Often, Christ reveals himself to us in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects that Easter reminds us to allow our confusion to transform into joy as we discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Based on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord, the Mass of Easter Day.
Pope Leo on Migrants: Welcome the Living Presence of Jesus
Drawing on Pope Leo’s first apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, Nate Cortas, SJ reflects that welcoming migrants is not a political preference but a Gospel demand. In the stranger at our door, he insists, Christians encounter the living presence of Jesus Himself.
Looking for the Lost in the Desert
Clothes tangled in thorny brush and rosaries left behind in the sand testify that migrants crossing the desert are more than statistics. In searching for them, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects on how the Parable of the Lost Sheep calls Christians to unconditional love—especially when it seems impossible or even absurd.
The Right to Life of Animals
Being in the image of God implies that humans have certain capacities for the transcendent, which confers them their rights. Because animals have certain capacities for love and self-mastery, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects that they too deserve to be treated with dignity.
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.
An excerpt from The Crucible of Racism: Ignatian Spirituality and the Power of Hope
In this excerpt from Patrick Saint-Jean’s latest book, he shares his journey to the Jesuits and working for justice. He believes that Ignatian Spirituality can help us find hope through healing, reconciliation, and transformation.
A Deacon’s Diary: I tried to give up a lot for Lent. I failed.
In his eleventh installment, Deacon Steve finds that his hopes for a purgative Lent flew by in a whirl of activities. Easter arrived regardless.
Feeling hopeless? Look for the light in the darkness.
With his latest paintings, An reflects on the blackouts that disrupted his childhood in Vietnam. They taught him to depend on the light.
It’s Time to Stop Recycling
When recycling trash and donating things doesn’t work, we can ask God to help us reject our consumerist tendencies.
This Earth Day, See Earth with Resurrection Eyes
For Earth Day, Mark reminds us that our advocacy for the planet can and should be rooted in prayer.