The idea behind Arrupe College was to create an environment in which students who might fall through the cracks at traditional four-year universities would have access to layers of support, so that they would have the opportunity to thrive.
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Meet the longest-serving Native American Catholic deacon in the United States
Deacon Black Bear made it his mission to integrate Native American spiritualities and Catholic rites and rituals.
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When Eastern and Western church calendars lined up, Christians celebrated the Ascension at this Jerusalem chapel
This is the story of how Greek Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christians in Jerusalem came to celebrate their feast of the Ascension in the holy space where they all believe Jesus ascended to heaven.
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The unsettled soul behind the comic facade: Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers, of “Pink Panther” fame, lived life on a permanent search for spiritual purpose. It has to be said that it took him in some slightly curious directions.
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The Editors: American troops do not belong on American streets
Trump’s militarization of American streets may be mostly political theater—but that doesn’t mean its not dangerous.
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Father James Martin: Where is God in the future of women’s religious orders?
What the raising of Lazarus can offer religious orders as vocations drop, sisters age and ministries end
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The chaplain who blessed the atomic bombers—and spent years fighting nuclear war
Eight decades after the end of World War II, Father George Zabelka exists as a symbol of conscience, one who can communicate the message of Gospel nonviolence.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Theater as sacramental: How drama can deepen our spiritual lives
Drama can teach us active listening and public speaking, yes; but on a deeper level, it can shape our spiritual disposition.
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
T. S. Eliot can be intimidating. You should still read his poem ‘Marina.’
Whenever I teach a seminar on T. S. Eliot’s work, I spend the first day of class on ‘Marina.’
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A Catholic challenge to American exceptionalism
Is it possible to embrace the idea of a special, evenly divinely ordained mission for America without violating Christian ethical principles?