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Welcome to America magazine's Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope.  In today's episode from Rome, the team discusses: Final preparations for the conclave, including additional meetings for the cardinals President Trump's A.I. pope image Covering the conclave for secular media, with NPR's Scott Detrow The quirky procedures and protocols of the conclave, with Religion News Service's Thomas Reese, S.J. This episode features: Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America's “Jesuitical” podcast Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America's “Jesuitical” podcast Scott Detrow, weekend host of “All Things Considered,” and a co-host of the “Consider This” podcast. Thomas Reese, S.J., senior analyst at Religion News Service Sign up for America's subscriber-exclusive “Conclave Diary” daily newsletter and get all of our extensive coverage at: ⁠AmericaMagazine.org/Subscribe⁠ Links from the show: ⁠Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope⁠ ⁠‘God is not mocked': US Catholic leaders criticize Trump's AI pope meme⁠ ⁠The conclave is a referendum on synodality⁠ ⁠Interview: Cardinal Müller on if Pope Francis was a heretic and what he wants in the next pope⁠ ⁠The pope is not the point⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to America magazine's Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope.  In today's episode from Rome, the team discusses: Final preparations for the conclave, including additional meetings for the cardinals President Trump's A.I. pope image Covering the conclave for secular media, with NPR's Scott Detrow The quirky procedures and protocols of the conclave, with Religion News Service's Thomas Reese, S.J. This episode features: Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America's “Jesuitical” podcast Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America's “Jesuitical” podcast Scott Detrow, weekend host of “All Things Considered,” and a co-host of the “Consider This” podcast. Thomas Reese, S.J., senior analyst at Religion News Service Sign up for America's subscriber-exclusive “Conclave Diary” daily newsletter and get all of our extensive coverage at: ⁠⁠AmericaMagazine.org/Subscribe⁠⁠ Links from the show: ⁠⁠Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope⁠⁠ ⁠⁠‘God is not mocked': US Catholic leaders criticize Trump's AI pope meme⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The conclave is a referendum on synodality⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Interview: Cardinal Müller on if Pope Francis was a heretic and what he wants in the next pope⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The pope is not the point⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s settle in friends for some quiet time…. Just kidding. Episode 6 in this serial series interrogating the malformed pillars in evangelicalism is here. We examine one of the most important elements in evangelical belief systems–perhaps THE most important religious icon–the Bible. Evangelicals claim the Bible has supreme authority in designing beliefs. It’s the “Bible alone”, used with complete disregard for malformed interpretations. You may be wondering why chat about the Bible mid-way through this series and not at the very start. After all, isn’t the Bible central to evangelicalism? It is, but not in the manner you might think. The Bible has been distorted to become a tool for religious propaganda that advances the interests of white evangelicalism. In other words, the Bible is used to define conservative and white supremacist worldviews, and believers stuck in the pew of these churches must adopt specific interpretations or risk being excommunicated (if evangelicals had such a thing.) Malformed beliefs like biblical inerrancy and literalism are not, ironically, biblical, yet are core attributes used to keep the faithful in line. Let’s talk about it, Episode 6 is here. Chapters (00:00-01:00) Introduction (02:30) Rohadi on why we’re interrogating the validity of biblical tradition in evangelicalism. (02:33-14:00) Quiet time. Just kidding. Unpacking the ways evangelicals twist the Bible to fit their own devices. (14:00-20:05) Unpacking one of the malformed pillars is used to justify: Patriarchy w/ Liz Jenkins. (20:05-22:00) Intro to Ryan Canty – Author of Deweaponize. (22:00-24:20) Naming malformed pillars including inerrancy and the Chicago Statement (24:20-33:00) Unpacking the Chicago Statement with Liz Grant (33:40) Ways evangelicals distort scripture using literalism wrong. (40:11) Rohadi and authoritarianism and the Bible. (43:40) Ryan on, What are the possibilities of change? (50:15) Possibilities of how we can reclaim biblical interpretation with Liz Grant. (59:50) Liz Jenkins with the final word on interpretation. (1:02:02) Outro Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com). Rohadi’s books can be found here, including his latest publication, When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins. Special Guests in Episode 6: Ryan Canty – Author of Deweaponize. Re-examining how we read the Bible in pursuit of a more Christlike interpretation  Former Calvinist theology nerd on a journey to de-weaponize the Bible and love others like Jesus. Find him on Substack | Instagram Liz Charlotte Grant – Author of KNOCK AT THE SKY: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible. Liz is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA. She is also an online columnist for The Christian Century. Her essays and op-eds have also been published in outlets such as the Huffington Post, Religion News Service, the Revealer, Hippocampus Magazine, Brevity, Sojourners, Christianity Today, US Catholic, National Catholic Reporter, and elsewhere. Find Liz on Instagram and Threads Liz Jenkins – Author of Nice Churchy Patriarchy. If you’d like to read more, check out her now-occasional blog, her Substack, and/or her book Nice Churchy Patriarchy. Find Liz via Instagram: @lizcoolj and @postevangelicalprayers. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat.

How does one learn to love the Bible again? For Liz Charlotte Grant, it is almost like a story from a movie: girl meets Bible, falls in love, discovers Bible's secret past, falls out of love with Bible, but eventually realizes she was really in love the whole time, once she learned how to look at the Bible in a new way. This is an eye-opening conversation about how the tools that scholars have used throughout the history of scripture, with names like Hermeneutic and Midrash and Eisegesis, helped bring the Bible back to life after deconstruction, and reconnect Grant with the essence of what she loved most about scripture.Liz Charlotte Grant is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA. Her debut nonfiction book, Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible, was released by Eerdmans Publishing Co. on January 7, 2025. In 2024, she wrote a viral article chronicling the disturbing third marriage of an icon of white American evangelical purity culture, "Elisabeth Elliot, Flawed Queen of Purity Culture, and Her Disturbing Third Marriage," the Revealer Magazine, a publication of the Center for Religion and Media at New York University. Grant's Substack newsletter, the Empathy List, has received recognition from the Webby Awards and the Best of the Church Press Awards. Her work has also appeared in outlets such as the Huffington Post, Religion News Service, Hippocampus Magazine, Brevity, Sojourners, the Christian Century, Christianity Today, US Catholic, National Catholic Reporter. Find more of Liz Charlotte's work at:https://lizcharlotte.com/ https://www.threads.net/@lizcharlottegrant https://www.instagram.com/lizcharlottegrant https://www.facebook.com/lizcharlottegrant Find your guides at Quoir Academy! If you've ever deconstructed your faith you know it's not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to Quoir Academy and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [RAD] you'll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show. Follow this registration link: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction?coupon=RAD

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mark 7:1-13 - When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of His disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. (For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the tradition of the elders. And on coming from the marketplace they do not eat without purifying themselves. And there are many other things that they have traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles and beds.) So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Him, "Why do Your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?"   He responded, "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts. You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition." He went on to say, "How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition! For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother, and Whoever curses father or mother shall die. Yet you say, 'If someone says to father or mother, "Any support you might have had from me is qorban"' (meaning, dedicated to God), you allow him to do nothing more for his father or mother. You nullify the word of God in favor of your tradition that you have handed on. And you do many such things." Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4)  Chris Manion, Ph.D. on his new book: Charity for Sale - Has the American Catholic Church Become "Just Anther NGO"?

