Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who was ordained in 1970. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is an internationally recognized retreat master and spiritual director. Fr. Rohr’s spirituality…
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“The Poor You Always Have With You …” – So We Don’t Have to Do Anything About Poverty?
A blog post addressing the oft-quoted statement from St. John's Gospel about the ongoing presence of the poor in our midst. This quote is often used by defenders of the status quo to imply that nothing more needs to be…
Wise or Foolish – Time Moves On and Our Response is Required.
A blog post for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Includes a homily by Fr. Ron Shirley. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
We Live Inside a Story, by Megan McKenna
We Live Inside a Story In the realm of the Spirit, and when dealing with our own souls and the souls of others, we are often at a loss for words. We have a sense, maybe even an image of…
This Will Be Remembered of Her: Stories of Women Reshaping the World, by Megan McKenna
After an unnamed woman anointed Jesus’ feet, he said, “Wherever the good news is preached in all the world, this will be remembered of her.” His words continue to ring true today about women of every culture and religious tradition.…
Eight Theories of Religion, by Daniel Pals
From the book flap: Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call “religious” so deeply affect the human personality…
Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition, by Yvonne Chireau
From the book flap: Black Magic looks at the origins, meaning, and uses of Conjure–the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European, and American elements–from the slavery period to well into the twentieth century. Illuminating…
A Faith that Frees: Catholic Matters for the 21st Century
A Faith that Frees: Catholic Matters for the 21st Century, by Richard G. Malloy, SJ, is a work that shows how the practice of Catholicism can transform cultures and foster a world of peace and justice. Using practical examples, Fr.…
A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, by Karen Armstrong
In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain’s foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philosophy and…
A History of Apologetics, by Avery Dulles
This masterful work by Cardinal Avery Dulles provides an overview of Christian apologetics (writings making the case for the Christian faith), from its beginning in the New Testament up to the present resurgence of apologetics among Catholics and Protestants in…
