“Why are you crying, Beto,?” Irma said to me. And when I looked into her eyes, it was even more difficult to try to answer her promptly. At that moment I wanted to speak, but a lump in my throat would not let me say a simple word because of all the mixed...
You are the light of the world! How do we share that light with others? Alex Hale, SJ, reflects on ways that we can distract from the light and how we can make sure that it shines bright. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 5, 2023. Do you share Christ in a way...
Are there people that don’t want to hear us? Are there people that we don’t want to hear? Joe Nolla, SJ, reminds us that God chooses the unlikely messengers to preach the Good News. We are meant to both preach and listen. Based on the readings for Sunday,...
On January 27th, 1945—78 years ago today—Auschwitz Concentration Camp was liberated by the Soviet troops on the Vistula–Oder Offensive through Eastern Europe. Since 2005, the United Nations encourages all UN members to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day...
What was Jesus looking for in his disciples? What does he look for in us? Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on the faith of the fishermen that Jesus called to be disciples. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 22, 2023. What if Jesus took applications to be an...
The Jesuit Border Podcast seeks to promote a greater understanding of the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Catholic response. In the third season, Louie and Brian get to know those who are helping migrants in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Our...
A Natural Wonder Lake Diamante lies deep in the tropical rainforests of eastern Chiapas, some forty miles from the Guatemalan border. The nearby eponymous village is inhabited by Tzeltal people, an indigenous group of Mayan descent that speak a distinct language from...
Each of us has heroes, people we admire and look up to. And they color our perception of the world. The Call of the King meditation from the Spiritual Exercises gains some of its richness from putting those heroes in conversation with Jesus. In the first part of the...
Do we ever turn to God as a servant to a master or a child to a parent? God is looking for something more. Christian Verghese, SJ, reflects on building a friendship with God. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 15, 2023. There’s no subject closer to the human...
The visit of the Magi reminds us that Jesus came into the world for all people. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on how we can live this out by showing love to all. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 8, 2023. Jesus was all for one and one for all! Hi, I’m...
