Ask God First: Rethinking Our Lenten Sacrifice

by Eric Lastres, SJ | Feb 17, 2026 | Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2 mins

Before Lent, we often feel a rush of anxiety or excitement as we try to answer the question: “what are you giving up?” As we prepare to enter this new liturgical season, Eric invites us to ask a deeper question, considering what God might desire for us in this time.

Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent

by Brennan Dour, SJ | Feb 11, 2026 | Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins

As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.

St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love

by Ben Jansen, SJ | Feb 6, 2026 | Global Catholicism, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 6 mins

Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.

One-Minute Homily

I Want to Know What Love Is | One-Minute Homily

Jesus commanded us to love one another, but do we really know how to do that?

Facebook and Prayer: A Reaction to Paris and Beirut

by Simon Zachary, SJ | Nov 16, 2015 | In the News, Spirituality

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

by Lucas Sharma, SJ | Nov 13, 2015 | In the News, Pop Culture

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

by Andrés Arteaga | Nov 12, 2015 | In the News

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

by Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ | Nov 10, 2015 | Blogs, Spirituality

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

by Jason Welle | Nov 8, 2015 | Faith & Politics, Justice

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,...