Can we just skip this part? Noah Banasiewicz, SJ invites us to reflect on how Jesus suffered because of his love for us. You can read Palm Sunday here. Can we just skip this part? Hi, I’m Noah Banasiewicz, and this is my One-Minute Reflection. Growing up as kid, I...
“What have you given up for Lent?” is a common question among the faithful this time of the year. As Catholics, besides abstaining from meat on Fridays, we are not obligated to fast from anything else. We are free to choose our fasts based on what will help us grow...
Do you ever feel stuck? Carlos Martinez-Vela, S.J. reflects on how Jesus invites us to let go of our habits. The readings for this Sunday can be found here. Do you ever feel stuck? Hi, I am Carlos Martinez-Vela and this is my one minute reflection. We all know how it...
Spoiler Alert! Lent will come to an end. Angelo Canta, S.J. reflects on how the Laetare Sunday reminds us that sin doesn’t have the last word, salvation does. The readings for this Sunday can be found here. Spoiler alert: Lent will come to an end, and the...
Some hospital realities have a pointed way of needling my nerves. The relentless beeping of medication pumps calling for a nurse permeates like tinnitus. That ringing in my ear is why I initially looked in on this particular patient, a woman in the burn unit’s...
In the 2024 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus received two Grammys for her song “Flowers”: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. After many years in the music industry without recognition, many fans and commentators alike celebrated that she received the honors...
What if the thing you fear the most holds the key to your freedom? Christian Verghese, S.J. invites us to reflect on how through the resurrection we can face our fears to find freedom and embrace love to discover joy. You can find the readings here. What if the thing...
This article is the final piece in a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first three parts: Part I Part II Part III PART 4: NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA So far, we’ve covered the best of Chicago’s deep dish pizza scene, from the Malnati family who invented...
This article is the third of a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first two parts: Part I Part II PART 3: THE INNOVATORS The last article covered the no-nonsense pizza joints that established Chicago deep dish as a nationally recognizable style of...
PART 2: THE CLASSICS We begin with the basics. Whether you consider them Chicago Classics, Venerable Originals, or Big Pizza, Chicagoans must have an opinion on these heavy hitters. Giordano’s, Lou Malnati’s, Pizzeria Uno, and Pizano’s are the bedrock of Chicago deep...
