by Lucas Sharma, SJ | Sep 8, 2016 | In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 3 mins
Language immersion in Colombia raised many questions: from the mundane (is this fabric softener or laundry detergent?) to the philosophical (what does the subjunctive say about cultural differences) to the urgent (is this the right dosage of medicine???). I threw...
by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Sep 6, 2016 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Look how fat she is!” The loud whisper was intentional as the woman passed their table in the Chicago restaurant. “I bet she’ll order a large Diet Coke – they all do!” The girls giggle, drop their cash on the table and leave. My heart sinks. I look over at the...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Sep 3, 2016 | Global Catholicism, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I am not a saint. When I think of a “saint,” I think of someone holy, close to God. When I think of myself, I think of someone trying to be holy, someone somewhat close to God… But what is a saint? Maybe saints don’t always feel close to God. Perhaps they...
by Danny Gustafson, SJ | Sep 1, 2016 | Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
“The ‘how’ is not important, only the ‘why.’” Although the above line is actually a bit of movie dialogue from St. Dominic to St. Ignatius, it accurately summarizes my thoughts about the recently-released film Ignacio de Loyola. A production created by the Philippines...
by Michael Mohr, SJ | Aug 29, 2016 | In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 3 mins
Embed from Getty Images When I first heard about the shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, followed by the killing of three police officers just days later, I could hardly recognize my hometown. “Surely we are better than this?” I thought to myself. I love Baton...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Aug 25, 2016 | In the News, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
Embed from Getty Images Some coaches are legendary for their responses when they are upset about a call. Brian Kelly’s face turns 50 shades of purple in anger. Bobby Knight kicked a chair across the court. But I can’t say I’ve ever seen this one before. Two Mongolian...
by Dan Dixon, SJ | Aug 19, 2016 | In the News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 5 mins
Editor’s Note: On August 2nd, we learned that Pope Francis was calling a “high-stakes” commission to study the possibility of women deacons serving in the Church. The internet immediately blew up, with some voices praising the commission as the sign of a more...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Aug 17, 2016 | In the News ~ Approx. 10 mins
I am afraid to go downstairs in my Jesuit community in Managua, Nicaragua. That’s where danger lurks: a terrifying creature that brings about the death of roughly a million people each year. It’s not lions, tigers, or bears (oh my). No, something far more dangerous....
by Eric Immel, SJ | Aug 16, 2016 | Faith & Family, In the News, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
You’re not my real parents. I said that to them at least once in my life. I followed the comment by running away from home, a slammed door followed by a short jaunt down Lola Drive with my blankee tied up on a yard stick and filled with GI Joe action figures...
by Tony Homsy, SJ | Aug 15, 2016 | In the News, Pope Francis, Spirituality, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
Embed from Getty Images Soon before the Olympic Games in Rio started, Pope Francis expressed his hope that they would inspire all to “fight the good fight.” I have been inspired thoroughly. The Games have even taught me a number of spiritual lessons. Lesson #1: You...
