Podcasts

Roger Haight, S.J., and James Martin, S.J., discuss the genius of the Spiritual Exercises. Both priests have written recent books on the Exercises. Fr. Haight’s book, Christian Spirituality for Seekers, was published this summer. Fr. Martin’s The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything is out in paperback.

Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Fordham University, offers advice on reading the presidential polls. Professor Panagopoulos is director of Fordham’s Center for Electoral Politics and Democracy.

Joel K. Goldstein, a respected scholar of the vice presidency, analyzes the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan. Goldstein talks about how the debates have shaped the office of the vice presidency, and the history of Catholic vice-presidential candidates. There were 8 in all (if you count Biden twice), and they […]

From the archives, Michael O’Neill McGrath, O.S.F.S., widely known as “Brother Mickey,” talks about his vocation as a painter and some of his notable works. A portfolio of Brother Mickey’s painted mandelas appears in the October 22 issue. Additional paintings by Brother Mickey can be viewed in this slideshow.

What are the origins of human consciousness? Can science and evolution explain human development, or do we need to look to other sources to understand the depths of human intelligence? How does one respond to Richard Dawkins and others who argue for an exclusively scientific explanation of human nature? Father Brendan Purcell tackles these questions […]

Catherine E. Clifford talks about Vatican II as an ecumenical council. Professor Clifford is the author with Richard Gaillardetz of Keys to the Council: Unlocking the Teachings of Vatican II. Read her contribution to America‘s issue commemorating the 50th anniversary of Vatican II.

Drew Christiansen, S.J., introduces America‘s forum on the state of moral theology today, and shares some reflections on the 2012 elections. (His talk to a Milwaukee audience on the subject can be found here.) Fr. Christiansen also looks back on his seven years as editor in chief of America, and explains what’s next for him.

The Most Rev. Emil A. Wcela, a retired auxiliary bishop from the Diocese of Rockville Center, Long Island, talks about new developments in Rome that may allow for the ordination of women to the diaconate. Associate Editor Kerry Weber spoke to Bishop Wcela from Garden City, New York. Bishop Wcela’s article on the subject, “Why […]

John J. Podsiadlo, S.J., talks about the 40 year history of the Nativity Mission Center in New York City, which closed this spring. Nativity was the inspiration for dozens of schools across the country aimed at educating students from poor backgrounds.

First-time author Matt Weber talks about his new book, Fearing the Stigmata: Humorously Holy Stories of a Young Catholic’s Search for a Culturally Relevant Faith. Matt is the New and Social Media Officer for the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he hosts the Harvard EdCast, a podcast featuring interviews with leaders in the field […]