Only three Sundays remain in the church year. Each of them includes a Gospel about the end times.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, The Word
Awe and Devotion
Every display of love that we receive should transfix us with awe and inspire a response of the deepest generosity.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Whom Do You Serve?
These other sovereigns can confer social status but not community, power but not trust, wealth but not fulfillment, pleasure but not joy.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Can you be a Catholic and a yogi?
These two ways, of Christ and Patanjali, have helped me be more at peace and be kinder to myself.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Sad, tired and angry: A prayer in the face of gun violence
I am sad over the loss of life, tired of excuses for the loss of life, and angry that we are paralyzed by the loss of life.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Pray to archangels for protection from devil
The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil, Pope Francis said.
Posted inFaith, News
In Puebla, Mexico, where churches don’t stand after an earthquake, people still pray
In the aftermath of the Sept. 19 earthquake, nearly every colorful and picturesque church is fractured and security perimeters make sure congregants cannot access them. Residents fear more might still tumble.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Sister Simone Campbell: The dangers of becoming a “celebrity nun”
Is my hunger for publicity closing the door to a contemplative life?
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am). You’ve tried the rosary. You’ve given the Examen a shot. You even dragged yourself to adoration. Why isn’t God answering?! Especially in this long slog between Pentecost and Advent, it’s easy […]
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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.