by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Apr 3, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Pope Francis, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 5 mins
Christ is alive, and wants to draw young people to the center of a young Church. This is Pope Francis’ message in the apostolic exhortation he released yesterday, Christus vivit. The exhortation is long, probably too long for a document addressed to young people. It...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Apr 1, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Film, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 3 mins
I walked away from the movie “Unplanned” with one question: will it change minds? The abortion debate has raged since the 1970s in this country. The Catholic Church has struggled to present its teaching on abortion in an environment in which abortion has become a...
by David Inczauskis, SJ | Mar 31, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Just as the father received the Prodigal Son, so God greets us when we turn to him in prayer. So what are you waiting for? Go pray! David Inczauskis, SJ, delivers this beautiful message in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Mar 28, 2019 | In the News, Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 5 mins
There’s just something in the air this time of year. The days no longer feel so short. Those in school (or who work in them) can finally start to taste summer coming. This is also the start of my favorite season in sports: baseball season! It is opening day! 1 And...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Mar 24, 2019 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
The Lord is merciful, but that doesn’t mean we slack off, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily based on this Sunday’s readings, which can be found here.
by Ken Homan, SJ | Mar 17, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
What does God sound like when you pray? Br. Ken Homan invites us to listen to God in a new way as he reflects on the Transfiguration in this weeks One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, March 17, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2T9ND4d
by David Inczauskis, SJ | Mar 15, 2019 | Humor, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 1 min
My relationship with God and my relationship with sleep have a lot in common. Don’t get me wrong: that doesn’t mean I sleep when I pray! Nor would I trade prayer for sleep. Truth is: I need them both, and for a lot of the same reasons. Here are 7 ways that prayer and...
by Ángel Flores Fontánez | Mar 11, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Immigration, Race, US Bishops ~ Approx. 3 mins
Four months have passed since the United States’ Catholic Bishops published their letter against racism “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love.” Released to the public during controversies about sexual abuse in the church, the document has been overlooked by...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Mar 10, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Do we bargain with Jesus? This might be like tempting Jesus in the desert. Brian Strassburger gives this week’s One-Minute Homily, based on the readings for March 10, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2UqZuMv
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Mar 7, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
The Catholic liturgical calendar involves a constant interplay between fasting and feasting. Our church has entered a period of fasting. Most people who observe Lent choose something to give up for the entirety of the 40 days while they are also called to observe...
