Jesus’ teachings on discipleship seem tough, but Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us, and that requires commitment.
Ask God First: Rethinking Our Lenten Sacrifice
Before Lent, we often feel a rush of anxiety or excitement as we try to answer the question: “what are you giving up?” As we prepare to enter this new liturgical season, Eric invites us to ask a deeper question, considering what God might desire for us in this time.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
When I Drink
Having a drink can help you unwind, but what if it becomes a crutch? Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how his social drinking has evolved into a burden.
Speaking of My Students
I talk differently about my students than I do with my students and I don’t like that.
The Mesmerizing Majesty of Game of Thrones
Season 7 of Thrones premiered last night. Emanuel Werner, SJ reflects on the sheer experience of this global phenomena.
That Sneaky Clericalism
Why is clericalism still going strong, and what can we do about it?
Trump’s Poland Speech: The Language of Conservative Catholicism
The hotly-contested “Poland Speech” shows why Trump is palatable to the Church’s right wing.
Permission to Laugh, Land, & Live
What do we do with the takeoffs and landings of stress in our lives? Colten Biro, SJ, looks back at a recent flight and the example of children.