Jesus shepherds us and calls us to shepherd others. Simon Zachary, SJ reflects on Jesus’s empathy for others. Based on the readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Evangelization in the City
Pope Leo XIV has asked the Church to pray for evangelization in the city. Paul Gillam, SJ, reflects on our call to embrace the full incarnate reality of the city as we seek to proclaim the Gospel amidst its complexities.
Spider Man: A Brand New Day and the Search For God Within
Kevin Lee reflects on what Peter Parker’s journey into radical self-love shows us about Jesus’s unconditional love for all.
Inside Jesuit Life: Prepping for the Priesthood in Theology Studies
Theology studies mark the final stage of Jesuit formation for priesthood. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ reflects on how experiences in the classroom, in parish and prison ministry, and in Jesuit community have prepared him for priestly ministry at the culmination of more than a decade of formation.
Rarámuri Spirituality
Following the Raramuri tradition, and the importance of dreams, Sebastian found himself facing a whole new way of encountering with God and the Divine in the making of a Yumari, the Raramuri traditional religious feast.
Papal Points for Prayer
Pope Francis frequently provides tips for the kinds of priests he hopes to see in the Church. Patrick Hyland considers how Francis’ advice can inspire and challenge us in our own lives and vocations.
Lent is a Time for Retreat
Jesus spent forty days and forty nights in the desert before he began his public ministry, and it prepared him for everything after. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on how Lent is a time of retreat and preparation.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
The practice of repetition is an important tool used throughout the Spiritual Exercises. Looking back on their shared time in Chicago, Collin and Michael reflect on how we all might learn to better savor the graces in our own lives.
Hearts on Fire: Applying the Spiritual Exercises in the 21st Century
Hearts on Fire retreats bring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius to young people, and make them accessible.
Embracing Vulnerability: Christmas, Motherhood, and the Divine Connection
Reflecting on mothers and newborn children can deepen our spiritual understanding of the coming of Emmanuel at Christmas.