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Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby!

Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby!

National Catholic Reporter — Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved.
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In 'A Complete Unknown,' It's Pete Seeger Who Brings the Wisdom

In 'A Complete Unknown,' It's Pete Seeger Who Brings the Wisdom

Sojourners — Edward Norton's performance captures the late folk artist's steady approach to justice - one that serves us well today.
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Reporter's Inbox: Nikki Glaser's Catholic take on 'Wicked' at the Golden Globe Awards

Reporter's Inbox: Nikki Glaser's Catholic take on 'Wicked' at the Golden Globe Awards

National Catholic Reporter — No one was off limits in the comedian's jokes, including the pope, who also received a bit of production value.
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Reviving 12th-century St. Hildegard's 'cookies of joy'

Reviving 12th-century St. Hildegard's 'cookies of joy'

National Catholic Reporter — St. Hildegard said her cookies of joy "calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful." In this Christmas season, we need to revive these cookies of joy.
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In 'Wicked' and the Bible, Prophets Are Scorned for Truth-Telling

In 'Wicked' and the Bible, Prophets Are Scorned for Truth-Telling

Sojourners — Both Elijah and Elphaba are empowered by their strong conviction of what is right and just, even when it ostracizes them.
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Over the Garden Wall and Our Own Spiritual Pilgrimages | Think Christian

Over the Garden Wall and Our Own Spiritual Pilgrimages | Think Christian

Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast — The autumnal animated classic reminds us to hold onto hope even when the path grows dark.
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'Tammy Faye' the Musical Highlights the Theatrics of Televangelism

'Tammy Faye' the Musical Highlights the Theatrics of Televangelism

Sojourners — With music by Elton John, the short-lived Broadway show is a love letter to the queen of the "electric church."
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Reporter's Inbox: SNL alludes to Pennsylvania Benedictines in post-election cold open

Reporter's Inbox: SNL alludes to Pennsylvania Benedictines in post-election cold open

National Catholic Reporter — On Nov. 9, the cast of "Saturday Night Live" tackled the task of performing their first episode after the election of Donald Trump as 47th president of the U.S. - and gave a shoutout to the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.
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Eve is the original brat

Eve is the original brat

Religion News Service — (RNS) - Dance-pop star Charli XCX started what has become known as 'brat summer.'
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'Reading Genesis' With Marilynne Robinson

'Reading Genesis' With Marilynne Robinson

Sojourners — The acclaimed author invites us to return to often oversimplified stories from the Bible's first book.
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Jacob Collier's Psalmic Harmonies | Think Christian

Jacob Collier's Psalmic Harmonies | Think Christian

Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast — On the multilayered Djesse Vol. 4, it sounds as if even the rocks cry out in creative praise.
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A New Memoir Presents Blindness as Both a Loss and a Great Gift

A New Memoir Presents Blindness as Both a Loss and a Great Gift

Sojourners — In The Country of the Blind, Andrew Leland reflects on the false binaries of blindness and sightedness.
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The Joys of Putting Down Roots in New Jersey

The Joys of Putting Down Roots in New Jersey

New Jersey Monthly Magazine — A Pennsylvania native reflects on becoming a proud Garden Stater.
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Poet Maggie Smith Finds Beauty After Divorce

Poet Maggie Smith Finds Beauty After Divorce

Sojourners — The author of "Good Bones" teaches us to change direction, create a new path, and let the light in.
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'Barbie' Is Greta Gerwig's Genesis Story

'Barbie' Is Greta Gerwig's Genesis Story

Sojourners — In the beginning, Ruth Handler created Barbieland. And Ruth said, "Let there be pink," and there was pink.
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Puberty Is Spiritual in 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.'

Puberty Is Spiritual in 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.'

Sojourners — "Have you thought about it, God? About my growing, I mean. I've got a bra now."
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Meeting God in the Metaverse

Meeting God in the Metaverse

Sojourners — "Throwing up a heart emoji" in the middle of a sermon doesn't convey the depth of my relationship with Christ.
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I Needed a Tiny Shell to Play Me 'Amazing Grace' With Curly Pasta

I Needed a Tiny Shell to Play Me 'Amazing Grace' With Curly Pasta

Sojourners — Lessons on bravery, wonder, and creativity from 'Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.'
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Florence + the Machine Calls Us to Rage - And Dance

Florence + the Machine Calls Us to Rage - And Dance

Sojourners — To listen to 'Dance Fever' is to witness Florence Welch wrestling with God.
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Vignettes of Joy Amid Brokenness

Vignettes of Joy Amid Brokenness

Sojourners — Ocean Vuong's Time Is a Mother reaches for the depths of what was lost.
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On 2/22/22, A Look at The Spirituality of Numbers

On 2/22/22, A Look at The Spirituality of Numbers

Sojourners — The symbolism of numbers is woven throughout our daily lives - and scripture.
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'Don't Look Up' Shows Us How (Not) To Pray

'Don't Look Up' Shows Us How (Not) To Pray

Sojourners — As one character puts it: "May Jesus Christ bless every single one of you - especially the honorable members of my own party."
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The 'Yassification' of Christ

The 'Yassification' of Christ

Sojourners — Jesus has been westernized and whitewashed to fit an image of divinity that is more palatable to white people.
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Counting the Minutes with Tears, an essay by Olivia Bardo | Clerestory Magazine

Counting the Minutes with Tears, an essay by Olivia Bardo | Clerestory Magazine

clerestorymag.com — Once I was in New York with my partner. The MOMA was closing in 30 minutes, so we decided to pay full price to see Starry Night.
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