Have you ever of thought of God’s grace as water for our soul? Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on how repenting of our sins helps us soak up God’s fresh grace. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
Men and Women for and with Others must be formed
Jesuit values at public universities? The Newman Center at UCSD is taking to heart Fr. Arrupe’s call to form men and women for others, one service project, one retreat at a time.
The $300 Bowl of Salad
This essay is not about inflation, or about eating at a Michelin star restaurant. This essay is not about exotic superfoods from the Himalayas or about Jesuit extravagance. This essay is about gardening. Put on your work boots, and prepare for some garden variety theology.
I care about the environment because I’m a Christian
This past Holy Saturday Luke went from marching through downtown Manhattan for the climate crisis to participating in the Easter Vigil liturgy, all within the space of four hours. He shares his spiritual journey in his first article.
Jesuit 101: Are We Ready to Be “People for and with Others”?
If you went to a Jesuit school, you likely heard about being a ‘person for others.’ Do you really know what that means?
Go, Let Them Know I Care for Them
Caring for a newborn baby, Adam remembers when the Good Shepherd called him to tend to the flock.
Catholic 101: What is prayer? How do I pray?
Praying to God can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated.