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What’s the Point? Let’s ‘Examen’ the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

What’s the Point? Let’s ‘Examen’ the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Jun 14, 2021 | Justice, Prayers, Spirituality, Topics    ~ Approx. 8 mins

The Jesuits (and also Franciscans) have a long and fascinating history of promoting the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was so important, explicit mention of the devotion was added into the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus: “All should have a high...
Review: Fr. James Martin’s New Book “Learning to Pray”

Review: Fr. James Martin’s New Book “Learning to Pray”

by Ian Peoples, SJ | Feb 4, 2021 | Current Events, In the News, Prayers, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

As I journaled my thoughts upon finishing Father James Martin, SJ’s new book, Learning to Pray, I was struck with a consoling realization. It dawned on me that I was reviewing the new book of a writer whose books played key roles in both my faith life and in my...
Fantasy Literature, Imagination, and Christian Life

Fantasy Literature, Imagination, and Christian Life

by Brent Gordon, SJ | Jan 26, 2021 | Fantasy Fiction & Faith, Pop Culture, Series    ~ Approx. 6 mins

I have encountered many well-meaning and Christian people expressing a distrust of fantasy literature. What is particularly striking is that this distrust can come from many different directions and from seemingly opposing “camps” which would be surprised to find...
How Other People Knew My Vocation Before Me

How Other People Knew My Vocation Before Me

by Sean Barry, SJ | Dec 3, 2020 | Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 4 mins

At seven years old, I told my mother I’d think about being a priest when I grew up, “if they still needed them.”  And at twelve, I was convinced I was supposed to be a priest and dove headfirst into my faith. Two years later, I had no interest in priesthood or...
Discerning the Culture: Movies and TV Shows (Part I)

Discerning the Culture: Movies and TV Shows (Part I)

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Oct 23, 2020 | Discerning the Culture, Film, Pop Culture, Social Media, TV    ~ Approx. 7 mins

Do you know the real reason we can truly “find God in all things”? Because God is already there, seeking us before we ever realized we are seeking God. (Spiritual Exercises, 235-236)1 Does that mean God can be seeking us out even through the secular movies or TV shows...
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