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Every August, I’m reminded that new life always follows death

Every August, I’m reminded that new life always follows death

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...
God Responds to Tragedy by Sending the Spirit

God Responds to Tragedy by Sending the Spirit

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....
How must the Church grieve those who die alone in the desert?

How must the Church grieve those who die alone in the desert?

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,...
See you down the road: Nomadland, Easter, and Finding a way through Grief

See you down the road: Nomadland, Easter, and Finding a way through Grief

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...

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