The Advent season has begun! Martin Ngo, SJ, reflects on the fact that we aren’t so good at waiting, but God can use this time to shake us back to our senses and change our hearts.
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.