politics
Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.
Understanding the Saints: Models of Holiness for Today
Saints occupy a central place in Catholic spirituality. They are men and women who lived lives of extraordinary faith, virtue, and dedication to God. Catholics honor saints not as divine beings but as role models and intercessors who demonstrate how ordinary people can respond fully to God’s grace. Understanding why saints matter and how their example can inspire modern believers helps Catholics grow in holiness and live a faith-centered life.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Journal
The Eucharist: Why Catholics Believe in the Real Presence
The Eucharist is the center of Catholic life and worship. At Mass, Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Christ under the forms of bread and wine, a belief that sets Catholicism apart from many other Christian traditions. This doctrine, known as the Real Presence, teaches that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, not symbolically or metaphorically, but in reality. Understanding why Catholics believe this and how it impacts their lives can deepen appreciation for this sacred sacrament.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Journal
Why Prayer is Central to Catholic Life and How to Deepen It
Prayer is at the heart of Catholic life. It is the way believers communicate with God, express their faith, seek guidance, and grow in holiness. Prayer is not merely a ritual or obligation, but a living relationship with God. Understanding why prayer is central to Catholic life and how to deepen it can help believers experience spiritual growth, peace, and a stronger connection to Christ.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Journal
The Role of Mary in Catholic Life and Devotion
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a unique and cherished place in Catholic life. While some people mistakenly believe that Catholics worship Mary, the truth is that the Church teaches honor and devotion, not worship. Worship is due to God alone, but Catholics venerate Mary as the Mother of God, the first disciple, and a model of perfect faith. Understanding her role helps clarify her importance in Catholic spirituality and daily life.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Journal
The Councils of the Church and Why They Were Important
The Catholic Church has faced countless challenges since its founding, from doctrinal disputes to external persecution. One of the most important ways the Church has maintained unity, clarified its teachings, and preserved the faith is through ecumenical and local councils. Church councils are formal gatherings of bishops and Church leaders to deliberate on matters of doctrine, discipline, and practice. These gatherings have shaped Christianity as we know it today, ensuring that the Church remains faithful to the teachings of Christ and the apostles.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Journal
Iran: The Anatomy of a Twilight. AI-Generated.
There are images whose power lies not in the brilliance of what they reveal, but in the abyss of what they leave unsaid. A dark silhouette cutting through the leaden skies of Tehran; the heavy silence of departure lounges; and that dry, bureaucratic warning, cold as a judicial sentence: “Leave the country immediately.” When a foreign ministry, usually so adept at hushed euphemisms, exhorts its citizens to flee, it is not merely issuing a cautionary advisory. It is issuing an admission of failure. It is the explicit recognition that the structures of order have become mere theatrical backdrops, that coercion has supplanted law, and that the threshold of radical unpredictability has been crossed. Iran, in this early stretch of 2026, is no longer merely trembling; it has settled into that twilight “in-between” where the crash has not yet occurred, but where the very silence feels like the herald of a seismic shift.
By Sébastien Oliveabout a month ago in Journal
Digital Landlords: Algorithmic Control in Bangladesh Ride-Sharing
By Tuhin Sarwar । Published: 13 January । 2024 । DHAKA, BANGLADESH At 4:30 AM, when most of Dhaka still sleeps, Mohammad Rahman starts his daily negotiation with an algorithm. He opens three ride-hailing apps simultaneously – Uber, Pathao, and local newcomer Shohoz watching the digital maps light up. His motorcycle, purchased with a high-interest loan, waits as he does. The algorithm will decide his day's fate.
By Tuhin sarwarabout a month ago in Journal
Iran: The Anatomy of a Twilight. AI-Generated.
There are images whose power lies not in the brilliance of what they reveal, but in the abyss of what they leave unsaid. A dark silhouette cutting through the leaden skies of Tehran; the heavy silence of departure lounges; and that dry, bureaucratic warning, cold as a judicial sentence: “Leave the country immediately.” When a foreign ministry, usually so adept at hushed euphemisms, exhorts its citizens to flee, it is not merely issuing a cautionary advisory. It is issuing an admission of failure. It is the explicit recognition that the structures of order have become mere theatrical backdrops, that coercion has supplanted law, and that the threshold of radical unpredictability has been crossed. Iran, in this early stretch of 2026, is no longer merely trembling; it has settled into that twilight “in-between” where the crash has not yet occurred, but where the very silence feels like the herald of a seismic shift.
By Laurenceau Porteabout a month ago in Journal
Canadian Prime Minister Visits China After Nearly a Decade of Tense Relations. AI-Generated.
After almost ten years of difficult relations, the Canadian Prime Minister has traveled to China in a move that could mark a turning point for both countries. The visit is the first official trip to China by a Canadian prime minister in nearly a decade and comes after years of political tension, trade disputes, and broken trust.
By sehzeen fatimaabout a month ago in Journal
NEW YORK RISES – WHEN THE AMERICAN STREET DEFIES THE ARMED STATE. AI-Generated.
The silence of New York was not an absence of sound, but a presence of weight, an atmospheric density that heralded the storm long before the first drop of anger fell on the pavement of Manhattan. In this month of January 2026, the metropolis did not merely cease breathing to the rhythm of profit; it changed its very nature. Under a leaden sky, whose hue recalled cold metals and irrevocable administrative decisions, a human tide took over the canyons of concrete. This was not a riot, it was not a scream, it was a march. A slow, granitic, almost liturgical advance, where every step seemed to weigh a ton of mute demands. There was a particular gravity in this crowd, the kind that distinguishes anger that has long ripened in the shadows from the blind rage that evaporates with the first police charge. Faces were landscapes of determination, marked by the cold but heated by an inner conviction that nothing seemed able to dent.
By Laurenceau Porteabout a month ago in Journal
What happened in Minneapolis ICE Shooting
On 7 Jan, Wednesday morning in Minneapolis, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good dropped her six-year-old child off at school. Shortly after, federal agents in unmarked vehicles confronted her. Within moments, an agent fired three shots into her maroon SUV. Good, a mother of three and U.S. citizen, died at the scene.
By Arsalan Haroonabout a month ago in Journal
