Category Archives: theology

7 tips for new religion teachers

Posted on July 26, 2013 by margaretfelice

So, you finished that theology degree that everyone rolled their eyes at, and you’ve found the holy grail: gainful employment in your field. I was in your position a few years ago, except without the theology degree. If I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of faith, religion, theology | 12 Comments

Children of Eternity: the Boston Prays Together interfaith prayer service

Posted on April 18, 2013 by margaretfelice

I was proud of so many things while watching the prayer service in response to the Boston marathon bombing. I was proud of my city, proud of its leaders, proud of its faith community, proud of its artists, and proud … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, faith, news, prayer, religion, theology | 2 Comments

Seven great things from a talk with Paul Farmer

Posted on April 5, 2013 by margaretfelice

Earlier this week I attended a talk titled “Accompaniment: Liberation Theology, Solidarity, and a Life of Service“, with Paul Farmer of Partners in Health in conversation with  Roberto Goizueta of Boston College’s Theology Department. It was a well-organized and inspiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, theology | 1 Comment

A surprising reason a Jesuit Pope could be good for the Society of Jesus

Posted on March 18, 2013 by margaretfelice

In my many years at Jesuit institutions I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard Ignatian  spirituality described as social justice and intellectual curiosity without any of that pesky “Catholic stuff” weighing it down. I imagine poor Iggy spinning … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, news, religion, saints, theology | 2 Comments

Seven Quick Takes, volume 17

Posted on November 9, 2012 by margaretfelice

Please allow me to repeat myself! I found that almost everything I was going to write about today I’ve already written about at length. So enjoy a shorter than usual 7 quick takes and feel free to click through to … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Health, music, poetry, theology, writing | Leave a comment

Seven Quick Takes, volume 15

Posted on October 26, 2012 by margaretfelice

— 1 — Yesterday I wrote “Four Alternatives to Killing Your Pipe Organ” in response to a Boston Globe opinion piece that really irked me. Diana linked to it over at the PrayTell Blog as well, which flatters me to … Continue reading →

Posted in BOC, liturgy, music, singing, theology | 2 Comments

Margaret Farley and me

Posted on June 5, 2012 by margaretfelice

I know how to keep my mouth shut. It’s a skill I rarely exercise, but it’s one I have. When people look at you as someone who knows her faith and her religious history, sometimes you get questions you don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in religion, theology, writing | 6 Comments

In praise of irrationality

Posted on May 31, 2012 by margaretfelice

I have always had mixed feelings about dear Aquinas. After all, his name is Thomas, and he contributed a lot to the Church, and as Amy Welborn tells us in her Loyola Kids Book of Saints (one of my personal … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, prayer, saints, theology | Leave a comment

Serving two masters

Posted on May 22, 2012 by margaretfelice

I have to ask you to forgive me the pun, ever since I started working on my second masters degree seven long years ago, I have dreamed of making a joke about “serving two masters”. And today, the day after … Continue reading →

Posted in conducting, faith, liturgy, prayer, singing, theology | 5 Comments

Recklessness with words

Posted on April 3, 2012 by margaretfelice

I love words. I love the way they sound in my ears and feel in my mouth. I talk too much. I use 100 words when I could use ten. I overindulge. My favorite topics are the inexhaustible. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in theology, writing | 2 Comments