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

A Baby’s Cry: The Sound of Christmas | One-Minute Homily

Of all days, Christmas is a day when we should all hope to hear the lovely cacophony of babies crying at Mass.

Unsolicited Advice for College Seniors

by Jason Downer, SJ | Apr 9, 2015 | Education

The Muppets can help you prepare for graduation? Jason Downer SJ explains.

With Scars and All

by Eric Immel, SJ | Apr 7, 2015 | Blogs

In these first days of Easter, Eric Immel, SJ reflects on sickness, survival, and how the resurrected still bear the scars of crucifixion.

Be Avant-Garde and Learn How to Modern Dance

by Andrés Arteaga | Apr 6, 2015 | Pop Culture

New contributor Andrés Arteaga tells us how to channel our angsty pas de bourree into something greater.

Happy Happy (Easter) Joy Joy

by The Jesuit Post | Apr 5, 2015 | Humor, Spirituality

We asked The Jesuit Post contributors to share what Easter joy looks like for them. It got ridiculous really quickly: the Wendy’s frosty, an overly-excited view of a double rainbow, Carly Rae Jepson, etc. Share with us what Easter joy looks like for you.