Today John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint of the Catholic Church. Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, reflects on how “outsiders” can help us recognize the beauty of what’s right in front of us. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 13, 2019. “Growth,” Cardinal Newman wrote, “is the only sure sign of life.” How […]
In response to last week’s article “Should A Catholic Support the Border Wall?” by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ, Brian Strassburger, SJ explores the broader issue of immigration reform, especially as it relates to the U.S.-Mexico border.
How an experience at the Kino Border Initiative transformed the heart of one volunteer.
The Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises is all about getting to know Jesus. Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, guides us through how we get to know Jesus as a role model and a friend in this week’s episode of the Intro to the Spiritual Exercises. Who’s somebody that you would follow? Ariana Grande? Cristiano Ronaldo? […]
The Voice of the Amazon Cries Out: Who Will Listen?
Jesus never actually told us to believe in ourselves, but to believe in something, someone much greater than ourselves. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us how we truly achieve greatness in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for October 6, 2019. “You can do it! Just believe in yourself!”…things Jesus never said. Hi, I’m […]
At the heart of the Pan-Amazonian Synod is the integral ecological vision of Pope Francis.
The First Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius can be intense. We are reminded that we are sinners…but this is to remind us of the great love and mercy of God. Join Br. Mark Mackey, SJ, as we continue to explore the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It can be tempting to put […]
A Christian take on immigration, Trump’s border wall, and the fence between the head and the heart.
Jesus gives us a warning not to neglect the poor through the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Br. Ken Homan, SJ, reminds us to keep this in mind with migrants and refugees in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Prepared for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and based on the readings for Sunday, […]
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