I walked with my pilgrim group through the cobblestone streets of Coimbra and arrived at the “Old Cathedral” of the city. The sign outside indicated that construction on the Gothic building was completed in the twelfth century. I placed my hand on one of...
We can’t always be in a spiritual high, but these moments can motivate us as we continue on our journey. William Manaker, SJ, reflects on the experience of the Transfiguration. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration. Spiritual highs feel...
“Hello, would you like three free tickets?” I asked a group of college-aged people as they stood in line to purchase their entry at a music festival in Milwaukee. They looked skeptical and exclaimed, “Free? What’s the catch?” I quickly explained that I was given...
Content Warning: This piece contains language regarding suicide, self-harm, bullying, and trauma. In June 2021, my friend Caroline posted a story on her Instagram with encouragement to add pronouns to one’s profile, as well as instructions on how to do so. I responded...
In Spain, where I live, the Jesuits sell both calendars and board games. The calendar includes a daily quote, usually a small reflection on something about Church history or teaching. The board game is meant to spark group conversations about faith, vocation, and...
What would you do to obtain a great treasure? What are we willing to do for the sake of the Kingdom of God? William Manaker, SJ, reflects on the value of the Kingdom of God through the parable of the treasure in the field. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 30,...
Ten years ago this Saturday, Pope Francis spoke these five simple words that reverberated around the world: “Who am I to judge?”. Then a relatively new pontiff, this was his comment in response to a reporter who inquired about a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. Francis...
In 1992, Pope Saint John Paul II gave a speech recognizing that the Catholic Church’s condemnation of Galileo, a famous 17th-century astronomer, was mistaken. Galileo held that the Earth revolved around the sun rather than the sun around the Earth. This was a point of...
Weeds or wheat? Too often we might look at the field of our lives and only focus on the weeds, Jesus looks at the wheat. Austin Kleman, SJ, reflects on the parable of the weeds among the wheat. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 23, 2023. By what shall you be...
How can we learn the language of God? The same as with any other language, with time and practice. Tom Elitz, SJ, preaches on learning the language of God in today’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 16, 2023. Wanna learn Spanish? I...
