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Cardinal Czerny on migrants, martyrs, and working for justice
How can Catholics stand alongside people on the margins? On this week’s episode of “The Spiritual Life”, James Martin, S.J., speaks with Cardinal Michael Czerny about working for justice and facing life’s realities without losing hope. Cardinal Czerny, whose ministry as a Jesuit ... Show More
54m 30s
Oct 27
Can prayer and friendship overcome polarization?
Can Catholics come together in deeply polarized times? Fr. James Martin is joined by Tim Busch, a businessman, philanthropist, and one of the most prominent Catholic lay leaders in the United States. He is the co-founder and chairman of The Napa Institute, which brings together c ... Show More
51m 42s
Oct 20
From refugee to Bishop: Michael Pham’s remarkable story of migration, vocation and advocacy
How can leaders in the church accompany migrants and refugees? Fr. James Martin, S.J., speaks with Bishop Michael Pham about how his background as a refugee has led him to accompany migrants today. Bishop Pham fled Vietnam in 1980 with his older sister and a younger brother, arri ... Show More
57m 5s
Mar 2021
I AM GENTLE WITH MYSELF: A Guided Meditation Podcast with Affirmations from the Bible by BWFwoman
<p>Season 2, Ep. 12: I never thought of judgement as an idol. But really - it is. Every time you judge yourself, your life, your job, your children, your money, your man, your lack of a man - every single time, you're paying homage to an idol of self-judgement. It's tim ... Show More
28m 38s
Oct 2019
Healing Division In A World That Others
On this episode, Fr. Richard Rohr responds to listeners questions on some of the most pressing themes of his book, The Universal Christ. In conversation with Paul Swanson and Brie Stoner, Richard responds to listener questions on Healing Division in a World that Others, for examp ... Show More
54m 15s
Jul 2025
Mountaineering, Masculinity & Modern Technology w/ Fr. John Nepil
<p>In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick sits down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the themes of his new book, "To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail." They dive into the spiritual lessons of wilderness, the rediscovery of authentic masculinity throu ... Show More
25m 56s
Apr 2024
Episode #97- April 10, 2024: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears
#97: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness Slippery Cultural Myths Masquerading as Truth Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. I ... Show More
34m 10s
Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, a Trappist monk, poet, and author of “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World” to “The Spiritual Life” podcast.
This contemplative conversation includes:
The positive effects silence can have on our prayer lives
Why we judge other people and how to stop
How to crea ... Show More
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<p><strong>Do you desire to get away from everything and focus on God alone, without any distractions?</strong></p>
<p>The great master of the interior life and doctor of the church St. Francis D ... Show More
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