The biennial conference for the International Academy of Practical Theology IAPT began today in Chicago Illinois hosted at the Catholic Theological Union The IAPT is a collection of scholars from around the world who specialize in the theological study of practice whether social cultural or ec

Tomorrow July 31 nbsp or today depending on when you re reading this is the Feast of St Ignatius Loyola founder of the Society of Jesus aka the Jesuits nbsp To nbsp celebrate the day here is a favorite passage from his Autobiography which marks not only the beginning of the saint s convers

I can t figure out if this is a blessing or a curse nbsp A computerized Rosary the Rosary Companion nbsp which has the mysteries and even Hail Marys and Our Fathers spoken aloud is now available nbsp On the one hand it nbsp may be nbsp a boon for the lonely for nbsp those nbsp for whom ag

How long O Lord asks the psalmist Just when you want to applaud the compromise efforts in the House and Senate aiming to reduce the cost of the health care overhaul acknowledging the justifiable concern of some on the right that it is too pricey you see these two headlines across the top of

nbsp It s always pleasant business to report good news from the Catholic publishing scene nbsp Actually good news from a surprising source nbsp Last year Orbis Books full disclosure Robert Ellsberg the publisher is a friend and Orbis published one of my books published a book by Jim Dou

Isn t your guardian angel nbsp supposed to guard you You remember the old prayer nbsp Angel of God my guardian dear to whom God s love commits me here ever this day be at my side to light and guard rule and guide nbsp Light and guard nbsp Well maybe not nbsp Or at least maybe