by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | May 24, 2019 | Creation, Faith & Politics, Pope Francis, Science & Technology, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
As we approach the fourth anniversary of Laudato si’ on May 24, I ask myself: “What have I done to care for creation?” Pope Francis’ encyclical continued the tradition of counter-cultural exhortations of the Christian faith that call us to live a life that God...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | May 12, 2019 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s not exactly flattering to be compared to sheep but Brian Strassburger, SJ, breaks open this analogy in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 12, 2017, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/30fwP07
by Ken Homan, SJ | Apr 23, 2019 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“Ugh, this isn’t another one of those ‘figure out what’s wrong with millenials’ pieces is it?” my friend scoffed. I had asked why she often goes to brunch instead of Mass. “You’re not going to try to rope me into going to Mass, are you?” I assured her it was not that...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Apr 1, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Film, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 3 mins
I walked away from the movie “Unplanned” with one question: will it change minds? The abortion debate has raged since the 1970s in this country. The Catholic Church has struggled to present its teaching on abortion in an environment in which abortion has become a...
by Ángel Flores, SJ | Mar 11, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Immigration, Race, US Bishops ~ Approx. 3 mins
Four months have passed since the United States’ Catholic Bishops published their letter against racism “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love.” Released to the public during controversies about sexual abuse in the church, the document has been overlooked by...
