A reflection on the faith of Julian of Norwich, and her invitation to believe in a God who loves us beyond our imagination – and who is fully able to draw good out of evil, and joy out of suffering. Continue reading
A beautiful reflection on loving others as we love ourselves, as the Bible recommends. Sounds pretty straightforward, but – if we’re honest – it’s not always easy. Continue reading
A very personal, insightful examination of the slow march towards old age: from surprise, to denial, to acceptance … and hopefully, to joy and gratitude. Continue reading
Daniel Berrigan – the Jesuit priest, poet, pacifist and playwright – once gave this advice: “Learn from monks; they have secrets worth knowing.” In this thought-provoking column, Fr. Ron Rolheiser shares the wisdom he has gleaned from spending time with monks, and from his own experience of living in a religious community for over fifty years. Continue reading
Fr. Ron Rolheiser examines the many factors that have brought tension in the relationship between science and religion. With his usual clarity and insight, he shows us how the best in each can affirm and uphold the other. Continue reading
Enmity, polarization and intolerance flood the media and public discourse around us. How did we get here? And how on earth can we transform all the bitterness and division? Fr. Ron Rolheiser proposes that true reconciliation is possible…and the blueprint is found in the passion and death of Jesus. Continue reading
When we feel surrounded by great evil and darkness, “our very misfortunes become part of the growth of love, truth, and justice.” How can that be? Ron Rolheiser encourages us to search underneath what’s happening in the daily news to see God alive and working. Continue reading
Ron Rolheiser on the power of creativity to prevent a descent into darkness as seen in Michael Ondaatje’s Novel “Anil’s Ghost” Continue reading
