by Nick Leeper, SJ | Aug 4, 2022 | Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
She was not in the mood to eat anything, and that’s when I knew that her cancer was severe. Every summer, my mom, my brother, my dad, and I would go to this dive restaurant, Bum Rogers at Seaside Heights in Jersey, to devour some garlic crabs. My mom always ensured...
by Christian Verghese, SJ | Jun 8, 2022 | Current Events, In the News ~ Approx. 4 mins
As Jesus prepared the disciples for his Ascension, he told them: “Now I am going to the one who sent me…but because I tell you this, grief has filled your hearts.” Two weeks ago, 11 seniors and I had the opportunity to travel to Buffalo for a service immersion trip....
by Michael Petro, SJ | Nov 2, 2021 | Holidays, Immigration, Prayers, Religious Life, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I hadn’t planned on being part of a protest, but there I was—standing 200 yards from the border, holding a cross in my hand, wondering if anyone was looking at me. As they often do, a group of religious leaders, migrants, allies, and students had gathered in Douglas,...
by Tim Breen, SJ | Apr 22, 2021 | Film, Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 5 mins
Warning: mild spoilers below Do you remember what travel is like? I think I’ve forgotten after more than a year of pandemic living. Although the dream of going to see other people and places might be slowly reappearing, it is still not a reality for most. It was in...
