Jesus’s mission was to proclaim God’s abundant love and generosity to the poor and suffering. Eric Pannico, SJ, reflects on how we are called to imitate Jesus in opening our hearts to God’s people. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Consuming Creation: The Ecological Toll of Animal Agriculture
The damage inflicted by animal agriculture is often ignored, but its impact on God’s creation is undeniable. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ, argues that Christians cannot settle for an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to the ecological crisis.
Being Creative Enough: Lessons from a Mexican Jesuit Parish on Vibrant Youth Ministry
In today’s environment, cultivating a vibrant youth ministry can feel like an uphill battle. Beto Guzmán, SJ shares insights from his work at a Mexican Jesuit parish, offering creative, hope-filled ways to make the Church a home for young people.
Sitting Down with My Dad to Talk About Synodality: Part Two
What is at the heart of the Synod on Synodality? Dan Finucane, SJ, sits down with his father, theologian Dr. Dan Finucane, to discuss Dan SJ’s experience at the Synod on Synodality.
Lent is a Time for Retreat
Jesus spent forty days and forty nights in the desert before he began his public ministry, and it prepared him for everything after. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on how Lent is a time of retreat and preparation.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
The practice of repetition is an important tool used throughout the Spiritual Exercises. Looking back on their shared time in Chicago, Collin and Michael reflect on how we all might learn to better savor the graces in our own lives.
Hearts on Fire: Applying the Spiritual Exercises in the 21st Century
Hearts on Fire retreats bring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius to young people, and make them accessible.
Embracing Vulnerability: Christmas, Motherhood, and the Divine Connection
Reflecting on mothers and newborn children can deepen our spiritual understanding of the coming of Emmanuel at Christmas.
The Seven First Words of Jesus
As we enter the final days of Advent, Patrick takes a closer look at a popular Gospel passage that may offer some clues as to what may have been the first seven words of Jesus.
What Ought I Do About My Carbon Footprint?
Care for creation is a massive undertaking, but that does not mean we can shirk our responsibility, as Pope Francis reminds us in his recent exhortation Laudate Deum.