“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

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