My Chemical Romance is having a reunion show. That got Jaret Ornelas thinking about the memories he associates with their music. Turns out, they are closely linked to his experiences with the Spiritual Exercises.
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Review of “The Crown”, Season 3
The Netflix hit drama shows that the splendor of royal power comes at a considerable cost.
Review: Frozen 2 teaches us how to confront the painful parts of our past
What can the more mature characters of Frozen 2 teach us about confronting our difficult personal and shared histories?
What is Truth? Facebook and Twitter Can’t Decide
As the 2020 election looms, social media negotiates its role in deciding what is true.
A Good Place without God?
What would it mean for a Christian to get to The Good Place?
Alone on a Twin Sized Bed
Sometimes, loneliness is the only thing that fills the extra space. But not always.
Kanye’s Call to the King: Complicated and Controversial
Kanye proclaims “Jesus is King” in his new album, but can we trust the sincerity of his conversion?
Why We Need to Take the Joker Seriously
The new Joker has sparked controversy for its portrayal mental illness and violence. But it forces the question, does our culture foster the same indifference to the poor and suffering?
Bon Iver’s “Faith” Wants You to Lose Yours
So many people are convinced that they create the meaning of their lives and that any faith or tradition handed down to them can and should be abandoned. Bon Iver’s new song “Faith” is an ode to this idea. St. Anselm helps clarify why that view is wrong.
Remake or Repetition: Link’s Awakening
What do Ignatian repetitions and the Legend of Zelda have in common?