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Ricardo da Silva, S.J., Associate Editor
Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is an associate editor for America Media and the host of the podcast “Preach.”
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rdasilva@americamedia.org
Articles by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
FaithInterviews
Meet Father Bill Holt, the Dominican priest who went viral on ‘Humans of New York’
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
America interviewed Father Holt at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, to learn a little more about his life and journey to the priesthood and his secrets to living a fulfilling and happy life.
FaithScripture Reflections
When Scripture doesn’t give us neat answers
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
The Transfiguration of Jesus gives us the courage to accept him—and our authentic selves
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Politics & SocietyExplainer
Explainer: Could Pope Francis revoke the 15th-century ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ used to justify colonizing Indigenous peoples?
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Papal bulls written in the 15th century granted Catholic kings permission to colonize non-Christian lands and enslave Indigenous Peoples. Will Pope Francis formally rescind those decrees during his Canada pilgrimage?
FaithNews Analysis
Analysis: Pope Francis apologized to the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Was it enough?
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
“They want to hear the Holy Father say it was the Catholic Church that was ultimately responsible for what descended on the peoples of our country, the first peoples.”
FaithScripture Reflections
What do you do when a Gospel passage doesn’t sit right with you?
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
FaithLent Reflections
Before #MeToo, there was Susanna and the Prophet Daniel
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A Reflection for the Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Arts & CultureFeatures
Leonard Cohen’s imperfect covenant with others, lovers and God
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Marcia Pally's new book focuses on Leonard Cohen's faith, relationships and worldview through his use of Jewish and Christian imagery.
FaithLent Reflections
Have pity on the powerful
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A reflection for the Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Why we sing the ‘O Antiphons’ in the lead-up to Christmas (and not before)
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
A Reflection for the Friday of the Third Week of Advent