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.
Spirituality
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.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
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
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Imagine talking to the Holy Spirit through ChatGPT
How do we know who the Holy Spirit is? We do not hear the Spirit speak in the same way that God the Father or God the Son have spoken, yet its presence is equally here.
Posted inFaith, Features
Bishop Dolan: How losing family to suicide led me to start a mental health ministry
I am a bishop, but before anything else, I am a human being who understands the severe toll of mental illness, especially when it is left untreated.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Teilhard de Chardin, consecration and the cosmos: How a Jesuit mystic expanded the scope of theology
Teilhard’s eucharistic vision have moved many readers, including Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI.