Jesus tells us that the greatest will be the least. Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on embracing Christ’s call to self-forgetfulness in service to others. Based on the readings from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is holding us back from serving...
What is wisdom? Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on how Christ calls us to freedom, and that is the heart of wisdom. Based on the readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What even is wisdom? Hi, I’m Josef Rodriguez, and this is my One-Minute Reflection:...
In a recent article in the New York Times, journalist Christina Caron discusses the work of the trauma therapist Amanda Gregory on forgiveness. The title of Caron’s article is intentionally provocative: “Sometimes, Forgiveness is Overrated.” For Christians to hear...
“A horror movie.” That’s how Ricardo, a Jesuit friend from Mexico, described the streets of Los Angeles during a recent visit. Families in tattered tents on Skid Row. Crazed men yelling at the shadows. Young women drifting in and out of opioid delirium....
“Jaret, ¿estás disponible para acompañar a estos hermanos?” On June 25, 2021, I was working in the reception area at Kino Border Initiative,1 a migrant aid center on the Mexican side of the border, when our social worker called me over to help two brothers from...
