgical support
Without lectionaries, Pacific dioceses improvise. The Good News Bible is often the only vernacular scripture available. Readers rely on ordos from other countries for references, flipping ahead in their Bibles to find passages for proclamation at Mass, however fragmented they may be.
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Tradition or submission: Tradwives and new media spotlight
The “tradwife” debate is not only about fashion or lifestyle. It touches faith, gender, and culture. With younger generations watching, the Church faces a choice: to embrace diversity of expression or allow tradition to dominate the conversation again.
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Finding culture in Synodality
Every culture will find its own pathways into synodality. What matters is drawing on the strengths of local traditions—fairness, resilience, openness—to shape a style of reform that is both authentic and hopeful. In this way, synodality becomes a global conversation of faith.
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Follow the money
Laudato Si’ insists that human and natural environments affect the vulnerable most severely. The common good, Francis teaches, demands solidarity and countering systems that treat people as expendable in global markets.
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Young faith grows; liturgy must meet it
Vatican II calls the Eucharist the “source and summit” of Christian life. That conviction invites priests and people to recover the art of celebrating: words we can hear, gestures that include, and a table we gather around. Renewal in worship nourishes renewal in faith and mission.
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Prayers alone are not enough to stop school shootings
Pope Leo XIV ended the Jubilee for Youth with hope-filled words, but days later, violence struck Annunciation Catholic Church. The contrast between his message and the tragedy underscores the urgent need to transform inspiration into action against what he called the “pandemic of arms.”
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Reverence beyond lace veils
When framed as a return to “authentic” worship, mantillas risk creating a sense of spiritual elitism. Without intention, they can leave others feeling judged or less devout, shifting focus from conversion and holiness to superficial signs.
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Are women more aware of Spiritual Abuse?
Spiritual abuse was defined as a misuse of power. It occurs when leaders claim to represent God and demand obedience without question. Subordinates often believe conformity is equal to holiness, making this kind of abuse destructive, insidious, and difficult to challenge.
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Chaos to creation: hope when waters rise high
Creation begins with disorder, but God does not abandon the chaos. His light breaks through, forming order, beauty, and life. This story offers us assurance: God continues to bring structure and meaning out of the storms in our lives.
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Healing exclusion in the Church
Three witnesses — Doyle, Zuba and Martin — reveal how love can overcome exclusion. Their stories show the Church at its best: offering mercy and acceptance where others offer judgment. “See how good, how pleasant it is for God’s people to live together as one.” Psalm 133
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