Of all the homilies I heard during my two year novitiate, the one I remember best was given by Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald on November 11, 2015. It’s memorable for a number of reasons, but mostly because Fr. Fitzgerald was the one giving it. At the time, he was suffering...
Is there anything more thrilling, more satisfying, more life-giving than love? It is love alone that makes us dream, makes us believe in the transcendent, and sets us free. But for as beautiful as this mighty force is and for as selflessly as we would like to live it...
On October 7th, Netflix released the third season of the acclaimed Irish comedy, Derry Girls. The series follows five working-class friends from three families (Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James) going through Catholic high school in Derry (or Londonderry,...
Warning: spoilers for the theatrical musical Six. “Divorced, Beheaded, Died.” A group of women in silhouette line the stage. “Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.” Each one of them strikes a dynamic pose as the lights flash. “And tonight we are … live.” The once dark stage...
Jesus tells us that God is the God of the living. This is the source of our hope. Dan Finucane, SJ, reflects on how this hope can bring us new life. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 6, 2022. Our hope is resurrection hope. Hi, my name is Dan Finucane and...
“Mr. Mascarenhas, what is your dream car?” Jake, a high school student, asked me during my lesson about moral decisions. “In my dreams, I can fly and so I don’t need a car,” I answered, attempting a joke in the hopes of staying on topic during my Theology class....
“It took me many years of struggle and failure to realize that my real distraction was in my life, not in my prayer.” – Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, former Superior General of the Jesuits Fr. Peter Klink, who I live with at Holy Rosary Mission on the Pine Ridge Indian...
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to better understand the First Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Every Sunday, I read my favorite section of the New York Times: the Vows. I am fascinated by how...
Since his first book on climate change, The End of Nature, was published in 1989, Bill McKibben has spoken on behalf of the environmental movement in the United States with a voice that is both pragmatic and prophetic. His global vision for fighting climate change...
Sometimes we are like Zacchaeus and sometimes we are like the crowd. Are there times when we have blocked people from seeing Jesus? Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on the story of Zacchaeus and having confidence in Jesus. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 30,...
