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Nigerian Clerics Condemn Terrorism ([link removed])

by K.C. Nwajei

Catholic clerics in Benue State, Nigeria, have called on the national and subnational governments to protect human life and restore occupied territories. Read on ([link removed]) .

Book Review: Breadcrumbs, Quilts, and the Divine ([link removed])

by Marcia Hotchkiss

In Souvenirs of the Holy, Laurie Brock demonstrates that observation of everyday life and objects can increase our knowledge of God and the spiritual realm, which is particularly important to contemplative people. Read on ([link removed]) .

People and Places, 12/3 ([link removed])

by TLC Staff

This is the first of two columns from the November 23 edition of TLC. It includes appointments, receptions, retirements, and church closures. Read on ([link removed]) .

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Empowering Ministry with Immigrant Communities ([link removed])

by Amber Noel

What do wise and practical partnerships with immigrant communities look like? And can they cross political divides in Jesus’ name? Listen here ([link removed]) .

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Bernard of Clairvaux’s Threefold Advent ([link removed])

by Samuel Tranter

Bernard of Clairvaux preached that Christ has three advents: his nativity, his presence among us today, and his return in glory. Read on ([link removed]) .

Advent Is True to Life ([link removed])

by Cole Hartin

Advent is a reminder that, although we have joy in Christ’s coming, we still long and yearn because that final coming is still far off. Read on ([link removed]) .

Too Much Leaves Too Little—Busyness Keeps Us from Faith ([link removed])

by Marcia Hotchkiss

Thomas Merton wrote, “There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence to which the idealist most easily succumbs: activism and overwork.” Read on ([link removed]) .

I Look from Afar: Advent Yearning ([link removed])

by Daniel Martins

The traditional Matins responsory for Advent 1, beginning “I look from afar,” emphasizes that characteristic theme of Advent, yearning. Read on ([link removed]) . ([link removed])

Longfellow’s Bells in Advent ([link removed])

by Wes Morgan

During war and tragedy, Longfellow writes of bells that wake us from death’s dream: God is not dead, nor does he sleep. Read on ([link removed]) . ([link removed])

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