Sometimes we can be tempted to believe a lie when it begins with the truth. Joseph Nolla, SJ, reflects on the tactics of the Devil in the temptation of Jesus. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 26, 2023. Sometimes the Devil lies to us… by telling the truth. ...
Podcast Episode: This talk introduces the theme of the retreat, “Who Do You Say That I Am?” It breaks open St. Ignatius’s strategy of “Spiritual Exercises” and what was hoped for by someone taking on these Exercises. The foundation of the entire retreat is...
Join us and Deacon Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, for our 2023 Lenten Retreat. The retreat begins with the first talk on Friday, February 24. A new talk will be released every Friday during Lent, with an extra talk available during Holy Week. The theme of this...
Today we begin the season of Lent, a time of penance. While it can be uncomfortable to think about our sins, Alex Hale, SJ, reminds us that this is also an opportunity to experience the great love and mercy of God. Based on the readings for Ash Wednesday. Are we ready...
I am super excited to share my new song “Wounded Hands,” now available on all streaming platforms! Writing this song was a spontaneous prayer. More so than any other song I’ve written so far. I went to Mass and Confession at a parish nearby where I live in Chicago. My...
Jesus tells us to “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Christian Verghese, SJ, reflects on how we live up to this calling. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 19, 2023. Have you ever struggled with being ‘enough’? Hi, I’m Christian...
Una versión en español de este artículo está disponible aquí. Translation from the original Spanish by Orlando Portalatin, SJ. The context of the tragedy To speak about the Peruvian context is complex. It is even more so after a series of political and social events...
An English version of this article is available here. El contexto de la tragedia Hablar del contexto peruano es complejo. Más aún tras los últimos hechos acontecidos. Trataré de hacer un resumen en las siguientes líneas. El 7 de diciembre de 2022, luego un periodo de...
Do you believe in love? This question, simple as it may seem, may elicit a complex array of emotions—from the warmest of glows to the deepest heartache, from the greatest of longings to the most resolute disenchantment. I am no stranger to these difficult emotions,...
It’s true, we’re sinners, but we are sinners loved by God. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on the importance of admitting our weakness and God’s mercy. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 12, 2023. Guess what I know about you? You are...
