spiritual

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The Pope's message on Friday was focused on spiritual matters, and encouraging young people to diversify their talents and support their communities.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Reason can chart the course,” he wrote in 1937, “it can point out what are the obstacles, the human weaknesses, that interpose. But to overcome these obstacles is the task of spiritual leadership.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He talks about Dean as this inspiration and visionary guy but he also just says, “I’m going to call B.S. on all the spiritual, mystical stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But I do think this particular controversy has tapped into something deeper, purging a spiritual angst that has long surrounded liberal culture.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

“I am so sorry, sir, but I haven’t my aunt’s spiritual powers. There is no one else here. But I do know someone, a man in Sissonville, who might be able to...”

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant