What are you holding out hope for?
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.
Black Churches Matter
Black churches are burning, and Brendan Busse tells us we cannot ignore the symbolism.
The Greatest and the Least: Praying with Laudato Si
As a priest who studies parasites, John Shea offers an interesting look at the Pope’s new encyclical.
Known Better: Real Presence And The Living God
In a moment of anxious self-doubt Brendan Busse, SJ finds peace in the present and the real.
#LoveWins
Jason Welle, remembering his family, reflects on his hopes for the U.S. after this week’s decision.
#LoveHurts
Caught between Peter and a hard place
Why the Supreme Court’s Health Care Decision Matters
Our own Nate Romano SJ offers some thoughts on why today’s Supreme Court decision on healthcare is a victory for the common good.