We asked readers how they find God and upkeep their faith over summer.
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Can’t tell where God is calling you? Follow your wounds.
Much as I hate to admit it, the Good Lord does not spread his map before us.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
When “Catholic guilt” gets in the way of Catholic faith
Taken to the extreme, ‘Catholic guilt’ can become an obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as scrupulosity.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Father James Martin, S.J.: Do you pray to the saints?
I know that this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you don’t pray to the saints, let me encourage you to do so.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How getting older—and feeling invisible—is preparing me for the kingdom of God
To be seen—to be desired—is a beautiful human need no matter what our age is.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A Trappist monk tells of a life worth living
A quiet life centered on the rhythms of prayer, work and play turns out to be…rather worth it.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Interview: Ethan Hawke channels Thomas Merton in ‘First Reformed’
Mr. Hawke, like the character he plays, believes in writing’s solitary power.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Father James Martin, S.J.: Where did God speak to you today?
Where did God speak to you today?
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Questioning the Bible just might help you fall in love with it.
Rachel Held Evans talks to us this week about her new book, “Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again.”
Posted inExamen, Faith
Father James Martin, S.J.: How grateful are you in life?
Lessons in gratitude from a woman named Doris.