On All Saints Day, the Church celebrates countless holy men and women. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this feast—especially with the Gospel reading of the Beatitudes—reminds us Catholics that we are all called to be saints. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
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.
Jesuit 101: Vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience
Next week, Jesuit novices across the continent will take First Vows. What does that even mean?
Every August, I’m reminded that new life always follows death
On the anniversary of his mother’s death, Nick reflects on the ways Jesus is present in experiences of death and dying.
The Jesuit Border Podcast Season 2 Study Guide: The Corporal Works of Mercy
The Jesuit Border Podcast seeks to promote a greater understanding of the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Catholic response. In the second season, Frs. Louie and Brian explore the Corporal Works of Mercy and how they are lived out on the border. Our study guide can help you use the series for classroom teaching, group discussion, or deeper personal reflection.
Five Practices that Might Just Bring Your Examen to the Next Level
Was St. Ignatius a sociologist? These five research tools can help deepen your daily prayer practice.
Three Simple Lessons from St. Ignatius
As we celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius, Beto shares three important ways the founder of the Society of Jesus has shaped his Jesuit vocation.
St. Ignatius’ Most Important Lesson: Pay Attention to What Is Catching Your Attention
At the end of the Ignatian Year, Orlando reflects on how Ignatius’ recuperation time after his fateful cannonball injury informed his own prayer.