At Christmas, we will celebrate the beauty of the Incarnation, when God became one of us. Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reminds us that we can experience a similar joy in the Eucharist.
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.
Sanctity, Life, and Ambiguity: Moral Decisions About Abortion
How do our experiences of mystery affect our opinions about when life begins?
One-Minute Homily: “It’s Not About Us”
What is Lent really about? Juan Ruiz, SJ, gives some great advice about Lenten promises during this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 18, 2018, which you can read here http://bit.ly/2GxMAGx
What If Saints Played Basketball?
Most saints lived before March Madness was a thing, but this dream team would defeat any No. 1 seed.
Maybe, There’s More to Serving
On the volleyball court with his students, Colten Biro, SJ holds back on a spike and learns more about serving.
Pope Francis: The Next 5 Years
Francis was elected pope 5 years ago today. What does his future hold?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner
Go first and be reconciled with your brother.