Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Frequently Faithful

Home
Catholic

2023-05-17T14:12:43-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Saying Goodbye

Last updated on: May 17, 2023 at 2:12 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

The gospel readings from Easter to the Ascension depict Jesus saying goodbye to his disciples. And so much more. One of the beautiful things about working in a high school is that we get to celebrate the natural beginnings and endings that a school year provides. In August each year, we all get new school supplies, class schedules, hopes, and goals. And every year in May, we get to experience a sense of closure and the satisfaction that comes with... Read more

Faith and Doubt

2023-05-13T18:23:36-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Gospel Reflection: Org Charts and Confirmation Smarts

Last updated on: May 13, 2023 at 6:23 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

The gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter provides confirmation of the radical organizational chart in the employee handbook for Christianity, Inc. I have been teaching confirmation preparation classes to eighth graders in my parish over the last eight months. I’ve learned a few things. First, 25 eighth-grade boys and girls together in one room are . . . a lot. Second, they are both delightful and annoying, often at the same moment. And third, they can wolf down snacks... Read more

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

2023-05-04T18:26:56-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Prayer: The Complicated Dance of Longing and Language

Last updated on: May 4, 2023 at 6:26 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

May the 4th might be the most interesting non-holiday holiday on the calendar! It’s the National Day of Prayer, and thanks to a recent survey on the topic, it’s clear that prayer is part of every day of the year for most Americans. The results are in! City Square Associates conducted a national survey from April 6-17 of American adults ages 18-64 across all demographic categories, and the results are pretty compelling. While society may appear to be growing more... Read more

Religion News

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

national day of prayer

2023-05-03T11:19:27-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Gospel Reflection: The GOAT on the Gate

Last updated on: May 3, 2023 at 11:19 am By Mary Ann Steutermann

The fourth Sunday in Easter opens the door to what it means to have the fullness of life. In other words, it’s the GOAT on the gate. My best friend from college has lived in lots of different places. Her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees were earned in a geographically diverse array of U.S. cities. Each one involved numerous apartment leases, moving companies, change-of-address forms, and questionable roommates. After marriage, she and her husband lived on the west coast for... Read more

History and Religion

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

2023-04-25T18:41:41-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

What is Spiritual Malnutrition and How Do We Fix It?

Last updated on: April 25, 2023 at 6:41 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

Jesus said that those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness” are blessed in the Beatitudes, but there’s an epidemic of spiritual malnutrition today that’s anything but holy. I came across a sad news story today. Twenty-one people in Kenya have died of starvation. The Good News International Church leader there, Paul Makenzie Nthenge, instructed the members to starve themselves to meet Jesus. I feel sadness at the senseless loss of life and anger at this person’s cruel abuse of power... Read more

Food and Religion

Religion News

spiritual malnutrition

2023-04-19T16:39:55-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Gospel Reflection: John 3:16

Last updated on: April 19, 2023 at 4:39 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

Today’s gospel readings culminate in what may be the most frequently quoted line in the entire New Testament. “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life (John 3:16). Growing up, I loved watching Atlanta Braves baseball. During the early 80s, the Turner Broadcasting System brought the boys of summer into my parents’ living room regularly. My mother thought Dale Murphy hung the... Read more

Sports and Religion

Recreation, Outdoors and Religion

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

2023-04-16T17:41:13-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Gospel Reflection: Why I Love Doubting Thomas

Last updated on: April 16, 2023 at 5:41 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

Poor “Doubting Thomas.” The focal point of today’s gospel reading, he’s usually thought of as Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada or Angelina Jolie’s in Maleficent. In other words, no high marks. But not so fast. I’m a little bit in love with him. Here’s why. In today’s gospel reading, shortly after Jesus has risen, the disciples are huddled together in a room, and Jesus appears. Thomas wasn’t present then, so when he did return, he couldn’t be... Read more

Relationships and Religion

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

doubting thomas

2023-04-09T19:52:24-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Easter Sunday: The Last Installment in the Limitations of Language Series

Last updated on: April 9, 2023 at 7:52 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

Holy Week has led to this day: Easter Sunday. Perhaps taking a closer look at what we mean by “salvation” can bring us closer to the real “good news.” What a week it’s been! On Palm Sunday, I suggested that a significant problem with organized religion today is language. Then on Monday, I proposed that “humanity” and “divinity” might not be the opposite terms we usually think they are. On Tuesday, I played with non-traditional ways of understanding what we mean when we... Read more

History and Religion

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

2023-05-04T15:59:27-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Good Friday: Part 6 in the Limitations of Language Series

Last updated on: May 4, 2023 at 3:59 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

Good Friday is far more about life than death. Three often overlooked elements of the gospel reading for Good Friday reveal more about the heart and soul of life than the grief and despair of death. I’ve enjoyed visiting my sister and her husband this week during Spring Break. We got our first pedicure of the season, ate out at great restaurants, played Pickleball, and laughed and laughed and laughed. But I’m back home now. In Jesus’ own words from... Read more

Religious Events

Relationships and Religion

Catholic Beliefs

Faith and Doubt

2023-04-06T17:34:04-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Holy Thursday: Part 5 of the Language of Christianity Series

Last updated on: April 6, 2023 at 5:34 pm By Mary Ann Steutermann

The gospel reading for Holy Thursday points to the heart of the Christian message. Unfortunately, some of our religious language has clouded its impact. As Gustav Flaubert wrote in Madame Bovary, “Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the stars.” He was right. Language is both treasure and torment at the same time. We began this week grappling with the... Read more

Relationships and Religion

Religious Events

Catholic Beliefs

washing of feet

«
1
2
3
4
5
»

Follow Us!

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Which Christian denomination practices the sacrament of Confirmation?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Catholic Baptist Methodist Jehovah’s Witnesses

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Catholic Beliefs Church Faith and Doubt Gospel Jesus Justice Metaphor Pope Francis Relationships Science Society Suffering Uncategorized

Select a Month February 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Catholic

Emotion in Early Christianity by Andrew Crislip

Andrew Crislip’s Emotion in Early Christianity examines an often overlooked dimension of...

16 Spiritual Touchstones for a More Grounded Life

After decades of spiritual study, here are 16 principles I try...

Catholic Evangelization: Sharing Your Faith Every Day

Welcome back to the Graceful Awakening mini-series called, “From Faith to Mission.” ...

The Pillar of the Boatmen: the Ancient Monument...

The Pillar of the Boatmen is a Romano-Gaulish sculpture that dates from...

Westminster Abbey-- Part One

In one sense walking into Westminster Abbey is like walking down the...

'Super Scam Me' Exposes AI Jon Bon Jovi...

Leslie Pickett believed she was in a relationship with Jon Bon Jovi....

view all Catholic blogs

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Copyright 2008-2026, Patheos. All rights reserved.

Subscription Support Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In

Follow Patheos