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why i'm still thinking about 'the last jedi'

It’s been a month and a half since the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi, was released. Tension between fans who liked and hated the movie was higher than between main character Rey and her nemesis Kylo Ren, but by now the controver...

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a movie list for embracing childlikeness

Fun movie ideas that the whole family can enjoy.

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a defense of modern worship music in liturgy

A defense of modern worship music in liturgy.

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god hates spoilers

For some reason, it DOES matter.  As it turns out, something deep within us isn’t satisfied simply finding out the end of the story.  We want to experience it. We want the story to unfold in its course. We want to discover it piecemeal, unlocking eac...

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shia labeouf and redemption stories

It’s the people who have strayed into darkness but, despite the odds, have found God’s sanctifying grace, that really give us hope. We look at their stories and say, if they can fight the good fight, then I can too.

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a pro-life eminem song?

Pro-life messages often seem hard to come by in popular media these days, but looking further into it, I’ve found a surprising amount of modern songs, movies, and books that promote the pro-life view.

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what a netflix dating show taught me about the abortion debate

What can I do, what can WE do, to ensure that women in this position do not feel as though abortion is the only or best choice? What can we do to help women avoid this trauma? The abortion conversation can no longer be just about the babies. If we cl...

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seeking holiness through middle schoolers, music and the gospel of matthew

I wish that I could be as holy as the saints in heaven. Sometimes I feel that holy, and then God lovingly gives me a dose of humility and I remember to whom I belong. I am His and He knows that I’m trying and still not perfect.

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what spider-man: no way home taught me about brothers

I am my brothers’ only sister, so I can often be the natural target for teasing and typical brother behavior, but seeing this film reminded me of some qualities I love about my brothers. Spider-Man No Way Home also seems to give some good examples of...

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𝑈𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑: the most unexpectedly pro-life film this year

𝑈𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 reveals many hard truths about the sacredness, difficulties, and beauty of life itself – and how we are all connected.

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in my taylor swift era

This building of bridges between people of different viewpoints and backgrounds through a common experience and through word and ritual is another thing her tour has in common with the Church and one that perhaps we can take note of. We are more simi...

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joyfully ever after

The musical depicts this realistic aspect of life, but reacts with a cynical warning to mistrust romance, marriage, and relationships.  With so many millennials putting off marriage, it seems that this cynicism is pervading culture.  In response t...