by Eric Immel, SJ | Jun 19, 2019 | Blogs, Sexuality ~ Approx. 4 mins
This post is edited from its original, published on April 8, 2014 – Fine By Me: An All-Embracing Love *** The first time a friend came out to me, I was shopping for a Campbell’s Soup Can costume at a Target in St. Louis. As I searched for a means to disguise...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Jun 17, 2019 | Global Catholicism, Pope Francis, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 2 mins
La Civiltà Cattolica has released an English-language translation of the conversation between Pope Francis and local Jesuits in his recent visit to Romania. Francis often meets with Jesuits in his global travels, and the conversation are always worth reading. In this...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
We know who we’re called to be by looking at our Triune God, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J. in this week’s One-Minute Homily based on the readings for Trinity Sunday, which can be found here.
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jun 14, 2019 | Film, Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 3 mins
Last week, people around the world commemorated the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy in World War II. The numerous celebrations were a fitting recognition for those men who gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom. We have dealt with those who have...
by Emanuel Werner | Jun 13, 2019 | In the News, Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
Last night was Game 7 of hockey’s Stanley Cup Finals between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins. The Blues won to clinch their first ever Stanley Cup title to write the ending to an incredible storybook season. They fired their head coach early in the season....
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Jun 12, 2019 | Blogs, Gender, Sexuality, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
This post is edited from its original, published on August 1, 2018 – A Beautiful Bond: Argentinian Nun Ministers to Transgender Women *** The term “LGBT” was used for the first time in a Vatican document. The working document for the 2018 Synod on the Youth...
by Chris Williams, SJ | Jun 5, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Gallup, New Mexico sprawls across dry desert land, surrounded by large reddish-orange mesas where small, hardy cedar trees and cacti litter the rocky ground. The cacti bloom in the Spring with tiny bright red flowers that sparkle over the brown dust and rocks. It is...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Jun 2, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
We might not always get along, but Jesus called us to be one. Ian Peoples, SJ, reminds us of Jesus’ call to remain in love in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, June 2, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2WvSBhi
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | May 31, 2019 | In the News, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
Last month, Taylor Swift dropped the first single of her forthcoming seventh studio album, another catchy pop gem to add to her extensive chart-topping successes. The new song, titled “ME!”, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and has comfortably lodged itself in the top...
by Colten Biro | May 29, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2min
There is a secret lie that I’ve held since childhood—that prayer is like recipe book or magical spell, wherein the perfect words get the perfect wish fulfilled. But, I often find it’s not the words themselves that matter. Rather, what leads me closer to Christ’s peace...
