How spiritual writer Sr. Joyce Rupp finds joy and freedom in getting older

The long-beloved spiritual writer Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M. joins Fr. James Martin, S.J. to "The Spiritual Life” podcast. They talk about: - How to face the challenges of aging without harboring anger and bitterness - The opportunities for interior freedom and delight that come with age - How grief and loss changed the way Joyce prays  Some of our favorite books from Sr. Joyce Rupp’s: Vessels of Love: Poems and Prayers for the Later Years of Life Praying Our Goodbyes: A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows Fragments of Your Ancient Name: 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2025/02/13/review-james-martin-aging-rupp-schultz-junger-249872 Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at:  thespirituallife@americamedia.org Become a subscriber today at Americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices