The death of cultural icon Lawrence Ferlinghetti on Monday reminds us of the many artists and writers he influenced and was influenced by—including Thomas Merton.
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Why Catholics are so obsessed with Jesus’ death and suffering: A meditation
Life is just a very terrible thing at times, and Christ knew it and we know it and the church seems to know it. The church is something that deals, quite unflinchingly, in reality.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Podcast: Richard Rohr on Pope Francis, original sin and giving up nothing for Lent
A conversation with author and spiritual master Father Richard Rohr from the Jesuitical podcast
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Searching for Beauty—and God—in the Age of Instagram
At the same time I haven’t been recognizing beauty every time it is before me, I also haven’t been recognizing God. What if those disconnects are related?
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, Lent Reflections
Coming soon: Lent reflections from America’s editors and writers
You’re not alone this Lent.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Lent 2021: Reflections, podcasts and more
Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Posted inPolitics & Society, What Coronavirus Taught Us
What Coronavirus Taught Us about Mental Health
We have suffered trauma. We may do so again. But we will endure.
Posted inPolitics & Society, What Coronavirus Taught Us
What Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Spiritual Well-Being
We must intentionally live and act in hope in order to move into the unknown.
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 […]