Given the moment we are in, you might think a lot of shows on television would be trying to talk about current events or “America” in some way. But in point of fact, there aren’t that many. And even fewer are doing it well. The most recent to enter the ring is “Here and Now,” […]
Spirituality
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Lent asks us to travel to a new world. Asceticism is what gets us there.
Christians are called to asceticism as a way of reaching out, in faith, toward a life to come.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Searching for Our Lady of Grace in the rust belt
Our Feb. 7th guest is Sonja Livingston, author of several books of literary nonfiction, including the award-winning memoir Ghostbread. We discuss his recent article, What a Rust Belt quest for a missing statue taught me about devotion. We also discuss these articles: Listen this Lent Puerto Rico to receive $11 billion in disaster aid. Advocates […]
Posted inExamen, Faith
Introducing our new Examen Podcast with Father James Martin
Lent is a popular time to make resolutions. And that’s all to the good.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What to do when you find empty pews
If your faith contains no concern for those who are not here, it is not healthy.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Roma Downey on finding unexpected blessings—even online
“To bring the good news to a new digital audience is a big part of what we’re doing.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Why travel if you aren’t going to get a little lost?
Lessons from a Jesuit road trip to Illinois.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
My year of service sent my parents into a panic. It sent me deeper into the heart of Mercy.
During my volunteer experience, I was mostly on the receiving end of mercy.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Who are the ‘real’ Catholics? A survey of women prompts challenging questions
The only answers that mattered, some argued, were the ones offered by people who attended Mass weekly or more.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
How your DNA points to the existence and intricacy of God
Your DNA is like a blueprint of your soul, which is another sacred thing that is not like anyone else’s in the world.