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.
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Remake or Repetition: Link’s Awakening
What do Ignatian repetitions and the Legend of Zelda have in common?
The Lumineers’ New Album III Is Horribly Depressing, and That’s Okay
If you’re looking to curl up on a lonely Saturday night with a cup of tea, a warm blanket, and some headphones, then the Lumineers’ newly released album is perfect for you. Even the “happy” songs are sad.
Love in the Time of Swift
In her new album, “Lover”, Taylor Swift explores all the myriad ways in which we love, but also what power that love can hold over us.
College Football, Mental Illness, and Us
Openness About Mental Illness Makes College Football Players and Us Stronger Than Ever
Searching for God with NF
The rapper NF came out with a new album about fame, success, mental health and, ultimately, the desire for a relationship with God. We break down the album with the help of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Thinking Through Moral Questions with Malcolm Gladwell: An Interview with James Keenan, S.J.
James Keenan, S.J., a theology professor at Boston College, answers questions about his experience of being interviewed by author Malcolm Gladwell on his podcast “Revisionist History,” where they tackled moral issues of today through a method called “casuistry.”
Chance the Rapper’s “We Go High”
What do Michelle Obama, Chance the Rapper, Pope Francis, and Jesus Christ have in common? When haters go low, they go high.
The Lion (Philosopher) King
The Lion King demonstrates that justice will never last if we only rely on the good king to save us.
Ignatian “Summer-Soul” Workout Plan: Part 2
Time for round two! Coach St. Ignatius of Loyola gives us five more spiritual exercise tips to continue getting that soul “Kingdom-ready”!