We typically desire to lead, not follow, but sometimes it can be freeing to let go of control. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on the freedom that can be found in following the Good Shepherd.
KPop Demon Hunters Is an Ignatian Fever Dream—and That’s a Good Thing
What does an animated musical about a Kpop group have to teach us about Ignatius’s rules for the discernment of spirits? Andrew Milewski, SJ, uses “KPop Demon Hunters” to help us understand how the spiritual world operates on the human heart.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
The Best of What I Read in 2017
With everything going on in the world in 2017, it was easy to miss the great writing that happened. Michael Rossmann, SJ has picked out the best articles of the year.
One-Minute Homily: “God’s Christmas Plans”
How are you being called to bring Jesus into the world? Tucker Redding explores the plans of Mary and Joseph in this Christmas edition of the One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent (http://bit.ly/2BAqmV8) and Christmas...
“Lighting a Fire With Beauty”
Catholicism is about the beauty of the whole.
Sam Smith’s Homosexuality and the Catholic Church
Sam Smith narrates his struggle with his faith and sexuality in his new album, “The Thrill of it All.”
So, It’s Not About Food?
Maybe the question: “Are you eating?” Isn’t about food at all… Maybe it’s about love.
Facing the Brokenness of the Manger
What does it mean to reconcile to the poor this Christmas?