by Sean Barry, SJ | Oct 25, 2018 | Film, Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 4 mins
When something in pop culture makes an impact on the world, it is important to recognize it and, when enough time has passed, to look back on it with proper respect and admiration. Sometimes, this has been done well (like Blade Runner 2049 or Battlestar Galactica) and...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Oct 24, 2018 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I haven’t had anything to say for months, so I haven’t written anything. I’m certain I’m not the only one out there who’s been at a loss for words. The world is filled with complicated and challenging realities these days, and I should speak up. I should have clear...
by David Paternostro, SJ | Oct 23, 2018 | Global Catholicism, In the News ~ Approx. 3 mins
I had no idea who this Jesuit was. But now, I can’t stop thinking about him. I always love hearing about new Jesuit saints. Whenever I get an email saying that a Jesuit is about to be named a saint (or named “blessed,” the step before sainthood) I get excited. I love...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Oct 22, 2018 | Global Catholicism, Pope Francis, Sexuality, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 3 mins
Today TJP offers a round-up of insights from interviews with Synod fathers, auditors and experts in Rome on critical issues of the Synod. ***** Synodality & Women in the Church Early questions leading into the Synod concerned the new constitution for synods...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Oct 21, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
This is World Mission Sunday and today Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that we’re all called to be missionaries, no matter where we are. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 21, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2p3AEo2
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Oct 19, 2018 | Science & Technology, Spirituality, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 4 mins
Young people may use digital and social media, but what we ultimately desire lies far beyond it. “Digital pastoral care” as a way to meet young people where they are remains a main topic of conversation for bishops and auditors at the Synod on the Youth. Bishops are...
by Taylor Fulkerson, SJ | Oct 15, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 7 mins
Click here for English. Monseñor Óscar Romero fue fusilado en un día lunes, el 24 de marzo, mientras decía misa en la capilla del hospital Divina Providencia, donde residía. Prefería una residencia sencilla a algo más episcopal. Su funeral tuvo lugar seis días...
by Taylor Fulkerson, SJ | Oct 15, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 6 mins
Haga clic aquí para español. Monseñor Óscar Romero was shot on Monday, March 24, as he said Mass in the chapel at Divina Providencia Hospital, where he resided. He preferred simple rooms to something more episcopal. His funeral took place on Palm Sunday, 1980, six...
by Uli Covarrubias, SJ | Oct 8, 2018 | Faith & Family ~ Approx. 2 mins
What’s repetitive, long and boring? If you answered the Rosary, you wouldn’t be alone. The Rosary is perhaps the most popular of Catholic devotions. Though many speak of its wonders and its power, others are less than enthusiastic, viewing the Rosary as dry,...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Oct 7, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Fear of missing out? We’ve all been there. But when we truly commit to one person or one vocation, we actually experience freedom, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily based on this Sunday’s readings.
