It’s called A Christmas Carol, but experiencing it anew this year, Ty thinks it might be more of an Advent story.
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Spotify Wrapped: Your Annual Music Examen
The release of Spotify Wrapped every year has become an occasion for an informal examen of the past year. As you go through your most listened to songs, artists, and genres, what do they say about you? Does God speak to you through music? Nate Cortas, SJ, reflects on his own Spotify Wrapped and invites us all to do the same.
Dealing with Death in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Marvel’s latest film is an exploration of loss, grief, and the importance of spirituality in dealing with the reality of death.
Soccer Brought Me Closer to My Brother. Imagine what the World Cup Could Do.
Reflecting on a fraternal love of soccer, Ty wonders what reconciling possibilities the world’s largest sporting event might have.
Derry Girls: Finding Hope in a Troubled World
The third and final season of Derry Girls brings more of the same comedy that we’ve come to expect, while showing more of the conflict present in Ireland at the time. As we look at conflicts in the present, maybe this show can help us find hope in troubled times.
Is there justice after death? Henry VIII’s Wives think so.
In a new musical, Henry VII’s six wives are resurrected. Watching their reclaimed stories, Andrew found himself in tears mourning lives un-lived.
Restlessness is a gift, lean into the discomfort and let God find you.
With his latest music release, Aric channels St. Augustine to try and understand the gnawing feeling inside.
On His New Album Tyler Childers Brings Us Back to My Home Kentucky Church
Tyler Childers’ latest music release brought Nate back to his church days growing up in the pews with a hymnal in his hands.
Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul: A hilarious, challenging mirror for people of faith
The new film Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul offers a satirical look at how a church might atone, or fail to atone, for its transgressions.
On HBO’s Euphoria, Young People React to the Malaise of Modernity
Watching Emmy-nominee Euphoria, José found himself ruminating on the work of an influential philosopher. Decades ago, he diagnosed the problems facing Zendaya’s character and others.