by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Apr 23, 2018 | Global Catholicism, In the News ~ Approx. 5 mins
(Click here for English.) ¡CONSTRUYAMOS EL MURO! ¡Hagámoslo! ¡Construyamos el muro! Sabes de que estoy hablando, ¿verdad? Sí, ese muro. El muro entre México y los Estados Unidos del que Trump ha estado gritando desde las elecciones. Recientemente, ordenó que las...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Apr 22, 2018 | One-Minute Homily, Spirituality, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
Want to experience joy? Listen. Discern. Live your vocation. In this week’s One-Minute Homily, Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ reminds us that God continues to call good shepherds.
by Mike Martinez, SJ | Apr 20, 2018 | Art, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 6 mins
It was the summer of 2017 and once I heard it I could not get it out of my head. The flute1 was infectious, seductive and captivating. Anytime I turned on the radio, there it was. When it came on at a party, I couldn’t help but dance. When I hung out with friends, the...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Apr 19, 2018 | Faith & Politics ~ Approx. 6 mins
The summer before I entered the Jesuits was a magical one, full of sunsets, road trips, awesome Western thunderstorms, bison, and a cave. I was an interpretive ranger at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. In the southwest corner of the Black Hills, the cave is...
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Apr 18, 2018 | Blogs, Catholic Writing, Justice, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
Three years ago, I found myself on a pilgrimage that began with $30 and instructions to be gone for 30 days. Two weeks in, at a computer in the public library of Pacifica, CA, I learned that Fr. Dan Berrigan had died. I immediately opened a new tab searching bus rides...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Apr 16, 2018 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 1 min
What does playfulness have to do with God? Actually, more than you might think.
by David Paternostro, SJ | Apr 15, 2018 | One-Minute Homily, Spirituality, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
How does Jesus appear to us after the Resurrection? In this week’s One-Minute Homily, Deacon David Paternostro, SJ, reminds us that Jesus comes to us exactly in the way that we need. Based on the readings for Sunday, April 14, which you can find here:...
by The Jesuit Post | Apr 13, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Interview, Youth Synod ~ Approx. 7 mins
Pope Francis has convened the 15th Synod of Bishops for October 2018. A synod of bishops brings together bishops from around the world, to discuss important topics in a fraternal way with the Pope, their brother bishop and leader. The 15th Synod has as its focus...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Apr 12, 2018 | Gender, Justice, Sexuality, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I occupy a great deal of space. I’m 250 lbs. My laugh booms and I speak loudly (imagine Gimli but with a less impressive beard). I spread out when I work. I forget my belongings places and create nests of books, schoolwork, and hats. When watching TV or playing with...
by Chris Williams, SJ | Apr 11, 2018 | Blogs, Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
It was like a scene out of a Cohen brothers dark comedy (think Fargo). My friend and I were having lunch at a Jesuit retirement community, which was typically a wonderful time to take in old stories and wisdom from great men. Frank was one of these great men. He was a...
