by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Dec 10, 2017 | One-Minute Homily, Spirituality, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
Looking for comfort and joy? It’s going to take some effort. Check out this week’s (extremely) brief One-Minute Homily by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Based on the Sunday readings for December 10, 2017, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/2A3xZyi.
by James Antonio, SJ | Dec 7, 2017 | Faith & Politics, Justice ~ Approx. 2min
Am I the only person tired of the word “woke”? Maybe it used to mean something, but the term seems to have devolved into a badge of coolness meant to be flaunted publicly. Don’t get me wrong: I have no problem with the original meaning of woke. After the tragic...
by Erin Kast, SJ | Dec 5, 2017 | In the News, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I stood just a few feet from the altar and watched as small clouds of incense tumbled out from the censer swung by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. He had come from Rome to celebrate the Beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey,...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Dec 3, 2017 | Holidays, Humor ~ Approx. 1 min
1. You wish you could remember more than just the first verse of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” via GIPHY 2. You’re in solidarity with Mary because of your Thanksgiving-to-Christmas food baby. via GIPHY 3. You’re trying to stay in the spirit of Advent while...
by Henoch Derbew | Dec 3, 2017 | One-Minute Homily, Spirituality, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
Begin Advent 2017 by being watchful for Christ in your everyday life. Listen to Henoch Fente Derbew, SJ’s, (extremely) brief, yet powerful reflection, based on the Sunday Mass readings for December 3, 2017: http://bit.ly/2nle3Fq
by Lucas Sharma, SJ | Dec 1, 2017 | Faith & Politics, Justice ~ Approx. 3 mins
I rarely have to think about what it must be like to be HIV+. Like many others, I grew up in a community where I knew no one who was HIV+ or had died from AIDS. My exposure was the RENT soundtrack. And seeing the film, I couldn’t really understand what the reality of...
by Henoch Derbew | Nov 30, 2017 | Sexuality, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
As we conclude this month of remembering our dead, I think it’s important to take note of how we, especially men, deal with this difficult reality. It seems to me that how we approach such sadder parts of our lives has consequences both for us and others. A...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Nov 29, 2017 | Blogs, Science & Technology, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Gold flakes fell softly, a 24K snowstorm caused by an over-glittered, giant masquerade mask hanging above the doorway. As students walked into the dance, shoulders newly shimmering, I wondered whether more of them would show up. All told, it was a humble crowd. The...
by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Nov 28, 2017 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“So. Um. Would you wanna…hang out…sometime?” I take a drink of the brown lager in front of me, feigning interest at college football showing on the screen above the bar. It’s my attempt at playing it cool and calm even though my insides are frazzled. I’m trying...
by Marc Fryer, SJ | Nov 26, 2017 | One-Minute Homily, Uncategorized, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
Jesus has a clear message in today’s Gospel and he isn’t kidding around. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily from Fr. Marc Fryer, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 26, 2017, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/2A7l6Ew
