Passover is a celebration of 'memories heaped upon memories' Rabbi Robert Alper, famous standup comic and storyteller, writes about the ways memories pull families together through the generations.

Tonight is the first seder. @thatfunnyrabbi.bsky.social shares a gorgeous Passover story about grandmothers, a chicken farm, and an old afghan that carried love across generations. Read it tonight. 🕍 buff.ly/8HWXVU1

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A feminist mom, a Jesuit son and the story of a rekindled Catholic In "My Son, the Priest," author Kristin Grady Gilger recounts the long and winding road of accepting her son's Jesuit vocation — and what that meant for her own faith.

A lapsed Catholic mom. A son who joins the Jesuits. A faith crisis that changes everything.
@bostonbill.bsky.social reviews "My Son, the Priest" for @ncronline.bsky.social — and it's a beautiful, honest read. 📖 buff.ly/HgPHF0B
#CatholicBooks #Faith #Memoir #ReadTheSpirit

Preparing traditional 'summer mission trips' in thoughtful new ways. Douglas J. Brouwer, author of the award-winning memoir The Traveler's Path, looks more deeply at his own lifetime of "summer mission trips."

Millions of Americans are hearing about summer mission trips right now.
Award-winning author Douglas Brouwer has been on dozens — and he's asking the question congregations rarely do: "Why was it easier to love the distant poor than the nearby ones?" buff.ly/kSExh5U #MissionTrips #ReadTheSpirit

As we welcome 2026, we're grateful for this community of readers, seekers, and storytellers who find meaning in the everyday sacred moments of life.

Here's to embracing new chapters together!

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As we welcome 2026, we're grateful for this community of readers, seekers, and storytellers who find meaning in the everyday sacred moments of life.

Here's to embracing new chapters together!

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As Kwanzaa begins, Read the Spirit honors the seven principles of Nguzo Saba—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Wishing everyone observing a meaningful and joyful Kwanzaa. 🕯️
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Migration (2023) • Visual Parables %

🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a

#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie

Migration (2023) • Visual Parables %

🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a

#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie

Dr. Cutillo explores God's enduring love in 'Holding on in the Storm' Physician and Christian educator Dr. Bob Cutillo writes about his own family's experiences overcoming trauma and grief with a renewed faith.

Read the Spirit's David Crumm beautifully captures the heart behind "Holding on in the Storm" in this moving cover story. Dr. Bob Cutillo opens up about why he wrote this book—and it's not just his story alone. Read & share ➡️ buff.ly/5tM8nRA
#HoldingOnInTheStorm #ReadTheSpirit #Faith #Hope #GodsLove

New 'Manna Songs' celebrates 32 stories exploring Jewish joy Editor Diane Gottlieb tells how she gathered the dozens of essays—true stories about Jewish life—to create the new collection, "Manna Songs."

Editor Diane Gottlieb shares insights into the intriguing anthology "Manna Songs: Tales of Jewish Tradition & Legacy" in this week's Read the Spirit feature. #JewishCulture #StoryCollection #Heritage #MannaSongs #Literature #JewishTradition #Inspiration #ReadTheSpirit #DianeGottlieb

Catholic changes unfold as Francis's legacy is strengthened by Leo Authors Jack Kresnak and Patricia Montemurri report for NCR about progressive Catholic changes in Detroit under new Pope Leo XIV.

In this week's Read the Spirit cover story editor David Crumm discusses the dramatic changes unfolding in the Catholic church as Pope Francis’s legacy is strengthened by Pope Leo. buff.ly/hmftPn4 #CatholicChurch #PopeFrancis #PopeLeo #ChurchChanges #Legacy #Faith #ReadTheSpirit #CatholicFaith

🌾 Lammas/Lughnasadh: Ancient harvest festival uniting Christians, Pagans & more on Aug 1st! From blessed bread to traditional dances, this "first fruits" celebration shows how gratitude transcends faith boundaries. 🍞✨https://buff.ly/x8FJHCD
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