Our September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif. We discuss her recent article “The vocation of the theologian begins with an invitation.” We also discuss these stories: Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval Bishops draft […]
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The Examen with Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Images in prayer
God sometimes offers you an image in prayer when you most need it.
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Stephanie Saldaña on love, loss and memory in the Middle East
He was a French novice monk in Syria. She was a journalist who wanted to become a nun. Then, they fell in love.
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Major developments in the sexual abuse crisis
Our September 19 guest is America‘s National Correspondent Michael O’Loughlin. We discuss his recent article “Resignations, Rome meetings and investigations: A week of major developments in the sexual abuse crisis.” We also discuss these stories: Why we still need a synod on youth What lies in the heart of an ICE officer? Here’s why Trump’s latest claims about […]
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James Martin, S.J.: Hearing God in prayer
The experience of intuiting words or phrases that seem to come from God doesn’t happen often, but when it does it’s memorable.
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James Martin, S.J.: Understanding desire
One of the most common experiences of prayer is the revelation of desires; the longings that draw you closer to God, and help you become the person God means for you to be.
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Synod on Youth preview: How will we keep young people in the church?
This week, we talk to Katie Prejean McGrady about her work at the pre-synod gathering and what the church can do to keep young Catholics in the faith.
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Cardinal Avery Dulles, remembering a Catholic teacher
Our September 12 guest is Pat Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University and a former student of Cardinal Dulles. We discuss his recent article “The model of a Catholic teacher: Cardinal Avery Dulles.” We also discuss these stories: Stop saying ‘college isn’t for everyone’ Jesuit schools place highly in U.S. News […]
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What nuns and ‘nones’ can learn from one another
Our September 5 guest is Kaya Oakes, a contributing writer for America, who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of The Nones Are Alright. We discuss her recent article “What can nuns and ‘nones’ learn from one another?” We also discuss these stories: Prison strike seeks to defend humanity of U.S. […]
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James Martin, S.J.: Experiencing prayer
What happens when you pray? You can experience powerful emotions, surprising insights and consoling memories. You can also experience feelings, both physical and otherwise.