by David Inczauskis, SJ | Dec 7, 2018 | Humor, Music, Pop Culture, Social Media ~ Approx. 2min
Ariana Grande’s song “Thank u, next” and recent tweet are renewing a contentious historical debate: is true love even a thing? The song highlights Grande’s illustrious list of ex-boyfriends. After naming each one, she chidley yet playfully chants, “Thank...
by Pierce Gibson, SJ | Dec 3, 2018 | Faith & Politics, In the News ~ Approx. 4 mins
At a particularly low moment for the Republican party, then New York governor Nelson Rockefeller was asked to “summon that fabled nexus of money, influence, and condescension known as the Eastern Establishment.” To which Rockefeller replied: “You’re looking at it, I’m...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Dec 2, 2018 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
At the beginning of this new (liturgical) year, we’re not asked to do so much except stay awake and allow Christ to make this the best year of our lives. Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ preaches this week’s One-Minute Homily based on the readings for the first...
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Nov 30, 2018 | Economics, Science & Technology ~ Approx. 5 mins
The famous job interview question “where do you see yourself in 10 years?” is always a head-scratcher. But I am willing to bet that no one wants to answer “replaced by a robot.” One third of all jobs in today’s market will cease to exist by 2030, according to...
by Brendan Gottschall, SJ | Nov 26, 2018 | Global Catholicism, Pope Francis, Sex Abuse Crisis ~ Approx. 3 mins
Can’t the truth set us free? In the last couple weeks, it was revealed that the US Justice department has secretly (ironic) charged Wiki-leaks founder Julian Assange with publicizing government secrets. Also recently, the US Catholic bishops voted down a resolution...
by Vinny Marchionni, SJ | Nov 25, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
With so much going on in the world, it feels like this could be the end. But Deacon Vinny Marchionni, SJ, reminds us the Jesus always comes to us out of love. Check out this week’s #1MinHomily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 25, 2018, which you can...
by Colten Biro | Nov 23, 2018 | Film, Pop Culture, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
[Warning: While there are no major plot spoilers, there are plenty of character spoilers throughout.] For a movie entitled The Crimes of Grindelwald, there are noticeably few moments wherein the villain himself commits crimes. And yet, there is something about this...
by Edward Chow, SJ | Nov 20, 2018 | Faith & Politics ~ Approx. 5 mins
The default news story these past two years has been the latest development in the Congressional investigation into the extent of Russian influence and/or interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. Allegations include Russians creating fake online profiles...
by David Inczauskis, SJ | Nov 18, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
So many great things have been done in the name of Christ. David Inczauskis, SJ, asks what is the word of Christ calling of us today? Based on the readings for Sunday, November 18, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2PhbOR4
by Chris Williams, SJ | Nov 16, 2018 | Film, Sexuality ~ Approx. 5 mins
[Note: This review includes spoilers.] Boy Erased is a film based on the true story of Garrard Conley, as told in his autobiographical book by the same name. In the movie, Conley is portrayed as “Jared” by the brilliant Lucas Hedges, while his mother and father are...
