Seeing Pope Francis as spiritual director means seeing that the pope takes himself less seriously than do his critics and defenders.
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
After a health scare, I learned my heart is strong—but now I’m worried about my faith.
Just as I took care to exercise physically for the endurance of my heart, I needed to break a spiritual sweat for the good of my soul.
Posted inExamen, Faith
This Christmas, give thanks for the greatest gift: Jesus
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the meaning of Christmas: Christ’s birth.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
A gay Catholic Church in the Castro
Learn more at www.americamag.org/plague.
Posted inFaith
Meet the gay priest who served AIDS patients with Mass, prayers and art
This is the story of the AIDS crisis from the perspective of a priest, trying to figure out what he could do to help.
Posted inFaith, Video
Jesuit Autocomplete | Season 2, Episode 3: Jesus
How did Jesus treat sinners? How did he ascend into heaven (logistically)? In season 2, episode 3 of Jesuit Autocomplete, Fr. Eric Sundrup, S.J., and Fr. Paddy Gilger, S.J., answer even more of the Internet’s most searched questions about Jesus.
Posted inExamen, Faith
This Advent, invite Jesus into your heart in a new way
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on preparing yourself for the new entrance of Jesus into your heart and life during Advent.
Posted inFaith, Features
Poet Mary Szybist: Whose version of Mary am I holding?
A poet reflects in the 2019 George W. Hunt, S.J., Prize essay.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Andrew Krivak’s ‘The Bear’ shows the cycle of life
Andrew Krivak’s new novel is an elegiac tale that resonates deeply with the creation spirituality that has been rising in our collective imagination.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Non-Christians are seeking spiritual direction. Here’s why.
This week we talk to author and writer, Kaya Oakes.