Inside Jesuit Life: Prepping for the Priesthood in Theology Studies

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Jul 22, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life ~ Approx. 9 mins

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.

Embracing the Spirituality of Sport

by Jackson Graham, SJ | Jun 30, 2026 | Spirituality, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins

As Pope Leo asks the Church to pray that sports promote peace and personal growth, Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the spirituality of lacrosse and how the sport has deepened his own relationship with God and broadened his understanding of Ignatian spirituality.

Inside a Jesuit Regency: Reflection from the Lord’s Vineyard

by River Simpson, SJ | Jun 25, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life, Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 7 mins

As a period dedicated fully to active ministry, Regency is perhaps the most straightforward yet unique stage of Jesuit formation. River Simpson, SJ offers glimpses from his time as a regent teaching at St. Louis University High School and reflects on how the labor and graces of Jesuit formation come to fruition for and through the people of God.

One-Minute Homily

The Good Shepherd: Guardian of Souls | One-Minute Homily

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, the one who guards us and calls us by name. Christian Verghese, SJ, reflects on this image of Jesus and the beauty of being able to bring all of our joys and concerns to the guardian of our souls.

“Mask Off God” Rap: Unmasking Hidden Holiness

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Apr 20, 2018 | Art, Music, Pop Culture

Jesuit rapper Michael A. Martinez, S.J. releases new “Mask Off God” music video and unmasks the hidden sacredness behind Future’s original song.

Time for a New New Deal

by Ken Homan, SJ | Apr 19, 2018 | Faith & Politics

America needs to rediscover its history, identity, and communitarian values

God’s Not Dead – He’s Bread

by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Apr 18, 2018 | Blogs, Catholic Writing, Justice, Spirituality

Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ breaks bread and finds God again and again.

Let Us Play to the Lord

by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Apr 16, 2018 | Spirituality

What does playfulness have to do with God? Actually, more than you might think, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ.

One-Minute Homily: “Getting Proof”

by David Paternostro, SJ | Apr 15, 2018 | One-Minute Homily, Spirituality, Videos

How does Jesus appear to us after the Resurrection? In this week's One-Minute Homily, Deacon David Paternostro, SJ, reminds us that Jesus comes to us exactly in the way that we need. Based on the readings for Sunday, April 14, which you can find here:...