by Sean Barry, SJ | Sep 13, 2023 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 4 mins
“I’m gonna be king of the pirates!” Time and again, Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of Eichiro Oda’s One Piece, states his dream and goal, no matter how outlandish it seems. Luffy holds onto the hope that he can find the fabled treasure known as the One Piece and...
by Tom Elitz, SJ | Aug 9, 2023 | Global Catholicism, MAG+S & WYD ~ Approx. 5 mins
I walked with my pilgrim group through the cobblestone streets of Coimbra and arrived at the “Old Cathedral” of the city. The sign outside indicated that construction on the Gothic building was completed in the twelfth century. I placed my hand on one of...
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...
by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | May 4, 2023 | A Deacon's Diary, Religious Life ~ Approx. 6 mins
As a kid, I never really understood what was going on in the mass. Fr. So-and-So (his name I cannot remember) would begin the Wednesday student mass at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, with a hearty roar, “What day of the week is it?!” All of us...
by Ignatius (Chí Nhân) Nguyễn | Mar 30, 2023 | Prayers, Religious Life, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I was sitting in the chapel gazing at the Eucharist, praying about where Jesus might send me for my next assignment. I thought about the lost sheep in the Gospel. Jesus said, “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who...