Our readings today tell us about how much those who are poor and marginalized have to teach us about faith. Fr. Joseph Dickan, SJ, reflects on how God chooses to teach how to listen and follow him through those who the world might otherwise ignore. Based on the readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
Atomic Pilgrim: A Book Review
In his forthcoming memoir Atomic Pilgrim, James Patrick Thomas recounts his cross-continental pilgrimage from Washington State to the Holy Land and his later activism back home. Writing for The Jesuit Post, Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how the memoir provocatively asks whether true success in the struggle for change lies in measurable outcomes or in the quiet, interior transformation of the one who walks the road.
Why is God Silent?
God’s silence can be painful. It can also be fruitful experience of prayer if we surrender to it.
Music Release: Heart Beat
For Timothy, songs end up serving as a kind of self-prophecy, priming him for a spiritual lesson further down the road. Listen to his latest song, Heart Beat, to hear where he came from and where he’s going.
Talk 1: Remain in my Love | Lenten Retreat 2022
Today’s talk introduces the retreat theme, “The Vine and the Branches,” and gives an overview of the purpose of the Spiritual Exercises. David reflects on how God communicates God’s love by speaking to the heart.
Wondering where God is? Look to the poor, they’ll show you.
Why is it that when we lift our eyes to the sky, searching for answers, we are often directed back to Earth? In his first article, Beto recounts the surprise of seeking God above, but finding God in the least around him.
A Playlist for Your Lenten Journey
In college, Joe loved to man the playlist at the party. For Lent this year, he offers a selection of tunes to guide you through these forty days. Bookmark it, and return each week.
Lessons from a Canine Spiritual Master
Canela, a four-legged spiritual master, has been helping me grow in religious life. Here are some of the lessons she’s teaching me.