You've heard the phrase before. Perhaps you've uttered it yourself. But is it true? Does God work in mysterious ways? Sometimes his ways aren't mysterious at all. In fact, there are many mysteries ...

Editor’s note: “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” is a new podcast from America Media that focuses on how people experience God in their prayer and their daily lives. To accompany each ...

Several years ago, my father passed away at 88 years of age. During his last adult years, my father lived with us in Texas. Before that he lived in New York City. His family lived in an area of New ...