by Josef Rodriguez, SJ | May 22, 2020 | Catholic Writing, Current Events, In the News, Pop Culture, Social Media ~ Approx. 4 mins
On May 8, the New York Times published an op-ed titled “Christianity Gets Weird,” which presents an ecumenical religio-political movement that is becoming prevalent among millennial Christians. The movement has apparently taken on the name “Weird Christians.” They...
by Ryan Birjoo, SJ | Apr 24, 2020 | Current Events, Global Catholicism, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
Millions tuned in on Easter Sunday to see Andrea Bocelli’s concert from Milano’s Duomo. Italy’s famous singer belted out familiar tunes such as “Amazing Grace” and “Panis Angelicus” to an audience spanning the globe. Beautiful...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Apr 17, 2020 | Faith & Family, Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Watching the liturgy on a screen just isn’t the same experience.” I have heard many people speak this honest reflection over the past few weeks. And it’s true! Of course it’s not the same experience, and it can’t be. That’s part of what is making this extended...
by John Guerra, SJ | Mar 26, 2020 | Current Events, In the News, Religious Life, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
The Catholic hierarchy is cooperating with civil mandates to protect and save lives from a global pandemic. In a rare moment in the history of Christianity, Churches are closed and the sacraments are not being given out on a large scale. Some are posting online that...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Feb 24, 2020 | Justice, Race, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 6 mins
*Warning: This piece contains significant racist language* In 1967, Superior General Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, wrote a letter to the American Jesuits calling them to task for their collective inaction on racism. Arrupe stated, “The racial crisis involves, before all else,...
