And you thought your church renovation was bad. Whose idea was it to plaster over this newly discovered mosaic in ancient the Church of the Nativity? More from National Geographic here: In Bethlehem Church Restoration Unseen Presence Appears
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7.12Medieval Cathedrals Used to Be Full of Vibrant Colors
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Catholics believe that beauty is healing. But did you know that many medieval cathedrals were originally painted with vibrant colors? More from Church Pop: Medieval Cathedrals Used to Be Full of Vibrant Colors
Read More7.2Church Attendance Linked With Reduced Suicide, Especially for Catholics
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What if the Church is right, and something actually happens at Mass? Sobering research from the LA Times here: Church Attendance Linked With Reduced Suicide, Especially for Catholics, Study Says
Read More6.28The Bad Faith of the White Working Class
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An MIT economist found that, “attending services produces good character.” So why have white working class people stopped going to church? It’s in The New York Times: The Bad Faith of the White Working Class
Read More6.25Saying Yes to Love
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June is the most popular month for weddings. TCC’s own Anna Keating writes about her husband’s three wedding related requests. “He wanted a litany of saints. It seemed the honest way to begin: asking for help.” Read it in America here: Saying Yes to Love
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