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...
by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Sep 15, 2015 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Everything I need is arranged in front me: the books, the notes, the always present blue Bic Atlantis pen. I’ve read the required homework assignments. I’ve thought about the ideas offered to me, I took notes, I was prepared. The hour hand on the clock moves into...
by Dan Dixon, SJ | Sep 14, 2015 | In the News, Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 7 mins
I don’t know Valerie Herrera. I’ve never met her. I am not Latina. I don’t live in Chicago. I don’t have a rare skin condition. I was not bullied in school. I do not have a beautiful singing voice. But when this video of Valerie meeting Pope Francis went viral last...
by Dan Everson, SJ | Sep 11, 2015 | In the News, Sports ~ Approx. 2 mins
View image | gettyimages.com Thank God for Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. I never expected to utter those words, but they summed up my reflection on Acts of Faith by Eboo Patel, which I read to participate in Loyola University Chicago’s reading program for first-year...
by Vinny Marchionni, SJ | Sep 10, 2015 | Faith & Politics ~ Approx. 2min
Another day, another headline detailing senseless gun violence. Such violence is not just an urban thing – though a 93 year-old woman here in Baltimore was caught in a crossfire that left another wounded and a third dead. It is not just a mental health thing – though...
by Tim O'Brien, SJ | Sep 9, 2015 | Catholic Writing, Education ~ Approx. 7 mins
Editor’s Note: This text was adapted from an address given to the first-year class of 2019 at Loyola University Maryland, where the author teaches (Go Hounds!). It has been lightly edited here. You’ve arrived at a place that can change your life – and for the better....
by Garrett Gundlach, SJ | Sep 8, 2015 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I don’t think I’ve ever lost gracefully. In fact, I’m not sure I know what that even means. If I want grace, if I want to feel right and blessed and good when the final buzzer sounds, then I have to win. But still, I like to think that I’m not that competitive. All my...
by Brendan Busse, SJ | Sep 7, 2015 | In the News, Justice, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 3 mins
View image | gettyimages.com A year ago I moved to Spain. I arrived with a suitcase, a backpack, and a guitar stuffed full of socks and underwear. I entered Europe with a student visa and a whole lot of support. It wasn’t easy. The whole process took months. I...
by Matt Spotts, SJ | Sep 3, 2015 | Education, In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 3 mins
As a high school history, philosophy, and religion teacher, I spend a significant amount of my time irritating my students by nitpicking at their writing and speaking style: Avoid the passive voice! Don’t say “I feel like” when you mean “I think!” In fact, better not...
