During the Year of Saint Joseph, what does this silent saint have to teach our hurting and divided world? Michael Martinez SJ reflects on five of his important lessons for us today.
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5 Takeaways from SEEK21
Every other year, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) hosts its SEEK conference that draws thousands of young Catholics together to encounter Christ and share the Gospel. As a virtual event this year, SEEK21 was actually the largest it’s ever been, with 27,000 participants from 20 countries on 6 continents. Check out our 5 key takeaways.
5 Rules for Discerning Whether to Go to Mass in a Pandemic
Sunday Mass is an obligation during normal times, but during the Covid-19 crisis, as Churches open up, we are faced with a decision.
Getting Married in a Pandemic Calls You to “See the Unseen”
A wedding in the midst of a pandemic puts things in perspective.
Easter is a Family Reunion
Being at home with my family during the pandemic has made me appreciate the familial dimensions of the Resurrection. This is the latest in our signs of Easter series!
Struggling with Live-Stream? A Different Way to Have Liturgy at Home
With sheltering-in-place during the coronavirus pandemic, it can feel like the only option for liturgy is watching a live-stream Mass on a screen. But the Mass isn’t the only form of liturgy in the Catholic Church. What do you know about the Liturgy of the Hours? It’s a form of liturgy that can be prayed anywhere, with anyone. And it’s a very participatory prayer, which makes it great for small groups and families. Learn more about it here, along with how you can put it into practice in your own home!
Contemplation in Quarantine
This is a time where people should develop an attitude of contemplation. How can we take a “long, loving, look at the real,” during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Thinking Through Moral Questions with Malcolm Gladwell: An Interview with James Keenan, S.J.
James Keenan, S.J., a theology professor at Boston College, answers questions about his experience of being interviewed by author Malcolm Gladwell on his podcast “Revisionist History,” where they tackled moral issues of today through a method called “casuistry.”
Catholic 101: Planning a Catholic Wedding
So you’re getting married- congratulations! Now how do you go about planning your Catholic wedding? This first installment of the Catholic 101 series at The Jesuit Post will address many of the questions you might be having. How do I start? What is marriage prep? What if I’m marrying a non-Catholic? This is a resource to help you on your way.
Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.