Spain is having a nun moment. From pop charts to cinema screens and podcasts, the convent has become unexpectedly fashionable — and its image is selling as fast as the sweet pastries made by Spanish sisters. (Wilkinson, The Times)
Read MoreCongregations are aging, and tens of thousands of Christians have emigrated in recent years, largely due to Beijing’s imposition of a national security law in 2020 following Hong Kong pro-democracy protests. The decline in student numbers is compounded by the fact that Hong Kong has a large number of theology programs. (Maize, Christianity Today)
Read MoreOver the past several years, a new wave of “witchy winemakers” has been making a splash in the beverage industry. This trend sounds very new age. But with thousands of years of religious tradition and history related to wine, infusing spiritual practices into production can’t be new, right? (Ventiera, Wine Enthusiast)
Read MoreFor this installment of Word of the Week, we look back on the origins of "ghost." Don't be scared! It's just a little etymology. (Hernandez, NPR)
Read MoreIn the crowded world of streaming entertainment, Bible-based content has been attracting lots of attention lately. According to data released on Tuesday (Oct. 21), three Christian TV series nabbed spots on the list of Prime Video’s Top 10 TV shows in the United States. (Martin, ChurchLeaders)
Read MoreYour dog won’t stop barking. Your cat refuses to go into the basement. You’re hearing odd noises. You toss and turn, restless, all night. Your things aren’t where you left them. Or maybe you can’t even point to specific evidence, but something in your home just feels … off. Stuck. Heavy. This is when a home cleanser steps in. (Kurzius, The Washington Post)
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