How often are we guilty of the same things that we criticize other people for? Jesus challenges us to remove the wooden beam from our own eye first. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on this call to humility.
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
Pope Francis: The World is Not Round
In a globalized world, how can Catholics better dispose themselves for meaningful cross-cultural encounters?
A Therapy Session with John Mayer
Emanuel G. Werner, SJ sees in John Mayer how mental illness can lead to strength more than stigma.
Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Fear
What will it take to break the cycle of fear and sexual violence?
You’re right.
Garrett Gundlach SJ hears the last thing you want to hear from a student and responds with the last thing you want to say.
Sins of the Past and Hope for the Future
Does America’s slavery legacy make you uncomfortable? Good. But your reaction cannot stop there.
Will Charity or Love Prevail?
(The Latin “caritas” is translated into English as “love” as well as “charity.” Starting over after our Lenten almsgiving, we can take time to reflect and ask ourselves: are they really interchangeable?) Charity shows itself in words Love shows itself in deeds...