The vow of chastity can be the most confounding and unsettling, both to those who process the vows and to those who don’t. Nick reflects on the challenges and the graces of this vow and how he learned to live it through the example of his parents.
All posts by Nick Russell, SJ
Nick is currently a Jesuit Scholastic studying philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, he taught Communication Studies and coached speech and debate at California State University Long Beach before becoming a Jesuit. In addition to his studies, Nick is the proud parent of several plants and a thriving sourdough starter named “Doughy-Rheims.”
Joined in 2021 3 posts nrussellsj@thejesuitpost.org
Encountering God’s Heart in Men Behind Bars
Spending the summer ministering to men behind bars reminded me of what a religious sister once told me: “God doesn’t judge people; God cares for people.”
The Equality Act is Not Perfect, but Can Catholics Agree on Its Worthy Goal?
While Catholic leaders have legitimate reservations about the Equality Act, perhaps it can be a recognition of the struggles gay and trans youth endure by their elected leaders.