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Why Prayer is Central to Catholic Life and How to Deepen It
Prayer is at the heart of Catholic life. It is the way believers communicate with God, express their faith, seek guidance, and grow in holiness. Prayer is not merely a ritual or obligation, but a living relationship with God. Understanding why prayer is central to Catholic life and how to deepen it can help believers experience spiritual growth, peace, and a stronger connection to Christ.
By Sound and Spirit2 days ago in Journal
The Role of Mary in Catholic Life and Devotion
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a unique and cherished place in Catholic life. While some people mistakenly believe that Catholics worship Mary, the truth is that the Church teaches honor and devotion, not worship. Worship is due to God alone, but Catholics venerate Mary as the Mother of God, the first disciple, and a model of perfect faith. Understanding her role helps clarify her importance in Catholic spirituality and daily life.
By Sound and Spirit2 days ago in Journal
The Councils of the Church and Why They Were Important
The Catholic Church has faced countless challenges since its founding, from doctrinal disputes to external persecution. One of the most important ways the Church has maintained unity, clarified its teachings, and preserved the faith is through ecumenical and local councils. Church councils are formal gatherings of bishops and Church leaders to deliberate on matters of doctrine, discipline, and practice. These gatherings have shaped Christianity as we know it today, ensuring that the Church remains faithful to the teachings of Christ and the apostles.
By Sound and Spirit2 days ago in Journal
Sexualized Barbies
I recently watched the Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig, and it stayed with me far longer than I expected. Barbie has long been a cultural symbol that represents unrealistic beauty standards and heavily sexualized ideals of womanhood. For decades, she has been portrayed as the image of who women are supposed to be. The ideal woman we blindly allow kids to play with and look up to as role models, the representation of a “perfect women”. I have never agreed with the Barbie standards, and avoided the movie refusing to promote a movie that continued to encourage these ideals. I finally gave in, and to my surprise this movie completely destabilized pre-dispositioned views and standards of what the Mattell company has always promoted. What surprised me about this film was how intentionally it challenged and reversed that image. Instead of reinforcing traditional expectations, the movie reconstructs Barbie as a way to explore the emotional, social, and psychological struggles women face, while also acknowledging the pressures placed on men.
By Jessica Alexander4 days ago in Journal
Landman Season 2 Episode 8 Review: A Show That’s Lost Its Spark
Landman returned this week with Season 2, Episode 8, and as we inch closer to the finale, it’s hard not to feel underwhelmed. Much like last week, this episode played out as a whole lot of nothing—low on drama, light on momentum, and padded with scenes that didn’t really move the story forward.
By Info Post Gate6 days ago in Journal
His & Hers Review: Ending Explained and Deeper Meaning
His & Hers is Netflix’s first major release of the year, and it wastes no time making an impression. Starring John Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, the series follows a former couple pulled back into each other’s orbit after a string of murders shakes their hometown of Delana. Their marriage previously collapsed following the devastating loss of their daughter, and the case forces them to confront not only their shared grief, but a buried secret tied to a Sweet 16 party that took place deep in the woods twenty years earlier.
By Info Post Gate6 days ago in Journal
The Pit Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Clocking Back Into Chaos
The multi-award-winning series The Pit has officially returned for season two, and it wastes absolutely no time throwing us back into the deep end. The season premiere drops us right into Dr. Robbiey’s final shift before he heads off on a months-long sabbatical—and this isn’t just any shift.
By Info Post Gate6 days ago in Journal
The Gate We All Walk Through
I didn’t realize I’d disappeared until I saw my reflection and didn’t recognize myself. It wasn’t sudden. It was slow—a word silenced here, an opinion softened there, a laugh forced to match the room. I traded pieces of myself for acceptance, like coins dropped into a vending machine that never gave back what I paid for.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 days ago in Journal
The Keeper of Secrets
I didn’t go in for a book. I went in to escape the rain. It was a gray Tuesday in March, the kind of day that presses down on your chest like a wet blanket. I’d just received news I wasn’t ready for—a job lost, a relationship frayed, the quiet unraveling of plans I’d spent years building. I walked without direction, shoulders hunched, until I saw it: a narrow storefront with a flickering “Open” sign and a window full of leaning paperbacks.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 days ago in Journal
The Last Game of the Season
I didn’t go for the win. I went because it was the last game. The gym was packed—folding chairs lined the walls, parents stood in the back, and the buzz of nervous energy hung thick in the air. Two rival high schools, decades of history, one championship on the line. But I wasn’t there for the trophy. I was there for my nephew, who’d spent all season riding the bench.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 days ago in Journal
The Man Who Fixed the Clock
I didn’t notice the clock was broken until it stopped. It sat on the corner shelf of my grandparents’ living room for as long as I could remember—brass, ornate, with Roman numerals and a soft, steady tick that marked the rhythm of every visit. My grandfather wound it every Sunday without fail, even in his nineties, even when his hands shook.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 days ago in Journal
