God works with what we give—even if that is only a tiny mustard seed. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God can transform even the smallest of yesses. Based on the readings for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
What’s the Value of a Grammy? How Ignatian Spirituality can Explain Miley Cyrus’s Acceptance Speech
Miley Cyrus is no longer the mere child star many might know her as. After winning her first major award, her acceptance speech highlighted tensions in the spiritual life that we might be experiencing this Lent.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Part IV
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.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Part III
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.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Part II
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.
Rarámuri Spirituality
Following the Raramuri tradition, and the importance of dreams, Sebastian found himself facing a whole new way of encountering with God and the Divine in the making of a Yumari, the Raramuri traditional religious feast.
Papal Points for Prayer
Pope Francis frequently provides tips for the kinds of priests he hopes to see in the Church. Patrick Hyland considers how Francis’ advice can inspire and challenge us in our own lives and vocations.