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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Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
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 […]
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
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.
Posted inArts & Culture, Jesuitical
“I can’t date Jesus”: A conversation with Michael Arceneaux
Michael Arceneaux has stopped going to church. But he hasn’t given up on God just yet.
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How a city and church in Texas are rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey
Our Aug 29 guest is J.D. Long-García, a senior editor at America. We discuss his recent article “How a city and church in Texas are rebuilding one year after Hurricane Harvey.” We also discuss these articles: Sexual abuse and the culture of clericalism Viganò’s accusations: What we know and what questions they raise No, there is not a […]
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James Martin, S.J.: Focusing on memory in prayer
Memory is one of the most powerful of all experiences in prayer, but it’s often ignored.
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We don’t use religious words anymore. That’s a problem.
When was the last time you talked about faith with a friend?
