Each year, some people give up things for Lent. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, offers his take on food, mothers, and his Lenten sacrifice.
Posts in Faith & Family
Home for Christmas: Starting Over
At Christmas Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ met his nieces again, for the first time.
A Christmas Family
Christmas can be a time for family, but sometimes those families aren’t always traditional. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ explores how his Christmas family has grown.
To Mom: Thanks
Heading home for Thanksgiving, Eric Immel, SJ recalls a short-lived food fight and his mother’s loving response.
Turkey with a Side of Politics
Going home for Thanksgiving? Dreading discussing the election with your family? Danny Gustafson, SJ is here to help.
I Call It Like I See It
Garrett Gundlach, SJ was recruited to announce his school’s Friday football games. Somehow he hasn’t been fired yet.
Halloween 2016: Year of the Female Superhero
What’s in a costume? How about gender norms.
Borrowed Wisdom
According to Colten Biro, SJ, the best things that he has to offer are simply stories and insights borrowed from others.
And Then There Were Three
Mothers bear extraordinary graces, especially when Garrett Gundlach, SJ forgets that the mother is pregnant.
Real Parents
Eric Immel, SJ, considers his own adoption in the wake of comments made about Simone Biles and her parents.