The person who prays is like someone in love who always bears the beloved in his or her heart wherever they go.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis prays for peace in Myanmar, calling on its leaders to work for the common good
Pope Francis today expressed his “live concern” at the recent developments in Myanmar where the military has seized power, overthrowing the results of the recent election.
Posted inFaith, Video
What is Prayer?
Prayer may seem complicated or frightening, but anyone can pray! James Martin, SJ, shares some useful definitions of what prayer is and what we can learn from each of them. Fr. Martin’s new book, “Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone” is available now from HarperOne: https://harperone.com/jamesmartin Watch more videos about prayer with Fr. Martin […]
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Podcast: Father James Martin’s prayer guide (for everyone)
Whether you are an agnostic seeker who’s curious about the whole “prayer” thing or a seasoned Catholic looking to deepen your relationship with God, James Martin, S.J., has a book for you—and everyone else.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Mass is never just ‘listened to.’ It’s ‘celebrated’ by all the faithful (not just priests)
Because the liturgy is the source and summit of our Christian prayer, all of us are called to take an active part in this great act of worship, by offering our own lives in union with Christ as a holy and pleasing sacrifice to the Father.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How Saints Benedict and Ignatius inspired my own Rule of Life
I have Ignatius and Benedict to thank for guiding me into a regular rhythm of noticing God in daily life and capturing this truth into words that steer me into saying yes and no to the right things.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
How do you recognize God’s grace? You’ll probably feel both attraction and fear.
There are two marks that tell us we are in the presence of something, someone, not ourselves: desire and fear.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Christians must encounter the Bible, not just recite verses ‘like parrots’
‘The Bible was not written for a generic humanity, but for us, for me, for you’
Posted inFaith, News
Survey: One-third of Americans say the Covid-19 pandemic has strengthened their faith
According to a new poll by the Pew Research Center, more Americans say the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened their religious faith than those in 13 other nations that possess what Pew called “advanced economies.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
God’s voice or mine? 7 tips on what to listen to in prayer
Read an excerpt from Fr. James Martin’s new book on prayer