Drew Christiansen, S.J., who died today at the Jesuit community in Georgetown University, where he lived, was a soft-spoken scholar who took on one of the most difficult jobs ever faced by an American Jesuit.
Obituary
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‘America’ mourns the death of editor Drew Christiansen, S.J.
America mourns the loss of Drew Christiansen, S.J., a noted scholar and former editor in chief of the magazine.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Catholic philosopher Alice von Hildebrand didn’t need to proselytize to bring her students to God
Alice von Hildebrand was one of the heroes of faith in our time. We should cherish her memory.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Paul Farmer was my friend. He should be made a saint—and a doctor of the church.
Dr. Paul Farmer was world-renowned for his medical achievements, but he also had a profound impact on friends and colleagues who saw him as a person of great holiness.
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Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk who Thomas Merton called a brother
Thich Nhat Hanh, who died on Jan. 21, had a profound influence on Thomas Merton, who said, “I have far more in common with Nhat Hanh than I have with many Americans, and I do not hesitate to say it.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Sidney Poitier made racism ridiculous
Sidney Poitier’s abilities as an actor were subtle, even spiritual. They were about soul. Not his. Ours.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Joan Didion’s legacy: A chronicler of modern life’s horrors and consolations
Joan Didion was capable both of conjuring up the horrors of modern life and of offering solace that there was still a point to it all.
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R.I.P. John Padberg, a Jesuit historian and a historian of Jesuits
John Padberg, S.J., the noted Jesuit historian, died on Christmas Day. He is remembered here by his longtime friend and colleague, John W. O’Malley, S.J.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
A South African Jesuit remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The South African human rights campaigner and Anglican clergyman was known throughout the world for his human rights accomplishments. But above all, he was a committed priest and person of deep prayer.
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The deeply spiritual work of Anne Rice
Anne Rice’s lush fantasy fiction reflected the lifelong influences of religion and spirituality in her life.