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✍️ Highlights from Recent Weeks
What have you enjoyed and what have you missed? Have a look back on what we have posted since our last newsletter:
1️⃣ Charlie Kirk and the Christian Difference
A deeply reasoned essay by a Notre Dame–trained theologian explores what truly sets Christianity apart — and why the modern world desperately needs it.
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Charlie Kirk and the Christian Difference
This Post is written by Clement Harrold for Catholic Unscripted. Clement has a Master’s degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame, where his studies focused on the history of Christianity. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he majored in theology, philosophy, and classics, w…
2️⃣ Pope Leo’s First Interview & First Firestorm
Mark Lambert unpacks the tone and theology of Pope Leo XIV’s first public appearances — continuity and controversy in equal measure.
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3️⃣ Fr. Sean Sheehy: Complacency is a Sin
One of Ireland’s boldest voices calls Catholics to holiness and courage.
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4️⃣ St Hildegard: An Antidote to the Religion of Climate
Recovering the mystic’s vision of creation — not worshipping the earth, but its Creator.
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St Hildegard an Antidote to the Religion of Nice
St Hildegard, Virgin (A.D. 1179)Catholic Unscripted is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
5️⃣ Why Newman Should Be a Doctor of the Church
Veteran journalist Simon Caldwell makes a powerful case for England’s great convert.
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Why Newman should be the 'Doctor of Conscience'
This post is written by Journalist and Author Simon Caldwell for Catholic Unscripted.
6️⃣ Tradition and Truth: Why Reverence Matters
A moving reflection on beauty, worship, and the recovery of sacred order.
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Tradition and Truth: Why Reverence Strengthens Eucharistic Faith
A newly published study in the Catholic Social Science Review has provided empirical evidence for a reality that Catholics through the centuries have instinctively known: reverent worship deepens faith. Natalie A. Lindemann, a psychologist at William Paterson University, surveyed over 800 American Catholics and discovered that traditional parish practic…
7️⃣ When Enchantment Becomes a Snare
Professor Jacob Phillips warns of the occult creeping back into our secular culture.
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When Enchantment Becomes a Snare: On Disenchantment and Guardian Angels
Written by Professor Jacob Philips for Catholic Unscripted
8️⃣ Exclusive Interviews
Recent conversations include Fr Calvin Robinson, Fr Robert McTeigue, and Joe McClane, each tackling faith and culture with clarity and courage.
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