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God Responds to Tragedy by Sending the Spirit
In the wake of the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, Christian saw firsthand how the Spirit came upon a community beset by grief.
Three Takeaways from Pope Francis’ Conversation with University Students
Pope Francis hopped on a Zoom call with university students from across the Americas. In doing so, he demonstrated a key synodal disposition: to be a listening Church. Here are three takeaways from the conversation.
Anti-immigration sentiments aren’t leaving with Trump. What can we do about it?
President-elect Joe Biden has not put immigration at the top of his list of priorities. But we should. How can we build a culture of encounter to help reshape attitudes and policies around immigration? We can begin in our local parishes and schools. Here’s how.
Solidarity Across Borders: Can You Help A Community In Need?
The socioeconomic and political crisis has caused millions of Venezuelans to flee their homeland. Now those migrants are suffering even more acutely amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hear about how the Jesuits in Colombia are responding to this crisis, and learn about how you can get involved.
Police Brutality and the Just War
As the police, National Guard, and potentially the military engage against protestors in American cities, we are left with the question: is this just?
Contemplation in Quarantine
This is a time where people should develop an attitude of contemplation. How can we take a “long, loving, look at the real,” during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Predictions for “Avengers: Endgame”
Marvel Studios will release “Avengers: Endgame” on April 26th, and everyone wants to know: what is coming? Superheroes, from Iron Man and Captain America to Black Panther and Captain Marvel, teach us about humanity and the ethics behind our actions. So how will the conclusion of this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe play out? Here are three theories that would provide meaningful insights into our own humanity.
“We are killing one another”: The crisis in Peru
Nino reports on the devastating tragedies currently tearing through Peruvian society. Reflecting on Antigone, he proposes a better way of living with one another.
Afghanistan and the Gospel
Leaving Afghanistan was a tragedy, as was the entire war. In light of the end of this 20 year occupation which claimed the lives of over 150,000 people, we must confront uncomfortable questions raised by Jesus and the Gospel.