by Erin Kast, SJ | Sep 2, 2025 | Current Events, Faith & Politics, Science & Technology, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 5 mins
State-sanctioned suicide goes by various names. In Canada, it is known legally as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), whereas in the United States, it is typically referred to as physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Not long ago, the New York Times reported on the trend...
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | May 7, 2025 | Creation, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
“I’m going vegetarian for Lent,” a friend enthusiastically informed me over lunch. “Wonderful! I will share my best plant-based recipes with you, most are quite healthy!” I responded earnestly. She seemed a touch offended. “I do not want to be vegetarian for...
by Brennan Dour, SJ | Apr 29, 2025 | Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 4 mins
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...
by Christopher Brolly, SJ | Apr 2, 2025 | Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
“What is a football club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it. It’s not the television contracts, get-out clauses, marketing departments or executive boxes. It’s the noise, the passion, the feeling of belonging,...
by Eric Lastres, SJ | Mar 17, 2025 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
“New year, new me.” I confess that I have a back-and-forth relationship with this phrase. In principle, I like it. It’s filled with hope, conviction, and a deep desire for growth. But I often hear people use this phrase sarcastically, with an accent of...
