For the Christian, the matter of hospitality would seem to be straightforward, a given. But lately, the word hospitality sums up the challenge of discipleship.
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How to build a faith that’s sturdy enough for real life
What does joy mean when life contradicts it? In the Christian context, it is a “crucified joy,” on that does not deny suffering but rejoices in the triumph of love over death and loss.
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Gregory Maguire, ‘Wicked’ author, on the spirituality of paying attention
Long before he wrote “Wicked” Gregory Maguire has been weaving careful attention into his artistic pursuits and his prayer. He joins host James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk about his spiritual journey, from a Catholic orphanage and formative education with religious sisters who helped him draw his first picture of God, to his current practice of seeing Jesus’ face on the margins.
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Rediscovering the fiery and forgotten women of the Old Testament
As the class explored the stories of the fiery, intelligent, brave women of the Old Testament, I saw the hand of God in these stories of bold women and individuals on the margins.
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The Lenten practice that transformed my life
Was I, indeed, being selfish by spending so much time contemplating why I couldn’t do something that God might want me to do, rather than actually doing it?
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Father James Martin on the summer jobs that shaped him
This week on a special, interview-only episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian talk with James Martin, S.J., editor at large for America, about his new memoir Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest. Ashley, Sebastian and Father Jim discuss: Links for further […]
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‘Midwinter Break’: a marriage at a crossroads—and a decision for faith
Every marriage has its tensions. In “Midwinter Break,” faith—or the lack thereof—is one.
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Father Bryan Massingale on faith and identity as a Black, gay, Catholic priest
Father Bryan Massingale has the ability to focus attention on problematic areas in the church in a way that is both challenging and undeniable.
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When your son becomes a priest—and you’re not so sure about the Catholic Church
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Kristen Gilger, author of ‘My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith,’ and her son, Patrick Gilger, S.J., to discuss their interwoven journeys of faith.
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Move over Christmas carols. It’s time for Lent’s greatest hits.
Lenten music and hymnody aim to lift us up and call us back to the two primary themes of this season of preparation for Easter.