(RNS) — The popularity of spiritual direction can be attributed in part to its emphasis on facilitating instead of advice-giving and theology-spewing. (RNS) — Sam Herrmann grew up homeschooled in an ...

Picture this: A person, young or old, is practicing the faith yet naturally wants to grow in his or her relationship with Jesus and become closer to God. Can the faithful — or should they — turn ...

In the spirit of St. John Henry Newman, spiritual directors on campuses nationwide are helping students live out their Catholic faith with confidence and authenticity. University of Dallas students ...

Some are chaplains or hospice workers, others are pastors to college students or adults. They're called "spiritual companions." And they all strive to be "that other person with whom people can share ...

The spiritual life is an arduous task. God cloths himself in mystery and so the process of discerning his will and knowing what he’s asking of us can be daunting. We all need help and such help begins ...

Many years ago in Baltimore I heard Pete Seeger play the five-string banjo. I was seized with the conviction that I must do it too. I was in graduate school at Johns Hopkins University at the time and ...

Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.

One of the reasons I'm an interesting person to be married to is my intensely late-blooming self-awareness. My wife is one of the most extroverted people I know. She could out-talk Oprah and Joyce ...

Spiritual direction is an access point to explore your soul as a vital aspect of your overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Reflecting on what is meaningful to you in the midst of the ...

Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.