God is always at work, but we don't always notice. Rob Lorenz, SJ, reflects on how the natural world teaches us about the sure but slow and often silent work of God. Based on the readings from the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://youtu.be/LvVB904Ex1w Have you...
Why Christian Forgiveness Requires Every Christian to be a Priest
Christians are challenged to forgive daily, but could it also be a sacrament? In a follow-up to his previous article, Erin explores the relationship between forgiveness and the priestly identity of every baptized Christian.
Discerning Democracy: Navigating Civic Life with the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises
Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Concluding this miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, suggests how we might find joy using insights in the Fourth Week meditations, even though we might still feel stuck mourning near Jesus’ tomb.
Saint Ignatius and the Recovery of True Masculinity
Reflecting on Saint Ignatius’s conversion, River invites us to our own rediscovery of a more authentic vision of masculinity.
Catholic 101: The Doctrine of Discovery
Critics faulted Pope Francis for not referencing this long-standing controversy when he visited Canada this summer. What is the Doctrine of Discovery? And why were people so upset?
Jesuit 101: A Loved Sinner, The First Week of the Spiritual Exercises
In the First Week of the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius wants us to focus on the reality of sin in the world and in ourselves. This helps us to recognize God’s great mercy and to see ourselves as sinners loved by God.
Restlessness is a gift, lean into the discomfort and let God find you.
With his latest music release, Aric channels St. Augustine to try and understand the gnawing feeling inside.
Consolations and Desolations in a Country in Crisis
Lebanon is a country in deep crisis, but a street-level view tells a more complicated story. Andrew Milewski shares his experiences of Beirut from this past summer.
Catholic 101: What is Vatican II?
The Second Vatican Council was a major event in the life of the Church, but do you know what actually happened?
On His New Album Tyler Childers Brings Us Back to My Home Kentucky Church
Tyler Childers’ latest music release brought Nate back to his church days growing up in the pews with a hymnal in his hands.