Daniel P. Horan

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss anti-Black-studies legislation in Florida; parallels between policies at U.S. dioceses and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in many state houses; and the beginning of Lent.

Like improvising musicians, the Holy Spirit is the energy that makes the transcendent connection and divine co-creation necessary for beautiful music, says Fr. Daniel Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his legacy. They also explore the many facets of synodality, as they consider a recent essay by Cardinal Robert McElroy.

We can experience the Holy Spirit by becoming attuned to the Spirit's movement in our experiences, says Fr. Daniel P. Horan. We just might find that she defies our preconceived notions of God.

Fr. Daniel P. Horan notes that "Holy Spirit atheism" has real and practical consequences. We need to remember the Lord, the giver of life, he says.

Christmas isn't over yet, says columnist Fr. Daniel P. Horan, who compares the "game changer" of the Incarnation to family gatherings after COVID-19.

Listen: Father Daniel, Heidi and David explore revelations from the congressional hearings on Jan. 6, discuss the removal of Frank Pavone from the clerical state, and talk about their hopes for Christmas and the New Year.

This Christmas, consider the "minority opinion" about why Jesus became human, says columnist Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the Supreme Court 303 Creative case; synodality's supporters and opponents in and beyond the U.S. bishops' conference; and the future between China and the Vatican.

It's never too late to enroll as the students we are in the continuing education of Christian discipleship, especially during the season of Advent. Franciscan Fr. Daniel P. Horan suggests starting with the work of philosopher Dallas Willard.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about the attack on the LGBTQ community in Colorado, discuss the elections at the recent national meeting of the U.S. bishops, and look ahead to the beginning of Advent.

While having regular publication deadlines hanging over my head can be daunting at times, I find myself renewed in gratitude for this part of my work and ministry as I write my 100th column for NCR.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David round up the 2022 midterm elections, explore recent Supreme Court cases that affect affirmative action and tribal law, and discuss anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Catholic dioceses

The preamble to the U.S. Constitution is aspirational, but what if we acknowledged our "original sins," as South Africa's post-apartheid document does?

Listen: Father Daniel, Heidi and David discuss antisemitic remarks from rapper Ye and their consequences, the aftermath of yet another horrific school shooting, and recent political comments from Archbishop Chaput.

Many Catholic leaders, politicians, academics and ordinary people alike are part of an anti-religious-liberty movement, oftentimes claiming without irony to do so in the name of "religious freedom."

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the Second Vatican Council and the anniversary of its opening; the trio takes a look at the upcoming midterm elections; and they talk about what to watch and read.

Pope Francis recently gave a talk at a conference on migrant and refugee education, but his words have broader implications for higher education here in the U.S., says columnist Daniel P. Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel, and David look at Catholic governors who use migrants as political pawns; synthesis reports from the synod; and recent developments and long-term effects in the war in Ukraine.

On a pragmatic level, the church should be concerned about how discrimination against LGBTQ folks has young people walking away, but such discrimination is also inherently sinful, argues Franciscan Fr. Daniel Horan.