by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Oct 12, 2016 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Why are you calling me? Didn’t we just hang out yesterday?” This is Rob. He’s a couple years younger than myself. I graduated college a year ago and we remain rather close as he finishes school. And he is correct, we did just hangout. Last night. He has keys to my...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Oct 10, 2016 | Faith & Politics, In the News ~ Approx. 2 mins
Who was really surprised by the revelations of the past week? Who didn’t know that Donald Trump would say unprintable things about women? Who didn’t know that Trump would speak ill of others in an effort to boastfully improve his own image? And who didn’t know that...
by Jason Downer, SJ | Oct 7, 2016 | Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
I realized there’s something not quite right when I was watching this year’s Emmy Awards and seeing Sarah Paulson win an award for playing Marcia Clark, with the real Marcia Clark as her guest. Paulson, of course, was part of the all-star cast in the fictionalized...
by Bobby Karle, SJ | Oct 6, 2016 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’m tired and sore as I sit in Catholic liturgies and retreats. I have become more and more aware of how my body and breath are overlooked. I want a Church that takes the connection between the body, mind, and spirit more seriously. I envision a Church that recognizes...
by Colten Biro | Oct 4, 2016 | Blogs, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I think it’s the metallic clicking and tapping from his typewriter that I remember most about my grandfather. He passed away years ago, but somehow the rhythmic percussion of his fingers hitting the keys remains. I can still see him sitting at his corner desk with the...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Oct 3, 2016 | GC36, Global Catholicism, In the News ~ Approx. 4 mins
#tbt to the electronic voting system at GC34 back in 1995. Can you spot some familiar faces? #jesuits #GC36 pic.twitter.com/JpMjCfQCkT — Jesuit GC36 (@jesuitGC36) September 22, 2016 In 2008, the Jesuits held their last full international gathering. Things were a...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Sep 30, 2016 | Justice ~ Approx. 1min
I nearly always stump people in “Two Truths and a Lie” when I say that I used to work at a landfill. People are convinced that must be the lie. But sure enough, I worked at my local landfill one summer in high school. While I knew in theory that trash doesn’t...
by Emanuel Werner | Sep 29, 2016 | Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
Football is back. I know, I know, depending on where you stand those three words can make your heart race – or your eyes roll. It can seem like a waste of time, a whole lot to do about nothing, entertainment for the masses… I get it. But watch this and tell me...
by Garrett Gundlach, SJ | Sep 28, 2016 | Blogs, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Table for two,” we said in unison after a sidewalk bear hug and the jingle of the coffee shop door opening. We slid into our wire and wooden chairs beside the window on National Avenue and didn’t know where to begin. Good friends can pick up where they left off, but...
by Lucas Sharma, SJ | Sep 26, 2016 | Faith & Politics, In the News, Sexuality ~ Approx. 5 mins
For tonight’s presidential debate, I can guarantee America will be talking about one thing: Hillary Clinton’s outfit. Especially if it’s a pantsuit. And I can guarantee American will not be talking about one thing: Donald Trump’s outfit. Because it will be a suit. It...
