Today we celebrate the Epiphany, when the wise men visited the child Jesus. They were willing to follow a star to a distant land to find the Lord. How far are we willing to go?
A Pilgrimage to the “City of Charity”
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
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.
Inside the Jesuit Novitiate: Reflections on the Novitiate from a Recently-Vowed Jesuit
The Jesuit Novitiate can be a mysterious time for family and friends of Jesuit novices. Paul Gillam, SJ, offers a look at the novitiate experience from the perspective of a Jesuit who took First Vows in August, 2025 and shares his reflections on the first stage of Jesuit formation.
Too Much Telephone
Moment has arrived, an app that counts the minutes Garrett Gundlach SJ spends on his iPhone. Uh-oh.
Critique and Authenticity: When the Ideal Obscures the Good
Our internal monologues are often full of critique and ideal expectations. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ quiets the voice of critique just long enough to notice the gift of authenticity.
Religion as an Interactive Game
“Full, active, and conscious participation.” Nate Romano explores the interesting connections between interactive games and the practice of religion.
Ice Cream For Breakfast?
Jason Downer SJ found out about a great way to beat the blizzard blues.
Mistakes Were Made
Ever wish there were an autocorrect tool for your life? Eric Immel, SJ reflects on errors of commitment, judgment, and the grace of mistakes.
Commercials with a Conscience? What Super Bowl Ads Say About Us
Joe Simmons considers the serious tone of many 2015 Super Bowl commercials, and what they might be saying about our own desires.