Twelve-step Spirituality in View of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church by Andrzej Jastrzębski

“…The major analysis is dedicated to demonstrating and discussing the parallels found in the twelve steps content and the Sacrament of Reconciliation; where the twelve steps have their effectiveness written within themselves, the Sacrament of Reconciliation also requires a progression from contrition, an examination of conscience, the confessing sins and satisfaction. In conclusion, the author presents pastoral suggestions meant to facilitate work with believers struggling with various addictions. …”
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Uczenie się demokracji od dzieciństwa – kaprys czy potrzeba współczesności? by Agnieszka Olczak

“…Thus, the article raises the question of whether teaching children democracy, liberation behaviour, participation, but also responsibility, is a fantasy, a fiction, or a whim, which teachers and researchers who seek, and parents who reject authoritarianism are often accused of, or whether it is a necessity of the modern times and an expression of an awareness that it is essential wisely to prepare the younger generation for life in contemporary society. In this paper the author also outlines the role of educational institutions that can and should be aware of this task and search for opportunities for the creation of conditions for the development of children’s democratic competences. …”
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New Testament exegesis in theory and practice by A. B. du Toit

“…Contrary to the voices calling for the death of the author, he remains an important factor. The role of the reader has become increasingly important. …”
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Kontinuïteit en diskontinuïteit in God se rus (Heb 3:7-4:13) by A. H. Snyman

“…The second part deals with the way in which the author of the letter to the Hebrews uses it in describing the rest that God promises his people. …”
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Oryginalne ujęcie kwestii wiary w encyklice papieża Franciszka Lumen fidei by Henryk Sławiński

“…The article takes into consideration the encyclical letter of pope Francis Lumen fidei. The author discusses the description of the “faith” as found in the given pastoral letter. …”
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Caribbean Insular Mobilities by Carlo Cubero

“…Historically, the relationship between these two concepts has suggested a contradiction or a paradox to unravel. Here, the author reviews core concepts in Caribbeanist research and places ‘mobility’ and ‘insularity’ in conversation with each other, arguing that, rather than posing a puzzle to unravel, they operate simultaneously in the process of constituting Caribbean island social identities. …”
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Using iNaturalist to Contribute Your Nature Observations to Science by Matthew Earl Boone, Mathieu Basille

“…In this 5-page fact sheet, authors Matthew Earl Boone and Mathieu Basille explain how observations are vetted and used and give a step by step guide to get started! …”
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Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners by Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Ondine Wells, Gail Hansen, Laura Warner, Michelle Atkinson

“…Based on a survey of residents who live near stormwater ponds, the authors recommend strategies Extension educators can use to encourage residents to adopt these BMPs. …”
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Konstruowanie kultury osiągnięć w szkole by Urszula Dernowska

“…These pillars are critical to building a culture of achievement in school. The author also makes a few comments on some aspects of Polish school reform. …”
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A Homeowner’s Guide to the Living Shoreline Permit Exemption Part 2: United States Army Corps of Engineers by Savanna C. Barry, Sara Martin, Eric Sparks

“…In this 9-page guide, authors Savanna Barry, Sara Martin, and Eric Sparks provide you with example text for each application section that you can adapt to your needs to assist you in filling out the permit application. …”
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Applying Culturally Relevant Teaching to Workshops—The Checklist by Cecilia E Suarez, John M Diaz, Laura E Valencia

“…In this new 2-page article, a follow-up to EDIS article AEC678, Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Framework for Educating Diverse Audience, the authors provide a checklist to serve as a guiding tool when planning workshops and to ensure that participants feel connected to, engaged with, and understood while working toward achieving workshop educational goals. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF SECURITY RISKS TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE NATIONAL MINING SUBSECTOR by Nicolae Daniel FITA, Mila Ilieva OBRETENOVA, Marius Daniel MARCU, Dragos PASCULESCU, Adina TATAR, Teodora LAZAR

“…As critical mining infrastructures may be vulnerable to internal and/or external threats, they must be thoroughly assessed in terms of ensuring and enhancing energy and national security in order to prevent potential national crises. The authors believe that addressing the national mining subsector is a strictly national security issue because the lack of coal or electricity produced by it can cause enormous damage to industry, the economy and state systems, which are almost entirely dependent on electricity. …”
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