by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Aug 1, 2024 | Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
Over a cup of coffee at a busy Boston College quad, a student asked me, “why does God allow nice people to get hurt?” I gently inquired whether there was any suffering in her life or if this was a question from a philosophical standpoint. She answered the latter, and...
by Humberto (Beto) Guzmán Parra, SJ | Apr 14, 2023 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the subject of desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Consolation and Desolation.” I love drinking...