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spiritual

[spir-i-choo-uhl] / ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu əl /


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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

After the Iraq war, Khamenei spent time in the city of Qom, where he was mentored by Ayatollah Mohammad Taghi Mesbah Yazdi, a radical cleric who is considered the spiritual father of Iran’s hard-liners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Or churches that get fixated on monthly baptism rates instead of tending to the spiritual needs of their flocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

According to The Love Life of Dr. Kane, “modest” Maggie had been forced into mediumship, “obliged … to sit in the spiritual circles … under the direction of another and older person,” obviously Leah.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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