In “Plague,” Michael O’Loughlin investigates untold stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church.
Spirituality
Posted inExamen, Faith
How to cultivate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ this week (and every week after)
Overall, the “attitude of gratitude” is simply a better way to live one’s life—happier, healthier and more open hearted—than the attitude of greed.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Meet the Twitter account promoting the Gospel, one tweet at a time
JesusOfNaz316 mixes brief prayers with light humor and punchy political jeremiads.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I was diagnosed with A.L.S. With God’s help, I lived to send my son to Notre Dame
Before my illness I frequently thought of life from the perspective of what I had accomplished. Throughout my illness, God has reminded me that what is most important is what we do for other people and that he is really in charge.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Thanksgiving should be a daily occurrence, not an annual one.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen prayer with a reflection on gratitude.
Posted inFaith, Features
Why non-Christian ‘seekers’ are trying spiritual direction
Just as there is a growing number of nones, there is also a growing interest in spiritual direction.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Indigenous peoples are filling in the gaps in our Catholic faith
One of the richest philosophical traditions in human history has been ignored and even systematically persecuted: the broad family of indigenous philosophies.
Posted inExamen, Faith
In difficult times, pray for the courage of Mother Cabrini.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen prayer with a reflection on the courage of Mother Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants.
Posted inExamen, Faith
If you face temptations in prayer, be honest with God.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen focusing on the experience of praying while you’re tempted.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Why the Catholic Church needs modern-day female prophets
We women do not want to make waves; we do not want to upset people. But the moment for all of us to act is decidedly now.