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Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on priestly celibacy and the spirituality of sticking with it



“The Spiritual Life” host James Martin, S.J., talks with famed spiritual author and guide, Ron Rolheiser O.M.I., about:

  • Different habits of prayer, including discursive and centering prayer

  • Staying the course when your vocation feels boring or dry

  • What we have misunderstood about chastity and celibacy

  • 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

Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at:  thespirituallife@americamedia.org

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