While the morning of this past Saturday did not find me in Rome among the thousands of mourners gathered for Pope Francis’s funeral, I sought out a place where I could spiritually join in mourning the Pope. I strolled the quiet path around a Jesuit cemetery just north...
I have always loved playing sports. Ever since I discovered soccer as a child, it has been my passion, my means of self-expression, and my way of relating to others. During my semi-professional soccer career, I loved the game for the thrill of it. Only when I became a...
Picture the scene: 500 teenagers praying one for each other in complete silence. As the evening progresses, songs break out and hundreds are dancing, jumping, and singing. Would you remain seated when the crowd is rejoicing? How would you react when a teenager says he...
Peter was called into deeper waters by Jesus and was astonished at the miraculous catch of fish. Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects on how when we respond to the Lord’s call, we can expect to be astonished. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary...
This is part two of a two-part conversation. The transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity. In October 2024, I had the chance to join seven other students from the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University on a pilgrimage to Rome during the Second...
