by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Nov 2, 2023 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I like flying less and less. Perhaps it is because I am getting older, but the thrill I once had of “getting away” no longer holds much luster. Airport trips, I now realize, require me to arrive early – which I do not tend to do – only to wait – which I often struggle...
by Nate Cortas, SJ | Oct 10, 2023 | Creation, Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 4 mins
If Laudato Si’ was a gentle and pastoral invitation to care for creation, Laudate Deum is a visceral, prophetic call to conversion. Eight years after Laudato Si’s initial publication, Pope Francis once again takes on the looming challenges of the climate crisis that...
by Ty Wahlbrink, SJ | Aug 11, 2023 | Return to the Classics ~ Approx. 6 mins
One of the goals of The Jesuit Post is to create content that can be used in high school and college classrooms. The “Return to the Classics” series is one way we aim to fulfill that goal. Every year, thousands of students at Jesuit schools read a selection of the...
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Aug 4, 2023 | Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“Hello, would you like three free tickets?” I asked a group of college-aged people as they stood in line to purchase their entry at a music festival in Milwaukee. They looked skeptical and exclaimed, “Free? What’s the catch?” I quickly explained that I was given...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Jul 31, 2023 | Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
In Spain, where I live, the Jesuits sell both calendars and board games. The calendar includes a daily quote, usually a small reflection on something about Church history or teaching. The board game is meant to spark group conversations about faith, vocation, and...
