You’re worth saving because God loves you. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how God’s love makes us worthy of salvation, and not the status symbols of the world. Based on the readings for the 9th Sunday of 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.
What Pilots Can Teach Us About Prayer
Prayer can feel overwhelming at times. What should I say? What should I do? In his latest piece, Patrick Hyland, SJ reflects on how pilots might teach us a lesson in prayer.
Waiting in Hope for Universal Kindness
As Christians, we have a hope in God’s coming kingdom that Jesus preached. That kingdom encompasses all creation, including all animals.
Exploring the Mansions of the Soul: On the Life and Spirituality of Teresa of Ávila
The writings of St. Teresa reveal God’s intense desire for mystical union with each and every one of us. How do we respond to this divine invitation?
Catholic 101: Do Catholics Worship Mary?
Many Catholics have a great devotion to Mary, but it’s not out of worship. Mary is the closest human being to God, and her mission is to help lead us to God, so Catholics ask for her intercession and assistance.
Laudate Deum: An Overview
Eight years after Laudato Si, Pope Francis has published a new document on the environment, Laudate Deum. Nate Cortas, SJ offers an overview of how Francis reasserts our shared call to care for our common home.
Catholic 101: Icons and Prayer
Icons are not only a form of art: they orient the mind and heart towards the mysteries of God, and thus they’re an important resource for prayer, especially in Eastern Christianity.