New data shows the average age of a new priest at 33; the most common countries for foreign-born ordinands are Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines and Colombia.
Ministry
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Was Pope Francis right to tell a child his atheist dad may be in heaven?
Francis showed us how to risk simply embracing the hurting world. No explaining, just loving.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Scientists, farmers, and theologians agree: Agriculture is a ‘noble vocation’
Ministering in rural areas should be rooted in building relationships that understand people’s connection to their land.
Posted inArts & Culture, Jesuitical
The making of a Papal Ninja Warrior
What is a papal ninja and how do you become one?
Posted inArts & Culture, Podcasts
The making of a Papal Ninja Warrior
What is a papal ninja and how do you become one? This week, we went straight to the source to find out. Sean Bryan competes on the hit NBC show “American Ninja Warrior,” where he takes on insanely difficult obstacle courses—for the greater glory of God. And that’s just his side gig. Sean also helps lead […]
Posted inFaith, Last Take
The great (and tragic) comedy of going to confession
If you cannot laugh at the ignominy of whispering your wretched little sins through a screen, then when will you laugh?
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What can we learn from the sins of the saints?
Have you heard the saints confess? It fills you with wonder at God’s grace, so clearly at work in their lives, in our world.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Elder Corps at 68—and never looked back.
A teacher, a legal assistant, a salesman, a poet, a realtor, a development director and a woman who had been homeless walked into community together.
Posted inFaith, News
German cardinal urges pastoral care of gay couples
On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Limiting human contact for prisoners is counterproductive and un-Christian
Making it more difficult for families to visit prisoners, or have any contact with them, is contrary to respect for human life and dignity.