Purchase a copy of Knock at the Sky: https://amzn.to/3PQlIG3*As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a small commission from purchases made through Amazon links on this site at no additional cost to you.✖️✖️✖️About the guest:Liz Charlotte Grant is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA.In 2024, she wrote a viral review of two biographies, chronicling the disturbing third marriage of white American evangelical "purity culture" icon, Elisabeth Elliot, for the Revealer Magazine. (See "Elisabeth Elliot, Flawed Queen of Purity Culture, and Her Disturbing Third Marriage," the Revealer Magazine, a publication of the Center for Religion and Media at New York University).Her Substack newsletter, the Empathy List, has received recognition from the Webby Awards and the Best of the Church Press Awards. Her essays have won 3rd place in Dappled Things magazine's Jacques Maritain Prize for Nonfiction (in 2019 and 2022), and she's also been awarded two Collegeville Institute residencies.Her op-eds and stories have also been published in outlets such as the Huffington Post, Religion News Service, Hippocampus Magazine, Brevity, Sojourners, the Christian Century, Christianity Today, US Catholic, National Catholic Reporter, and more.✖️✖️✖️Book description:In the beginning was a work of art. What does Bible study look like after inerrancy? Do you have to give up studying Scripture when you no longer believe in its literal interpretation? Can you still believe this book is sacred even while renegotiating your relationship to the church? In Knock at the Sky, Liz Charlotte Grant offers compelling answers to these questions and more in this deeply personal commentary on the book of Genesis. Braiding together encounters with the natural world, Jewish midrash, and art criticism, Grant makes familiar Sunday school stories strange and offers a fresh vision for reading Scripture after deconstruction. For those who have known the book of Genesis as a weapon in the culture wars, Grant interprets the Bible's inspired book of beginnings as a work of art. Lyrical, insightful, and highly original, Knock at the Sky offers readers a capacious model for seeking God through Scripture even as one's faith continues to evolve. “In this book, you too have permission to question the sacred without fearing . . . unbelief. Knock loudly. . . . Reject answers that do not admit complication. Seek the resonance at the base of the story. The seeking is the point. Because there, in your wandering, God is.”✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Summary:If I had a guess, I'm betting one of the main reasons why you deconstructed evangelicalism is because of the Bible. Growing up evangelical, the Bible was the center of faith. It was the key to unlocking the Divine. This big black book held all the secrets to a good life. Just open it up, ask it a question, and out popped God's answer. Easy-peasy.But as you matured from naivety into adulthood, things got messy. A thoughtful reading of the biblical texts suddenly revealed all kinds of problems. The God of the Old Testament is often depicted as tyrannical, petty, vindictive, jealous, genocidal, and malevolently capricious. Women are by and large treated as property and playthings. Violence is often encouraged and slavery is seen as a necessary evil. As theologian Marcus Borg famously quipped, “People are leaving faith these days not because of what they don't know about the Bible. It's because of what they do know.” I agree.But, is all this the Bible's fault? Have we made the Bible into something it was never intended to be? The pressure we modern Christians have placed on the Bible to be perfect, offer total representation of God, and be universally applicable on all matters for all time is just unfair. The Bible isn't an encyclopedia or a rulebook, nor is it inerrant and written by God. Best understood, the Bible isn't even meant to be read literally or historically, but rather spiritually and metaphorically. Instead of passively accepting all the Bible has to say, you are invited into a conversation with the text. Wrestle with it, challenge it, question it, and yes, even disagree with it. According to today's guest on Holy Heretics, “You have permission to question the sacred without fearing unbelief.”I'm joined today by Liz Charlotte Grant to have a conversation about reframing our relationship to this ancient, complex set of documents we call the Holy Bible. “What does Bible study look like after inerrancy? Do you have to give up studying Scripture when you no longer believe in its literal interpretation?” Liz addresses these questions and more in this funny, candid, and informative episode. Oh, and we also talk about her chickens! :)Bio:Liz Charlotte Grant is an award-winning writer whose work has been published in The Revealer, Sojourners, Brevity, Christian Century, Christianity Today, Hippocampus, Religion News Service, US Catholic, Huffington Post, and elsewhere. Her essays have twice won a Jacques Maritain Nonfiction Prize. She also writes The Empathy List, a popular newsletter that has been nominated for a Webby two years running and garnered an honorable mention from the Associated Church Press Awards in 2023. Knock at the Sky:Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible is her first book.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

In this episode of 'The Biggest Table' I am joined by renowned theologian and author Grace Ji-Sun Kim to discuss her work, her experiences with race and identity, and her thoughts on hospitality through food. Grace shares personal anecdotes, including her struggles with racism growing up in Canada and the cultural significance of Korean food. Our discussion delves into some of her latest book 'When God Became White,' exploring the concept of a white male God and its implications for society and the church. Grace emphasizes the power of shared meals in fostering understanding and dismantling racial and cultural barriers.Grace Ji-Sun Kim (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana. She is the host of the Madang podcast and has published in TIME, Huffington Post, US Catholic, and The Nation. She is an ordained PC(USA) minister and enjoys being a guest preacher on most Sundays. She is author or editor of 24 books, including Healing Our Broken Humanity, Embracing the Other (Eerdmans, 2015), Christian Doctrines for Global Gender Justice (Pallgrave Macmillian, 2015), and Intercultural Ministry (Judson PR, 2017) and most recently When God Became White (IVP, 2024). She and her spouse, Perry, have three young adult children and live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.Follow Grace Ji-Sun Kim on social media: Facebook and InstagramThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com.  Also, join me at Theology Beer Camp October 17-19 in Denver, CO. Theology Beer Camp is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. And because I am one of the Godpods at the conference, you as a listener can receive $50 off your ticket by using the code BIGGESTTABLE4CAMP (all caps, no spaces). I hope to see you there.

In this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, Alessandra Harris, as they discuss "In the Shadow of Freedom".https://maryknoll.link/058731Essayist, analyst, commentator, religion writer, and novelist, Alessandra Harris uncovers the historical roots and contemporary impacts of anti-Black racism in America directly leading to unjust legislation, police violence, and mass incarceration. In the Shadow of Freedom provides readers with an ethic and religious framework for implementing solutions and advocating for reform."A thought-provoking work that expresses the challenge of being a Black Catholic in America." ~ Ansel Augustine, DMin, Assistant Director of African American Affairs, USCCB, and author Leveling the Praying Field Alessandra Harris holds a degree in comparative religious and Middle Eastern studies from San Jose State University. A co-founder of and former contributor to Black Catholic Messenger, her work has also appeared in America, Critical Theology Journal, The Catholic Worker, National Catholic Reporter, and US Catholic.In the Shadow of Freedom is available at 25% off through 31 May 2024 https://maryknoll.link/058731

