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Podcast: The way Catholics calculate the date of Easter could be changing
For Thanksgiving week, “Inside the Vatican” is bringing you a brief update on a few of the top Vatican stories.
Jesuit Karl Rahner was one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. But he was first and foremost a priest.
“Students who understood very little of his lectures told me that they attended because they ‘felt better’ about themselves in his presence. ‘This is a professor to whom I can confess,’ one said.”
What Judgment Day can teach us about hope
Today's reflection from Colleen Dulle:
A Reflection for Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Colleen Dulle
The supply chain crisis could save Christmas (2021)
The supply chain crisis may mean emptier shelves and later deliveries this Christmas season. So why not use the opportunity to buy fewer and simpler gifts?
When Thanksgiving gratitude comes with a side of guilt
How can we be grateful in a world filled with inequality?
A Thanksgiving Prayer for Nearly Everyone
‘Now, I know I’m not the most grateful person you know, God, so let me take some time to tell you what I’m thankful for.’
The Great Ignatian Challenge turns a Thanksgiving food drive into a (friendly) Jesuit competition
Jim Rowen discusses the genesis of the Great Ignatian Challenge, a yearly competition among Jesuit high schools to see which institution can bring in the most donations for local charities.
The perfect day for a prayer of gratitude
Today's reflection from Kerry Weber:
A Reflection for Thanksgiving Day, by Kerry Weber
In this second episode of “Think Like a Jesuit,” Paddy and Eric talk about why the “Communion Wars” are such a politically charged topic, discuss the political situation of U.S. Catholics and offer tools from Ignatian spirituality to think through both sides of the debate.
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Praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis remembered both the victims of Russia’s current aggression and the millions of victims of a Soviet-engineered famine 90 years ago.
Pope Francis continues his weekly audiences on discernment: Spiritual consolation “is an experience of interior joy, consisting in seeing God’s presence in everything.”
I got lost in a maze of darkness and could not get out. Christ is like the great hero, rushing into the cold and dark to save us.
If you’re looking at Turkey Day with a certain amount of apprehension, here are a few tips from Jesuit life that we’ve found help make things not only manageable but sometimes unexpectedly great.
The martyr who made people laugh: Blessed Miguel Pro
Today's reflection from Tim Reidy:
A Reflection for the Memorial of Miguel Agustín Pro, Priest and Martyr, by Tim Reidy
The bishops adopted the more liberal guidelines for the approximately 800,000 employees of the Catholic Church and the Caritas social services organization.
The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and that’s unfortunate.”
The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and…
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria Purvis speaks with the Rev. Thomas Burke about the importance of establishing personal parishes for Black Catholics. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/22/black-catholic-parish-244205
The characters of Kirstin Valdez Quade's stories often find grace to be just out of reach—but they still pursue it.
In the face of a changing climate and polarized politics, the people of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, La., have learned to trust in God’s care and the care of one another.
Pope Francis has suspended the secretary-general and other top officers of Caritas Internationalis, appointing a temporary administrator to oversee improved management policies.
St. Cecilia’s story mirrors modern violence against women
Today's reflection from Cecilia González-Andrieu:
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu
On the newest episode of The Gloria Purvis Podcast: The importance of personal parishes for Black Catholics
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with the Rev. Thomas Burke about the importance of establishing personal parishes for Black Catholics.
Catholic leaders have condemned the Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that killed at least five people and injured at least 25.
Christian leaders should “be courageous and search together” for a solution that will bring a common celebration of Easter every year, the pope said.
With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing people’s attention to the root of Christian faith: the cross of Jesus.
With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing people’s attention to the…
Asking the pope for voluntary laicization is unusual, especially for a bishop and particularly for a cleric who denies abuse allegations against him.
War, human rights abuses, corruption, banned beer: None of it will stop the magic of the World Cup.
Despite the headlines of worker deaths, FIFA corruption and L.G.B.T. human rights violations (and yes, banned beer), billions around the world welcome the World Cup with relief.
The Son of Man could come at any moment. This is no time for napping.
Today's reflection from Rachel Lu:
A Reflection for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Rachel Lu
Kathryn Judge is the author of Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source. On this week's "Jesuitical," we talk about how “middlemen” became part of our everyday consumer lives and whether or not the way we shop necessarily lines up with our Catholic values. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/18/black-friday-amazon-walmart-catholic-244189
The power of reflection and gratitude
Nov. 20, 2022, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe in Ordinary Time: We have an opportunity for thoughtful reflection on the past and planning for what is on the horizon.
