Temptations are not always obvious. Sometimes we are tempted by what seems good. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the temptation of Jesus in the desert.
Inside Jesuit Life at Bellarmine House of Studies
What is life like for a Jesuit during First Studies? Chris Kinkor, SJ, offers an inside view of life for a Jesuit scholastic at Bellarmine House of Studies at Saint Louis University and reflects on the ways God has been at work in this period of his formation.
A Meditation with a Contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows
Using the aesthetics of pop art, Nick Leeper guides a meditation, asking us to gaze at Our Lady of Sorrows with new eyes.
Letters from TJP: My Final Lesson That Changes Everything
As the school year winds down, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ sets aside graphs and business plans to offer a more personal lesson. Writing in the spirit of the New Testament letters, he reflects on the Resurrection as both the foundation of his faith and of Jesuit education.
Two Parties are Better Than One
Don’t like your choices in today’s election? At least you have a choice, Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us.
Accepting the Challenge of Being Civil
Did you vote today? Alex Llanera, SJ, reflects on the collective chance to act honorably whatever the outcome of the election is.
Why Elections are Unserious
Election Day is tomorrow. Is America done for? Brendan Gottschall, SJ, gives some good news.
5 Reasons Why I’m Glad the Cubs Won (I Guess…)
As a Wisconsin native living in Chicago, Eric Immel, SJ is a little annoyed by all this Cubs craziness. Still, he finds good reasons to be glad they won.
Telling the Story of Racial Injustice
Dan Dixon, SJ explores the importance of story in Ava Duvernay’s new Netflix documentary “13TH.”
A Deeper Side of Vlogging
Some may find YouTube is full of entertainment and superficial performances, but Andy Nguyen, SJ encounters vloggers with deeper things to share.





