Tag Archives: Church in the 21st Century Center
Catholic periodicals facing the future
The chief editors of three prominent Catholic magazines will come together Feb. 20 to discuss the opportunities and challenges they face amidst new technologies, polarizing religious discourse, and changing demographics among American Catholics. The panelists will be Matt Malone, S.J., … Continue reading
Tattoos on the Heart
Father Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries and author of the bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, will share his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of … Continue reading
Spiritual practices: old and new
Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New, co-edited by School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Colleen Griffith and Professor Thomas Groome, is the latest title from the award-winning Church in the 21st Century Center Book Series. The volume … Continue reading
Why be baptized?
Liturgical scholar John Baldovin, S.J., a professor in the School of Theology and Ministry, will discuss “Why Be Baptized in the Catholic Church?” on Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons. Fr. Baldovin is the … Continue reading
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The joy of the saints
In his new book, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life, television commentator and author Rev. James Martin, SJ, shows how the saints used humor in their spiritual journeys, how … Continue reading
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CPA winner
Love One Another: Catholic Reflections on How to Sustain Marriages Today, a book co-edited by Boston College Assistant to the Vice President for University Mission & Ministry Tim Muldoon, has received a third place prize from the Catholic Press Association … Continue reading
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Author, Jesuit and media man
On Mar. 4, Boston College will host an evening with author Rev. James Martin, SJ, whose media appearances on NPR, “The O’Reilly Factor” and “The Colbert Report,” among many others, have made him one of the most recognizable Jesuits in … Continue reading
A misfit sock for Christmas
A pile of mismatched socks on a laundry room floor was the only inspiration Karen Kiefer of the Church in the 21st Century Center needed to discover a special way her family could spread some Christmas cheer to others. The … Continue reading
Cardinal George
Cardinal Francis George, OMI, archbishop of Chicago and past president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), will speak on Dec. 7 in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons about his book The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision … Continue reading
Vocation of the Catholic Church
Paul Lakeland, the Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., professor of Catholic Studies and chair of the Center for Catholic Studies at Fairfield University, will speak on “The Vocation of the Church: One Calling, Many Roles” on Oct. 28 at 5:30 … Continue reading
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