On February 20th, we will begin a virtual Saints of Color Novena. The Catholic Church is rich with saints and witnesses that inspire us towards holiness, righteousness, and greater charity. These virtuous lives remind us of God’s love and compassion for humanity. A...
So many things troubled my mind when the first semester came to an end. 2021 left me with so many unwanted thoughts and feelings. I couldn’t finish a final paper for one of my classes, one of my professors sent me a disappointed email about a late submission, and a...
As children of the early 90s, my little brother and I had few options when it comes to daytime entertainment. Compared to the plethora of outlets like Netflix or Youtube today, all we had was the TV, and we often found ourselves glued to it, consuming anything that...
Jesus’ “Woe to you…” statements come right after the beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke. Fr. Danny Gustafson, SJ, helps us to better understand these statements in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, February...
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the “Presupposition” from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The Presupposition, A...
It may seem like nowadays, our national politics is defined by divisiveness and gridlock. There are so many in the United States that feel like the pursuit of justice is becoming less and less possible. However, there is actually one area of politics that does not...
A Jesuit friend of mine and I often trade movie recommendations— “magnanimity movies,” we call them. These movies open and tug at the heart and are usually best watched alone. I made the mistake of watching one such movie on a plane and have never been more grateful...
I’m starting to get a little nervous about the state of baseball these days. For more than two months now, the MLB has been in a lockout between the players and owners in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement. Both sides have been at a standstill, with...
When Peter says, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man,” Jesus doesn’t obey. Thank God for that! Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ response to our brokenness. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 6, 2022. How does Jesus...
St. Ignatius was not a nice guy, either before or after his conversion. He was a passionate guy. Before his conversion, he was viciously passionate for his own success, for women, for glory on the battlefield. After his conversion, Ignatius redirected that same energy...
