Advent is here! The readings for the beginning of Advent focus on the end times, which can be concerning, but Doug Jones, SJ, reflects on the joy of waiting for the Lord.
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.
Rogue One and the New Hope
Rogue One is a bit more like Christmas than you thought …
Learning to Rejoice with Refugees
Joe Simmons, SJ learned that Jesuits can’t do it all on his visit to the Middle East. Thank God for that!
Joy (With a Big Red Bow on Top)
Colten Biro, SJ, remembers that sometimes the best interruptions of joy have a big red bow on top of their head.
Homeless But Hopeful: The Wounded Church, Part II
Should we feel at home in American politics?
Guadalupe: Cómo “Hacer América Grandiosa de Nuevo”
¿Quieres una América grandiosa? Nuestra Señora también.
Guadalupe: How to Make America Great Again
Want to make America great? So does Our Lady.