by Ken Homan, SJ | Aug 2, 2023 | Gender, Sexuality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Content Warning: This piece contains language regarding suicide, self-harm, bullying, and trauma. In June 2021, my friend Caroline posted a story on her Instagram with encouragement to add pronouns to one’s profile, as well as instructions on how to do so. I responded...
by Chris Nguyen, SJ | Jun 1, 2023 | The Jesuits ~ Approx. 6 mins
July 31, 2022, marked the end of the Ignatian Year, a time that Jesuits and our collaborators around the world celebrated 500 years after the conversion of St Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius had sustained injuries from a cannonball defending the city of Pamplona. During...
by Aric Serrano, SJ | Oct 13, 2022 | Music, Pop Culture, Prayers ~ Approx. 2min
Restlessness is a gift, a gift I feel throughout the day. I feel it when I finish a season of the Great British Bake Off and want more; I feel it as I wonder what future ministries I will do after ordination, whether it will be working in a parish, a school, or with...
by Brett Helbling, SJ | Sep 5, 2022 | Education, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Many of us are starting a new school semester these days. And it’s never too early to consider finals. Some may think it’s too early to start stressing about finals, but beginning with the end in mind is the best way to sort through all the options students have...
by Brian Engelhart, SJ | Jul 15, 2022 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the Ignatian Examen. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The Ignatian Examen.” My senior year of college was...
