60 years ago next week, “Nostra Aetate” was promulgated, marking a definitive change in the church’s approach toward the Jewish people and its own history.
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The patron saint of undergraduate philosophers: Frederick Copleston
The books of Frederick Copleston, S.J., continue to grace the bookshelves of philosophers, seminarians, college students and many others as an invaluable resource of clear-headed, insightful explication of the entire history of Western philosophy.
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Not your typical academic: Monica Hellwig and a theologian’s vocation
In a long and distinguished career as a theologian, Monika Hellwig made significant contributions in sacramental theology, the history of Christianity, Eucharistic theology, eschatology, ecumenism, Scripture studies, environmental theology and more.
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Jesuit James Vizzard, the larger-than-life ‘labor priest’
James Vizzard, S.J., was once recognized as “one of the most outspoken Catholic promoters of migrant issues” after the Second World War for his work with farmworkers—both with Cesar Chavez in California and nationally.
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Kilian McDonnell, a Benedictine monk whose life’s work was Christian unity
Alongside his ecumenical work, McDonnell was devoted to the charismatic movement in the Catholic Church, and served for two decades as a consultant to the U.S. bishops’ on the charismatic renewal.
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The Big Bang was the brainchild of a Catholic priest
A Belgian priest came up with the Big Bang almost a century ago—but he also wanted to keep science and faith as separate as possible.
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‘Justice, not vengeance’: The life and ministry of Jesuit José María Tojeira
José María Tojeira, S.J., is remembered as a person of profound faith, courage, and conviction, someone who devoted his life to championing human rights, justice, and the dignity of the poor and oppressed.
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Bernard Lonergan: The (second) English-speaking Doctor of the Church?
The key to the mystery of Bernard Lonergan’s appeal may be that he has helped so many move toward a greater understanding of themselves, the universe and God.
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The Jesuit from Queens who fell in love with Africa: RIP Patrick Ryan, S.J.
An important figure in interfaith dialogue in the church and the holder of the Laurence J. McGinley Chair in Religion and Society at Fordham for a number of years, Pat nevertheless always identified himself first as a missionary rather than a scholar.
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Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead’s reluctant spiritual ministry
Jerry Garcia might not strike one as the most likely of priests…but to his fans and generations of listeners, he was indeed an oracle and a prophet.