by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Mar 1, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
This article is the final piece in a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first three parts: Part I Part II Part III PART 4: NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA So far, we’ve covered the best of Chicago’s deep dish pizza scene, from the Malnati family who invented...
by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Feb 28, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 8 mins
This article is the third of a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first two parts: Part I Part II PART 3: THE INNOVATORS The last article covered the no-nonsense pizza joints that established Chicago deep dish as a nationally recognizable style of...
by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Feb 26, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
PART 2: THE CLASSICS We begin with the basics. Whether you consider them Chicago Classics, Venerable Originals, or Big Pizza, Chicagoans must have an opinion on these heavy hitters. Giordano’s, Lou Malnati’s, Pizzeria Uno, and Pizano’s are the bedrock of Chicago deep...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Feb 15, 2024 | Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
You probably know how long Jesuit formation takes – about eleven years – and what studies are required – philosophy and theology. You might not know that before ordination, the Jesuits provide additional spiritual training, commonly called “Arrupe Month.” This...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Dec 19, 2023 | Advent, Christmas, Holidays, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Lent is a popular time to reflect and meditate on the seven last words of Jesus. Perhaps we should make Advent a popular time to do the same with what may have been the seven first words of Jesus. During Advent, we hear one of the most frequently heard Gospel stories...