God beholds each of us with mercy. Can we do the same?
Prophecy, Politics, and Polarization: What Faithfulness Requires Now
As polarization intensifies and public discourse grows harsher, spoken prophecy can unfortunately devolve into noise. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ proposes that the antidote for the everyday Catholic is an Ignatian form of prophecy—one grounded in discernment, conscience formation, and love put into action.
Encountering the Thriving and Universal Church at SEEK
SEEK gathered 20,000 Catholics in one place—and what emerged was friendship and consolation. Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how encounter, curiosity, and shared faith reveal a Church that is more thriving and unified than most assume.
Ignatian Contemplation: A Man Healed at the Pool of Bethsaida
Ignatian Contemplation is a distinctly Jesuit way of praying with Scripture that invites the reader to enter the scene using their imagination. As you watch this video prepared by Alex Hale, SJ, allow the video’s prompts to guide your prayer on the man healed at Bethsaida.
Away in a Manger: A Complicated Birth
Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on how the Christmas story isn’t all peace and pudding and on how deeply we need to hear it.
‘Tis the Season for Cookies
Advent. Traditions. Cookies. Jason Downer SJ investigates.
Born in Love: On Advent and Adoption
Eric Immel, SJ always knew he was adopted in love. Advent reminds him that he was also born there.
8 Proofs that John the Baptist was the Proto-Hipster
Is there a patron saint of hipsters? Michael Rossmann knows who it should be.
A Frat Boy’s Confession: An Open Letter to the Fraternity Men of America
Unwittingly and with the best of intentions, I was an enabler of violence…
Advent On Film: “Babette’s Feast” & the Gift of Reconciliation
Can a good meal be more than just satisfying? Matt White SJ explores Babette’s Feast for its profound message of reconciliation.