Madonna and Child (Our Lady of Sorrows) Nick Leeper, SJ, 2026 Acrylic, Ink, and Gold and Silver Leaf on Linen Panel 19.75” x 13.75” Brooklyn, NYC – – – Visual Introduction An aproned woman in blue stands smiling, overwhelmed with joy, hugging her new...
Did you know that today is the Church’s birthday? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell reflects on Pentecost Sunday and the gifts we receive through the Holy Spirit. Based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday. Did you know that today is the birthday of the Catholic...
It takes courage to glorify God and love each other. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on what it means to imitate Christ in seeing, knowing, and loving the people around us, especially the poor and forgotten. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Glorifying...
This is part one 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...
After graduate school and before becoming a Jesuit, I lived and volunteered for one year in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Living in community with other volunteers, we shared responsibilities, including cooking. Recent college grads are generally not known for their cooking,...
