Oftentimes, saying “yes” means letting go of what we’re accustomed to. Fr. Joseph Dickan, SJ, reflects on how the Holy Family’s “yes” to Jesus’s emerging identity is an act of trust in God’s providential guidance. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
Prophecy, Politics, and Polarization: What Faithfulness Requires Now
As polarization intensifies and public discourse grows harsher, spoken prophecy can unfortunately devolve into noise. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ proposes that the antidote for the everyday Catholic is an Ignatian form of prophecy—one grounded in discernment, conscience formation, and love put into action.
This Advent, Prepare Your Heart for Jesus by Changing How You Pray
Kicked out of his usual classroom, Patrick Hyland, SJ remembered his summers mowing lawns. The memories offered an unexpected spiritual encouragement.
Empty your pockets for God. You don’t know what might be returned.
Sometimes God asks us to give up things we love. In his debut article, Michael Pedersen, SJ reflects on what it’s like to give up what he loved and then get it back transformed
When I Stopped Drinking, I Started Running. God Found Me.
As many Americans head out for a Turkey Trot, José Dueño, SJ, reflects on how training for a marathon became a spiritual journey for him.
Consolation Doesn’t Always Feel Good: Gratitude in Difficult Moments
There are many things in our lives that we are grateful for. But, can we be grateful for difficult moments too?
Viva Cristo Rey! Blessed Miguel Pro | One-Minute Saints
Bl. Miguel Pro loved to make people laugh, but was serious enough about his faith that he risked his life to serve others. Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on his life.
How to be Catholic at a religiously diverse university
What does it mean to be a Catholic at a school where so many students are non-Christian? Andrew reflects on how much can be accomplished when people of faith are willing to be vulnerable.