Listening with the ear of the heart allows for the possibility of being drawn by the Holy Spirit into something new and unexpected, said the abbot primate of the Benedictine Order during a community evening at The Lay Centre March 15. Abbot …
Like many in these days following the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI, I have been reflecting on the many treasures he has left us. I am especially inspired by three themes.
During the Christmas liturgy, we will hear the words, "Behold, the Virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means 'God is with us'" (Mt 1:23).
By Laura Ieraci CHICAGO — A new book on prayer begins with an invitation couched in a matter-of-fact statement: "Everyone can pray." Father James Martin, SJ, said he wrote his latest book, "Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone," published in …