The graces of the sacraments of Anointing of the Sick, Ordination, Baptism, Matrimony and Eucharist compounded as they were being lived out.
Prayer
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.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
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.
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
Posted inFaith, Interviews
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.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
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
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
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.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
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!