Have you ever felt rejected by the world? Jesus does not reject you. Alex Hale, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ message to not let our hearts be troubled.
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
The Beatitudes Within “The Umbrella Academy”
Connecting the Beatitudes with Netflix’s newest superhero show, “The Umbrella Academy,” based on the popular comic book series.
The Jesuit Mission Today
The Society of Jesus releases its ministry priorities for the next ten years.
The Annihilation of Original Sin
Sin, the horror of chance, and maybe a little hope in “Annihilation,” a book by Jeff VanderMeer. Made into a film by Alex Garland starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
Some Catholic Valentines
Who Would You Send Your Catholic Valentines To?
Don’t Always #SkipTheLine
Lines are long sometimes, but good things can happen at the end.
The Resurrected People of El Salvador
Three Jesuit scholastics offer their reflections on the experience of MAG+S in El Salvador, where they met with communities that suffered greatly during the civil war but have worked tirelessly to build a place of peace and justice.