Posts in Jesuit 101

Jesuit 101: The Ignatian Examen

by Josef Rodriguez, SJ | Jul 8, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Prayers, Spirituality, The Jesuits

The Examen Prayer is a staple of Ignatian Spirituality and St. Ignatius emphasized its importance in our daily routine. Learn more about its history and how it can help us all grow in our relationship with God.

Accompanying like Jesus as a Jesuit Brother

by Sean Barry, SJ | Jun 29, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Series

Some Jesuits enter the Society of Jesus not knowing whether they’re called to priesthood or to the vocation of being a Jesuit brother. Read how one brother discovered his particular vocation.

Jesuit Brothers: Bringing home the smell of the sheep

by Ken Homan, SJ | Jun 17, 2022 | Ignatian Year, Jesuit 101, Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits

Jesuit brothers live out the Jesuit charism and remind priests who they really are and who they are meant to serve by bringing home the smell of the sheep. Ken Homan, SJ, shares his vocation as a brother.

A Jesuit Brother’s (messy) walk with Synodality

by Daniel Leckman, SJ | Jun 10, 2022 | Global Catholicism, Jesuit 101, Pope Francis, Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits

We keep hearing about synodality in the Catholic Church, but what does it mean? What does it look like? Daniel Leckman, SJ, draws a connection with his vocation as a Jesuit Brother.

Jesuit 101: Jesuit Brothers

by Brent Gordon, SJ | Jun 3, 2022 | Jesuit 101, The Jesuits

What is a Jesuit brother? In short, they are models of radical availability and accompaniment. Learn more about the vocation of Jesuit brothers, including their history, great examples and saints, and what it’s like to be a brother today.

Men and Women for and with Others must be formed

by Chris Nguyen, SJ | May 13, 2022 | Jesuit 101

Jesuit values at public universities? The Newman Center at UCSD is taking to heart Fr. Arrupe’s call to form men and women for others, one service project, one retreat at a time.

Jesuit 101: Are We Ready to Be “People for and with Others”?

by Philip Nahlik, SJ | May 6, 2022 | Jesuit 101

If you went to a Jesuit school, you likely heard about being a ‘person for others.’ Do you really know what that means?

Closeness to God is a journey, not a prize to be won.

by William Manaker, SJ | Apr 13, 2022 | Jesuit 101

In his first article, William reflects on how perfectionist ideals can distract him from the ongoing journey that the Ignatian concept of the magis demands.