Let’s face it: we often like things to be in our control.
A Grace Worthy of Our Attention
“Difficult consolation” is the grace that helps us realize humanity is messy, and that, even though we might not want to experience the pains of the world, we’re grateful that God doesn’t make us experience them alone. Jesus models that for us.
Ask God First: Rethinking Our Lenten Sacrifice
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
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.
Against the Wall: Border Crossings and Still Small Voices
Borders are places of encounter and division, hope and despair. Garrett Gundlach, SJ finds all of these on both sides of the border after a recent visit to Nogales.
Impoverished Definitions: Love to Love to Love Ya
Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ’s narrow understanding of love gives way to reveal the broad, rich and complex reality it always was.
Beyond Bed and Bath: Candles in Latino Culture
Andrés Arteaga, SJ considers our fascination with candles, and what they might offer us in our moments of suffering and incomprehension.
My Friend Bill Simmons
Losing a friend is never easy – even if you’ve never even met the guy. Paddy Gilger reflects on how ESPN’s decision not to renew the contract of Bill Simmon has affected him.
When the Numbers Don’t Just Add Up: Budgeting Justice
Resident finance guru Quentin Dupont examines how the quest for the perfect budget can’t only be about the numbers.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Eric Immel, SJ reflects on the power of repetition in pop music, religion, and everywhere in between.