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I was anxious, then I remembered God created me to adore, not to work

I was anxious, then I remembered God created me to adore, not to work

by José Dueño Gorbea, SJ | Jan 28, 2022 | Film, Jesuit 101, Pop Culture    ~ Approx. 4 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the First Principle and Foundation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The First...

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God's mercy is already deep within us. Kevin, Lee SJ reflects how the Parable of the Good Samaritan invites us to share that mercy with our neighbors - that is everyone we encounter. Based on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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