Sister Norma Pimentel on being “who God is forming you to become.”
Posts in Papal News
On Women Deacons
Pope Francis called a commission to explore the possibility of ordaining women as deacons. We ask Luke Hansen, SJ to help explain to us the key issues at stake.
6 Spiritual Lessons Learned from Watching Michael Phelps
We may not be Michael Phelps in the pool, writes Tony Homsy, SJ, but watching him can help us “fight the good fight.”
John Oliver and the Year Of Mercy
What do a British comedian and an Argentine pope have in common? Jason Downer SJ helps us find out.
10 Reasons to Go to (or Follow) World Youth Day
It’s the biggest Catholic party of the summer. Michael Rossmann, SJ gives ten reasons you should go to World Youth Day (or at least follow it from home).
Border Time
Bill McCormick, SJ explains what it is like to grow up on the US-Mexico border, where “time is greater than space.”
Lady Gaga the Theologian
What has Lady Gaga done this time? Actually, writes Michael Rossmann, she gives us a lesson on the mercy of God.
7 Practices the Catholic Church Can Learn from Ikea
We’re interested in souls, not sales, but Michael Rossmann, SJ writes that the Catholic Church could still learn from a company like Ikea.
An Overview of Amoris Laetitia
The Pope’s new exhortation places Church teaching on the family in the context of love and mercy.
Amoris Laetitia: Deciding to Love
Love is a decision we make over and over again. Danny Gustafson, SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation.