Inspiring Movies: Sea power, Desert Power, Spirit Power

by Raj Vijayakumar, SJ | Mar 13, 2026 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins

As The Oscars invite us to reflect on what makes for quality filmmaking, Raj turns to Dune, a recent Academy Award winner, to examine the spiritual power of good storytelling.

Finding Hope in Christ the Innocent Lamb

by Jackson Graham, SJ | Mar 11, 2026 | Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins

How are humans meant to understand suffering? Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on a fable by Jane Collier and how it shows us the way that Christ, the true Lamb, empathizes with and accompanies us in our own experiences of suffering.

A Grace Worthy of Our Attention

by Joe Ertle, SJ | Feb 27, 2026 | Jesuit 101, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins

“Difficult consolation” is the grace that helps us realize humanity is messy, and that, even though we might not want to experience the pains of the world, we’re grateful that God doesn’t make us experience them alone. Jesus models that for us.

One-Minute Homily

Jesus Shakes Up Our Understanding | One-Minute Homily

When Peter couldn’t see the bigger picture, Jesus rebuked him to shake up his way of thinking. William Manaker, SJ, reflects on how Jesus can help us to “think as God does.”

“Avengers: Endgame” – From Heartbreak to Hope

by Colten Biro | May 3, 2019 | Film, In the News, Pop Culture

“Avengers: Endgame” brings a satisfying conclusion to the 22 movies from Marvel Studios over the last eleven years. Confronting the evil of Thanos, all of the Avengers, including Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man, struggle with their motivations as they move from heartbreak to hope. The film is less about “how” the heroes will defeat Thanos, and more about the “why” that motivates them all.