The visit of the Magi reminds us that Jesus came into the world for all people. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on how we can live this out by showing love to all.
KPop Demon Hunters Is an Ignatian Fever Dream—and That’s a Good Thing
What does an animated musical about a Kpop group have to teach us about Ignatius’s rules for the discernment of spirits? Andrew Milewski, SJ, uses “KPop Demon Hunters” to help us understand how the spiritual world operates on the human heart.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
One-Minute Homily: “Many Parts, One Body”
Not everyone does things the same way. Thank God! Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J. gives this week’s One-Minute Homily from Panama, the site of World Youth Day with Pope Francis.
A Prayer of Snowfall
Sometimes, the storm is calmed by peaceful prayer.
Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.
“Open Wide Our Hearts”
US bishops: Racism is a life issue.
“They Shall Not Grow Old”: Comrades Through Time
An intimate and personal WWI documentary from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson.
The Church United at FOCUS’ SEEK
There’s more that unites us, especially in divisive times.