In these (very) short essays, they explain how they encountered God in others and their faith grew because of it. They show how the Lord is present even where we least expect God.
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, Features
Walking the path of holiness: What I’ve learned from a lifetime of studying saintly lives
In the anniversary edition of All Saints, Robert Ellsberg reveals his background with the saints and how he was inspired by so many ordinary and extraordinary people.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
How one diocese is taking steps to support mental health
Readers responded to Bishop Dolan’s article about the mental health ministry he began in his diocese. Many people suffer and are in need of accompaniment, and the ministry is there to provide that aid.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Preaching is ‘believing out loud’
In his conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., after the homily, Sam shares how ancient monastic wisdom has inspired him to lean into the more difficult lines in the Scriptures.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Failure is part of life—even for the church
It can take a lot of failure to get to success. When I think back on the things I failed at in my life, I see that the failures either taught me a hard lesson or nudged me forward on a better path.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Preachers, you have one minute to captivate the congregation
Deacon Fritz Bauerschmidt explains to host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., why the rapper Post Malone provided the perfect hook for his homily in this week’s episode of “Preach.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Movie Club
The return of the Catholic Movie Club: Why going to the movies is a sacred act
This summer, I’ll reflect on films for America each week, with an eye toward pulling out spiritual themes. First up: ”The Princess Bride.”
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: How St. Therese became the patron of missionaries—without ever leaving her convent
In his general audience, Pope Francis praises the apostolic zeal of St. Therese of Lisieux, who, although patroness of missions, was never sent on one herself, yet whose heart drew people closer to God.
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Podcast: The key to a good homily is an authentic preacher
“The most important thing for me when I enter into preparing a homily is just being able to authentically give witness to who I am and where I am in my relationship with Christ,” says Father John Gribowich, speaking to Preach host Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Where does authority come from?
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, by Kevin Clarke