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A Moral Compass for the Era of Algorithms
Comparative Analysis of AI Legislation in Europe vs. the U.S. in Light of Magnifica Humanitas The comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks of the European Union and the United States in 2026 shows that both legislative approaches operate under fragmented conceptions of algorithmic governanc...
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Catholics and the Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is deemed a basic human right by the Catholic Church. Being able to speak about the revealed truth of God has been the foundation of the Church since the very beginning, as witnessed by the Apostles who proclaimed the Gospel throughout the world. However, today, as throughout h...
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Teaching Ourselves to Trust During Panic Attacks
Heart racing, vision blurred, sweating profusely, breathing deeply yet feeling winded. The desire to flee overwhelms any sense urging you to assess your situation and to calm down. Standing, walking, pacing, near tears, your bones feel like they are itching from the inside, and you cannot see the en...
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Children Are Never Too Young to Know Christ
My fourteen-year-old daughter and I recently discussed a distressing belief in the Church today: the idea that young people are incapable of embracing the Faith in a deeper way. Having served in ministry both professionally and as a volunteer, I know how easy it is to fall into pessimism and cynicis...
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The Lord of the Rings and the Victory of Confession
Oftentimes we approach the Sacrament of Confession with shame and fear, worried what the priest might say or scared that someone might overhear our sins and judge us. In such a frame of mind, confession seems like a dreadfully pessimistic thing where we focus on the worst aspects of ourselves. It mi...
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Why Does Jesus Speak in Parables? 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples ask Jesus, “Why do You speak in parables?” Good question! Gospel (Read Mt. 13:1-23) The Gospel opens with a picturesque scene of Jesus sitting “by the sea” and drawing such a large crowd that He had to get into a boat and go offshore a bit so the people could h...
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The World Needs Benedictine Stability
Each morning, in my prayer corner at home, I gaze at a pushpin board before I begin. It is filled with photos of friends who have died over the years—some of whom are Benedictine monks from Mount Angel Abbey, whose witness and friendship are forever etched in my heart. The great Fr. Augustine DeNobl...