”You are loved, warts and all.” Bishop Emeritus Patrick McGrath of San Jose said it at every confirmation—and liturgist Diana Macalintal never tired of hearing it.
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How do you find a good spiritual director?
St. Teresa of Ávila famously said that if she had to choose between someone who was wise and holy, she would pick holy. But when it comes to spiritual direction, wisdom—knowledge plus experience—is important.
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Has Pope Leo’s honeymoon ended? U.S. Catholics push back.
Pope Leo faces criticism from some U.S. Catholics over his consistent pro-life ethic and advocacy for migrants.
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When the church fails: How to balance being critical and Catholic
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac sit down with Colleen Dulle, America’s Vatican correspondent and host of the “Inside the Vatican” podcast, to speak about her new book, “Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter.”
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Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Shklovsky: Preaching lessons from Russian literature
Preach host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Cameron Bellm on how Russian literary wisdom can make familiar Bible parables feel fresh.
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Roundtable: Pope Francis began ‘Dilexi Te.’ Pope Leo completed it.
A roundtable discussion on Pope Leo’s first major teaching document, “Dilexi Te,” its continuity with Pope Francis and the challenges and encouragement that it offers Christians.
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There’s more than one way to appreciate the Eucharist
There have always been many wonderful ways to understand the Eucharist, in addition to the real presence.
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Birthday parties, hugs, and God’s love: Preaching First Communion to children
In this episode “Preach” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Russell Pollitt, S.J. about how this accessible approach helps not only the children but the entire community experience Jesus as a friend.
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Cardinal Cupich, Sen. Durbin and Pope Leo’s pro-life comments, explained
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Sam Sawyer, S.J., to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Cardinal Cupich’s decision to present Senator Durbin with a “lifetime achievement award” for his work in defense of migrants.
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Deep Dive: Inside the Swiss Guard, protectors of the pope
In this deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” the team reports from the Swiss Guard’s barracks on how the historic corps is navigating the tension between tradition and reform.