The genealogy of Jesus reveals a long line of sinners and saints. Jesus’ family line reminds us that no matter where we come from, God calls us all to take part in God’s beautiful plans for the world. Based on the readings for Christmas. You ever think that your...
Before we celebrate Christmas, we reflect on the Annunciation in this week’s gospel. Austin Kleman, SJ, takes us through an exercise of imagining Mary at the Nativity as she recalls all that has taken place. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 24, 2023. Before...
Lent is a popular time to reflect and meditate on the seven last words of Jesus. Perhaps we should make Advent a popular time to do the same with what may have been the seven first words of Jesus. During Advent, we hear one of the most frequently heard Gospel stories...
John the Baptist knew who he was through Christ and he used his very self to point others to Christ. Deacon Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on John’s example and how we might find our own identity in and through Christ. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 17, 2023....
“Did you know that 25% of your carbon footprint comes from the meat and dairy in your diet? And that almost all the deforestation in the Amazon is because of the meat industry?” I probed gently during a conversation on care for creation. Climate change is the biggest...
The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have an Infancy Narrative, but instead gets right into the action. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on the urgency of this gospel and reminds us that we don’t need to wait to prepare for the Lord. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 10,...
In today’s digital age, hiking through the great outdoors seems like an activity that connects us back through countless generations. A quiet trail along a barren, high ridge seems to hold a timeless appeal. To my surprise, however, Diccon Bewes maintains in The Slow...
When we can’t be near those that we love, we try to keep in touch and look forward to when we see them again. William Manaker, SJ, reminds us that our relationship with Jesus is no different. Based on the readings fur Sunday, December 3, 2023. If we keep in touch with...
Christ the King calls us to care for the most vulnerable among us. Austin Kleman, SJ, reminds us that we don’t have to go far to find Christ in our midst. Based on the readings for Christ the King Sunday, November 26, 2023. “Lord, when did we see you…?” Hi, my name...
‘‘The Council’ is an abstraction and as such cannot be allowed to obscure the mix of forces and personalities that marked the Council.’’ 1 In What Happened at Vatican II by John O’Malley, SJ, he mentions that “council” is a bit of a misnomer. I suggest that the...
