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Brent Gordon, SJ

Brent is a Jesuit Brother from Central Florida and currently living in St. Louis, MO. Before joining the Society in 2018 he was variously a middle school teacher, a diocesan seminarian, and a graduate student specializing in Sanskrit epic poetry. He enjoys spending several hours in conversation over a cup of coffee, books, history, jellybeans, and people in general.

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Fantasy Literature, Imagination, and Christian Life

Published Jan 26, 2021 in Fantasy Fiction & Faith, Pop Culture, Series ~ Approx 6 mins

Fantasy and the imagination have much to contribute to our religious experience. We’re excited to announce this new series, “Fantasy, Fiction, and Faith,” that will examine imaginative literature from the lens of faith.

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Choosing to be a Jesuit Brother

Published Nov 30, 2020 in Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx 4 mins

As we conclude Jesuit Vocations Month, here is one Jesuit’s reflection on the Brother vocation and how it can help us all reflect on vocations in general.

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How C.S. Lewis’s Literary Criticism Can Help Our Media Consumption

Published Nov 6, 2020 in Catholic Writing, Current Events, In the News, Social Media ~ Approx 5 mins

These nine rules for literary criticism provide helpful reminders for us as we engage in a reality that can so often seem unreal.

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