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Mufasa and Mimesis

April 6, 2025 Matthew Becklo 3

When Mufasa: The Lion King was released in theaters, I was unable to join our family in seeing it. But, almost immediately after, my wife and kids began drawing me into the world of its […]

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Staring Death in the Face

April 5, 2025 Carl E. Olson 2

Readings: • Ez. 37:12-14 • Psa. 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 • Rom. 8:8-11 • Jn. 11:1-45 “Lazarus, come out!” With that simple, dramatic command, the Incarnate Word spoke words that demonstrated his power over death. It concludes one […]

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Snow White survives the discourse

April 3, 2025 Joseph F. Martin 21

After months of online uproar that tagged the new Snow White as everything from “woke heresy” to “committee-made mush,” I braced for impact. So imagine my surprise when I found myself… enjoying it. Is it […]