Are there limits to God’s love? We might feel unworthy of the love of God at times, but Christian Verghese, SJ, reminds us that God’s love for us is greater than we can imagine.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
“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.
“Men in Black” and Ignatian Spirituality
How a 21-year old movie is helping one high school teacher practice Ignatian Spirituality.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
“A Christmas Without Tinsel”
A dark Christmas is still a real Christmas