With the papacy of Pope Francis, ‘synod’ and ‘synodality’ have entered our ecclesial vocabulary and thinking. Of…
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In recent years few words have been so prominent in Christian circles as ‘discernment’. The 36th General…
In difficult times, especially times of the pandemic, how do we find a balance between “carelessness and craziness”? Fr. Sharkey explores the three Buddhist principles of truth (seeing things as they truly are), mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.
The silences in our lives and relationships are often significant. There are those silences which are filled with security and peace. Even in the midst of a frenetic world or schedule, we can still carry an inner silence – a sort of interior poise.
Why do people still practice ‘popular religion’ when they no longer have strong ties to the institution? Is popular religion a response to secularisation or has it become a cultural event? Dani Questa, a Spanish jesuit, has written on the revival of popular religion in Spain, here is his reflection on its importance.
The following reflection was given by Fr. Etienne Grieu SJ at a meeting of the French Province…
In many ways, the main themes Fratelli Tutti are recognisable to anyone who is familiar with Catholic Social Teaching. But what is different is the way in which the letter not only presents arguments and ideas for us to think about, it also invites us into an affective, reflective and imaginative relationship with its themes.
This Christmas, how many grandparents are longing to hug their grandchildren and to feel their hugs in response. In the most natural way, so much is communicated in a touch that words cannot express. The French Christian philosopher, Jean-Louis Chrétien reminds us that the first evidence of the soul is the sense of touch.
The Annunciation is remarkably uncluttered. There is just the Angel and Mary: the Angel in the subtlest of movements towards her and she, wrapped but inclined towards the Angel. These subtle physical gestures carry a quiet intensity of attentiveness. Neither the Angel or Mary speak, yet we are in no doubt that they are communicating.
“Preaching: The Catholic Homilies Podcast” is a weekly series produced by America Media that presents a wide…