The story of the Prodigal Son gives us a beautiful portrait of the mercy and compassion of God. No matter who we identify with in the story, there is a celebration waiting for us. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects and asks: What is keeping us from going in?
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.
Embracing the Spirituality of Sport
As Pope Leo asks the Church to pray that sports promote peace and personal growth, Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the spirituality of lacrosse and how the sport has deepened his own relationship with God and broadened his understanding of Ignatian spirituality.
Inside a Jesuit Regency: Reflection from the Lord’s Vineyard
As a period dedicated fully to active ministry, Regency is perhaps the most straightforward yet unique stage of Jesuit formation. River Simpson, SJ offers glimpses from his time as a regent teaching at St. Louis University High School and reflects on how the labor and graces of Jesuit formation come to fruition for and through the people of God.
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.
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.