On the first episode of “The Spiritual Life,” Fr. James Martin, S.J., talks to Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., former Master General of the Dominican Order and a retreat leader for the Synod on Synodality.

Together, they talk about: 

Dominican spirituality and prayer

Friendship with God and dialogue in the church

Cardinal Timothy’s spiritual insights from aging and recovering from illness

Watch a video recording of this conversation on America Media's YouTube channel.

Read Fr. Jim's article on this conversation with Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe.

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe’s recent books:

Listening Together: Meditations on Synodality 

Surprised by Hope: Further Meditations on Synodality

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