I am joined by author and theologian, Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, to talk about her new book "When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness For a More Just Christianity." In our conversation Dr. Kim describes the origins of her new book, briefly unpacks the roots of and the damage done by painting God as a white, and speaks to how the Church can begin to correct the narrative of Whiteness. Grace Ji-Sun Kim (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana. She is the host of the Madang podcast and has published in TIME, Huffington Post, US Catholic, and The Nation. She is an ordained PC(USA) minister and enjoys being a guest preacher on most Sundays. She is author or editor of 24 books, including Healing Our Broken Humanity, Embracing the Other (Eerdmans, 2015), Christian Doctrines for Global Gender Justice (Pallgrave Macmillian, 2015), and Intercultural Ministry (Judson PR, 2017). She and her spouse, Perry, have three young adult children and live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Preaching for Trinity Sunday, Julia Erdlen offers a reflection on the many ways of relating to God: "God is always bigger than we can imagine, and the Trinity is a constant reminder of that. If I try too hard to nail down one metaphor, one perfect image to describe this mystery, I'll hit up against the limit of my own human understanding. I can't smush down God into a tiny box. God simply won't fit. God is always bigger than I can imagine, and all I can do is keep adding more and more ways to describe and understand God, as I grow in my own understanding and encounter with God." Julia Erdlen (she/her) currently serves as the Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Louis University. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, she completed her MDiv at Boston College's Clough School of Theology and Ministry, where she worked with low-income and LGBTQ+ students. She has also written for US Catholic & New Ways Ministry, and is a part-time hospital chaplain. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/05262024 to learn more about Julia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith Podcast. A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide.In this episode we chat with Alessandra HarrisAlessandra Harris doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and writes books that reflect the diversity of her world. In addition to writing fiction, Alessandra is an advocate for mental health and racial justice. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. Her debut novel, Blaming the Wind, was published by Red Adept Publishing in 2016, followed by Everything She Lost in 2018, and Last Place Seen in 2022. Her first non-fiction title, In the Shadow of Freedom: The Enduring Call for Racial Justice, will be released with Orbis Books in 2024. In addition to co-founding and writing for Black Catholic Messenger, her writing has appeared in National Catholic Reporter, America Magazine, US Catholic, The Revealer, Critical Theology, The Catholic Worker, and Notre Dame's Grotto Network.You can follow Alessandra on:Facebook     Instagram     Twitter     Threads     YouTubeYou can find all things Alessandra Hariis related on her websiteYou can purchase In The Shadow Of Freedom on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest      Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly Faith     Spirituality Brew Pub     Faith For The Rest Of UsJonathan_Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our Stories     Bros Bibles & Beer      Liminal LivingLove Covered Life     The Social Jesus ProjectEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

In this episode, Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses her experience immigrating to Canada from Korea as a child and facing racism. She talks about how Christianity became associated with whiteness over time as it spread in Europe, with Jesus portrayed as a white man. Grace explains that the concept of race and whiteness are social constructs used to maintain power structures. We unpack the idea of a white God and try to figure out how to present Jesus without cultural overlays. Grace also emphasizes celebrating differences and learning from other cultures to better understand God and each other. So join us as we reflect how easy it is to make God in our own image. Grace Ji-Sun Kim (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana. She is the host of the Madang podcast and has published in TIME, Huffington Post, US Catholic, and The Nation. She is an ordained PC(USA) minister and enjoys being a guest preacher on most Sundays. Her many books include Invisible, Reimagining Spirit, and Healing Our Broken Humanity. She and her spouse, Perry, have three young adult children and live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Grace's Book:When God Became WhiteGrace's Recommendation:The Not-Yet God by Ilia DelioConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.

Pope Francis on Saturday forcibly removed the bishop of Tyler, Texas, a firebrand conservative prelate active on social media who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff and has come to symbolize the polarization within the US Catholic hierarchy. A one-line statement from the Vatican said Francis had “relieved” Bishop Joseph Strickland of the pastoral governance of Tyler and appointed the bishop of Austin as the temporary administrator. Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.” He has been particularly critical of Francis' recent meeting on the future of the Catholic Church during which hot-button issues were discussed, including ways to better welcome LGBTQ+ Catholics. Earlier this year, the Vatican sent in investigators to look into his governance of the diocese, amid reports that priests and laypeople in Tyler had complained and that he was making unorthodox claims.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The US Catholic bishops are calling for peace in the embattled Holy Land after last week's surprise incursion by Hamas into Israel resulted in a declaration of war by Israel. Rockford Bishop David Malloy, who chairs the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace, lamented the “mounting casualties and hostilities unfolding on all sides,” as well as the “increased threats to the status quo of the holy places among Jews, Muslims, and Christians.” The strike by Hamas resulted in hundreds of Israeli deaths, as well as reports of Hamas insurgents roaming through Israeli neighborhoods and allegedly abducting and killing citizens there. Malloy in his statement urged the faithful to “recall especially all the families and individuals” suffering amid the conflict. “We call on the faithful, and all people of goodwill to not grow weary and to continue to pray for peace in the land Our Lord, the Prince of Peace, called home,” he said. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255620/us-bishops-call-for-prayers-for-peace-in-holy-land-amid-escalating-war Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod on Synodality, taking place this month in Rome. The pope said: “Our mission and the voice that draws us to him spring from him. This voice reveals to us that the heart of mission is to reach out to everyone, to seek everyone, to welcome everyone, to involve everyone, without excluding anyone.” He concluded with a prayer: “Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world's peripheries.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255619/this-is-pope-francis-prayer-intention-for-the-month-of-october Today the Church celebrates Saint Francis Borgia, a reformer of the Jesuit order. Francis introduced so many reforms to the society of Jesus that he was considered in some ways to be its second founder. Francis was a man of contemplation and action in the fullest sense, and clearly drew much strength from the silence of his prayer. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-francis-borgia-389

This week, Mike and Dominic give an update on Pope Francis's health and his audience and travel schedule. Next, they discuss the message that the US papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, delivered to the US bishops gathered in Orlando this week. Finally, they touch on some of the highlights of the Vatican document on use of social media. SHOW NOTES Topics: 1) Pope returns home from the hospital 2) Papal Nuncio delivers a message to the US Bishops 3) Updates on Fort Worth Carmelite controversy 4) Overview of the social media document Summary and Links: 1) This morning Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli hospital following his abdominal surgery on June 7. Links: - "Pope Francis returns to Vatican after discharge from hospital" https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-discharged-from-rome-s-gemelli-hospital.html - “Explainer: What the Vatican tells the public when the pope is sick” By Colleen Dulle (America) https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2023/06/15/pope-francis-hospital-communications-245495 2) This week, the US bishops met in Orlando for their annual Spring Plenary Assembly. On Thursday, Archbishop Pierre challenged them to embrace synodality and warned them that the Eucharistic revival will not bear fruit unless it is centered on mission and synodality. Links: - "Nuncio warns US bishops against Eucharist without mission" https://wherepeteris.com/nuncio-warns-us-bishops-against-eucharist-without-mission/ - “US Catholic leaders must answer the call to conversion” By Kevin Beck https://wherepeteris.com/us-catholic-leaders-must-answer-the-call/ - USCCB website for videos and documents from the meeting https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-meeting-june-14-16-2023-0 3) A brief update on the story of Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson and the Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas. Link: “Texas Carmelite nun saga: Latest developments” (Mike Lewis) https://wherepeteris.com/texas-carmelite-nun-saga-latest-developments/ 4) On May 28, the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication released a document entitled, "Towards Full Presence - A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media." Link to Document: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/05/25/230525c.html ABOUT THE DEBRIEF Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U Links to audio podcast (iTunes, Google, Spotify): https://pod1.co/wherepeteris A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged. WHERE PETER IS Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com SMARTCATHOLICS The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com DONATE Consider becoming a Patreon sponsor for Where Peter Is. Your generosity will help us continue to bring valuable content to you and enhance the quality of this show. https://www.patreon.com/where_peter_is

Sister Eli Elizabeth Guerrero, a Sister of the Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence, lives in San Antonio, Texas, and is the executive director of AHLMA, the Asociacion de Hermanas Latinas Misioneras en America. This organization works with Catholic Sisters from Latin American communities who are ministering in the US, as well as with Latina Catholic Sisters born in Latin America and those born in the United States who are members of US Catholic communities. AHLMA's mission is to support, accompany, and empower Latina sisters within the context of their ministries in the US Catholic Church. (2:50) The heart of AHLMA (4:25) The power of encuentro (8:17) Differing relationships with God (10:05) Many cultures, one faith (16:26) Rios de Esperanza (18:12) Las Posadas (24:51) Searching for Sisters (30:51) US as mission territory (34:18) Vocation story (en espanol y en ingles) (37:09) Meeting the Missionary Catechists (41:47) Migrant work (43:41) A family of faith   AHLMA - https://en.ahlma.org Mexican American Catholic College - https://maccsa.org/en/   Read the transcript here. https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf060-elizabeth-guerrero   Subscribe to our newsletter  https://siste.rs/3isP2CZ Check out lots more podcasts  https://siste.rs/2SfnoyS Let us know your thoughts about the podcast! Please take this short survey—your input helps us shape the future In Good Faith podcasts. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you! Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087.

