Eric Immel, SJ makes his annual 8-day silent retreat in the heart of Chicago and wonders at how God finds us in chaos and in quiet.
Posts in Spirituality
Requiem for a Dog
Jayme Stayer considers love for pets, mourning a dog, and Jesuit life.
That All Might Be One
On a recent immersion trip to El Salvador Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ noticed a series of odd pairings and came home with a deeper appreciation of oneness.
Brave Love: Witnessing Beauty in the Vowed Life
Eric Immel, S.J. reflects on the bravery of loving in public, on its risks and rewards, and on learning to live with greater love than fear.
Princess Baby Jesus: A Toddler’s Witness to the Resurrection
A young mother shares her toddler’s understanding of Resurrection. It includes the words ‘Princess’ and ‘Baby’ and ‘Jesus’ — What more do you need to know?
What Happens Next Will Totally Amaze You
Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on graduation and transformation. What happens next…well, you know the drill.
No Parents…
Eric Immel, SJ grows in humility by remembering that his life is a gift and he grows in generosity by trying to be more like the ones who nurtured it for him in the first place.
#thatmomentwhen
You know #thatmomentwhen you thought all was lost and then realized that wasn’t actually the case? Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ reflects on #thatmomentwhen resurrection happens.
Strength in Broken Places: What Can An Old Man Do?
This week is different. This week is holy because we witness again the fidelity of a God in love, a God who remains with us in suffering.
Fine By Me: An All-Embracing Love
A close friend decided to come out to Eric Immel, SJ while shopping for a ‘Campbell’s Soup’ costume. Ever since then Eric finds that he’s the one being opened up again and again for the sake of love.