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The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.

The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.

Bishop Mariann Budde on preaching the gospel in a political world

Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 4m

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How do we navigate politics in our congregations, our prayers, and our lives of faith? Fr. James Martin, S.J., discusses these questions with Bishop Mariann Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC. Bishop Budde became the first-ever woman to hold her position after being consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in November 2011. In addition to being a bishop, she is a mother, grandmother, and author of books including, “Gathering Up the Fragments: Preaching as Spiritual Practice” and “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith”. Together, Bishop Budde and Fr. Martin discuss: Preaching in a politically fraught time Recognizing the humanity in everyone in a…