25 Great Things You Can Do for Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the Easter season when Christians are called to deepen their spiritual lives…
Busted: David Cortright
As a scholar, peace activist and Army veteran, David Cortright offers a unique perspective on war and peace issues. A professor at the Kroc Institute…
Season’s Readings
This year will be different. That’s the promise many of us make to ourselves just after Thanksgiving each year. We make silent oaths that we…
Googling God
In many ways, the 18-to-34-year-old crowd is a sought-after demographic. Advertisers continually try to lure young fashionistas, techies and foodies with their cutting-edge wares. Television…
Women Healing from Abuse
“Your faith has made you well,” Jesus says to a woman who seeks out his healing presence. “Go in peace, and be healed…” (Mark 5:34).…
Holyland USA
Visit Jerusalem in Orlando! Journey into the Sinai Wilderness! Expect to be inspired! These are some of the many exclamations splashed across the Web site…
SWANS’ Song
Reviewed by Renée LaReau In a well-known “Sex and the City” episode, Miranda, a high-powered attorney who works 16-hour days, tells a man she meets…
Busted: Jim Martin, SJ
Rev. James Martin–Jesuit priest and associate editor of America magazine–has written and edited numerous books on the spiritual life, including the memoir In Good Company:…
Eternal Matters
A quick glance at the “inspiration” section in any large bookstore is all one needs to determine that books classified as spiritual writing occupy a…
Magnum Opus
Chances are, for most people, the words “Opus Dei” conjure up the image of an albino assassin monk, Silas, or the mysterious and haunting “Teacher”…
