Spoiler Alert! Lent will come to an end. Angelo Canta, S.J. reflects on how the Laetare Sunday reminds us that sin doesn’t have the last word, salvation does.
Let’s Take our Easter Joy to the Streets
During Lent, our annual traditions of ashes and palms proclaim our faith outwardly to the world. Ty reflects on his parish’s Way of the Cross that proudly professed the Crucified Christ in the streets of the Bronx. But what do we do for the Risen Lord?
The Invitation of Holy Saturday: Patient Trust
Holy Saturday spans the cross and the empty tomb. In life, we often find ourselves in such liminal spaces waiting for our suffering to have meaning. Jason explores this mystery reflecting on his experience hiking in Guatemala.
From Running Shoes to a Running Spirit
As we prepare to witness the Washing of the Feet this Holy Thursday, Patrick reflects on his time working with marathon runners and how we might better prepare to be disciples.
Book Review: Catholics and Contempt
In John Allen Jr.’s new book, he describes how media outlets, including Catholic ones, fuel the “culture of contempt.” He argues that Catholic media must work against this destructive tendency in modern public life.
What World Youth Day Taught a Jesuit Pilgrim
Read how one Jesuit’s recent trip to Portugal to attend World Youth Day helped him understand the essence of Catholicism.
Pointing to God’s Love as a Spiritual Director
In spiritual direction, we speak with a trusted advisor who helps us to see God’s love in our lives more clearly. This can be a meaningful experience for the director as well as the person seeking direction.
Why I Put Pronouns in My Profile
A Jesuit brother share’s how he discerned adding pronouns to his social media profile; find out which three things were the deciding factors in this process.
Do You Keep A Calendar of Ignatian Spirituality?
How Ignatian are you? No matter how long you’ve been familiar with St. Ignatius and his companions across the centuries, Jim Manney’s book “What Matters Most and Why: Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” is sure to have a surprise gem waiting for you to discover.
“Who am I to Judge?” Considered 10 Years Later
Five words of Pope Francis sent shockwaves through the global press. A decade later, the Church’s teaching on homosexuality remains the same. But for many LGBTQ+ Catholics, these five words have changed everything.