Many people are concerned with the food they put in their bodies, but how many consider what they put in their minds? Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on how consuming Jesus in the Eucharist empowers us to be the presence of grace in the world.
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.
Day 3: Bl. Concepción Cabrera de Armida | Saints of Color Novena
Welcome to Day 3 of the Saints of Color Novena. Esperanza Rodriguez introduces us to Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida, also known as “Conchita.” She is a mother and mystic who spread love and joy to others, even in the face of pain and tragedy.
Who are the Church?
The pandemic and the Synod on Synodality confront us with a question: who are the Church? Our answer matters.
Day 2: St. Josephine Bakhita | Saints of Color Novena
Welcome to Day 2 of the Saints of Color Novena. Sr. Grace Augustine, Carmel DCJ introduces us to Saint Josephine Bakhita, a woman who practiced heroic forgiveness. Today she is known as the patron saint of human trafficking.
Day 1: Venerable Augustus Tolton | Saints of Color Novena
Welcome to Day 1 of the Saints of Color Novena. Fr. Arthur Cavitt introduces us to Venerable Augustus Tolton, a man rooted in God’s purpose for his life.
What does it mean to truly listen? Ross Douthat, two French saints, and the Ignatian Presupposition
It can be incredibly distressing not to be believed. In our latest Jesuit 101 reflection, John encourages us to listen even to those whom everyone else doubts.
The Saints of Color Novena
The Catholic Church is rich with saints and witnesses that inspire us towards holiness, righteousness, and greater charity. Join us starting February 20th for a Saints of Color Novena video series, presented by a team of lay people, priests, and religious.