God’s plans can surprise us and even seem inconsistent at times. Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on the joy that can come with God’s unexpected plans.
Pope Leo on Migrants: Welcome the Living Presence of Jesus
Drawing on Pope Leo’s first apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, Nate Cortas, SJ reflects that welcoming migrants is not a political preference but a Gospel demand. In the stranger at our door, he insists, Christians encounter the living presence of Jesus Himself.
Looking for the Lost in the Desert
Clothes tangled in thorny brush and rosaries left behind in the sand testify that migrants crossing the desert are more than statistics. In searching for them, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects on how the Parable of the Lost Sheep calls Christians to unconditional love—especially when it seems impossible or even absurd.
The Right to Life of Animals
Being in the image of God implies that humans have certain capacities for the transcendent, which confers them their rights. Because animals have certain capacities for love and self-mastery, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects that they too deserve to be treated with dignity.
One-Minute Homily: “Gathered for a Meal”
What brings us together for a meal? Today we celebrate Holy Thursday and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Eric Immel, SJ, reminds us of the importance of coming together for this special meal. You can find the readings for Holy Thursday here: https://bit.ly/2IfT3Wi
The Comfort of Failure
What do we stand to gain when we lose?
Sister Jean and Holy Week: The Trouble with Time
Eric Immel, SJ reflects on Sr. Jean, the Final Four, Holy Week, and where he needs to be.
One-Minute Homily: Passion Sunday
Christ experiences the depth of human suffering, and he accompanies us in our own suffering. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, based on the readings for Palm Sunday, 2018.
March Magic: Loyola Chicago and Sister Jean
How did Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean become the star of this year’s NCAA Tournament?
Late Night Eats: On Breaking Bad Habits
Sometimes our bad habits are fallouts from our past. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares a story about breaking habits and moving into the future.