The first time I went to New York City I was in my mid-twenties, and my best friend, Jeremy, called me and proposed an adventure, “let’s go to New York for a weekend!” I’m not a very spontaneous person, but I loved the idea! Every single step to make this weekend...
I never thought of making my own Bible, at least not until reading Imani Perry’s Breathe: A Letter to My Sons. Perry thinks we should follow the advice of Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said in one of his journals, “Make your own Bible. Select and collect all those words...
Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in your city. Two young men grab a bite before a soccer game. Decked out in their team’s gear, they drink a few beers and tell stories about their weeks and share some hearty laughs. They arrive at the stadium and find their seats....
When we are in the car, we have to keep our eyes on the road. When it comes to our faith, we have to keep our eyes on Jesus. Emanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on keeping focused and avoiding distractions in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for...
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....
