One of the biggest challenges in Joe’s ministry as a Jesuit also proved to bear incredible spiritual fruit. It taught him the importance of waiting for God to come to our rescue, and the importance of celebrating when He does.
Posts in Advent
Alfred Delp and the Mystery of Advent Hope
What does it mean to embrace radical hope in God during Advent? Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the Advent meditations of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ, who discovered this season’s profound spiritual invitation to trust in God while awaiting execution in a Nazi prison cell.
The Seven First Words of Jesus
As we enter the final days of Advent, Patrick takes a closer look at a popular Gospel passage that may offer some clues as to what may have been the first seven words of Jesus.
Hiking like Jesus Helps Us Pray like Jesus
In the Gospels, Jesus is always seen going up the mountain to pray. Going on a hike with Jesus – whether in nature or in our prayer – can open ourselves up to God’s grandeur and renew our sense of mission.
Don’t Wait for Ghosts to Wake You Up. Advent is Here.
It’s called A Christmas Carol, but experiencing it anew this year, Ty thinks it might be more of an Advent story.
What would the Holy Family look like today?
Asked to paint a Christmas card, Sebastián found himself struggling for inspiration. After a few days living with the indigenous Raramuri indigenous people he finally had a vision of the Holy Family.
A Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we pray that she will help our lives become a dance that praises, reverences and serves God.
Stay Awake! Advent is here to shake you out of your routine
After two years of disrupted routines, many are finally back into a sort of pre-pandemic routine. Brian finds that, despite the comfort of ritual, Advent reminds him to break out of it.
This Advent, Embrace the Silence and Grow Closer to Our Newborn Savior
As we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Noah invites us into his own experience of prayer with Mary. His experience can be a guide for you in this busy season.
An Advent Examination of Conscience
When you think of sin, do you only think of yourself? Here’s an Advent examination of conscience to help you shine Christ’s light not only on yourself, but on the world around you as well.