What It Means to Be Part of a Family in “Across the Spider-Verse”

Following the popular acclaim of its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continued the comic book aesthetic of the previous film, explored some neat coloring tones that helped express the mood in different scenes, and really doubled down on the themes of family, child-rearing, and child-parent relationships. Hear the conversation from the Voyage Podcast about the […]

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What is a superhero? (And why are they so popular?)

Ever since Superman debuted in 1938, pop-culture has been obsessed with superheroes. At first superheroes dominated the “comic” newspaper strips and then eventually those strips were compiled into what would become the first “comic books.” Once movies and television became an essential part of modern entertainment, it didn’t take long for superheroes to make the

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Why is St. Kateri Tekakwitha called the “Lily of the Mohawks”?

St. Kateri Tekakwitha has been popularly called in the English-speaking world the “Lily of the Mohawks.” This title has a fascinating history, as well as profound symbolism. Following her death, the remarkable story of her life spread across both Europe and North America. Many began to pray for her intercession and miracles started to occur,

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