Jesus offers us the same peace that he offered the disciples after Easter. Brennan Dour, SH asks: how will you embrace and share his peace? Based on the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday.
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.
Five Questions for Catholics Dealing with Mental Health Issues
“I just need to trust in God more, and then I won’t be so anxious,” “This is just my cross, and Jesus calls us to pick up our crosses and follow him,” “God never gives us what we can’t handle.” These phrases are used far too frequently by the faithful struggling...
What SportsCenter Taught Me About God
A favorite show reminds us to ultimately focus on the highlights, rather than the mistakes, in our lives.
A Deacon’s Diary: What Does a Deacon Do?
Reflecting on his time as a deacon, Damian realized he’s never really explained what a deacon does. In today’s post, he offers an explanation on the role of deacon and a reflection on how it has confirmed his vocation.
What Makes Mario So Super?
The new Mario movie, “The Super Mario Bros.” has rekindled love for the classic characters of the video game franchise. But what makes Mario so super? The answer lies in his motivations.
Why shouldn’t I fight my enemies if I’m right?! Ask St. Peter Canisius.
A giant of the Counter-Reformation, St. Peter Canisius, a saint we celebrate today, offers a helpful perspective on how to engage with your ideological foes, inside or outside the Church.
In Defense of Hypocrisy
It’s easy to accuse others of hypocrisy, yet none of us is perfect. How can Christians have credibility to preach the Gospel if they’re also sinners who don’t practice what they preach?