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 Sebastian Salamanca Huet, SJ | Mar 2, 2023 | Current Events, Global Catholicism, In the News, Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 3 mins
I was supposed to start my new assignment in December. My flight was scheduled, and my things (art material, some books, and my winter clothes) were sent… but my thesis was still not finished. Everything got canceled, and I felt as if I hadn’t fulfilled my first...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ and Louie Hotop, SJ | Jan 19, 2023 | Current Events, Immigration, In the News, TJPodcast ~ Approx. 13 mins
The Jesuit Border Podcast seeks to promote a greater understanding of the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Catholic response. In the third season, Louie and Brian get to know those who are helping migrants in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Our...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jan 17, 2023 | Jesuit 101, Series ~ Approx. 4 mins
Each of us has heroes, people we admire and look up to. And they color our perception of the world. The Call of the King meditation from the Spiritual Exercises gains some of its richness from putting those heroes in conversation with Jesus. In the first part of the...