Jim's Books
Spirituality
Wrestling with God
Tim Muldoon, theologian and dotMagis blogger, thinks that all the arguments for and against the existence of God are inadequate, "like trying to fit the ocean into a spoon."...
Jesuit Saints
A Big Weekend for Saints
It's a weekend for old saints and new saints--especially Jesuit saints and one with a Jesuit connection.
Today is the feast of the North American Martyrs--eight Jesuits who were martyred...
Ignatian Prayer
Paying Attention
The other night I had some down time. I was plugged-in: I channel-flipped between the Tigers-Yankees playoff game and the presidential debate, texted with my son about politics and...
Books
What's So Funny about Faith?
In a religious order known for welcoming men with unusual backgrounds, Jake Martin stands out. Before entering the Jesuits, he was a stand-up comedian in Chicago. He still writes...
People
Dorothy Day and the Cardinal
Dorothy Day and Francis Cardinal Spellman often clashed. She was a pacifist; he wasn't. She was frequently critical of the actions of large organizations; he ran the Archdiocese of...
People
50th Anniversary of Vatican II
The Second Vatican Council opened in Rome 50 years ago today. The Jesuit John W. O'Malley, author of What Happened at Vatican II, says that the most important message of the...