by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Nov 4, 2018 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
Use your head. But also your heart. Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J. preaches in this week’s One-Minute Homily, based on this week’s readings that can be found here.
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Nov 2, 2018 | Global Catholicism, Sex Abuse Crisis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 7 mins
Teresa Pitt Green is a practicing Catholic who was abused by a series of priests as a child and teen. She now devotes her time to helping others integrate Christ and faith into recovering from abuse through a trauma-informed ministry. Teresa is a co-founder of Spirit...
by Michael Mohr, SJ | Nov 1, 2018 | Film, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Note: This review includes spoilers. *** With the newest installment of Halloween, the creators went back to the basics, cutting away the whole canon and picking up 40 years after the events of the original film. Clearly made by and for devoted fans of the franchise,...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Oct 28, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
People tried to keep Bartimaeus from Christ but he called out anyway. We need to do the same, says Bill McCormick, SJ, in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 28, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2wqG7bC
by Colten Biro | Oct 26, 2018 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 3 mins
An explosion. The collapse of a building. Death—but maybe not the end? Images rush across the screen of rubble, rushing water, and Daredevil (Matt Murdock) washing up on the shore. He crawls out of the water and lays there, beaten, bloody, and broken. From here—in the...
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
