Do we have enough oil for our lamps? Fr. David Romero, SJ, reflects on being ready for the Lord by being active disciples in the world, here and now.
KPop Demon Hunters Is an Ignatian Fever Dream—and That’s a Good Thing
What does an animated musical about a Kpop group have to teach us about Ignatius’s rules for the discernment of spirits? Andrew Milewski, SJ, uses “KPop Demon Hunters” to help us understand how the spiritual world operates on the human heart.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
The Advent of Refugees
We’re about to prepare for the birth of Christ, and some politicians are telling Syrian refugees that there’s no room at the inn. Danny Gustafson, SJ finds this sad and ironic.
Facebook and Prayer: A Reaction to Paris and Beirut
While searching for how we can respond to the attacks in Paris and Beirut, Simon Zachary does the one thing he knows to do in a situation like this: pray.
Starbucks’ War on Christmas
Rather than relying on Starbucks to keep Christmas holy with images of snowmen, Lucas Sharma writes that our invitation is to find Christ who is born into the world.
Trumping Up Racism
In light of Mr. Trump’s inflammatory racial comments, Andrés Arteaga explains why he is not shocked by the persistent appeal of The Donald.
Things I Do Not Like About Myself
Stressful tasks remind Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ of his many imperfections, and that he lives in the middle of a process of growing, not at the end of one.
Building Bridges: Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2015
This weekend, almost 1,700 people gathered at a conference center just outside of Washington, D.C. for the 18th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, organized by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. The theme this year is simply one word: Bridges. Delegates,...