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2026-02-06T21:59:15-06:00

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What does it mean to Love when the world is collapsing?

Last updated on: February 6, 2026 at 9:59 pm By Mary S.

Many of us are leaving our previous churches. Yet also, a lot of people are still hungry for that which is Good. I am hungry for community, and I do know I am not fully alone. You don’t have to be Christian to be holy. Not all Christians are holy, and not all non Christians are not. As many leave church, what does it mean to be holy (or simply loving, for those wary of the word)? However, standing up... Read more

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2025-12-08T10:29:57-06:00

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Community Signal Boost/Community Mutual Aid Request

Last updated on: December 8, 2025 at 10:29 am By Mary S.

One of my fellow Patheos blogger is in need of a new laptop. She’s from Patheos Catholic under the blog name Steel Magnificat, and her name is Mary Pezzulo. Yes we share the same first name! Her laptop, which is one of her two primary tools for earning income, is failing. That laptop directly supports about 25% of her monthly rent. The rest comes from her husband’s job. Her laptop literally keeps her lights on and has for years! (amazing,... Read more

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2025-11-01T21:12:27-05:00

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Christianity and Radical Grace

Last updated on: November 1, 2025 at 9:12 pm By Mary S.

With God’s Grace and our own inner goodness, we can transform our lives into something beautiful. We withhold love from so many in our culture because we see their sin. I feel like the best analogy actually is whoever embodies the opposite side of the political spectrum you’re on: Jesus doesn’t really seem to do cancel culture. Even those who do some pretty lousy things are capable of improving themselves, their quality of life, and the lives of the people around... Read more

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2025-10-07T12:14:00-05:00

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Spiritual pride: holier than thou

Last updated on: October 7, 2025 at 12:14 pm By Mary S.

We cannot use religion as a prideful spear to make us believe we are better than non religious people, people of other religions, or people within our own religions who don’t practice perfectly. That’s not to say we can’t set personal rules of engagement; but following them, even if we believe they are divinely given, doesn’t make us better than anyone else. Christians often do this thing where they see someone breaking the rules in one way or another, and they... Read more

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2025-07-25T00:06:28-05:00

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Finding hope

Last updated on: July 25, 2025 at 12:06 am By Mary S.

When people meet, they often begin by praying for difficult things to end and new happy things to begin. We pray for a new job that brings fulfillment, for our families’ wellbeing, or for a sick loved one’s healing. We pray for wars to not break out, for them to end, or for nationalistic victory during a war. Conservative believers in God, no matter their denomination or religion, might pray for a conservative victory, while liberal believers no matter their... Read more

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2025-05-12T11:10:25-05:00

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The Sacred Work of the Unseen and Unapplauded

Last updated on: May 12, 2025 at 11:10 am By Mary S.

On Love and Labor We shouldn’t need applause to do good. But what about the ones who are never applauded? The ones who labor in the shadows? Unseen labor is often essential labor. Just think back to 2020. Oftentimes, those who were considered the most essential workers were not paid very well. As Isabella Backman wrote for the Yale School of Medicine, “In 2020, while stay-at-home orders emptied many offices, in industries deemed ‘essential,’ many employees once again were not... Read more

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2025-01-30T23:15:03-06:00

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Nazi salutes don’t mix with love for life. Ever.

Last updated on: January 30, 2025 at 11:15 pm By Mary S.

tw: discussion of abortion. Many argue that the usage of the Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration as well as at the pro-life summit fyesterday was an isolated incident. But it sets a dangerous precedent. It’s not as though we as progressives in general didn’t know they had authoritarian tendencies, supporting figures in government who push white Christian supremacy and nationalism in our country. But I suppose they’ve decided to stop pretending, even as they say they’re “joking.” How can anyone... Read more

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2024-04-25T05:06:24-05:00

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Redemption and Vulnerability

Last updated on: April 25, 2024 at 5:06 am By Mary S.

I really, really like Hazbin Hotel. It’s about a girl, Charlie, who gets the idea that human souls in hell deserve a second chance at attaining heaven. Despite its cartoonish animation, much of the subject material is very heavy and adult-oriented. I feel a lot of fear surrounding my interest in this show. Yet it is very much a favorite of mine. Charlie opens a hotel with the intention to rehabilitate those who land themselves in hell. Hell is hierarchical,... Read more

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2024-02-18T03:42:19-06:00

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On Love and Harm

Last updated on: February 18, 2024 at 3:42 am By Mary S.

Love is not merely positive feelings and joy; it is not merely soft kisses by a lake on warm summer evenings. Love includes such experiences, but it can be very uncomfortable. Love is seeing people as they are. All their wildest joys, deepest sufferings; their accomplishments, and their mistakes. It is the powerful and intense experience of being seen for who we are. Read more

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2023-12-21T19:49:33-06:00

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Beyond the flashy lights: Church camps for teens

Last updated on: December 21, 2023 at 7:49 pm By Mary S.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville (called Steubenville for short from now on) is a Catholic university in Steubenville, Ohio. I often jokingly call it Catholic BYU because of how many of the women I knew in high school went there looking for a spouse instead of a degree. They also have conferences for 13-18 year olds. The conferences have so many teenagers that go, that they not only have around 5 Main Campus retreats last time I checked, but also regional... Read more

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