Author: Brendan Busse, SJ

Brendan was born and raised in southern California. His love of narrative and social justice led him to pursue degrees in English (BA) and Theology (MA) at Loyola Marymount University. Before joining the Jesuits he taught high school and served as a Jesuit Volunteer in Belize for two years where he supervised the religious education programs of 29 village schools in the Maya Mountains. He returned to LMU as the director of Community Service and Social Justice. Brendan is currently completing an MA in Social Philosophy in Chicago. For the record, he hasn't shaved his face in its entirety since October of 1994. The precision of this date is due to the fact that facial hair was a “Senior Privilege” at his high school; welcoming the privilege, he has never looked back.

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Morning Dew by Jer Kunz at Flickr

It Happens: On Spring and Other Stuff

42 Wallpaper

A Slow Pitch & A Shower Scene, Jackie Robinson’s “42″

Olympic Rubber Bands by at Flickr

Amateurism (It’s for Lovers)

Rubble by Nobmouse at Flickr

Given Up Yet? Then it’s Time for Renewal

Rusted Flag by emseearr at Flickr

Giving Up for Lent, or Teaching Poverty in America

Road Question by milos milosevic at Flickr

“Who Do You Say That I Am?”

Empty Pews by Loozrboy at Flickr

“Losing Our Religion” and Learning to Listen

Christmas Palm by Joe Parks at Flickr

What I Got For Christmas

Vintage Radio by meantux at Flickr

This American Life, or Did Video Kill the Radio Star?

Listen&Respond Chart by camboida4kidsorg at Flickr

Listen Here. Write Now.