by Mike Martinez, SJ | Jun 14, 2021 | Justice, Prayers, Spirituality, Topics ~ Approx. 8 mins
The Jesuits (and also Franciscans) have a long and fascinating history of promoting the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was so important, explicit mention of the devotion was added into the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus: “All should have a high...
by Mike Martinez, SJ | Mar 19, 2021 | Current Events, Faith & Family, Global Catholicism, Justice, Spirituality, The Jesuits, Topics ~ Approx. 9 mins
St. Joseph today continues to be a mystery for many Christians. He remains just… … the older saint that stands behind Mary and Jesus in most Christian art, … a familiar statue to place in our Nativity sets during Christmas, …. a pious devotional figure for...
by Mike Martinez, SJ | Mar 12, 2021 | Justice, Music, Pop Culture, Prayers, Spirituality, The Jesuits, Topics ~ Approx. 4 mins
When I was a Jesuit novice, I once eagerly asked one of our Province’s most socially committed Jesuits what the most “radical” thing I can do today as a Jesuit? His response wasn’t what I expected: “Pray!” he said. I think he meant something other than praying more...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Feb 4, 2021 | Current Events, In the News, Prayers, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
As I journaled my thoughts upon finishing Father James Martin, SJ’s new book, Learning to Pray, I was struck with a consoling realization. It dawned on me that I was reviewing the new book of a writer whose books played key roles in both my faith life and in my...
by The Jesuit Post | Feb 1, 2021 | Justice, Know Justice Know Peace, Race, Series, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
[Haga clic aquí para español.] [Cliquez ici pour le français.] February 1st is the beginning of Black History Month. In order to help mark this month, The Jesuit Post is re-releasing “Know Justice, Know Peace: A Jesuit Antiracism Retreat.” It is a series of twelve...