The Forrest Gump of early 19th-century US Catholics? Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about this priest who seemed to know every important US Catholic of his time and yet is almost unheard of. So why was Fr. Samuel Cooper so important? The post Samuel Sutherland Cooper appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Swipe Up 231: Unfiltered Opinions on the News and Entertainment World from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to Swipe Up, part of the Ray Taylor Show! In each episode, host Ray Taylor gives his honest and unfiltered opinions on the latest news, current events, entertainment updates, and other random posts he finds on Instagram. Join Ray every Thursday as he shares his thoughts and insights on a variety of topics. Whether you're looking for a fresh perspective on the news or just want to be entertained, Swipe Up has something for everyone. Don't miss an episode - subscribe now! Story 1 (00:00:54): In this video, we explore the latest news about Quentin Tarantino's final film, "The Movie Critic." Tarantino is reportedly set to direct the film this fall, with a female lead in a story set in late 1970s Los Angeles. We also discuss the possibility that the film will focus on Pauline Kael, a highly influential movie critic and consultant for Paramount in the late 1970s. Learn more about this exciting project and Tarantino's plans for his future creative endeavors.Story 2 (00:12:19): Between 1950 and 2002, a study found that nearly 4,000 children were victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, with over 1,000 abused in Pennsylvania alone. In this video, we explore the history of child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests and the scandal that rocked the US and the Catholic Church. Discover the shocking facts and figures, including financial settlements exceeding $3 billion and the bankruptcy of eight Catholic dioceses. Learn how church officials followed a "playbook for concealing the truth" and minimized the abuse by using words like "inappropriate contact" instead of "rape." Find out how the revelations led to a "zero tolerance" policy and the largest settlement by any US Catholic diocese in bankruptcy.Story 3 (00:27:59): Elon Musk is making headlines again, this time for reportedly building a town in Texas for SpaceX and The Boring Company staff to work and live in. Dubbed "Snailbrook," the town is set to feature prefabricated homes, a pool, sports area, gym, and even a potential school. Musk has said he plans to offer the houses at cheaper prices to provide affordable housing for his employees. But as we look at the history of company towns, with the infamous example of Pullman, Illinois, we can't help but wonder: will Musk's vision for a Texas utopia face similar challenges?Shout Out To: @IGNdotcom@BraveNewFilms@Pubity JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links

Swipe Up 231: Unfiltered Opinions on the News and Entertainment World from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to Swipe Up, part of the Ray Taylor Show! In each episode, host Ray Taylor gives his honest and unfiltered opinions on the latest news, current events, entertainment updates, and other random posts he finds on Instagram. Join Ray every Thursday as he shares his thoughts and insights on a variety of topics. Whether you're looking for a fresh perspective on the news or just want to be entertained, Swipe Up has something for everyone. Don't miss an episode - subscribe now! Story 1 (00:00:54): In this video, we explore the latest news about Quentin Tarantino's final film, "The Movie Critic." Tarantino is reportedly set to direct the film this fall, with a female lead in a story set in late 1970s Los Angeles. We also discuss the possibility that the film will focus on Pauline Kael, a highly influential movie critic and consultant for Paramount in the late 1970s. Learn more about this exciting project and Tarantino's plans for his future creative endeavors.Story 2 (00:12:19): Between 1950 and 2002, a study found that nearly 4,000 children were victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, with over 1,000 abused in Pennsylvania alone. In this video, we explore the history of child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests and the scandal that rocked the US and the Catholic Church. Discover the shocking facts and figures, including financial settlements exceeding $3 billion and the bankruptcy of eight Catholic dioceses. Learn how church officials followed a "playbook for concealing the truth" and minimized the abuse by using words like "inappropriate contact" instead of "rape." Find out how the revelations led to a "zero tolerance" policy and the largest settlement by any US Catholic diocese in bankruptcy.Story 3 (00:27:59): Elon Musk is making headlines again, this time for reportedly building a town in Texas for SpaceX and The Boring Company staff to work and live in. Dubbed "Snailbrook," the town is set to feature prefabricated homes, a pool, sports area, gym, and even a potential school. Musk has said he plans to offer the houses at cheaper prices to provide affordable housing for his employees. But as we look at the history of company towns, with the infamous example of Pullman, Illinois, we can't help but wonder: will Musk's vision for a Texas utopia face similar challenges?Shout Out To: @IGNdotcom@BraveNewFilms@Pubity JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links

Patrick comments on new legislation being proposed in Israel that would send those talking about Jesus to jail Two Knesset members propose legislation to outlaw sharing the Gospel in Israel and send violators to prison – could it become law? US Catholic bishops condemn gender transition procedures in public letter. Document repeatedly cites Pope Francis, who has been an outspoken critic of gender ideology Teresa - could what is happening in Israel be the Anti-Christ? Maggie - Why does it take about 8 years to be a priest when the apostles didn't have formal training? Oscar - Israel laws: You can't take the name of Jesus out from a country Pat - Are “thee” and “thy” the familiar forms and that's why they are used in prayers? Giovanni 8-years-old - Why is God different in Old Testament than in the New Testament? Suzie - Is the banning on Jesus in Israel because of biblical prophecy?

Brad speaks with Rebbecca Bratten Weiss, a reporter for US Catholic magazine and a contributor to the National Catholic Reporter. They revisit the issue of Trad Catholics. The discussion focuses on a number of troubling themes found in trad Catholic communities: Anti-semitism Militant patriarchy A longing for the Confederacy Xenophobia One of the biggest takeaways from the interivew is that the longing for "traditional" worship services is often a repository for retrograde approaches to family, gender, sex, and social order. The problem isn't the Latin, but it's a good host for other troubling phenomena. Venmo @straightwhitejc Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-War-Extremist-Christian-Nationalism/dp/1506482163 For access to the full Orange Wave series, click here: https://irreverent.supportingcast.fm/products/the-orange-wave-a-history-of-the-religious-right-since-1960 To Donate: Venmo: @straightwhitejc https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BradleyOnishi Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/straightwhiteamericanjesus SWAJ Apparel is here! https://straight-white-american-jesus.creator-spring.com/listing/not-today-uncle-ron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://swaj.supportingcast.fm

Megan sits down with Sr. Joan Mumaw, Founder of Friends in Solidarity, an initiative of US Catholic religious men and women who support religious working in South Sudan and beyond. They discuss the significance and impact of Pope Francis' recent visit to South Sudan from 3-5 of February.

