by Mike Martinez, SJ | Aug 31, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Music, Pop Culture, Religious Life, Series ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’ve come to see that all of my temptations come from living one subtle lie: God might not be enough for me.1 My lifelong vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are nothing short of a constant reminder to myself and to the world that God is always enough.2 I did not...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Aug 12, 2022 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the Jesuit Vows. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience.” “You like to...
by Ben Jansen, SJ | Aug 5, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 11 mins
Every August, Jesuit novices in the United States and Canada take first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Society of Jesus. Among other aspects of religious life, the vows tend to generate a lot of curiosity and are frequently the subject of excellent...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jun 29, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Series ~ Approx. 3 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the vocation of Jesuit Brothers. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Jesuit Brothers.” When I became a...
by Chris Nguyen, SJ | May 13, 2022 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 8 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the phrase, “Men and Women for and with others” which is used often in the context of Jesuit education. To learn more, check out our...