Tag Archives: spirituality

Father Ed, spiritual sponsor for AA’s co-founder

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Bookworm

Edward Dowling, S.J. (1898-1960), was called “the greatest and most gentle soul to walk this planet” by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of a new biography titled Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor … Continue reading →

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The way of the Franciscans

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Bookworm

A new Lent devotional, written by Boston College graduate Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M., offers readers ways to revitalize their prayer life during Lent as well as to increase their understanding of Franciscan spirituality. The Way of the Franciscans: A Prayer … Continue reading →

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How to truly love yourself

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Bookworm

Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, an internationally noted speaker and writer on Catholic spirituality, will present “How to Truly Love Yourself” on March 15 at 5:30 p.m. in McGuinn Auditorium. Fr. Rolheiser writes a regular column syndicated in nearly 100 newspapers worldwide. He is the … Continue reading →

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Praying our stories

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Bookworm

Alumna Elizabeth Eiland Figueroa, a clinical social worker, has written a post for dotMagis, the blog of IgnatianSpirituality.com. In her post, “Praying Our Stories,” she recalls a course she took her senior at BC which explored God’s presence in the everyday experiences … Continue reading →

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“Dating God”

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Bookworm

Franciscan friar Daniel P. Horan, OFM, a columnist for America magazine, will present “Dating God: Intimacy, Prayer, and Franciscan Spirituality” on Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons.  St. Francis has come into the worldwide … Continue reading →

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Spirituality for the family

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Bookworm

Alumni Tim Muldoon, who works in Boston College’s Division of Mission and Ministry, and his wife, Sue, have published Six Sacred Rules for Families: A Spirituality for the Home (Ave Maria Press, 2013), which offers tips to parents to help … Continue reading →

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Becoming Catholic (again)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Bookworm

Loyola Press has recently published a book titled Becoming Catholic, Again: Connecting the Faith We Were Taught with the Faith We Live by Boston College alumna Catherine Wiecher Brunell. Brunell, who has a master’s degree in pastoral ministry, writes about maintaining … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Trinity

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Bookworm

Dry Bones blogger Kathleen Mulhern uses Retrieving Nicaea: The Development and Meaning of Trinitarian Doctrine by School of Theology and Ministry Professor Khaled Anatolios as a guide and inspiration for her blog exploring Trinitarian spirituality and the history behind the … Continue reading →

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