Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Continuing this miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, suggests how the Christian can maintain hope in the midst of uncertain times and proposes how the “rules for eating” in the Spiritual Exercises can help us navigate the fraught weeks ahead.
Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Continuing this new miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, offers practical suggestions for how the “application of the senses” in the Spiritual Exercises can help us grow in empathy this fall.
The story of Saint Ignatius reminds us to always trust in God’s goodness and graces for the unknown twists and turns of life. In the footsteps of Ignatius this summer, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects how he found this saint’s example helps him navigate the difficult spiritual and practical realities following his conversion to a plant-based diet.
Forgiveness is one of the most important themes of the Christian gospel yet a recent New York Times article suggests it may sometimes be ‘overrated.’ Erin explores the relationship between forgiveness, psychological health, and the Christian gospel.
Homelessness in America, especially in California, is a growing crisis that is often ignored. Yet, Christ identified himself explicitly with those who “have no place to lay there heads.” James Millikan, SJ, reflects on one Jesuit ministry’s response to serve our brothers and sisters on the streets.
While serving at a migrant aid center on the US/Mexico border for his regency, Jaret Ornelas SJ was called to help locate a father who had gone missing in the desert. This continuing mission to find those lost and left behind in the Sonoran Desert has led to reflections on policies that kill, and the grace of God which can be found even in the midst of suffering and death.
Election season can be difficult. The intense rhetoric and heightened polarization of today’s society can strain our personal relationships or disrupt our inner peace. In this new miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, offers practical suggestions for how the wisdom of the Spiritual Exercises can help cultivate a discerning spirit as we navigate another election cycle.
Where were the Jesuits at the National Eucharistic Congress? John Stein, SJ explains that while the Jesuit presence may have seemed thin, the Jesuit contribution and charism was indeed present at the Congress—it was simply hidden.
Many people eat chicken without knowing the harrowing realities of factory farms. Daniel questions whether Christians, in light of the Beatitude to show mercy, can continue to eat factory-sourced meat.
The recent outcry over Governor Noem’s shooting of her hunting dog exposes an inconsistency with our deep love for animals. Daniel questions whether we as Christians can pamper some pets while also eating factory-farmed meat.