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.
Prayer
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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.
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When you pray, someone is always listening
Our prayers would be immeasurably improved if we truly believed that we were indeed talking to someone.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
How does Christ want you to feed his sheep today?
A Reflection for the Optional Memorial of Saint John XXIII, by Ashley McKinless
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Meet Father Bill Holt, the Dominican priest who went viral on ‘Humans of New York’
America interviewed Father Holt at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, to learn a little more about his life and journey to the priesthood and his secrets to living a fulfilling and happy life.
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If you had to pick just one day to pray the Rosary, let it be today
A Reflection for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, by Jill Rice
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Praying with the Genesis creation story after a hurricane
One of the lesser-known facts about the story of the seven days of creation is that it was written in response to a disaster, and its comforts can be applicable even today.
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People, lines and crowds are back from Covid. Here are 3 spiritual tips for keeping your sanity (and sanctity)
I want to savor the beauty that is all around me, to be a witness to whatever this day will offer me, and all the people in it. But it’s hard!
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Pope Francis: True prayer isn’t reciting like a parrot. It’s holy spontaneity.
Pope Francis in today’s audience: “In our continuing catechesis on discernment, the process of making sound decisions about the God-given meaning and direction of our lives, we now consider the importance of prayer.”
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Pope Francis calls on Christians to ‘repent and modify our lifestyles’ to save the planet
Pope Francis used this year’s World Day of Prayer for Creation to comment on the need for humanity to address climate change by refocusing centrality toward Christ and away from our own “consumerist excesses.”