Ghosting and rejection are more ubiquitous than ever in our online landscape. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how through the Eucharist, God enters and remains in our lives always. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus...
The ministry of chaplaincy is the ministry of real presence. For my regency mission over the past two years, I have worked at Loyola High School of Detroit. While my main role has been as a math teacher, I have also served as a chaplain for both the football and...
You’re worth saving because God loves you. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how God’s love makes us worthy of salvation, and not the status symbols of the world. Based on the readings for the 9th Sunday of Ordinary Time. You’re worth saving because God loves...
On Pentecost, Jesus offers the Holy Spirit to each of us in an individual way so that we can each build up the body of the church. Brennan Dour, SJ asks: Where has the Holy Spirit been tugging on your heart? Based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday. Wait… the Holy...
In the United States, Saint Louis University’s Bellarmine House of Studies is one of the two “First Studies” programs (the other, Ciszek Hall, is at Fordham University in New York City). During this stage in formation, Jesuit scholastics and brothers spend two or...
You are worth more than many birds. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on Jesus sharing how much God values us and the inherent human dignity we all share. Based on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. You are worth more than many birds. Yes, birds. Hi, I’m Austin...
The earth cries out with joy in spring. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that we too, as part of creation, should maintain our joy throughout our whole lives through the practice of the Ignatian Examen. Based on the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. Have you ever wanted...
Madonna and Child (Our Lady of Sorrows) Nick Leeper, SJ, 2026 Acrylic, Ink, and Gold and Silver Leaf on Linen Panel 19.75” x 13.75” Brooklyn, NYC – – – Visual Introduction An aproned woman in blue stands smiling, overwhelmed with joy, hugging her new...
Editor’s Note: The piece below takes the form of a letter from a teacher to his students and is published here as an original reflection, not as private correspondence to a particular classroom. In doing so, it aims to offer encouragement and edification for all...
“Every creature is thus the object of the Father’s tenderness, who gives it its place in the world… God enfolds it with his affection” writes Pope Francis in Laudato Si [77]. Tenderness and affection are probably not on a hunter’s mind when one of God’s beloved...
