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.
Evangelization in the City
Pope Leo XIV has asked the Church to pray for evangelization in the city. Paul Gillam, SJ, reflects on our call to embrace the full incarnate reality of the city as we seek to proclaim the Gospel amidst its complexities.
Spider Man: A Brand New Day and the Search For God Within
Kevin Lee reflects on what Peter Parker’s journey into radical self-love shows us about Jesus’s unconditional love for all.
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.
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.
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.