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Chat GPT3, an artificial intelligence bot, outperformed some Ivy League students at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business on a final exam. In a paper titled "Would Chat GPT3 Get a Wharton MBA?", Wharton Professor Christian Terwiesch revealed that the AI system would have earned either a B or B- on the graded final exam. Secret Pope Benedict book is published blasting progressive Pope Francis, reveals US Catholic seminaries are havens of 'gay clubs'. Deputy Defense Press Secretary Sabrina Singh revealed to reporters on Thursday the Pentagon was taking weapons from its stockpiles in Israel and South Korea to meet weapons demand in Ukraine's war with Russia, and more on today's episode.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - On the eve of President Joe Biden's Sunday visit to the US-Mexico border to meet with local officials and border enforcement agents, the US Catholic bishops announced their opposition to the administration's recent crackdown on illegal immigration to the United States. Biden announced Thursday that the US will step up enforcement at the border and begin to turn away Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Haitians who try to cross the US-Mexico border illegally. The new rules would also allow up to 30,000 people to come into the US each month from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti. Migrants would be able to come for two years and receive work authorization, provided they have an eligible sponsor and can pass vetting and background checks. In his statement, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso declared the bishops' opposition to the new rules on the grounds that those fleeing violence have a right to seek safety in the US. “We urge the administration to reverse its present course in favor of humane solutions that recognize the God-given dignity of migrants and provide equitable access to immigration and humanitarian pathways,” the bishop said. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253290/us-bishops-urge-biden-administration-to-reverse-its-present-course-on-immigration Cardinal Joseph Zen met privately with Pope Francis on Friday after attending Benedict XVI's funeral. The Hong Kong authorities temporarily released the passport of the 90-year-old cardinal, who was arrested last year under the city's national security law, to allow him to travel to Rome. According to America Magazine, Zen met Pope Francis in the afternoon on January 6, in the Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse. The cardinal also posted photos showing him embracing Benedict XVI's closed coffin and greeting Pope Francis in front of Michelangelo's Pietà on the morning of the funeral. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253283/cardinal-zen-meets-pope-francis-prays-at-benedict-xvi-s-tomb The SEEK conference, a major Catholic conference for students, adults, and clergy put on by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), will return to Saint Louis in 2024 for the second year in a row, FOCUS announced late last week. According to FOCUS' estimate, nearly 19,000 people — students, adults, families, bishops, priests, religious sisters, and more — attended the five-day SEEK23 conference at America's Center Convention Complex in downtown Saint Louis last week. The conference — now in its 25th year — included workshops, talks, worship, and entertainment. The 2023 gathering was FOCUS' first fully in-person national conference since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. FOCUS held a national conference in Indianapolis in 2019 and a smaller student leadership summit in Phoenix in the earliest days of 2020. Conferences for 2021 and 2022 were held online due to the pandemic. FOCUS announced on Thursday evening that the next SEEK will take place January 1-5, 2024, also in Saint Louis, at the same venue. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253277/young-catholics-converge-at-seek23-i-love-seeing-people-fall-in-love-with-jesus Today, the Church celebrates The Baptism of the Lord. the Church also celebrates Saint Adrian of Canterbury, the famous Abbot of Saint Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury, where he established a flourishing monastic school, where many future bishops and abbots were educated in Latin, Greek, scripture, theology, Roman law and arithmetic. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-adrian-of-canterbury-111

12/15/22 - "In the News" - 30 minutes - Co-Hosts Judy Dezagottis & Father Bill Weary -     Discussions regarding:  Origins & devotion of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe; explanation of use of "O" Antiphons during late Advent; Archbishop Timothy Broglio becomes new President of the USCCB; US Catholic population increasing especially in the Southern US states; the Mississippi River was once named 'River of the Immaculate Conception'; update on Mark Houck whose home was raided by the FBI has filed for dismissal of 'discriminatory' federal charges; libraries who host Drag Queen Hours reject Christian actor Kirk Cameron's efforts and his new children's book.

The Non-Prophets, Episode 21.48 airing Sunday, 11.27.2022 featuring Richard Gilliver, Student Doctor Ben and Kelley Laughlin.Oh non-god I am stuffed. I don't even want to invoke the Flying Spaghetti Monster as I don't even want to THINK about food! If you are in the USofA we hope you had a great Thanksgiving (eg Gluttony day) and hope you don't break the bank on all those sales (eg Greed day). Wonder if we can fit some more mortal sin days in the next few weeks. As for us The Non-Prophets we have also been stuffing ourselves with news articles for our hosts Richard Gilliver, Student Doctor Ben, and Kelley Laughlin to serve to you on a silver platter! Let's get into it.First up, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the 8 BILLIONTH person born! At the same time, we are already and 8 BILLION PEOPLE! Seems the religious took that “go forth and multiply” thing seriously. Well here's an idea, maybe when people are more secular they will study the carrying capacity of the planet and practice safer population growth. Here's hoping Elon Musk's plan to go to Mars is not his own version of population control.Up next. Show of hands, who here has heard the phrase “hate the sin, love the sinner”? Hmm I am seeing a lot of hands out there. Well seems that The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints (not typing that out again) is living that. They seem to be just fine with Congress trying to codify gay marriage. They still think it is a sin and that you are all going to burn in hell forever and ever… Hey, it's baby steps right?Speaking of changing view points, seems some US Bishops are really worried about the their congregations views on abortion. Those diagonal moving church leaders seem to not be able to put their pawns in check. So they spend their knights deep in their rooks to stop all those nasty mates. Also somewhere queens are involved. Hey doing a whole thing on chess puns is harder than you think when you are board!Lastly, We take a look back at Thomas Jefferson and his terrible, horrible, no good very bad Thanksgiving. No, wait that was Alexander who wasn't Hamilton. Oh no I must not break out into song! AhHem… Seems it partly had to do with separation of church and state which he was a big supporter of. Then again he was also hypocritical in a lot of other aspects. So I guess we still have a lot of mixed feelings about this.That will do it for this week. Be sure to tune in this Sunday at 3:00 PM Central. Most of the shows this week were pre-recorded, but Talk Heathen and The Atheist Experience are going to be live shows. See you all next week!Segment 1: Could the rise of the nonreligious defuse the population bomb?, Only Sky, Andrew Fiala, November 16, 2022http://bit.ly/3VrBesCGlobal population hits 8 billion as growth poses more challenges for the planetCNN, Tara Subramaniam, November 15, 2022http://bit.ly/3Xv0Y9qSegment 2: Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful Associated Press, Sam Metz, November 16, 2022http://bit.ly/3GJysLfDon't be fooled: The Senate's gay marriage bill does not protect religious objectors, Washington Examiner, Kaylee McGhee White, November 18, 2022 http://bit.ly/3U7zaF4Segment 3: US Catholic bishops worry about abortion views in the pews, AP News, Peter Smith, November 17, 2022 http://bit.ly/3gvCoEXSegment 4: Looking Back: What a Turkey: When Thomas Jefferson Refused to Acknowledge Thanksgiving, Mental Floss, Jake Rosen, November 14, 2022http://bit.ly/3GJJa4tDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: http://tiny.cc/patreonnp We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► http://tiny.cc/fbnp► Contact us with questions or news stories at: nonprophets@atheist-community.org

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Recently, Cynthia Bailey Manns came off of the SDI Coordinating Council, now called the SDI Board of Directors, and also wrote a reflection for Presence – our journal on spiritual direction and companionship. Cynthia and I discuss her written reflection, her time serving on the Coordinating Council, and her work as a soul companion. Cynthia Bailey Manns, D.Min., is an experienced soul companion,  supervisor, workshop and retreat leader, Movement Chaplain, spiritual direction training program leader, Lilly Grant program leader and author. Her passion for soul care and sacred activism is foundational to her current service as the Adult Learning Director at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community in Minneapolis, Adjunct Faculty in the Theology department at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, and accompanying lay and ordained spiritual leaders.  She is the US Catholic representative and author for the 2023 World Council of Churches Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and served as the past Chair of SDI's Coordinating Council. 

