Film still from Fantastic Four: First Steps. Courtesy of Marvel Studios. Being bored one Saturday evening, I decided to watch the Fantastic Four: First Steps directed by Matt Shakman. Now normally, I would stay away from Marvel Superhero films, but that evening I...
Families are our first school of love. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that God could have chosen any way to enter the world—but God chose to have a family. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family. Families are messy. But it’s where love learns to grow. Hi,...
Every December 25th reminds us of a crucial eternal truth: God is always with us. No matter the circumstances we might find ourselves in, the humble nativity reminds us that Jesus is always there. Based on the readings for the Nativity of the Lord. ‘God is with us’—...
I think that I finally understand Advent—at least a little better. It only took one of the most challenging ministry experiences of my Jesuit life to reach this point. One of my persistent temptations is to fast-forward through life. I almost always want to skip the...
Choosing love is sometimes easy. Other times, we must labor to choose to love. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects that the invitation on this last Sunday of Advent is to choose to love—because God does. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What if love looked...
Alongside watching Elf and The Santa Clause for the umpteenth time, I count taking a copy of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ’s prison writings down from my bookshelf as one of the pillars of my annual Advent routine. For the past several years, since first encountering Delp’s...
On the Third Sunday of Advent, Catholics celebrate Gaudete—or “rejoice”—Sunday. Even though Jesus is not born yet, Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how this Sunday invites us to see the ways that God is already breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday...
In the season of Advent, we prepare for God to come into our world. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God coming into a world as the child Jesus means we have a God who wants to come into our arms and into our lives. Bases on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent....
Time is at a premium for many in December. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ extends an invitation to practice patient awaiting this Advent to look for the ways God is breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent. Oh—sorry. Didn’t see you there. But,...
As the church approaches the end of its liturgical year, Jose Oros, SJ reflects how each is called to examine their priorities. Christ is King of the whole universe—but also our hearts and lives. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King...
