Can prayer and friendship overcome polarization?

About this episode

Can Catholics come together in deeply polarized times? Fr. James Martin is joined by Tim Busch, a businessman, philanthropist, and one of the most prominent Catholic lay leaders in the United States. He is the co-founder and chairman of The Napa Institute, which brings together clergy, scholars, business leaders, and other lay Catholics to explore the Church’s mission in contemporary culture. He’s known for his “salon dinners,” where he brings together people with different perspectives from within the church to break down walls and build friendships. Together, Tim Busch and Fr. Jim discuss: Reaching out and listening to people, even when we disagree ideologically Contemplative prayer for busy people How our spirituality can help us remain open to people who believe or practice the faith differently than we do Chapters: 0:00 We all can be pastoral to one another 3:32 Tim’s leadership with the Eucharistic procession 4:45 Salon dinners – bringing Catholics together from diverse perspectives 11:57 The impact of Legatus on Tim Busch 17:15 Contemplative prayer for a busy person 22:32: Experiencing God in daily life 25:15 How to find God while suffering 2