Ronald Rolheiser

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Paradox, seeming inconsistency, and tension

1 week ago | irishcatholic.com | Ronald Rolheiser

The thought of some of the greatest and most influential people in history seems at times riddled with inconsistencies. Jesus, Augustine, Socrates, Aristotle, among others, appear at times to be contradicting themselves. It’s not always easy to see how everything squares with everything else in their teachings. That’s why the great religions and philosophies of the world are so prone to multiple interpretations.
How the conclave works: It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Elise Harris |Ronald Rolheiser

The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. The rule book is the apostolic constitution, "Universi Dominici Gregis" ("Shepherd of the Lord's Whole Flock"), which was issued by St. John Paul II in 1996 and amended by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007 and again in 2013.
U.S. cardinal's résumé, demeanor land him on 'papabile' lists

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Elise Harris |Ronald Rolheiser |Greg Erlandson

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, is the U.S. cardinal most often mentioned as a potential successor of St. Peter, but almost always with the caveat that he has an "outside" chance. La Repubblica, the major Italian daily, described him April 25 as "cosmopolitan and shy," but also said he was "appreciated by conservatives and progressives.
Five Francis customs that could change under a new pope

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Elise Harris |Ronald Rolheiser |Greg Erlandson

ROME – Like every one of his 265 predecessors, Pope Francis brought his own unique style to the Throne of Peter, reflected in everything from personal quirks and preferences to his approach to governance. Naturally, speculation about who will succeed him, and what might change when a new pope is elected, has been the talk of Rome since Francis’ death on April 21.
Why ‘The Chosen’ makes us understand Jesus better than anywhere else

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Greg Erlandson |Junno Arocho Esteves

I am sure many of you are familiar with the TV series about the life of Jesus called “The Chosen.” It was launched in 2019, has been in theaters and on streaming platforms since, and now has more than 200 million viewers. It has been translated into 50 languages and has 13 million social media followers, with about 30% of its audience being non-Christian. It was created and produced by Dallas Jenkins, an Evangelical Christian with wide ecumenical and interfaith sympathies.
Can 1 million frozen embryos be placed for adoption?

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Katie Yoder |Cindy Wooden |Elise Harris |Ronald Rolheiser

Katie McMahon and her husband realized the gravity of using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, to conceive when, years later, they needed to make a decision about their final four embryonic children frozen in time by cryopreservation. "We really had kind of come to see the disorder with IVF and didn't want to pursue IVF again, but it became apparent that these were indeed our children," she told OSV News.
Vatican unveils new statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Dale Gavlak |Cindy Wooden |Ronald Rolheiser

A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday in the hopes of inspiring people to open their hearts to the poor.
Pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Ronald Rolheiser |Scott Hahn

Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to recover his voice and to recover his physical strength, the Vatican press office said, but he also is increasing the number of private meetings he is holding with the heads of Vatican offices.
What does the future look like as we enter ‘the afternoon of Christianity’?

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Scott Hahn |Tom Hoffarth

Where might we experience Jesus today in a world that is seemingly too crowded with its own concerns to allow a space for him? The renowned spirituality writer Tomas Halik, in a recent book entitled “The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change” (University of Notre Dame Press, $35), makes this suggestion.
The ‘Alleluia’ is so powerful, both Jews and Christians lean on it

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Scott Hahn |Ronald Rolheiser |Tom Hoffarth

The return of our “Alleluia” is just days away. Outside Lent, it’s sung or recited before the Gospel at Mass. But then it goes away for our 40 days of fasting. It’s just a single word, and it’s so commonly used that we hardly notice it. But it is significant because the Jews of Jesus’ time associated the word primarily with the great feast of Passover — the time each year when they renewed their ancient covenant with God.