The popular image of Jesus being born alone in the stable may be a misunderstanding stemming from a mistranslation. ... the lonely stable with ox and ass standing by begins to sound almost attractive.

The "Jesus glow" trend reflects how insidious this can be. Conservative Christianity is being pitched to young people as a miracle beauty treatment, one that's implied to come at no real cost.

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I run across a lot of people these days who feel isolated, cut off from meaningful interaction with the people around them. They don't feel recognized or understood or sometimes ...

How the Eucharist Helps the Lonely & the Desperate - Eve Tushnet, The Catholic Herald+++. Habemus Popequake: Stunning Twin Shot, Francis Flips Mexico & Paris – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia+++ ...