Spending the summer ministering to men behind bars reminded me of what a religious sister once told me: “God doesn’t judge people; God cares for people.”
Posts in Spirituality
A Deacon’s Diary: Life as An Almost Deacon
In his inaugural Deacon’s Diary, Steve Molvarec, SJ, writes: someone asked me: “How long does it take?” I replied: “I’ve been a Jesuit for nine years. And have less than two weeks until diaconate.” He said: “That’s a really long time.”
The Home of Hearts: A Place of Welcome to All
Like any home, we may hear of the unpleasant experiences of those who attempt to enter. We can then ask ourselves, what can help soften our hearts?
Music Release: Recollections
Aric Serrano, SJ, released a new collection of music, Recollections. He offers us those tracks along with his motivation for writing.
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Lots to Lose
To celebrate the start of the NFL season, first-time author Sean Teets, SJ, asks, how do I know if what I’m giving up is worth it?
What St. Alberto Hurtado Said about His 1946 Visit to America
The great Chilean Jesuit saint reminds us that we are called to be more than what we produce and consume.
Charles Taylor on the Twin Challenge of Christians in a Secular Age
According to Charles Taylor, Christianity animates us in two ways: it calls us to accept high goals, but also to sanctify the ordinary.
James Martin, SJ: How to Let God Renew You
We can all feel a bit stuck in our routines and habits from time to time. We are all in need of growth and renewal. Fr. James Martin, SJ, offers some tips on how to let God renew us.
Papal Infallibility and the Assumption: What difference does the location of Mary’s body make?
The Assumption matters because it reminds us, with almost embarrassing boldness, of the shocking materiality of Catholic belief in the afterlife.
The Sacredness of Saying Goodbye
Where is God in the sadness of saying goodbye to friends and loved ones? He is in the very people we are parting from. And in saying farewell, the divine image can shine through most brightly.