The Spirit came to proclaim liberty to captives and bring eyesight to the blind. Perry Petrich S.J. sees in Beyoncé one fierce vessel of grace.
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Perry once played in a children's band in New York City. On a related note, he has degrees in Theatre and Theology from Fordham University where he wrote his thesis on The Hold Steady. Originally from Tacoma, his false idols include the Mariners, Seahawks and Washington Huskies. He also worked at the Kino Border Initiative in Ambos Nogales. He is currently studying theology in Berkeley, CA.
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The Magi Reach Their Destination
As the Christmas season officially ends, Perry Petrich concludes his pictorial look at the journey of the Magi today on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Magi Continue Their Journey
Just as the Magi continue their journey, this series from Perry Petrich shows how those on the border also continue their journey.
The Journey of the Magi Today
While working on the U.S.-Mexico border, Perry Petrich, SJ describes the people he meets who have left their homes in search of transformation and asks us to consider where we see the Magi in our daily lives.
Top 5 Celibate and/or Single Valentine’s Day Songs
The perfect Valentine’s Day playlist, especially if you find yourself without a date.
The Dead Beat: Poets of Prison Edition
Like Nelson Mandela, these three were imprisoned unjustly and wrote about it beautifully, inspiring people and place near and far.
The Dead Beat: Ounce of Prevention Edition
These recently-vanquished visionaries all got that 1:16 ratio.
The Dead Beat: All Saints and All Souls Edition
These modern-day departed bear witness to what the best of humanity can be.
The Dead Beat: Doubt Edition
A little healthy self-doubt won’t kill you. Or will it?