You probably know how long Jesuit formation takes – about eleven years – and what studies are required – philosophy and theology. You might not know that before ordination, the Jesuits provide additional spiritual training, commonly called “Arrupe Month.” This...
Are you prepared for a retreat? You should be. Lent is a time for us to imitate Jesus, who was baptized and went to the desert to fast for 40 days and nights, a time of preparation. The Gospel of Luke says that the Holy Spirit led Jesus out to the desert “to be...
Shame and fear are never good reasons to stay away from God. Angelo Canta, S.J., reflects on how shamelessly placing ourselves before the Lord opens pathways to healing. Based on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 11, 2024. Perhaps we could...
This article is the first of a three-part reflection. Upon publication, the links to the following parts will be attached here. PART 1: INTRODUCTION In the Spiritual Exercises, there is a practice of repetitio, or repetition, in which the retreatant returns to a...
What do St. Paul and St. Ignatius have in common with a salesman? Josef Rodriguez, S.J. reflects on how St. Ignatius helped people find God at work in their lives. What do St Paul and St Ignatius have in common with salesmen? Hi, I’m Josef Rodriguez, and this is my...
I hear a common refrain among young adults today: “I love attending retreats, but I haven’t had the time or the opportunity since I finished college. And it’s hard to find fellow young adults to go with. Besides, good retreats are a long drive away.” A group of...
Jesus’s authority isn’t only about rules. Noah Banasiewicz reflects on how it’s about helping us make a true interior transformation. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 28, 2024. What is this? A new teaching with...
Jesus calls all people to follow him. Carlos Martinez-Vela, S.J., reflects on the call of the apostles, which is the call that all people of faith receive from Christ. Is Jesus calling you? Hi. I am Carlos Martinez-Vela, and this is my one-minute reflection. Do you...
We don’t become Jesus’s disciples all on our own. Angelo Canta, SJ, reflects on how God works through the people around us to help us draw closer to the Lord. Based on the readings for January 14, 2024. Discernment, I have learned, is a team sport. Back...
As a member of a men’s religious order, I am often in male-only environments. That being said, my Christmas reflections took an unexpected turn thanks to four women in my life—two friends, one family member, and a mentor—who had simultaneously become pregnant and...
