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Most of the characters in "Joyland," the debut film by Pakistani director Saim Sadiq, are limited by what they’ve been taught they are allowed to desire. @josesolismayen writes about the new movie,"Joyland." https://t.co/MnZEbN4D3I

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There is no place where Ted Kennedy's perseverance through personal tragedy is more evident than in the tally of his legislative accomplishments. @ClaytonTrutor reviews author John Farrell's new book: Ted Kennedy: A Life. https://t.co/0rEGkXBivS

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"Pearl" was Janis Joplin's last and arguably best album, and @raylevyuyeda says its either a list of what she needed to say before she died or a love letter to the fact of her living. https://t.co/pCcQg6sH9X

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"Baptism makes us Catholic, and being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer does not take that away." @maxwellkuzma, a transgender Catholic, reviews "Outlove" by @Julie_rodgers https://t.co/l6VxOCuiIl

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Nina Siegal's The Diary Keepers presents readers with translated excerpts from journals penned principally by seven Dutch diarists, tracking their lives as the five-year German occupation unfolded. Read @ChrisHerlinger's review. https://t.co/zhzT0mvxE8

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The document raised concerns often considered taboo in church life — such as LGBTQ relationships and women's ordination — and Hirota recalled thinking, "Wow. Wow. It's really honest." More specifically, she thought: "It really is the Holy Spirit at work." https://t.co/sA1PiMDYbX

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Bears. Beets. Spirituality? @rainnwilson, the actor who played Dwight Schrute on @theofficetv, has some insightful spiritual thoughts in his new book, Soul Boom, says @DanHoranOFM. https://t.co/gQkYyFJAeW

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"Spirited" is a delightful movie. Both a quasi-sequel to and adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, "Spirited" tackles big, spiritual questions with joy, humor and a flurry of dancing feet. Read @eclaytopia's review here: https://t.co/GkVrrc8xHz

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At Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the gifts of the earth. Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk helps us see that the earth — and the Creator — gives thanks for us, too, writes Damian Costello. https://t.co/NL5OFfJ4xo

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Jesuit Fr. Jim McDermott (@PopCulturPriest) interviews Filipino-American illustrator Mike Curato about his controversial middle grade graphic novel Flamer and his experience growing up Catholic. https://t.co/s9P7rylnEr