Lent is a time to experience God’s love. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on the Transfiguration as a moment of Jesus’ love for us during the season of Lent. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. God is happy you are here. Hi, I’m Austin Kleman, and this is...
St. Ignatius of Loyola wanted us to have a deeply intimate relationship with the human Jesus. It’s not enough to study or learn the story of Christ. To really know Jesus, to want to be a part of His life and to want Him to be a part of ours, we need to strive for a...
The evil spirit always tries to make us think we are unworthy of our calling as children of God. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the Christian should use the season of Lent to shore up their defenses against the tricks of the evil one. Based on the readings for the 1st...
Ashes remind us of our dependence on God. Simon Zachary, SJ encourages us to consider why we receive ashes. Based on the readings for Ash Wednesday. Do I have something on my forehead? Do you have something on your forehead? Hi, I’m Fr. Simon Zachary, and this is my...
At the beginning of every Lent, most of us face the familiar invitation to “give something up.” Many of us might sacrifice in classic ways: cutting out chocolate, alcohol, or doomscrolling. Others, wanting to up their Lenten game, might do cold showers,...
Always following God’s law is a hard and difficult road. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how God is always eager to help us do so. Based on the readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sifting through our mixed motives gets messy… and that’s where God comes in. Hi,...
“In respect of its tail, it is altogether a fish, having been juridically declared such by the faculty of medicine of Paris, in consequence of which declaration, the faculty of theology have decided that it might be lawfully eaten on meagre days.” – Fr. Pierre...
Don’t be afraid to share your light with the world. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how our service to the marginalized helps show God to those around us. Based on the readings for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time. You have a light to share with the world. Don’t be afraid...
On February 5, 1597, Paul Miki and twenty-five others were bound to crosses and impaled with lances atop Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki was a bustling trade port, and the hill commanded an auspicious view of the bay. It was intentionally selected as the...
View or listen to the author’s recording of this article on YouTube. The political polarization in the United States remains jarring. The uptick in violence from actors on both sides of the political aisle has been further proof of this, along with the...
