I was asked to share a reflection of my experiences thus far of this amazing journey.
Ashley McKinless
Ashley McKinless is an executive editor at America and co-host of the ‘Jesuitical’ podcast.
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Day Two: The Church of the Gesu
On Oct. 24, we celebrated Mass at the Church of the Gesu, the mother church of the Society of Jesus.
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Day One: The Church of St. Ignatius
Yesterday, I had the chance to serve as deacon for Mass in the Church of St. Ignatius in Rome. It was a beautiful liturgy on a crystal blue day shared with family and friends. What a joyous opportunity!
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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am). You’ve tried the rosary. You’ve given the Examen a shot. You even dragged yourself to adoration. Why isn’t God answering?! Especially in this long slog between Pentecost and Advent, it’s easy […]
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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.
Posted inJesuitical, Politics & Society
Is there a right (or wrong) time for millennials to have kids?
How could I possibly have kids if I can barely do my taxes without calling my mom in a panic on April 14? It’s a question I must admit that has crossed my mind more than once. I’ve never even owned a dog. Isn’t that a prereq for parenting these days? Our guest this week, […]
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Is there a right (or wrong) time for millennials to have kids?
I’ve never even owned a dog. Isn’t that a prereq for parenting these days?
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‘The Keepers’ isn’t easy to watch. Here’s why you should anyway
What is it about habits and cassocks that capture the imagination of even secular audiences?
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Father James Martin: L.G.B.T. Catholics have been treated like dirt. We can do better.
One year ago, a gunman opened fire in Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., killing 49 people in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. This week, Father James Martin tells us why he was disappointed with how many church leaders spoke about the attack (very few uttered the word “gay”)—and what he’s […]