Hunting and the Prince of Peace: Can a Catholic Justify Killing Animals Unnecessarily?

by | May 5, 2026 | Creation, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 5 mins

 

Many Catholics hunt—some even as a way of connecting with creation. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the morality of hunting using Scripture and Catholic teaching.

A Pilgrimage to the “City of Charity”

by | Apr 30, 2026 | Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 6 mins

 

As part of their novitiate experience, many Jesuit novices undertake a pilgrimage during their first year of formation. Chris Kinkor, SJ, reflects on the first stop of his 2024 pilgrimage to the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, NY and what it taught him about relying on God’s Providence.

An Invitation to Consider Spiritual Direction this Easter Season

by | Apr 21, 2026 | Easter, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 3 mins

 

Your walk with God is already underway. Spiritual direction is a way of paying attention to God with you on your journey. As we journey through the Easter season, Eric Panicco, SJ offers an introduction to Spiritual Direction and an invitation to consider incorporating it into your own walk of faith.

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