nbsp On this Feast of the Jesuit Saints and Martyrs this tasty item from Salon entitled A Vast Jesuit Missonary Ginseng Conspiracy which begins with this deck From Wisconsin to the court of the Kang-Hsi emperor with cameos by Daniel Boone and John Jacob AstorGov Jim Doyle announced a tra
James Martin, S.J.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
Cardinal Rode on “Feminist Spirit” in US Nuns
Our friend Robert Mickens Rome correspondent for the London Tablet sent us this news brief ROME — The official that initiated the Vatican s investigation of women religious in the United States admitted this week that the enquiry was fueled by concerns that American nuns had become overly secula
Is the New York Times Anti-Catholic?
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York in a lengthy blog post on his recently launched blog citing four examples nbsp says yes nbsp nbsp Laurie Goodstein religion reporter for the Times in a nbsp detailed nbsp response on the archbishop s comments says no offering a rebuttal on his blog n
Ignatian Spirituality and the Jesuit Collaborative
A terrific interview by Bill McGarvey over at Bustedhalo with Jim Conroy S J director of the Jesuit Collaborative a new venture of the New England Maryland and New York Provinces of the Society of Jesus designed to bring the riches of St Ignatius s Spiritual Exercises to more men and women
Commonweal at 85
Congratulations to our friends and friendly rivals the editors and staff at Commonweal magazine which celebrates 85 years of distinguished service to the church and the People of God this week nbsp nbsp Their anniversary issue is a typically nbsp rich one with articles by and interviews with
Georgetown Confronts Hate Crimes
nbsp nbsp Here s the story from the Washington Post For the second time in a week a Georgetown University student has reported being attacked and called an anti-gay slur while walking near campus prompting yet another student gathering Monday evening to show support for the victims A
Vatican’s Response to EU Crucifix Ruling: “Furious” or “No Comment”?
That all depends on what account you read nbsp If you believe the Daily Mail s account of the Vatican response to the EU ruling banning crucifixes from Italian classrooms because they violate the religious rights of children then the Vatican is furious nbsp They are to quote the piece nb
Shocking Footage of America’s Offices!
Well not really nbsp But you get to see some behind-the-scenes stuff at our mag with Frs Christiansen and Collins in this brief interview with me and Brooklyn s Catholic Channel a few days ago nbsp
Thank You Sister
Here s an innovative way to express your support of women religious who are in the midst of an apostolic visitation from the Vatican nbsp What I like best about it is this It is an entirely positive loving and Christian nbsp way of sharing with the Vatican our gratitude for the contribution of
