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Ignatian “Summer Soul” Workout Plan: Part 1
It’s summer time! Time to commit to that elusive “summer bod,” but what about that “summer soul”? Coach St. Ignatius of Loyola gives us five spiritual exercise tips to get that soul pumpin’ for the greater glory of God.
The Psychological Terror of War in “Neon Genesis Evangelion”
Netflix will begin streaming the classic anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” next week, a series that explores themes of war and violence, along with the psychological toll that it can have on combatants. All of which are relevant themes after the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day earlier this month.
The Storybook Ending of the Stanley Cup Finals
A Jesuit hockey fanatic offers a running diary of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins. The Blues won the game for a storybook ending to a remarkable comeback season.
Taylor Swift’s “ME!” and What Makes Us Unique
Taylor Swift’s new song “ME!” (a duet with Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie) is another pop culture smash hit at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. But is it just a case of narcissistic individualism in American culture? Or does it reach out to something deeper in the human person?
A New Westeros and a New Jerusalem
Jon Snow, John of Patmos, and what we want the world to be.
“Detective Pikachu”: The Bond Between Us
The surprising success of “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith, comes from its ability to stay true to a driving theme of the storyline of the games and anime: it is the bond between us that leads to success.
“Avengers: Endgame” – From Heartbreak to Hope
“Avengers: Endgame” brings a satisfying conclusion to the 22 movies from Marvel Studios over the last eleven years. Confronting the evil of Thanos, all of the Avengers, including Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man, struggle with their motivations as they move from heartbreak to hope. The film is less about “how” the heroes will defeat Thanos, and more about the “why” that motivates them all.
Another Sort of Teaching
Fr. James Schall, SJ was anything but an ordinary teacher.
Tiger Woods’ Comeback Is Not a Redemption Story
Let’s not confuse Tiger Woods’ win at the Masters for a redemption story. Let’s call it what it is: a comeback. As Holy Week teaches us, redemption is about healing and right relationships. This is a sports story. It’s a comeback.