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These young Catholics told Pope Francis how they feel about climate change–and he listened.
Jesuitical
04/22/22 • 55 min
If you had a chance to ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be? That was not a hypothetical question for this week’s guests. Emily Burke and Henry Glynn are two of the students who were selected to take part in “Building Bridges North-South: A Synodal Encounter Between Pope Francis and University Students,” hosted by Loyola University Chicago. The conversation centered on migration, and Emily and Henry used their time with Francis to talk about climate change refugees.
We ask these young climate activists what it was likely to speak with the pope, how they hope to get more members of the U.S. church, including priests and bishops, to make the climate a priority and how they stay hopeful in their fight for the planet.
In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss the German Synodal Path—and the bishops who are concerned it could lead to schism.
Links from the show:
The German Synodal Way, Explained
74 bishops sign open letter warning of German Synodal Path’s ‘potential for schism’
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Learn more about Catholic Climate Covenant
What’s on tap?
Champagne—Christ is risen and so are our glasses!
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09/25/20 • 58 min
For many, the killing of George Floyd was a turning point. People of every age and race poured into streets across the country, demanding justice for not only Mr. Floyd but Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other Black men and women victimized by racist structures. But for this week’s guest, Anthea Butler, this moment feels more like a precipice than a turning point. Dr. Butler is an associate professor of religion and Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania, who has been seeking to raise awareness about systemic racism in her students and the wider culture for years.
We talk to Dr. Butler about how she sees these protests in the context of U.S. history, racism among Catholics and evangelicals, and the role of academics in the fight for racial justice.
In Signs of the Times, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has created an opening on the Supreme Court, and the two most likely judges to fill her seat are both Catholic women. Zac and Ashley discuss the history of Catholics on the court and why they have come to dominate the bench in the 21st century. Plus, we talk about the case of an Irish priest suspended from ministry in 2012 because of his support for women’s ordination and same-sex marriage and ask: What has and has not changed about how the Vatican disciplines dissenting priests under Pope Francis?
This was our 150th episode! Thanks to everyone who has stuck with us over the past two-and-a-half years. Making this podcast is the best part of our jobs, and we couldn’t do it without this amazing community of listeners. And a special thanks to members of our Patreon group. If Jesuitical is an important part of your life as a Catholic, please consider supporting the show.
Links from the show
Why do Catholics make up a majority of the Supreme Court?
Suspended Irish priest Tony Flannery calls Vatican inquiry ‘unjust’
Dr. Anthea Butler’s website and Twitter
What’s on tap?
Birthday girl’s choice: Shots of Bulleit Bourbon
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02/14/20 • 28 min
Cyrus Habib is perhaps most interesting (and inspiring) politician you haven’t heard of—yet—unless, of course, you listened to our interview with him back in May 2018. Amid a chaotic primary season and after a polarizing impeachment trial, we thought it was a good time to bring back this hopeful conversation about faith and politics.
Cyrus is the 16th and current Lieutenant Governor of Washington State. Born in Baltimore, Md., Cyrus is a three-time cancer survivor and has been fully blind since he was 8-years-old. His parents immigrated to the United States from Iran before he was born, and he is both the first and only Iranian-American official to hold statewide elected office in the United States.
We ask Cyrus how his Catholic faith shapes his public service and how citizens and politicians alike can work toward the common good in these polarized times.
(Originally released on May 25, 2018)
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Living like monks in quarantine
Jesuitical
05/12/20 • 33 min
In every age there are a small number of Catholics who intentionally isolate themselves from society to serve God and the church through lives of “prayer and labor.”. They’re called monks.
Gregory Hillis, an associate professor of theology at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky., knows one community of monks particularly well: the Cistercian monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani. In a recent essay for America, he shares some wisdom from the monks for living in solitude during a time of pandemic.
Greg joins Ashley, Zac and Vivian in this bonus episode to explore the rigorous yet transforming practices of monastic life, the power of silence and letting go of a false sense of control over our lives. They also discuss the most famous monk of Gethsemani Abbey, the writer and mystic Thomas Merton.
