What are we to make of suffering? The reality of suffering is an age-old question, one that every generation’s theologians, philosophers, and artists wrestle with again and again. Jane Collier, an 18th-century English novelist, offers a novel contribution to the...
Lent is a time to experience God’s love. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on the Transfiguration as a moment of Jesus’ love for us during the season of Lent. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. God is happy you are here. Hi, I’m Austin Kleman, and this is...
The evil spirit always tries to make us think we are unworthy of our calling as children of God. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the Christian should use the season of Lent to shore up their defenses against the tricks of the evil one. Based on the readings for the 1st...
At the beginning of every Lent, most of us face the familiar invitation to “give something up.” Many of us might sacrifice in classic ways: cutting out chocolate, alcohol, or doomscrolling. Others, wanting to up their Lenten game, might do cold showers,...
“In respect of its tail, it is altogether a fish, having been juridically declared such by the faculty of medicine of Paris, in consequence of which declaration, the faculty of theology have decided that it might be lawfully eaten on meagre days.” – Fr. Pierre...