I’m a transgender woman. Here’s what I want the Catholic Church to know about my life.
I just know that “I am,” that God made me this way, and that God made me this way for a reason.
Following Christ is about surrendering power, not seizing it
The Solemnity of Christ the King is not an old feast. It was created by Pius XI in 1925. What does it mean in our lives today?
‘Think Like a Jesuit’: The new video series that takes an Ignatian approach to uncomfortable conversations
Disagreement gets a bad rap nowadays. Why?
Stop saying the Latin Mass is ‘more reverent’
The way we talk about the liturgy matters, and to describe something as “irreverent” assumes a level of malicious intent on the part of worshipers that other terms do not.
Welcome to the Catholic Book Club! And join us as we begin to read our new selection, "The Betrothed," by Alessandro Manzoni (author) and Michael F. Moore (translator).
Join America's Catholic Book Club as we discuss our new selection, "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni (author) and Michael F. Moore (translator).
Community, humanity, surrender: 3 reasons why we need to go back to the movie theaters
Every movie is like a pilgrimage. It invites us into a journey with the promise of some holy destination, and a good one calls us to an appreciation of community.
From ‘Death of a Salesman’ to ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ theater explores the Black American dream
‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ showcase the strivings for Black economic independence and self-determination.
War, human rights abuses, corruption, banned beer: None of it will stop the magic of the World Cup.
Despite the headlines of worker deaths, FIFA corruption and L.G.B.T. human rights violations (and yes, banned beer), billions around the world welcome the World Cup with relief.
Farewell to ‘The Walking Dead,’ a surprisingly moving exploration of grief and loss
“The Walking Dead” ends its 12-year, 11-season, 177-episode run on AMC this month.
The German bishops’ meeting with officials of the Roman Curia was not a “showdown,” but it did make clear the Vatican’s strong concerns about Germany’s Synodal Path, especially regarding its support for official ministries for women and for a change in church teaching about homosexuality, said the president of the bishops’ conference.
After meeting with Pope Francis and other Vatican official, the president of the bishops’ conference said claim that German church is moving toward schism are ‘meant to intimidate us.’
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Listen to Archbishop Cordileone discuss the death penalty on The Gloria Purvis Podcast: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/09/22/archbishop-cordileone-death-penalty-243820
Listen to Archbishop Cordileone discuss the death penalty on The Gloria Purvis Podcast: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/09/22/archbishop-cordileone-death-penalty-243820
Podcast: What a prominent cardinal’s admission of abuse means for the Catholic Church in France https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/10/podcast-france-catholic-santier-ricard-sauve-244126
Jacqui Oesterblad: The church's position on life of the mother is that there are two people ... and they both have ... a right to life. Learn more about legal/moral concerns over life of the mother in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." #ElectionDay https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/11/01/voting-catholic-2022-abortion-244038
Marcia Lane McGee : [When] the Dobbs ruling came out, like this line was just drawn ... We were solidly in the gray, and then it became black and white. Listen to more on the future of pro-life activism in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." #ElectionDay https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/11/01/voting-catholic-2022-abortion-244038
Dr. Patrick McCormick: [States that] ... lowered their gun violence rates are not only [those with] restrictive [policies], but [they also have] the most adequate social safety nets." Listen to more in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." #ElectionDay https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/31/voting-catholic-2022-guns-244037
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S.: Why [do] we distinguish ourselves by a gun? My God. That is idolatry. Listen to more from Abp. García-Siller about the impact of gun idolatry on life in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." #ElectionDay https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/31/voting-catholic-2022-guns-244037
[email protected]: The church's position on life of the mother is that there are two people involved in the situation, and they both have dignity and a right to life. Listen to more about legal and moral concerns over life of the mother in an all new season of "Voting Catholic."
Richard Doerflinger: The Women's Health Protection Act has been the flagship legislation of the major national pro-abortion groups for years now. And it is not codifying Roe. Listen to more about post-Roe abortion legislation in an all new season of "Voting Catholic."
Marica Lane McGee: [When] the Dobbs ruling came out, like this line was just drawn, and then that was that. We were solidly in the gray, and then it became black and white. Listen to more about the future of pro-life activism post-Roe in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/11/01/voting-catholic-2022-abortion-244038
Calling all college seniors! The early deadline for O'Hare Fellowship applications is coming up on November 30. Find out more about how to apply at http://oharefellows.org!
