Posts in The Jesuits

This Jesuit Walked Across Asia in Disguise for Five Years

by Brent Gordon, SJ | May 24, 2021 | Religious Life, The Jesuits

In 1602, Jesuit Brother Bento de Goës was sent on a five year excursion by land across Asia to search for a legendary kingdom of Christians supposedly located northeast of India and west of China.

Choosing to be a Jesuit Brother

by Brent Gordon, SJ | Nov 30, 2020 | Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits

As we conclude Jesuit Vocations Month, here is one Jesuit’s reflection on the Brother vocation and how it can help us all reflect on vocations in general.

How a Road Trip with a Retired Franciscan Led to a Jesuit Vocation

by Tucker Redding, SJ | Nov 24, 2020 | Religious Life, The Jesuits

Are any experiences in our life truly random? I used to be the kind of person to say “Everything happens for a reason.” I don’t believe that anymore. Instead, I believe that God can give reason to all that happens. Including a cross country road trip.