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I was anxious, then I remembered God created me to adore, not to work

I was anxious, then I remembered God created me to adore, not to work

by José Dueño Gorbea, SJ | Jan 28, 2022 | Film, Jesuit 101, Pop Culture    ~ Approx. 4 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the First Principle and Foundation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The First...
Jesuit 101: The First Principle and Foundation: What Are Human Beings Made For?

Jesuit 101: The First Principle and Foundation: What Are Human Beings Made For?

by Josh Hinchie, SJ | Jan 7, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Series    ~ Approx. 6 mins

In a classic scene from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle the seagull tries to show Ariel how to use the “human stuff” she found in a shipwreck. He confidently explains that a fork (“dinglehopper”) is used to comb hair, while a tobacco pipe (“snarfblatt”) is a...
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Do we always take the time for prayer? Jose Oros, SJ reflects on how the Our Father, a prayer memorized by so many, can apply in almost any situation. Based on the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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