As the saying goes, “Words are cheap.” Conan Rainwater, SJ, reflects on how the Letter of James reminds us that our actions are more important than our words. Based on the readings from the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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.
Longing to be: “Hamilton” and the Legacy of an Immigrant
The Broadway hit musical “Hamilton” tells the lesser-known story of one of the immigrant Founding Fathers. Inspired by the musical, An Vu reflects on his own journey immigrating to the United States from Vietnam.
Too Much News? Reconsidering Our Relationship with the Media
News fatigue and social media depletion are real issues. Here is a way to gauge the health of your own media consumption.
What ‘Words with Friends’ Has Taught Me About Loss and Hope
My Jesuit community engaged in COVID-19 protocols after Mass on March 16. No more all-community Masses. No more going to school for class. No more ministry. A world of masks and gloves and handwashing. That evening, a friend and I had a conversation thinking through ways we could try to make the most of the indefinite future that came with pandemic.
St. Mary Magdalene: Saint for the Broken Hearted | One-Minute Saints
Mary Magdalene was a close friend of Jesus and deeply felt the heartbreak of his death. If you have ever lost a friend or felt heartbroken, Mary Magdalene is the saint for you. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, reflects on the Feast of Mary Magdalene, friend and disciple of Jesus.
The Hole Left Behind by John Lewis
On July 17, 2020, with the death of John Robert Lewis, a hole was left in Congress and in our country. He was an outstanding model of nonviolent resistance, a Freedom Rider, and an artisan of peace. Let’s remember his life and legacy, and heed his call. Because he called for more than change.
A Catholic Case for Carbon Tax
As Catholics we are called to care for our common home. A Pigouvian tax on the negative externality of carbon emissions is a systemic stem toward that care.