Many people who walked with Jesus are unnamed in the Gospels. They offer us models for living as Christian witnesses.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
On Ash Wednesday, remember ashes are a symbol. The goal is transformation.
Metanoia is deeper than repentance. It’s a wholesale turning around, a re-orientation of everything.
Posted inFaith
Lent 2021: What America’s editors are giving up (or taking on) this year
After a year in which we have already given up so much, one could be forgiven for asking: Do we really need to give up chocolate, too?
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2021
God’s forgiveness, offered also through our words and actions, enables us to experience an Easter of fraternity.
Posted inFaith, Politics & Society
Springfield’s new bishop on the attacks on the Capitol, healing and transparency in the church
“The role of prayer and prudential judgment on behalf of all Catholics, but also especially, in a particular way, the shepherds of the church is so important.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Read: Pope Francis on what makes a day good (Hint: it starts with praying)
The person who prays is like someone in love who always bears the beloved in his or her heart wherever they go.
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.