Alleluia, Alleluia. After enough repetitions those eight syllables tunneled their way into my brain like a catchy radio jingle. Alleluia, Alleluia at the end of every thought.
Posts in Spirituality
A Slow Pitch & A Shower Scene, Jackie Robinson’s “42”
Brendan Busse wonders whether a comedic moment in the Jackie Robinson biopic is also a window into another, non-racial, story of exclusion.
The (Face)Book of Lamentations
In the midst of national tragedy, Joe Simmons sees Facebook as a window into our desire for communal comfort in our anxiety and anger.
Into the Winter Streets, a Papal Interruption
Joe Simmons finds that Pope Francis’ attention to deeds rather than words is interrupting his writing time.
Amateurism (It’s for Lovers)
“There is nothing we can do but love” said Dorothy Day. Brendan Busse couldn’t agree more, because it’s only in love – in embracing our fundamental amateurism – that we can do the same.
A Pope Prays, the Digital World Pauses
Leave it to a Jesuit Pope to break the digital immediate-response cycle. Matt Spotts on how Pope Francis called us to prayer.
Given Up Yet? Then it’s Time for Renewal
What is the one thing standing between our dusty origin and our dusty destiny? The Love of God. Only this.
Finsternis, or Into the Depths
Who taught you to go deep? Who dared you to crack open the secret vaults of your heart? Who stood by as you crept hesitatingly into the silence?
An Open Letter to Parents: Thank You for Not Using the Cry Room
Channelling his love for kids, and the lovely Ms. Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Joe Simmons says thanks to parents.
Predicting the Pope, or Vatican Paging Nate Silver
Matt Spotts is here to talk about why you and he probably won’t predict the next pope.