Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on service and leadership in a sacramental church where invisible grace is made visible and impossible things possible.
Posts in Spirituality
Worth Reading: On Jane Goodall and the Environment
Jane Goodall has led an amazing life working with chimpanzees, but now, at 81, she spends her time with a tougher lot: fellow humans. Joe Simmons, SJ recommends you read about this extraordinary woman.
The Calling of the Matthews
Peter Folan looks at The Calling of Saint Matthew – or perhaps the Matthews – and what it might mean for our own calling.
Reports of My Death
On Ash Wednesday Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ was reported deceased. Fortunately for the rest of us he lived to tell the tale.
What Big Data Can’t Say About Life Choices
What am I supposed to do with my life??? Cyril Pinchak considers whether Big Data can point us to safe and reliable life choices.
Upright Living in an Upside Down World
In this heartfelt reflection Eric Immel, SJ brings a gymnast’s perspective to a world turned upside-down.
So Much Closer: Jesus and Rumi, Death Cab and Red Rocks
A concert at Red Rocks leads Brendan Busse, SJ to wonder what would happen if we stopped liking mystics and musicians and started taking their advice.
One Friend to Another: Seeing Goodness
Covered by snow or mistakes or imperfection, goodness just might be underneath the surface. Michael Rossmann unearths a theme from posts in the last month and notes how spending more time trying to see the good around him is just what he needs.
Critique and Authenticity: When the Ideal Obscures the Good
Our internal monologues are often full of critique and ideal expectations. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ quiets the voice of critique just long enough to notice the gift of authenticity.
Religion as an Interactive Game
“Full, active, and conscious participation.” Nate Romano explores the interesting connections between interactive games and the practice of religion.