Listening to, and seeing, the other are always important. Because no one is really the other. Nothing separates us, because we are the same.
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The spiritual discipline of missing out on things
Sometimes not getting to do the thing that you want can actually feel kind of wonderful, even luxurious.
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How a 6th grader’s question inspired a ministry to the homeless
There is no formula to charity, companionship or Matthew 25.
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It isn’t just the priest’s fault: Six tips for lay people for a better homily experience
The homily should be part of an active relationship between preacher and parish. None of us, speaking or listening, should stop trying to improve the experience.
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For Jesuits (and everyone else), the people you live with can be the hardest to serve. But that’s what we’re called to do.
Members of the Society of Jesus have been called in recent years to see as mission territory not just our works out in the world, but the very communities in which we live.
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The secret to aging—physically and spiritually—with grace
Walking the walk has always been my metaphor of choice for growing closer to God, for following the path to a sturdier faith, for keeping my feet on holy ground. Who am I if I am unable to walk?
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How I found healing after rape, an abortion and the loss of a very-much-wanted baby
Based on my personal experience, I have spent years trying to help women find healing, acceptance, reconciliation and hope after making one of the most excruciating and difficult decisions of their lives.
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The two saints who saved me from scrupulosity
Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Ignatius helped draw me away from scrupulosity—and into accepting God’s love.
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The Parkland shooter, the death penalty and the limits of human compassion
It is right and just to feel anger at people like the Parkland shooter. What do we do with that anger, though?
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I’m a Catholic priest. But please don’t call me Father.
We will all be a lot better off when fewer distinctions are made between us clergy and everyone else.