Mass Apathy
Published Nov 8, 2018 in Blogs, Catholic Writing, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
Sometimes faith can be unremarkable and routine. God is still there.
Friends After College: It’s A Thing
Published Jun 19, 2018 in After College ~ Approx 4 mins
After college, so much changes, even the way you make friends. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ navigates his experience of friendship making after college.
Thoughts and Prayers or Action?
Published Apr 25, 2018 in Blogs, Faith & Politics, Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
In a time when thoughts and prayers don’t seem to be worth as much as action, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reflects on whether one can exist without the other.
Late Night Eats: On Breaking Bad Habits
Published Mar 21, 2018 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
Sometimes our bad habits are fallouts from our past. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares a story about breaking habits and moving into the future.
Music and Memory
Published Feb 7, 2018 in Blogs, Music, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
Hearing a song can catapult you into another time. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how music invites him to remember.
On Making Friends
Published Nov 28, 2017 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, explores the conundrum of making friends.
The Courage to Love: On James Martin and the Magnitude of Words
Published Oct 6, 2017 in Blogs, Sexuality, Spirituality ~ Approx 5 mins
When Damian Torres-Botello, SJ read about recent reactions to Fr. James Martin’s newest book, he was reminded of the power of words and the call to love.
My Nuclear Nightmares
Published Aug 23, 2017 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
With President Trump and Kim Jong Un making some news these days, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, is reminded of a childhood fear.
When I Drink
Published Jul 19, 2017 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 4 mins
Having a drink can help you unwind, but what if it becomes a crutch? Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how his social drinking has evolved into a burden.
For My Father, With Love
Published Jun 15, 2017 in Blogs, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins
Parents change. As Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, considers that change, he realizes that he has discovered the prayer of his father.