Icons are not only a form of art: they orient the mind and heart towards the mysteries of God, and thus they’re an important resource for prayer, especially in Eastern Christianity.
Posts in Series
The Jesuit Border Podcast Season 4 Study Guide
In the fourth season of the Jesuit Border Podcast, Frs. Brian and Louie interview leaders from different churches and organizations who are serving migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border. This guide can help you use the series for classroom teaching, group discussion, or deeper personal reflection.
Return to the Classics: Homer’s Iliad
One of the oldest stories known to mankind has better heroes and villains than today’s blockbusters. Why? Because they, like us, are a mix of good and bad. They are fundamentally human. We are Achilles and Hector—whether we want to be or not.
Return to the Classics: Euripides’ Medea
This ancient Greek tragedy cautions us of the power of broken promises. Our faith is a series of promises. How do we keep the faith when our promises appear to go unfulfilled?
Catholic 101: Holy Days of Obligation
Growing up, Jason resented having to go to Church on ANOTHER day of the week. Looking back, he thinks we’re approaching holy days of obligation with the wrong mindset.
Five Questions for Catholics Dealing with Mental Health Issues
“I just need to trust in God more, and then I won’t be so anxious,” “This is just my cross, and Jesus calls us to pick up our crosses and follow him,” “God never gives us what we can’t handle.” These phrases are used far too frequently by the faithful struggling...
A Deacon’s Diary: What Does a Deacon Do?
Reflecting on his time as a deacon, Damian realized he’s never really explained what a deacon does. In today’s post, he offers an explanation on the role of deacon and a reflection on how it has confirmed his vocation.
Why shouldn’t I fight my enemies if I’m right?! Ask St. Peter Canisius.
A giant of the Counter-Reformation, St. Peter Canisius, a saint we celebrate today, offers a helpful perspective on how to engage with your ideological foes, inside or outside the Church.
Return to the Classics: Plato’s Republic
We hear the word “justice” all the time. What does it actually mean? Plato’s Republic can help us question and understand this important concept.
This morning, have a cup of coffee with Jesus
For many of us, morning coffee is a sacred routine. Still, sometimes it loses its flavor. Beto explains how his ritual coffee helped him respond to difficult moments in his spiritual life.