The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have an Infancy Narrative, but instead gets right into the action. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on the urgency of this gospel and reminds us that we don’t need to wait to prepare for the Lord. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 10,...
In today’s digital age, hiking through the great outdoors seems like an activity that connects us back through countless generations. A quiet trail along a barren, high ridge seems to hold a timeless appeal. To my surprise, however, Diccon Bewes maintains in The Slow...
When we can’t be near those that we love, we try to keep in touch and look forward to when we see them again. William Manaker, SJ, reminds us that our relationship with Jesus is no different. Based on the readings fur Sunday, December 3, 2023. If we keep in touch with...
Christ the King calls us to care for the most vulnerable among us. Austin Kleman, SJ, reminds us that we don’t have to go far to find Christ in our midst. Based on the readings for Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2023. “Lord, when did we see you…?” Hi, my name...
‘‘The Council’ is an abstraction and as such cannot be allowed to obscure the mix of forces and personalities that marked the Council.’’ 1 In What Happened at Vatican II by John O’Malley, SJ, he mentions that “council” is a bit of a misnomer. I suggest that the...
Do we make use of the gifts that God has given us? Deacon Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on the purpose of God’s gifts so that we might be transformed by them. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 19, 2023. God gives us lots of gifts. But, why? Hi I’m Deacon Tom Elitz,...
For centuries, anti-semitism was an abhorrent pillar of European Christianity. It drove repeated pogroms against Jews, as when, in 1096, nearly 1,000 Jews were slaughtered by the Christians of Worms after ludicrous accusations regarding the poisoning of a local well....
Be prepared! This is a huge theme throughout the Gospels. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on how we can prepare ourselves for the Kingdom of God. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 12, 2023. Ready or not, here I come! I’m Fr. Eric Immel, and this is my one-minute...
“Isn’t the stock of the priesthood kind of low right now?” Fr. John asked. I sighed, mostly because I knew he was right. I was on the phone with the priest of the parish I grew up in, and I had just told him that I was midway through applying to enter the Jesuits. I...
Mothers and fathers are great examples of self-giving love. William Manaker, SJ, reflects on the example of parents and our call to serve one another. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 5, 2023. Want to know what true Christian leadership is? Look at a mother...
