Often, Christ reveals himself to us in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects that Easter reminds us to allow our confusion to transform into joy as we discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Based on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord, the Mass of Easter Day.
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.
Jesuit and Artist: A Vocation Shaped by Claver and the Tarahumara
How can brushstrokes become a prayer? In this reflection, Sebastián Salamanca-Huet, SJ recounts how St. Peter Claver and the Rarámuri people helped him see that being Jesuit and artist are not two callings, but one vocation.
What ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Tells us about the Origin of Human Dignity and the Meaning of Personhood
Canada has recently expanded the terms under which people may seek assistance in dying, even as New York is poised to legalize its own version of physician-assisted suicide. Erin Kast, SJ examines what these developments tell us about the differences in the meanings of ‘human dignity’ and ‘personhood’ as understood by the Church and in secular society.
Don’t Wait for Ghosts to Wake You Up. Advent is Here.
It’s called A Christmas Carol, but experiencing it anew this year, Ty thinks it might be more of an Advent story.
What would the Holy Family look like today?
Asked to paint a Christmas card, Sebastián found himself struggling for inspiration. After a few days living with the indigenous Raramuri indigenous people he finally had a vision of the Holy Family.
Silence Is Not an Option in Matters of Life and Death
Being pro-life and vegan might seem incompatible, but Daniel Mascarenhas argues that defense of life must be consistent.
A Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we pray that she will help our lives become a dance that praises, reverences and serves God.
Stay Awake! Advent is here to shake you out of your routine
After two years of disrupted routines, many are finally back into a sort of pre-pandemic routine. Brian finds that, despite the comfort of ritual, Advent reminds him to break out of it.
This Advent, Embrace the Silence and Grow Closer to Our Newborn Savior
As we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Noah invites us into his own experience of prayer with Mary. His experience can be a guide for you in this busy season.