Pope Francis expressed his “spiritual closeness” and “solidarity” with those affected by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria Feb. 6.
Prayer
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One honest prayer: Religion in ‘The Godfather’ and Mario Puzo’s other Mafia novels
Mario Puzo’s novels are shot through with religious themes—but almost never with genuinely religious characters.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How centering prayer has helped me face anxiety, the pandemic and my most vulnerable moments
Centering prayer helps me find those places in my heart where God’s grace is playing.
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‘Why Does God Hate Me?’ A response to a frequently Googled question
I typed “Why does God…” into Google to see what would auto-populate. The question, “Why does God hate me?” was number three on the list.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
We need a second examination of conscience: How are the people around me doing?
Look at the people with whom you live and work. How are they doing? How are they because of your role in their lives? These questions might reveal as much about your standing with the Lord as your list of sins.
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What I learned about the priesthood of all believers as a priest lay dying in a hospital room
The graces of the sacraments of Anointing of the Sick, Ordination, Baptism, Matrimony and Eucharist compounded as they were being lived out.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: Prayer is more than just asking for what you want. Ask Jesus how he is, too.
“Do not fear desolation; face it with perseverance, do not evade it,” Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience, continuing on his theme of discernment.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: How to become a mystic (and keep your day job)
We are all called to a close and yes mystical relationship with God and to lead lives of contemplation. And today’s guest on Jesuitical, Kelly Deutsch, wants to help people do just that.
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How Walter Ciszek helped me become a Jesuit—and taught me how to pray
Throughout 23 years of Russian confinement—he was finally released on Oct. 12, 1963—Walter turned to God in prayer in every crisis.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
When you pray, someone is always listening
Our prayers would be immeasurably improved if we truly believed that we were indeed talking to someone.