by Jason McCreery, SJ | Nov 8, 2019 | Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
I have a small confession to make. See, for the most part, Jesuits get their own rooms. But every once in a blue moon, we’ll have to share a room when we travel. And if the beds are different sizes, I will always graciously offer the larger to my companion, pretending...
by Brian Engelhart, SJ | Nov 7, 2019 | In the News, Science & Technology ~ Approx. 3 mins
Our appetite for information has been steadily increasing over the past decade. And with 5G networks launching in cities around the United States, the buffet is officially open. Just like eating our favorite foods, consuming information can be a very pleasurable...
by Chris Williams, SJ | Nov 6, 2019 | Blogs ~ Approx. 3 mins
I miss running through cool grass with summer hardened bare feet. Light blue sky fading as we run yelling into the night air in total elation. Boundaries between my house and their house evaporate. Everything is ordered only to unproductive, silly, loud, glorious...
by Social Media Team | Nov 5, 2019 | Ask Iggy ~ Approx. 1 min
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and Blesseds of the Society of Jesus, plus it’s International Jesuit Vocations Day. No matter what our vocation is in life, we are called to live for the MAGIS. You’ve probably seen that term if you’ve been...
by Hunter D'Armond, SJ | Nov 4, 2019 | Art, In the News, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
Kanye’s complex. He’s battled mental illness and is one of the most popular and revolutionary hip-hop artists. He wears MAGA hats and sells his Jesus is King crewnecks for $250 dollars. He has spoken out against how pornography has harmed him and he asked his...
by Uli Covarrubias, SJ | Nov 3, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
A tree helped Zacchaeus encounter Jesus. Who are the trees in your life that help you do the same? Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reflects in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 3. What does a tree have in common with a disciple? More...
by Christopher Alt, SJ | Oct 30, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I’ve been debating whether or not I should start praying for the devil. Opinions on this question differ. Some regard the debate as pointless. The argument goes: angelic nature is such that once a decision is made on their part, it is final; there’s no changing....
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Oct 28, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Immigration, In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
A response to “Should A Catholic Support Immigration Reform?” by Brian Strassburger, S.J. Do we need immigration reform? Absolutely yes. Despite the presence of deep political and ideological divisions in this country, nearly everyone agrees that we need a better...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Oct 27, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Those most in touch with their weaknesses are actually the strongest, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily based on the readings for October 27, which can be found here: When someone comes to Confession and names his sins in unambiguous...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Oct 24, 2019 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
[SPOILER ALERT: This article contains significant details from the movie Joker.] The new Warner Brothers film Joker follows the story of Arthur Fleck, a man suffering from mental illness who loses his sense of identity and grows increasingly vindictive. Throughout the...
