by Chris Williams, SJ | May 22, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I put on my best I’m-really-listening-face, sitting in an old, kind of gross, white-ish wingback chair. My friend sits opposite on another identical chair. As I nurse a glass of nice Scotch, I notice the ends of the armrests, stained mysteriously gray from hours of...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | May 19, 2019 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love. Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ unpacks Jesus’ “last lecture” in this week’s One-Minute Homily based on the Sunday readings that can be found here.
by Sean Barry, SJ | May 17, 2019 | Film, In the News, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
[SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains some spoilers about the movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu.] Last week, Detective Pikachu electrified audiences when it released on the big screen. This is quite a feat for a movie based off of a video game...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | May 12, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s not exactly flattering to be compared to sheep but Brian Strassburger, SJ, breaks open this analogy in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 12, 2017, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/30fwP07
by Juan Ruiz, SJ | May 5, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
After the Resurrection, the disciples are recklessly enthusiastic out of love of Christ. Juan Ruiz, SJ, challenges us to live by their example in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for May 5, 2019, which you can find here:...
by Colten Biro | May 3, 2019 | Film, In the News, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 5 mins
[SPOILER ALERT: This article contains significant details from the movie Avengers: Endgame] Grossing over 1.2 billion dollars in its opening weekend, Avengers: Endgame represents the culmination of over eleven years of planning, 22 movies, and a dozen or so...
by Colten Biro | May 1, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
The caffeine sweetness of steam rises, whirling and swirling up from the cup of coffee held tightly in my hand. Its gentle, soothing aromas providing solace and warmth. Instead of taking a slow sip, I grab a quick gulp and then dive into the blur of the school day....
by Colten Biro | Apr 28, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Are you open to being surprised by Jesus? Colten Biro, SJ, points out how Jesus interacts with his friends after the Resurrection and encourages us to be open to one of these encounters during the Easter season. Based on the readings for Sunday, April 28, which you...
by Jorge Roque, SJ | Apr 26, 2019 | Global Catholicism, In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 3 mins
The New York Times vividly described the mix of innocence and violence in their coverage of this past weekend’s tragedy: “As Christians in Sri Lanka gathered on Sunday morning to celebrate Easter Mass, powerful explosions ripped through three churches packed with...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Apr 23, 2019 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“Ugh, this isn’t another one of those ‘figure out what’s wrong with millenials’ pieces is it?” my friend scoffed. I had asked why she often goes to brunch instead of Mass. “You’re not going to try to rope me into going to Mass, are you?” I assured her it was not that...
