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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...
Media
Colbert and the Cosmologist
A couple of weeks ago, Stephen Colbert appeared with Cardinal Timothy Dolan at Fordham University for an evening of one-liners and lighthearted spiritual talk. A crowd of 3000 students...
Examen
A Way to Pray the Examen
I love the daily Examen. It's a simple, life-changing prayer, and I'm always interested in the ways people adapt it to suit their own styles. Here's one from the...
Spiritual Exercises
“You Have to Love the Daily Working"
Michelle Francl-Donnay has wise words about the importance of doing the basic things well.
“You have to love the daily working,” suggested choreographer Merce Cunningham. He was talking about what...