Do we ever turn to God as a servant to a master or a child to a parent? God is looking for something more. Christian Verghese, SJ, reflects on building a friendship with God.
A Pilgrimage to the “City of Charity”
As part of their novitiate experience, many Jesuit novices undertake a pilgrimage during their first year of formation. Chris Kinkor, SJ, reflects on the first stop of his 2024 pilgrimage to the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, NY and what it taught him about relying on God’s Providence.
An Invitation to Consider Spiritual Direction this Easter Season
Your walk with God is already underway. Spiritual direction is a way of paying attention to God with you on your journey. As we journey through the Easter season, Eric Panicco, SJ offers an introduction to Spiritual Direction and an invitation to consider incorporating it into your own walk of faith.
Inside the Jesuit Novitiate: Reflections on the Novitiate from a Recently-Vowed Jesuit
The Jesuit Novitiate can be a mysterious time for family and friends of Jesuit novices. Paul Gillam, SJ, offers a look at the novitiate experience from the perspective of a Jesuit who took First Vows in August, 2025 and shares his reflections on the first stage of Jesuit formation.
Patience Must You Have
Can Yoda and Archbishop Carlson teach us anything about second semester?
MLK’s Dream: The Hope and the Challenge
King could name injustice without losing hope in justice. Can we?
A Quiet Morning with Harry and Barry
On a slow morning, Eric Immel, SJ savored lessons learned from Harry Potter and Barack Obama.
No More “Me Too”
Oprah called everyone to action at the Golden Globes. What will we do next?
Grieving Together through Song
When trauma strikes in your neighborhood, how will you respond?
Three Jesuit Resolutions for Anxiety
Stressed or Anxious? Ignatius offers a few resolutions to help.