The spiritual seeker's guide to living with authenticity and integrity in troubled times by a lauded journalist and monk mentored by Thomas Merton.   This book is a dialogue between two spiritual seekers—one a Trappist monk and the other a married professional woman. It is two people “strugeling to articulate life's universal questions from diverse contexts and perspectives.” Brother Paul writes as one steeped in silence and the daily rhythms of the ancient prayer practices of monasticism. Judith Valente writes as a professional woman attempting to bring a sense of prayer and contemplation to a scattered life in the secular world. Valente uses the story of Brother Paul's interview for a PBS documentary as a jumping-off point: When asked the purpose of the Trappist life in the modern world, he said that it is “to show you don't need a purpose.” The purpose of life, he said, is life. “You're to live your life.” How to Be offers a window into two people living their lives on purpose (or not) and struggling to come to terms with the big issues everyone faces: faith, mortality, mystery, prayer, work. It is a book that provides insight and inspiration for those walking the spiritual path—particularly for those interested in the contemplative path. Judith Valente is a former staff writer for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. She is a former correspondent for PBS's Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly and senior correspondent for investigative reporting and long features at the NPR affiliate in central Illinois. She was also a special correspondent covering faith and values and arts and culture for Chicago Public Radio. Valente contributes articles to US Catholic magazine and National Catholic Reporter. 

The spiritual seeker's guide to living with authenticity and integrity in troubled times by a lauded journalist and monk mentored by Thomas Merton. This book is a dialogue between two spiritual seekers—one a Trappist monk and the other a married professional woman. It is two people “strugeling to articulate life's universal questions from diverse contexts and perspectives.” Brother Paul writes as one steeped in silence and the daily rhythms of the ancient prayer practices of monasticism. Judith Valente writes as a professional woman attempting to bring a sense of prayer and contemplation to a scattered life in the secular world.Valente uses the story of Brother Paul's interview for a PBS documentary as a jumping-off point: When asked the purpose of the Trappist life in the modern world, he said that it is “to show you don't need a purpose.” The purpose of life, he said, is life. “You're to live your life.”How to Be offers a window into two people living their lives on purpose (or not) and struggling to come to terms with the big issues everyone faces: faith, mortality, mystery, prayer, work. It is a book that provides insight and inspiration for those walking the spiritual path—particularly for those interested in the contemplative path.Judith Valente is a former staff writer for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. She is a former correspondent for PBS's Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly and senior correspondent for investigative reporting and long features at the NPR affiliate in central Illinois. She was also a special correspondent covering faith and values and arts and culture for Chicago Public Radio. Valente contributes articles to US Catholic magazine and National Catholic Reporter. 

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A major study of US Catholic priests, released Wednesday, found that despite relatively high levels of personal well-being and fulfillment among priests as a whole, a significant percentage of priests have issues with burnout, distrust in their bishop, and fears of being falsely accused of misconduct. A large percentage of the priests and bishops surveyed reported high levels of well-being: 77% of priests and 81% of bishops can be categorized as “flourishing,” based on a measurement called the Harvard Flourishing Index. The report also says that 45% of priests surveyed reported at least one symptom of ministry burnout. Many fear that a single false allegation of sexual abuse could ruin them, the report states. Among the priests surveyed, a large majority — 82% — said they regularly fear false allegations. And many diocesan priests fear being abandoned by their diocese and bishop should they find themselves falsely accused, more so than religious priests. The priests surveyed also offered several recommendations for rebuilding trust between them and their bishops, which you can read about at catholicnewsagency.com. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252588/major-survey-of-catholic-priests-finds-trust-issues-burnout-fear-of-false-allegations The Pontifical Academy for Life issued a statement Wednesday defending the recent appointment of an outspoken advocate for abortion rights on the grounds that members are chosen to contribute to “fruitful interdisciplinary, intercultural, and interreligious dialogue.” An Italian-American economist and professor at University College London, Mariana Mazzucato, was among seven academics appointed by Pope Francis on October 15 to serve five-year terms with the academy. On several occasions Mazzucato shared her pro-abortion views online when Roe v Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court. The Pontifical Academy for Life was formed by Saint John Paul II in 1994, and originally members were required to sign a declaration affirming pro-life views. That requirement went away in 2016, but the academy's new statutes still require members to conform with Church teaching. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252589/vatican-press-office-pro-abortion-pontifical-academy-for-life-member-contributes-to-dialogue Today the Church celebrates Saint Irene, a Portuguese nun who was martyred in defense of her chastity in the year 653. Saint Irene's body was miraculously recovered after being thrown into the river. She was canonized in part because of the great amount of miracles that occured at her tomb. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-irene-26 The Church also honors Saint Bertilla Boscardin, a sister and nurse who cared for Italian soldiers during World War One. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-bertilla-boscardin-630

The death of Queen Elizabeth has many wondering about the future of Christianity in the UK. The Queen was outspoken about her faith in Jesus Christ, but how will King Charles change what it means for the monarch to be the “Defender of the Faith”? We all know evangelicals are divided by politics, but a new report by Catholic bishops says Roman Catholics are too. What can we learn from one another? Poverty among kids in the U.S. has declined dramatically in recent decades. Liberals say it's the result of government programs. Conservative credit economic growth. Who is right?   Then, Anglican pastor Aaron Damiani talks with Skye about his journey from megachurch burnout to life-giving liturgy. His new book, “Earth Filled with Heaven,” is written to Christians skeptical about tradition, rituals, and sacraments, but they might be the key to saving evangelicalism from itself. Plus, why you shouldn't drink coffee before shopping or trust ads featuring dogs.   Bonus Patreon Interview with Aaron Damiani - Https://www.patreon.com/posts/72516965/   News Segment 0:00 - Intro 03:06 - Dog and cat marketing 9:42 - Drinking coffee before shopping 11:13- The Queen's faith and Christianity in the UK 21:46 - Catholic church split by politics 30:36 - Child poverty has declined   Interview with Aaron Damiani “Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church” - https://amzn.to/3Szeaqy Aaron Damiani - https://twitter.com/aarondamiani 43:55 - Background 47:47 - Megachurch burnout 52:14 - Liturgy and sacrament overview 59:38 - Misperceptions about liturgy 1:08:21 - Mitigating celebrity dynamics in the church 1:11:48 - Is this just another novelty? 1:15:08 - Credits   Articles from news segment:“Dog owners take more risks, cat owners are more cautious, research finds” by Lei Jia (Salon) - https://www.salon.com/2022/09/04/dog-owners-take-more-risks-cat-owners-are-more-cautious-research-finds_partner/   “Drinking coffee before shopping could make you spend more” by Adam Barnes (The Hill) - https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/3567346-drinking-coffee-before-shopping-could-make-you-spend-more/   “US Catholic bishops' report to the Vatican shows a church split by politics” by Claire Giangravé (Religion News Service) - https://religionnews.com/2022/09/23/u-s-catholic-bishops-report-to-the-vatican-shows-a-church-split-by-politics/   “Expanded Safety Net Drives Sharp Drop in Child Poverty” by Jason DeParle (NYT) - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/11/us/politics/child-poverty-analysis-safety-net.html   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Michael Hichborn: Michael is President & Founder of the Lepanto Institute. He discusses the dangerous liaison between dissident clergy who continue to push the Catholic Church to change Christ's teaching on the acceptance of the LBGTQ agenda.