Dr. Patrick McCormick: [The] states that have ... lowered their gun violence rates are not only [those with] restrictive gun policies, but [they also have] the most adequate social safety nets." Listen to more in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/31/voting-catholic-2022-guns-244037
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S.: Why [do] we distinguish ourselves by a gun? My God. That is idolatry. Listen to more from Abp. García-Siller about the impact of gun idolatry on life in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/31/voting-catholic-2022-guns-244037
Cardinal Pietro Parolin spoke at a dinner for EWTN’s Europe-based staff, stressing the importance of Catholic media being in communion with the pope. But EWTN’s ACI Prensa ran a headline that, veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell says, surprised many in the Vatican: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/28/vatican-ewtn-gumpel-emanuela-orlandi-mystery-podcast-244047
This week on "Jesuitical," we talk to Professor Moss about how the church and the culture’s understanding of hell has changed over the centuries, what some sure signs of demonic possession are, and why the church teaches what it does about cremation and burial practices. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/28/catholic-burial-hell-teaching-244046
Dr. Tony Annett: I think we have to focus on the centrality of the common good over individual self-interest. Listen to more about how the Catholic faith should inform our perspective on the economy in an all new season of "Voting Catholic." https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/28/voting-catholic-2022-inflation-244035
Inflation is through the roof in 2022, affecting the cost of everything from gas to electricity to our favorite snacks. In an all new season of "Voting Catholic," we put faith-based principles on the table and grapple with the issues ahead of the midterm elections. https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/10/28/voting-catholic-2022-inflation-244035
Podcast episodes and YouTube videos featuring Father Michael Schmitz rack up thousands, even millions, of views. But for students at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Father Mike isn’t a celebrity priest. He’s their chaplain. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/21/father-mike-schmitz-bible-podcast-243999
Podcast episodes and YouTube videos featuring Father Michael Schmitz rack up thousands, even millions, of views. But for students at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Father Mike isn’t a celebrity priest. He’s their chaplain. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/21/father-mike-schmitz-bible-podcast-243999
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle explain whether the extension of the synodal process makes this synod, as some have said in recent days, a type of “Vatican III.” https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/20/synod-synodality-extended-podcast-243988
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria and Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson dive deep into the Catholic imagination—exploring writers like Toni Morrison and the medieval mystic Julian of Norwich. https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2022/10/19/catholic-imagination-243985
What does it mean to be a "remote parishioner" at a Catholic parish? This video is taken from America Media's new documentary, "People of God: How Catholic parish life is changing in the United States," available now at https://americamagazine.org/peopleofgod.
“There’s this sort of circularity,” Cardinal Grech said. “What departs from, starts from, the people of God should arrive to the people of God.” https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/14/synodality-walking-together-pope-francis-243970
Does God evolve? How evolution and A.I. are pushing the horizons of theology https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/14/ilia-delio-jesuitical-243967
Joe Donnelly: "I hope that when the Vatican looks at [us], they say, 'You know what? They are also accomplishing God’s mission in making people’s lives better.'" https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/10/06/donnelly-ambassador-vatican-ukraine-francis-243917
Podcast: Synod reports from all over the world are in. What happens next? https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/09/29/synod-continental-reports-vatican-podcast-243865
Pope Francis was in Kazakhstan last week for a major Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions—although his visit was overshadowed in the press by criticism from a Kazakh bishop, Athanasius Schneider. https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/09/22/pope-francis-vatican-podcast-khazakstan-schneider-243829
Catholic Worker Deborah Sucich spoke to America’s Kevin Clarke about the latest addition to New York’s Staten Island fleet: the Dorothy Day. Read more about the ferry and its future: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/09/20/dorothy-day-catholic-worker-new-york-staten-island-ferry-243815
John O'Malley, S.J., died on Sunday at the age of 95. Among his many scholarly contributions was his book "What Happened at Vatican II," which he discussed on an America Magazine - The Jesuit Review podcast: https://www.americamagazine.org/media/podcasts/john-w-omalley-sj-vatican-ii-0
Pope Francis will travel to Canada next week to apologize to Indigenous peoples for the church's involvement in residential schools. Sister Priscilla Solomon shares her hopes for the apology in an interview with Ricardo da Silva, S.J. Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi9MNqCw_xI
