Open my eyes, that I may consider the wonders of your law! (Ps 119:18)
Theology
Posted inFaith, Features
Beyond religious life and marriage: A look at friendship as vocation
How ancient traditions have inspired modern-day Christians to forge new bonds of commitment.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Free At Last: Dec. 24, Fourth Saturday of Advent
As Advent hurtles towards a close, it is my hope that our readings have illuminated the freedom we find in the commitment to prayer.
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Christ and Culture: Behind the debate about ‘public theology’
The inspiration for public theology lies in the Catholic belief that the church has a role in transforming the wider society under the influence of the Gospel.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
What Catholics can learn from a Hindu saint on his 1,000th anniversary
To study Ramanuja and his writings is to gain a glimpse of a Hindu tradition that is old and deep, learned and pious.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Pope Francis on feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: ‘Yes to life, no to exclusion’
In his homily for the feast, Pope Francis denounced the exclusion of so many people “from the train of life.”
Posted inFaith, In All Things
10 things to know about the Virgin of Guadalupe
While other manifestations of Mary claim at most a region or country, Guadalupe is the only one to reign over two continents.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
What makes an Ignatian retreat different? An interview with Jesuit retreat master, Howard Gray, S.J.
‘The Exercises are geared toward making a decision: a life choice or a deepening of a choice already made.’
Posted inFaith, In All Things
How one of the most controversial priests of the ’60s sees God today
‘The universe is God’s workplace, and creation is an ongoing project.’
Posted inFaith, In All Things
This is the day I will remember as the day I finally broke up with my parish.
We’ve been together for decades, but I’ve finally broken up with my parish.