At the beginning of every Lent, most of us face the familiar invitation to “give something up.” Many of us might sacrifice in classic ways: cutting out chocolate, alcohol, or doomscrolling. Others, wanting to up their Lenten game, might do cold showers,...
How do we understand the mystery of the Trinity? Eric Panicco, SJ, says that love is the key. Based on the readings for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Trinity: Now that’s a mystery!. Hi, I’m Eric Panicco and this is my one-minute reflection. Today, we...
In a recent article in the New York Times, journalist Christina Caron discusses the work of the trauma therapist Amanda Gregory on forgiveness. The title of Caron’s article is intentionally provocative: “Sometimes, Forgiveness is Overrated.” For Christians to hear...
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,...
‘‘The Council’ is an abstraction and as such cannot be allowed to obscure the mix of forces and personalities that marked the Council.’’ 1 In What Happened at Vatican II by John O’Malley, SJ, he mentions that “council” is a bit of a misnomer. I suggest that the...