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Links from the show:
“We’re all monks now,” by Gregory Hillis
Books by Thomas Merton referenced by Greg Hillis:
"The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals"
"New Seeds of Contemplation"
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04/24/20 • 34 min
In late February, when the coronavirus still seemed like a far-off threat to many Americans, officials in West African nations began to prepare their public health response: They brought out thermometers, protective equipment and handwashing stations. When the first cases arrived in large cities, schools and airports were quickly closed. These nations did not have a large number of cases (and still don’t). What they do have is the fresh memory of the Ebola crisis that hit the region in 2014-16, taking over 11,000 lives and crippling already impoverished countries.
This week, we talk with Jennifer Overton, the regional director for West Africa for Catholic Relief Services, which has decades of experience providing emergency health services in the region. We ask Jennifer what the United States can learn from the West African response, how the experience of Ebola changed the people of the most affected nations and what the role of the church is during the current pandemic.
And in Signs of the Times: Ever wonder what a day in the life of the pope would be like? We discuss “Pope Simulator,” a computer game in development that lets you influence the course of world events soft papal power and “Bless units.” Next, a Catholic school uniform company is donating face masks made with that iconic Catholic plaid to health care workers. Finally, we introduce a new recurring segment, in which we take a deep dive into the different ways vulnerable populations are experiencing the coronavirus pandemic—and what we can do to help. This week, we cover the unique hardships faced by migrants in detention centers and abroad.
Let us know what you thought about the show and where you found God this week on our Facebook page. We are committed to accompanying you all during these challenging times both through this podcast and the larger Jesuitical community. If you can support our work by becoming a member of our Patreon community, we would be most grateful.
Links from the show
Stories
Pope Simulator promises a 'realistic' depiction of life as the Supreme Pontiff
Catholic school uniform company now making, donating face masks
As coronavirus spreads amid deportations, bishops call for protection of migrants
Trump to Temporarily Halt Immigration Into the U.S. Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Congolese archbishop highlights double challenge of Ebola and coronavirus
Learn more and give
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Kino Border Initiative
Hope Border Institute
Catholic Charities USA Covid-19 Resource Center
What’s on tap?
“The real holy water” (a.k.a., Scotch)
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03/31/20 • 28 min
Running a Catholic media organization during a pandemic.
Developing a new appreciation for the Eucharist from quarantine.
What real political leadership should look like in a time of crisis.
Matt Malone, S.J., the editor in chief of America Media (a.k.a. our boss), is the guest for this first bonus episode of Jesuitical during the coronavirus pandemic. We talk with him about running a media ministry in these unsettling times and how his role as a priest has changed since the suspension of public Masses. We also ask Father Malone what it’s like to live in quarantine with 13 other Jesuits and discuss the Jesuit roots of Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Lucky for us, Father Malone brings a special dispensation from our Lenten fast from alcohol! Cheers from away!
Plus, Assistant Editor Vivian Cabrera (who sits between Zac and Ashley in the office keeping the peace) helps cohost the conversation. Welcome Vivian!
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Bishop Robert Barron on Internet ministry, Black Lives Matter, and the art of dialogue. Ep. 147
Jesuitical
06/26/20 • 47 min
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If you’ve spent any time looking for Catholic resources online, you have certainly come across the work of Bishop Robert Barron. The auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the founder of Word on Fire Ministries and has been called a “Fulton Sheen for the 21st century.” He reaches millions of people over social media and has spoken about God in the expected (seminaries, Cathedrals) and unexpected (Google headquarters, Reddit AMAs) places alike.
We caught up with him to talk about his ministry during coronavirus, attracting controversy (yes, we talk about that Jordan Peterson interview), West Coast Catholicism and the recent Black Lives Matter protests.
This is our final show before our summer break. We’ll be popping in the feed periodically to share some thoughts and conversations with you, but otherwise we will be hard at work improving Jesuitical so we can come back better than ever in the fall. But to do that, we need your help.
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Until then, please keep us in your prayers. We’ll be praying for you.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the production of Jesuitical has been made possible, in part, by the generous support from American Bible Society. To learn more about American Bible Society and their amazing work visit www.americanbible.org.
