Anti-racism spirituality, Ukraine and Pope Francis, and praying when it feels useless

This week, Ashley and Zac talk to Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., a
Jesuit in formation, an assistant professor of psychology and a
student therapist at Creighton University. Patrick is the author of
a new book, The Crucible of Racism, as well as The Spiritual Work
of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola.
We talk with Patrick about why anti-racism isn’t optional for the
spiritual life, his experience with racism in the Jesuits and what
young people should be looking for this Lent.  During Signs of
the Times, we look at how Pope Francis is responding to the war in
Ukraine, and what it means to pray for peace, even if it feels
useless sometimes.  Links from the show:  The Crucible of
Racism The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice Podcast: Can Pope
Francis negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine? Praying for
peace in Ukraine—even when it feels useless What’s on tap? Nothing
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