Are you ready? Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, reflects on the theme of preparation in Advent by remembering what it was like to joyfully wait for his grandmother.
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.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
Prophecy, Politics, and Polarization: What Faithfulness Requires Now
As polarization intensifies and public discourse grows harsher, spoken prophecy can unfortunately devolve into noise. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ proposes that the antidote for the everyday Catholic is an Ignatian form of prophecy—one grounded in discernment, conscience formation, and love put into action.
I Call It Like I See It
Garrett Gundlach, SJ was recruited to announce his school’s Friday football games. Somehow he hasn’t been fired yet.
The Loss of an Ideal
With only eight days left until the election, Pierce Gibson, SJ asks what its long-term societal effects might be.
Halloween 2016: Year of the Female Superhero
What’s in a costume? How about gender norms.
Mental Illness and a Football Icon
Emanuel Werner, SJ wonders how such a successful college football coach could feel so miserable.
Now YOU Decide
Danny Gustafson, SJ wants you to share your predictions for Election Day.
Riches, Honor, Pride…and Trump
Perhaps Donald J. Trump — and Michael Rossmann, SJ — could learn something from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.