Of all days, Christmas is a day when we should all hope to hear the lovely cacophony of babies crying at Mass.
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.
Inside Out
Jason Downer, SJ hates actual roller coasters, but can’t get enough of Pixar’s latest hit.
Li’l Sebastian and Devotion
What on earth do religious devotion and a mini-horse from Parks & Rec have in common? More than you would expect, says Chris Schroeder.
On Jordan Spieth and Jesuit Grads
Dan Dixon, SJ reflects on the narrative of Jesuit-education exceptionalism in light of Jordan Spieth’s US Open victory.
What You Might Overlook in the Papal Encyclical
Don’t miss the subtle shifts in this new papal document.
Between Laudato Si’ and Black Lives Matter
What do racist violence and environmental degradation have in common? We’re too comfortable with both of them.
An Overview of Laudato Si
Henry Longbottom, author of the blog Green Jesuit, provides a summary of the Pope’s just-released encyclical on care for the environment, “Laudato si.”