Judith Valente is a former staff writer for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal and is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Valente contributes to the US Catholic magazine and National Catholic Reporter. Besides her life as a journalist, she's a poet, retreat leader, TV & Radio Producer, and Benedictine lay Associate. Judith Valente and Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO are co-authors of a book of letters entitled: How to Be: A Monk and a Journalist Reflect on Living & Dying, Purpose & Prayer, Forgiveness & Friendship (Hampton Roads 2021)Interview Date: 4/8/2022 Tags: MP3, Judith Valente, Paul Quenon, letter writing, Covid pandemic, journalism, climbing a tree, wasting time, Spirituality

This conversation encompasses a wide range of what it means to be human and life's universal questions from very different perspectives. Valente responds to Trappist monk Brother Quenon's question, “Does this bring you closer to God?” by saying “I think that's the question we have to ask ourselves all the time in our work. Is this bringing me closer to the Divine Presence? Judith Valente is a former staff writer for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal and is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Valente contributes to the US Catholic magazine and National Catholic Reporter. Besides her life as a journalist, she's a poet, retreat leader, TV & Radio Producer, and Benedictine lay Associate. Judith Valente and Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO are co-authors of : How to Be: A Monk and a Journalist Reflect on Living & Dying, Purpose & Prayer, Forgiveness & Friendship (Hampton Roads 2021) Interview Date: 4/8/2022 Tags: Judith Valente, Paul Quenon, Thomas Merton, Haiku, Rule of St. Benedict, deep listening, meditation, discontent, surrender, prayer, friendship, Saint Aelred of Rievaulx, Poetry, Letter Writing, Spirituality, Meditation

Nicole M. Perone is the National Coordinator of ESTEEM, the faith-based leadership formation program for Catholic students at colleges and universities across the United States. ESTEEM prepares young adults for the transition from campus ministry to parish life, and to engage their temporal gifts as leaders in their faith communities. ESTEEM is a partnership between Leadership Roundtable and Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University. Nicole previously served as the Archdiocesan Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Hartford. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University. Her Bachelor of Arts in Theology with double minors in Italian and Catholic Studies was bestowed by Loyola University Maryland, where she graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Nicole is the chair of the Board of Governors for the National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults, and on the writing team for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' pastoral framework on youth and young adult ministry. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the All Africa Conference: Sister to Sister; the National Advisory Council for the Next Level initiative of the Center for FaithJustice; and the Advisory Board of the Youth in the 21 st Century Initiative of Sacred Heart University. In 2018, Nicole was a delegate to the Pre-Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, and served on the writing committee for the final document. Her work has been published by America Media, Catholic News Service, The Jesuit Post, and US Catholic. Nicole lives in Milford, Connecticut with her husband, John Grosso (director of digital media for the Diocese of Bridgeport), and their Golden Retriever, Ellie.

Renée Roden and Kelly Sankowski are editors at www.femcatholic.com who have recently published an article investigating the maternity and paternity policies of all of the archdioceses and dioceses in the US Catholic Church. The article: https://www.femcatholic.com/post/paid-leave-report

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The US Catholic bishops appealed on Monday for “an honest dialogue rooted in Christ” about the “persistent evil of racism” after two mass shootings. The bishops spoke out after a gunman killed 10 people and injured three others on May 14 at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and a shooter killed one person and wounded five others on May 15 at a church in Laguna Woods, California. Authorities called the mass shooting in Buffalo a racially motivated hate crime and said that the gunman specifically targeted the store because it is located in a predominantly Black neighborhood. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251260/us-catholic-bishops-call-for-honest-dialogue-on-persistent-evil-of-racism-after-mass-shootings The two branches of the Catholic charity, Caritas, in Ukraine say they have helped almost 1.5 million people since Russia's full-scale invasion. Caritas Ukraine, which offers humanitarian assistance through the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, oversees an office in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol where seven people were killed under Russian tank fire. The country's other Caritas organization is Caritas-Spes, the charitable mission of Ukraine's Latin Rite bishops.Caritas groups are also active in neighboring countries, where more than six million Ukrainians have fled since February 24. In Poland, which has welcomed over three million Ukrainian refugees, Caritas' diocesan network has delivered over 1.5 million meals to more than 500,000 people. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251253/this-is-going-to-be-a-long-haul-caritas-groups-help-almost-15-million-ukrainians-amid-war Christian leaders of the Holy Land on Monday condemned recent violence at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, saying the “tragic episode” has “deeply wounded” the Christian community. Abu Akleh was a Melkite Greek Catholic and a Palestinian American who was killed while covering an Israeli raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank May 11. The BBC reported that during her funeral procession on May 13, Abu Akleh's coffin “almost fell” as police waded into the crowd brandishing batons and using stun grenades. The Christian leaders called the police' actions at the funeral, which took place in the parking compound of St. Joseph's Hospital in Jerusalem, a “violent intrusion.” On May 12, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem called “for a thorough and urgent investigation of all the circumstances of Abu Akleh's killing and for bringing those responsible to justice.” catholicnewsagency.com/news/251256/christian-leaders-condemn-violence-at-funeral-of-palestinian-journalist-shireen-abu-akleh Today, the Church celebrates Saint Pascal Baylon, a 16th-century lay brother amongst the Franciscan friars of the Alcantarine Reform. His charity to the poor and afflicted, and his unfailing courtesy were remarkable. Although poorly educated, his counsel was sought for by people of every station in life, and he was on terms of closest friendship with personages of eminent sanctity. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-pascal-baylon-240

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How to Be: A Monk and a Journalist Reflect on Living & Dying, Purpose & Prayer, Forgiveness & Friendship by Judith Valente, an award-winning author, journalist and poet, and Brother Paul Quenon, a Trappist monk of the famous Abbey of Gethsemani and an acclaimed poet and memoirist. How to Be is a dialogue in letters between two spiritual seekers — one following a monastic life framed by ancient prayer rhythms and the other a married, professional woman seeking a deeper sense of mindfulness in her busy life. In their letters, they ask universal questions about faith, work, prayer, balance, and meaning – questions that have become particularly relevant in the wake of our pandemic experience. How to Be provides ways to successfully navigate those questions through a spiritual lens. Brother Paul and Valente are popular speakers, retreat and workshop leaders, podcast guests, and media sources in print, radio, and video. Both are available to discuss their book. Interviews at the Abbey outside of Louisville, KY, offer stunning visuals. These are some interesting angles to pursue: § How to Be is a book for seekers, whether starting out or spiritually devout. The authors offer thoughtful, practical ideas for handling conflict, leaving jobs, coping with the unexpected, and dealing with loss, as well as spiritual guidance on prayer, meditation, and living a more contemplative life. § How to Be seeks to preserve the wisdom Brother Paul has gained from 60-plus years in the contemplative life. Monks like Brother Paul are becoming rare. He is also one of the few people alive who personally knew the great spirituality writer Thomas Merton, who was his novice director. § It is unusual for monks in a cloistered order, such as the Trappists, to become close friends with outsiders, especially women. The friendship between Brother Paul and Judith Valente spans more than a decade and has been nurtured through visits and their years of writing letters to one another in which they share their practical and spiritual insights. Judith Valente is a former staff writer for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. She is a former correspondent for PBS's Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly and senior correspondent for investigative reporting and long features at the NPR affiliate in central Illinois. She was also a special correspondent covering faith and values and arts and culture for Chicago Public Radio. Valente contributes articles to US Catholic magazine and National Catholic Reporter. She lives in Normal, Illinois. Learn more at www.judithvalente.com. Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, entered the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani in 1958 at the age of 17. Thomas Merton was his novice master and spiritual director. Quenon is the author of 9 collections of poetry. His memoir, In Praise of the Useless Life

ROBERT ROYAL, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org, joins us to discuss the latest news regarding Pope Francis' health, the Vatican's financial scandal and the indictments of 6 former Vatican officials for financial malfeasance. DR. ANTHONY OLIVA, general surgeon and regional director at The Catholic Medical Assocation gives us a doctor's perspective on Pope Francis' health following colon surgery performed this week. DECLAN GANLEY, Irish businessman and former candidate for EU Parliament discusses the recent crackdown on Chinese billionaire Jimmy Lai, the shuttering of his pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily by the communist Chinese government. NOELLE MERING, editor of TheologyofHome.com talks about the push for so-called "critical race theory" in some US Catholic schools, and her new book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology.

