Often, Christ reveals himself to us in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects that Easter reminds us to allow our confusion to transform into joy as we discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Based on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord, the Mass of Easter Day.
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.
Italy and Argentina Conquer Continental Soccer
Sometimes a win in soccer means more than just a win on the field. Ian Peoples reflects on the significance of Italy’s and Argentina’s victories in their respective championships.
The Holy Squad of Women Who Nurtured My Faith
Though they may have died, wherever the Eucharist is celebrated, the souls of our loved ones are present.
Touring a Funeral Home Helped Me Understand St. Ignatius Better
Death is the end of a journey, but also the beginning of a new one. Like a river, life continues to flow, so I can either try to stay stagnant and fight against the stream of life or let myself be carried to a new tributary.
Poem: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Help Me Live (Not Just Read) the Scriptures
Why is it so much easier to read the Scriptures rather than live them? Michael Martínez SJ’s poem asks for the fire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to inflame our own hearts into prophetic action.
The Unexpected Joy of Cleaning Your Room
For me cleaning is hectic, but it is also a heck of a lot of fun. Joyful even! Finding old objects invokes time and place, like an engraved flask I got for being a groomsman when I was a teenager. There are also pictures of friends and receipts from meals long forgotten. I am also thinking of spiritual cleanings, and the moment to examine where I am and where I have been.
What’s the Point? Let’s ‘Examen’ the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
We have often heard about Jesus in books, art and sermons, but how well do we actually know him? Maybe that’s the whole point of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion celebrated during the entire month of June. Here’s an Examen with the Sacred Heart of Christ.