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Tomáš Halík’s reflections offer an anti-triumphal vision of Christian existence, in which Christ is found in the wounds of the world.

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Dancing Around Death

A new exhibit brings together Tibetan Buddhist and European Christian art, inviting visitors to ponder their ambivalence surrounding death.

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Helen Keller's public image is benignly inspiring. A new book digs into her identity as a radical Leftist whose politics were rooted in her faith.

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Developing the Voice of the Laity

Synodality shows us how the Holy Spirit is at work through the laity, requiring patience and persistence from those in leadership positions.

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