In our Deep Dive: The Supreme Court's 6-3 Conservative majority was supposed to signal a type of judicial groupthink not experienced since the liberal majorities of the court in the 60s, however, in its early innings the court has disappointed those forecasting doom. Do ideological & political differences have less to do than we thought - in how the justices do their justice thing? And in Courage or Cringe: Bishops vs Biden, Portland Riot Police quits and Peer pressure alive and well in medicine! Is the recent decision by US Catholic bishops to prepare a document emphasizing teaching in areas that directly relate to catholic politicians a politically inspired rebuke of a Catholic president made by a conservative cadre of religious superiors? OR is it a doctrinal explanation to an increasingly irreligious country at a time of deep disregard for a core teaching of the faith? Does the en-masse resignation of an entire police unit signify the deep solidarity of an embattled police force unfairly maligned? OR does it illustrate the very thin blue line that last year's BLM protests sought to highlight and eradicate? And finally... Is the outing of medical colleagues by a prominent virologist with respect to the Wuhan lab leak theory for Covid a brave decision by a medical professional putting global health over political correctness, OR is another in a line of sad examples of the damage President Trump caused when politicizing the pandemic? Deep Dive: The ideologically divided Supreme Court again defies the narrative. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/06/17/partisan-narrative-persists-threatens-future-supreme-court/7731207002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/06/17/partisan-narrative-persists-threatens-future-supreme-court/7731207002/) Courage or Cringe: Bishops Vote to Prepare Document on Communion for Catholic Politicians Who Support Abortion Rights. https://apple.news/AGYpEEU9jSxmzn7sycpH4Yg (https://apple.news/AGYpEEU9jSxmzn7sycpH4Yg) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/world/europe/pope-francis-vatican.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/world/europe/pope-francis-vatican.html) https://www.ncregister.com/news/u-s-bishops-approve-drafting-of-eucharist-document-other-action-items (https://www.ncregister.com/news/u-s-bishops-approve-drafting-of-eucharist-document-other-action-items) Entire Portland Police crowd control unit resigns after officer indicted on protest assault charge. https://abcnews.go.com/US/entire-portland-police-crowd-control-unit-resigns-officer/story?id=78342360 (https://abcnews.go.com/US/entire-portland-police-crowd-control-unit-resigns-officer/story?id=78342360) Scientist Says Some Colleagues Were Hesitant to Legitimize Lab-Leak Theory Out of Fear They Would Be ‘Associated with Trump'. https://news.yahoo.com/scientist-waited-legitimize-lab-leak-162344951.html (https://news.yahoo.com/scientist-waited-legitimize-lab-leak-162344951.html) Support this podcast

Each Memorial Day, our thoughts turn to all the men and women who have died serving our country in the military, both during peacetime and during war. It is a time when individually and as families and as a nation we reflect on the nature of war and the significance of military service, and to help in our reflection, we welcome Geronimo Whitaker and Peter Lucier to our program. Our guests are veterans of two very different wars fought in very different times, one as an Army foot soldier in Vietnam and the other as a Marine in Afghanistan, but each has known the violence, the loneliness, and the lasting effects of war, and in that sense, they also share a common bond. We offer our special appreciation to Garett Reppenhagen, Executive Director of Veterans for Peace, and Pat Alviso, Executive Director of Military Families Speak Out, for their assistance in arranging for our guests on this podcast. RELEVANT LINKS Washington Post series on "The Afghanistan Papers" Peter Lucier, a veteran and a Catholic, wrestles with the lies of war and his faith. Peter Lucier, writing on "Not Your Messiah" Peter Lucier reflects, "As a soldier I was loved for my sins. Now I must repent for them." Veterans for Peace Military Families Speak Out About Face - Veterans Against the War Note: The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War by Craig Whitlock is expected on Aug. 31, 2021.   GUEST INFO Geronimo Whitaker Geronimo was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1949 into a career military family. His father, James A. Whitaker, was in the US Army Air Force and served as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. Growing up on military bases all around the world gave Geronimo a perspective of equality among people. When he enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War, he was continuing a long tradition among his family members of service in the military. During his Army enlistment, he served as an Infantry Squad leader/Non-Commissioned officer in the 1st Cavalry Division, Airmobile, Republic of Vietnam, 1971.  Today, Geronimo describes himself as an artist, writer, and storyteller, especially of traditional African and Afro-American folk tales, as well as a drummer, guitarist, song writer and singer. He is familiar with theater as both an actor and a director, and has been a playwright, novelist and military journalist, as well as a martial artist, a Licensed Physical Therapist and an instructor in the Healing Arts. Geronimo is a Nationally Certified “B Level” AYSO Youth Soccer Coach, an entrepreneur and a world traveler.  Geronimo lives in Edmonds, Washington with his wife, surrounded by grandchildren and family. His three sons and newest grandbaby live in the Bay area of CA, and in Brooklyn NY.   Peter Lucier Born in St. Louis, raised in Dallas, Peter moved back to St. Louis in 2004. In 2008 he graduated from Saint Louis University High School, a Jesuit school in the city of St. Louis. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008. From 2009-2011 he served in a Fleet Anti-Terrorism and Security Team (FAST) platoon, deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Spain, and Bahrain. From 2011-2013 he was a scout with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Camp Pendleton, deploying to Afghanistan in 2011. He was honorably discharged from active duty as a corporal in 2013. Peter attended Montana State University where he graduated with an undergraduate degree in political science in 2018. His writing career began in 2015 when he joined a group of former junior enlisted writers who contributed to Tom Rick's Best Defense blog. His writing has since appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, America Magazine, US Catholic, and many more publications. He primarily writes about military and veteran issues, especially faith and military service.  His 2017 piece, “Not Your Messiah,” examines how veterans fulfill a dual messianic role in American civil religion – sacrificial lambs and high priests of civic holidays. His 2019 piece for America Magazine looked at the Catholic ritual of penance as a mechanism for healing the wounds of war. He has also written for the Washington Post on how to respond to the lies of war, as a Catholic, and in response to the Afghanistan Papers.  Lucier currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri where he continues to write, and is a law student at St. Louis University.   SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization.  Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501 (c )(3)  non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

Frederica comments on a recent interview in the US Catholic with Donna Freitas called Sex, Lies and the Hookup Culture. Is there hope for a turn around in society where romance trumps casual sex? In this episode, Frederica references her essay on the Disney Women and how they have changed over the years.