by Vinny Marchionni, SJ | Sep 25, 2015 | In the News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 1min
When studying Spanish in Bolivia, I chuckled at a line in my textbook that read something like “America runs from the Bering Strait to Tierra del Fuego.” My response? Pfft… Fine, but ‘Merica runs from the land of the Pilgrims down to sunny Hollywood and skipping...
by Danny Gustafson, SJ | Sep 24, 2015 | In the News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 2min
View image | gettyimages.com Friends, we’ve just witnessed history on multiple levels. This was the first time a pope has ever addressed the United States Congress – an historical first. But perhaps more poignant was Francis’ usage of our own history in...
by Cyril Pinchak, SJ | Sep 24, 2015 | In the News, Pope Francis, Topics ~ Approx. 6 mins
Summer is ending, and with it, wedding season. Young love, beautiful weddings, and marriage vows always inspire me. When we see the bride and groom’s love for each other, we get a glimpse of God’s love for us. When people commit to loving forever, they model for us in...
by Jason Welle | Sep 23, 2015 | In the News, Justice, Papal News, Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
View image | gettyimages.com I grew up in Southern California. And just like every fourth grader in the state, I learned about the Spanish colonial mission history, and especially the story of Fray Junipero Serra1, Franciscan founder of the first nine missions...
by Brendan Busse, SJ | Sep 22, 2015 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I spent eight days in silence worrying, wondering, and worshiping. The worrying came with me, like a pair of old socks tucked away in my backpack. Not good old socks, warm and cozy. More like stiff old socks that have lost their ability to comfort and yet kept...
by Joe Simmons, SJ | Sep 21, 2015 | In the News, Papal News, Pop Culture, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 2 mins
Conspiracy theorists of the internet, pay heed: Catholics are taking over the world. Again. Over the weekend, Vice President Joseph Biden sat down for an exclusive interview with Fr. Matthew Malone, SJ, the editor-in-chief of America Media (the parent company...
by Colten Biro | Sep 21, 2015 | Pop Culture ~ Approx. 2min
So, a slight confession: at pretty much every moment of my waking hours, I have some sort of song stuck in my head. While I’d love to claim that these are pious songs, it’s usually pop songs. And, to be completely honest, the more embarrassing the song, the more...
by Jason Downer, SJ | Sep 18, 2015 | Humor, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 2min
The first comedy CD I ever bought was Jim Gaffigan’s “Doing my time”. In between the jokes about hot pockets and manatees, there is a joke about a kid pretending to be Pope instead of a baseball player. I loved it! I remember laughing so hard that I was afraid I was...
by Henry Longbottom, SJ | Sep 17, 2015 | In the News, Justice, Pop Culture, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 6 mins
A few weeks back, we heard of Papa Francesco’s escape from the confines of Vatican City to pay a visit to — of all places — his opticians. The tourists and journalists went wild, and the world applauded another instance of this humble Holy Father who loves...
by Alex Placke | Sep 16, 2015 | Faith & Politics, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 1min
Pope Francis’ visit is upon us, and I have had the pleasure of being in New York during this exciting time where the anticipation is as thick as the humid summer air. A month ago, I became involved with an initiative using the hashtag #GoodIsWinning as a member of the...
