Jesus gives some challenging teachings in today’s gospel and also challenges us on how to listen. Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on what it means to receive the Kingdom like a child.
Lessons from a Twenty-Two-Hour Advent
One of the biggest challenges in Joe’s ministry as a Jesuit also proved to bear incredible spiritual fruit. It taught him the importance of waiting for God to come to our rescue, and the importance of celebrating when He does.
Alfred Delp and the Mystery of Advent Hope
What does it mean to embrace radical hope in God during Advent? Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the Advent meditations of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ, who discovered this season’s profound spiritual invitation to trust in God while awaiting execution in a Nazi prison cell.
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
A Saint for the Broken
What kind of saint is still seeking God?
Lights, Camera, Ignatius!
“Ignacio de Loyola” is a new movie about the Jesuits’ founder. Here’s Danny Gustafson, SJ’s take.
After the Flood: The Redemption of Baton Rouge
Where does Baton Rouge go after the summer of Alton Sterling and the Great Flood? Michael Mohr, SJ reflects.
Note to Self: Keep Your Clothes On!
What do Mongolian wrestling coaches and Michael Rossmann, SJ have in common? They blame others rather than take responsibility.
On Women Deacons
Pope Francis called a commission to explore the possibility of ordaining women as deacons. We ask Luke Hansen, SJ to help explain to us the key issues at stake.
Can We Eliminate Mosquitoes for Good? 10 Facts to Consider
What if we could save a million human lives a year by eliminating mosquitoes? Brian Strassburger, SJ has some important insights on the ethics of swatting nature’s most noisome enemy.