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02/07/20 • 30 min
With two dramatized popes up for Best Actor (Jonathan Pryce) and Best Supporting Actor (Anthony Hopkins), are this year’s Oscars the most Catholic yet? To find out, we spoke with America’s film critic, John Anderson, about the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards, airing Sunday, Feb. 9.
We talk with John about the films with the most obviously Catholic themes in 2019 (“The Two Popes,” “The Irishman,” “A Hidden Life”). Then we make the case for our own favorites for Best Picture—with Zac and Ashley reaching rare consensus over their love for “Little Women.” Plus, we dig into the state of filmmaking and watching in the Age of Netflix and ask: Why should we pay attention to the Oscars?
Zac was out sick this week, so no Signs of the Times or Consolations & Desolations. But if you enjoy the show and want more, make sure to go back and listen to our conversation with Jonathan Pryce about what it’s like to play Pope Francis (and the High Sparrow).
Then, tell us about your favorite films of the year on our Facebook group. If you’d like to support the show, check out our Patreon page or rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.
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10/18/19 • 33 min
The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is underway in Rome. This week, we welcome Luke Hansen, S.J., a former associate editor at America and special correspondent for the synod, to discuss why the synod is so significant. Since the start of the synod on Oct. 6, Luke has been reporting on the ground. He has written on indigenous leaders sharing their experiences with bishops in Rome, ministries for women in the Amazon and the possibility of ordaining married men.
We talk to Luke about why Catholics all around the world should care about the synod, Pope Francis’ involvement at the gathering, the influence of laypeople and more. (You can find all of Luke’s reporting and all of our coverage on the synod here.)
In Signs of the Times, we talk about Pope Francis going viral on Twitter, and how he is asking us to stop being hypocrites; New York’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio squaring off in the latest edition of Cabrini-Gate; the $3,000 “Jesus Shoes” that sold out in 24 hours; a church bingo scandal in New Jersey; and, finally, how Democratic presidential candidates discussed faith at a CNN town hall.
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Links from the show:
Pope gives New Orleans Saints unexpected boost on Twitter
Pope at Mass: Learn to point the finger at yourself, to be freed of hypocrisy
Cuomo Swoops In On Columbus Day, Says State Will Help Build Mother Cabrini Statue
Church bingo players charged with cheating
Democratic presidential candidates talk faith at CNN Equality Town Hall
What you need to know about the 2019 Synod on the Amazon
What’s on tap?
Post-wedding detox: Pedialyte from Zac’s wedding gift bag
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A Very Traditional, Jesuitical Christmas
Jesuitical
12/22/23 • 40 min
Christmas is a time for traditions. From the quirky to the classic, every family has a favorite holiday movie, dish or custom. This week on Jesuitical, Zac and Ashley talk to four of their colleagues about their Advent and Christmas traditions—some old, some aspirational, some completely made up but all filled with the joy and anticipation of the season.
This is Jesuitical’s last episode of 2023—unless you become a member of the Patreon community. Next week, members will get a bonus mail-bag episode in their feeds. Zac and Ashley answer listener questions about the synod, the future of the parish and more. Sign up today!
Links from the show:
The perfect imperfections of the Nativity pageant, by Heather Trotta, vice president for advancement
What my mother’s Advent gift tradition taught me about the true meaning of giving, by Molly Cahill, associate editor
A (Midwestern) discussion about Advent traditions, by Joe Hoover, S.J., poetry editor
I love my Advent wreath. I just keep forgetting to light it, by Kerry Weber, executive editor
What’s on tap?
Prosecco with pomegranate seeds...and eggnog with orange Fanta
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How many episodes does Jesuitical have?
Jesuitical currently has 358 episodes available.
What topics does Jesuitical cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Jesuitical?
The episode title 'These young Catholics told Pope Francis how they feel about climate change–and he listened.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Jesuitical?
The average episode length on Jesuitical is 43 minutes.
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Episodes of Jesuitical are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Jesuitical?
The first episode of Jesuitical was released on Mar 1, 2017.
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