We all have a calling from God – a vocation. On this Feast of the Annunciation, Christopher Alt, SJ, explores Mary’s own vocation story through Botticelli’s art.
Inside Jesuit Life: Prepping for the Priesthood in Theology Studies
Theology studies mark the final stage of Jesuit formation for priesthood. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ reflects on how experiences in the classroom, in parish and prison ministry, and in Jesuit community have prepared him for priestly ministry at the culmination of more than a decade of formation.
Embracing the Spirituality of Sport
As Pope Leo asks the Church to pray that sports promote peace and personal growth, Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the spirituality of lacrosse and how the sport has deepened his own relationship with God and broadened his understanding of Ignatian spirituality.
Inside a Jesuit Regency: Reflection from the Lord’s Vineyard
As a period dedicated fully to active ministry, Regency is perhaps the most straightforward yet unique stage of Jesuit formation. River Simpson, SJ offers glimpses from his time as a regent teaching at St. Louis University High School and reflects on how the labor and graces of Jesuit formation come to fruition for and through the people of God.
What Wondrous Love? Honoring Loss on Good Friday
What Wondrous Love Is This? Joe Simmons, SJ considers death and loss — the visible and the unseen ones — this Good Friday.
A Short Career Rather Than A Long Career
To freely go where you never thought you would – retirement. Vinny Marchionni, SJ considers some recent decisions in football.
Yo Quiero Real Happiness
A fast food breakfast commercial nearly tricked Danny Gustafson, SJ. Now he’s wondering what advertisements are really telling us.
Invisible Things
Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on service and leadership in a sacramental church where invisible grace is made visible and impossible things possible.
Worth Reading: On Jane Goodall and the Environment
Jane Goodall has led an amazing life working with chimpanzees, but now, at 81, she spends her time with a tougher lot: fellow humans. Joe Simmons, SJ recommends you read about this extraordinary woman.
Worth Trying: Go for a Walk
I am a pretty restless person. Anyone that knows me can tell you that I’m not one to enjoy sitting around all day behind a book. Although I am known to enjoy a full day of Netflix every once in a while, I always feel disgusting afterwards. Luckily for me, this past...