I’m not the only one to point out the resonance between the COVID-19 crisis and the spiritual season of Lent. Both seem to be desert experiences. With Lent comes new activities and practices, some of which are quite practical. We wear different colors (purple...
It seems that today’s readings are all about water, but Jeff Ryan Miraflor, SJ, wants to go deeper. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 15, 2020. Hi, I’m Jeff Ryan Miraflor and this is my One-Minute Reflection....
The coronavirus which once was so far off, seemingly locked away in a then-unknown Wuhan Province of China, has now not only moved much closer geographically, but has also moved into our psychological, emotional, and spiritual worlds. As I’ve been sitting with all of...
The transfiguration of Jesus marks the second time that God called Jesus “my beloved son.” According to Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, if God says something twice, we need to listen. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 8, 2020. When I taught high school, I tried...
Last year, Disney entered the streaming service deluge, becoming one of the 200+ services available to people. Where do you even begin to decide which services to subscribe to? We like choice, but is an overabundance of it bad for us? Then there is the problem of...
Warning: This article contains spoilers. The writers of “To All the Boys P.S. I Still Love You” have done it once again. They’ve re-captured the attention of my hopeless romantic heart from the first movie and had me sitting on the edge of my seat with the new love...
Not a Lent goes by that I do not think of this Native American legend. It goes like this: A mighty wind shook the mountain upon which the nest was perched, causing the single eagle egg resting there to tumble through the air until – poof – it landed on the canyon...
In the midst of so many issues in our world we can often forget the joy that the Gospel brings. Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia (Beloved Amazon) brought joy to my heart as I read it and it will certainly be received with joy by many...
Just like Jesus in the desert, we are tempted on a regular basis. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is both our model and our biggest support when trying to avoid temptation. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 1, 2020. Don’t tempt me, don’t you do...
Warning: This article contains Spoilers — On February 14, audiences encountered Sonic the Hedgehog on the big screen for the first time. Though this film may have mixed critical reviews, it has been well-received by the fans. One of the reasons I loved the...
