Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on priestly celibacy and the spirituality of sticking with it
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
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Show Notes
“The Spiritual Life” host James Martin, S.J., talks with famed spiritual author and guide, Ron Rolheiser O.M.I., about:
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Different habits of prayer, including discursive and centering prayer
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Staying the course when your vocation feels boring or dry
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What we have misunderstood about chastity and celibacy
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Why praying relentlessly about your problems might not be spiritually wise and what to do differently in prayer
Ron’s books mentioned in the episode:
The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian Spirituality
Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity
Domestic Monastery: Creating a Spiritual Life at Home
Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2025/08/26/father-james-martin-ronald-rolheiser-spiritual-life
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