GodPods

The C21 Center hosted a conversation on the impact and value of Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts education with guest editor of the new C21 Resources magazine, Elizabeth Shlala, associate dean and professor of the practice in the University Core Curriculum - AND - recent BC grad, and featured article contributor, Kyle Sutton '24. Kyle shared insights and advice on his experiences in and formation thr...

The C21 Center hosted a conversation with students and faculty moderated by Elizabeth Shlala, guest editor of the Fall 2024 issue of C21 Resources magazine, Professor of the Practice, and Associate Dean for the Core at Boston College. Discover the impact that the renewed Core courses can have on life, faith, career plans, and college experience. Students shared stories & advice. Professors wer...

The C21 Center celebrated its latest issue of C21 Resources with conversation moderated by guest editor Elizabeth Shlala, Associate Dean for the Core at Boston College. Panelists included: David Quigley, Provost & Dean of Faculties, Boston College Jaime L. Waters, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Clough School of Theology and Ministry Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., Dean, Morrissey College of Ar...

Listen to our Good Morning Faith Feeds conversation on the theme of Parish Life Today with guest speaker and C21 friend Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute. In this Faith Feeds, Dan shared an update on the national Catholic parish landscape, some challenges for parishes ahead, and what is working for parishes now. In addition, please feel free to explore the C21 Center's Faith Feeds...

What is the role of the Church in the age of polarization? What resources can our Catholic faith offer to heal fierce partisanship of our times? How might the sacramental imagination and wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching transform the "us" vs. "them" mentality that holds so many in its grip? It is tempting to feel fatalistic about the growing polarization around us, but there are good reasons for...

In this episode, I was incredibly grateful to host a conversation with Sr. Carlotta Gilarde, a Sister of St. Joseph. Sr. Carlotta joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1954, and as we’ll learn in this episode she has since served from Boston to Peru. Enjoy!   Within this episode, Sr. Carlotta recounts her time tap-dancing to a song from the film Happy Feet for a Boston Children's Hospital event. Ple...

Listen in to authors, Joan Luise Hill '75 and Katie Mahon, during a special FAITH FEEDS small group conversation about their book, The Miracle Collectors, as part of our FAITH FEEDS Book Series.

Kerry Campbell, Catholic writer, musician, teacher and creator of the podcast, "Raised Catholic," shares how prayer and God whispers have led her to new opportunities to grow her faith and the faith of others. Her podcast has become a place for Catholics on the margins to feel heard and to find God in their every day.

Professor Emeritus Paul Mariani and Associate Professor of the Practice Allison Adair discuss poetry as a reflection of and exercise in faith. They consider how the Catholic intellectual tradition helps us understand poetry, how repetitions in religious ritual encourage revision, and how the process of composing poems can itself become a kind of prayer.

Boston College professors, Kerry Cronin and Brian Braman discuss finding God in art and architecture. Professor Braman delves deep into the expressive meaning and values that architecture conveys while offering insights on how the artistic qualities of sacred spaces guide us all in becoming more fully human. 

On November 17, 2020, Cardinal Czerny discussed with panelists his work with Pope Francis on issues surrounding refugees and migration around the world, particularly in the age of COVID-19. What challenges are refugees and migrants currently facing? How can we help support and accompany migrants and refugees, as well as advocate for effective public and international policy on these issues so that...

The 32nd issue of C21 Resources magazine focused on the national Catholic parish landscape and sharing ideas that were shaping parishes for the better. “Catholic Parishes: A Conversation about Trends Challenges, and Grace at Work” provided an opportunity for Catholic voices to offer insights. Guest panelists included; Michael Simone, S.J. (Assistant Professor at Boston College School of Theology a...

This conversation was recorded in partnership with the Roche Center for Catholic Education to celebrate the Angels Unawares sculpture at Boston College, during the month of November 2020. It features insights from Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz whose commissioned sculpture was originally installed in St. Peter's Square in Rome on September 29, 2019 – for 105th World Day of Refugees and Migrants. 

Karen Kiefer, Director for the Church in the 21st Century Center speaks with Catherine Wiley, (Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association) , and Marilyn Henry about grandparents. Catherine and Marilyn highlight how and why grandparents are the true bearers of the faith. 

Professor Emerita  M. Shawn Copleand  and Nathan Wood-House, ABD, discuss signs of our times concerning police violence and movements to secure the dignity of Black lives in light of the development of race and racism inside chattel slavery in the United States as well as insights from Black churches and theologies. Their dialogue also takes up the concrete implications of the gospel for those ben...

George Floyd’s autopsy report indicated that he was positive for COVID-19. Prof. Craig Ford and Chanelle Robinson reflect on the intersecting issues of race, police subjugation and the pandemic his murder raises in light of resources from Catholic social teaching and scripture. They highlight the relevance of Catholic commitments to the dignity of work, a preferential option for the poor, and soli...

Karen Kiefer and Dan Cellucci (CEO for  The Catholic Leadership Institute ) discuss the future of the Catholic parish by unpacking trends and talking about generational and cultural shifts. They address declining vocations, leadership and the increase in multi-cultural parishes and share examples of creative ministry in the backdrop of the Pandemic. Dan also shares what makes a parish effective by...

In this series we are speaking to young Catholic innovators who are taking up the mission of revitalizing the Church. These twenty and thirty-something men and women have identified challenges that the Church is facing and have devised creative, forward-thinking solutions that are bringing vitality and energy to the Faith. At a time when many young people are questioning their commitment to instit...

In this series we are speaking to young Catholic innovators who are taking up the mission of revitalizing the Church. These twenty and thirty-something men and women have identified challenges that the Church is facing and have devised creative, forward-thinking solutions that are bringing vitality and energy to the Faith. At a time when many young people are questioning their commitment to instit...

Ignatian spirituality offers us the vision that we can “find God in all things.” In this episode, we will continue to explore how we can find God during Lent.   Throughout this Lenten podcast series, we want to help you find tangible tools to deepen your relationship with God -- or to jump start it if it’s been idle for awhile. One of those tools which we’re going to take a closer look at today is...

For most people, the word “Lent” conjures up images of fasting from sweets, alcohol, or meat on Fridays, or maybe saying a few more prayers here and there between Sunday Masses.  Prayer and fasting are two of the practices we intentionally incorporate into our Lenten practice.  But what about that third practice, almsgiving?  How can we better incorporate acts of charity into the 40 days of Lent? ...

Our guest today is Gretchen Crowe.  Gretchen is the editor-in-chief of Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, which is the only weekly Catholic newspaper in the United States. In addition to planning and editing the print publication, Gretchen oversees all digital content on OSVNews.com and Our Sunday Visitor’s social media platforms and is a member of the Catholic Press Association.  In 2015, Gretchen go...

“So what are you giving up?” That’s the proverbial question that Catholics face during Lent.  While fasting from some material thing can be done as an act of penance, it also has real spiritual perks. Fasting helps us to reorder our priorities when they’ve fallen out of alignment.    Our guest today is Haley Stewart.  Haley is the author of The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a T...

Karen Kiefer reflects on how desperately our world needs God's message of love and mercy made present in the Christ Child. 

Karen Kiefer reflects on Mary's "yes" to God and on Fr. J. Donald Monan, S.J., who said "yes" to God by accepting the presidency of Boston College in 1972.