Aging
The Sultan and St. Francis
What does it mean to age with grace, to let go without losing hope, and to face life’s deepest losses with open hands? What does it mean to move toward spiritual maturity as life unfolds, and how can a spirituality of letting go help take us there? In this conversation, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins Off the Page to explore themes from his powerful new book, “Insane for the Light…”
A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go
What does it mean to age with grace, to let go without losing hope, and to face life’s deepest losses with open hands? What does it mean to move toward spiritual maturity as life unfolds, and how can a spirituality ...
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Aging with Humility and Grace
At age 58 in 1978, Pope John Paul II was still an avid skier, hiker, and swimmer. But over the next 27 years, age and health issues caught up with him—as they do with us all.
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Aging Gracefully
Reflect When Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II in 1978, he was an avid skier, hiker, and swimmer. But during his nearly 27-year pontificate, age and health issues caught up with him, as they do with us all. Even ...
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In the Hands of Christ
Adult children taking on the care of a parent with dementia embody Christ’s love.
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Hidden Treasures: An Ash Wednesday Journey
Ash Wednesday reminds this author of the impermanence of our lives and the treasure that awaits us.
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Turning 30? No Worries!
In a youth-obsessed culture, 30 might seem practically over-the-hill. But this decade can be a time of growth, satisfaction, and renewed faith.
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