America This Week Our guest this week is James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America. We discuss praying the examen this Advent. We also discuss these articles: ‘Brideshead Revisited’ changed my life. Can it work its magic on the ‘Downton Abbey’ generation? The America Profile: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the pro-life Catholic Democrat […]
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Why do we always forget about Joseph?
Maybe this week you could pray to Joseph and ask him to help you respond to the call of the young man whom he helped to raise.
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Sister Helen Prejean fought the death penalty—and won
We talk to Sister Helen about how “sneaky Jesus” changed her life forever.
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Where do the biggest Vatican stories of 2018 stand now?
This week before “Inside the Vatican” goes on break, we are giving you a round-up of this year’s top Vatican news.
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A look at women’s leadership—in Biblical times and today
Our guest this week is Richard J. Clifford, S.J. We discuss his article Women have been leading since Biblical times—they can lead again today. We also discuss these articles: Pope beatifies ‘Of Gods and Men’ martyrs A 1940s French film is one of the most Catholic horror movies ever made Lessons from John Alan Chau […]
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: What do you desire this Advent?
Our deepest desires are God’s desires dwelling within us: desires for peace, for love, for hope, and, most of all for God. So this Advent, this season of desire, ask God to reveal to you your deepest desires.
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Thinking about your death will make you a better Catholic
This week, we talk with Sister Theresa Aletheia, the founder of the Memento Mori Project.
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What setbacks are asylum seekers facing at the U.S. border?
America This Week Our guest this week is J.D. Long-García. We discuss his article As immigration denial rates increase, asylum seekers face setback at U.S. border. We also discuss these stories: Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94 What we can learn from Isaiah Understanding Pope Francis’ controversial comments on homosexuality in the priesthood […]
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Did Pope Francis change his mind on gay priests and religious?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we look at the pope’s recent comments in the context of his other famous comment on gay priests: “Who am I to judge?”
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: This Advent, prepare to wait
To carve out time for prayer in Advent, why not cut back on the craziness of Christmas preparations.