Jesus commanded us to love one another, but do we really know how to do that?
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.
The Name of God Is Mercy – Review
In the new book from Pope Francis, Michael Rossmann, SJ writes that we get to know the heart of the Pope — and the heart of our merciful God.
Waiting for Hope: Obama’s Last State of the Union
Obama will be gone soon, but our problems remain. Bill McCormick, SJ explains what we can do about it in 2016.
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.