We all have a calling from God – a vocation. On this Feast of the Annunciation, Christopher Alt, SJ, explores Mary’s own vocation story through Botticelli’s art.
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.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
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.
Simple Gestures and Signature Graces
In a wordy world Brendan Busse, SJ finds that simple gestures often reveal the greatest graces.
The Magi Reach Their Destination
As the Christmas season officially ends, Perry Petrich concludes his pictorial look at the journey of the Magi today on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Our Society’s Throw-Away People
Our society does not encourage us to see the normalcy of those in prison, but Chris Schroeder, SJ shows how they are just like you and me.
Yelling at College Kids
It’s that time of year again. Michael Rossmann, SJ describes the seasonal disorder of yelling at college kids while watching football.
The Magi Continue Their Journey
Just as the Magi continue their journey, this series from Perry Petrich shows how those on the border also continue their journey.
The Journey of the Magi Today
While working on the U.S.-Mexico border, Perry Petrich, SJ describes the people he meets who have left their homes in search of transformation and asks us to consider where we see the Magi in our daily lives.