Voices

Jim McDermott, S.J., is an associate editor at America.
FaithFeatures
These modern retreat centers are helping people grow closer to God.
Arts & CultureIdeas
At times “10 Things” feels like being witness to little acts of self-liberation.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Watching the finale, my mind wandered through places in my life that have been special to me.
FaithFeatures
Again and again I have watched Californians find a way beyond the categories they are supposed to occupy.
Arts & CultureFilm
In my experience the separation of priest from everybody else is neither helpful nor based on any kind of truth.
Arts & CultureIdeas
How can it be that the finale of “Lost,” the introduction of the iPad and “Bridesmaids” all happened within the last 10 years?
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Being courtside at a presidential candidate debate sounds thrilling, but it turns out that you don’t get a great view of all the candidates. While I can see Biden’s head, I cannot see the body to which it is attached, and from my angle Senator Elizabeth Warren is just a left arm. Worse, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a haunting disembodied voice.
Arts & CultureTelevision
The new show from Damon Lindelof is more than another high concept sci-fi series.
Arts & CultureFilm
The story of a film that became an inspiration to Jesuits and their companions worldwide.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
The convent lost power and generators were put into place as backup. A fire department captain told local media that the sisters, some of whom were on oxygen, were scared but in good spirits. “We joked with them a little bit.... They are a great bunch of ladies.”