“What have you given up for Lent?” is a common question among the faithful this time of the year. As Catholics, besides abstaining from meat on Fridays, we are not obligated to fast from anything else. We are free to choose our fasts based on what will help us grow...
In the 2024 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus received two Grammys for her song “Flowers”: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. After many years in the music industry without recognition, many fans and commentators alike celebrated that she received the honors...
Jesus was tempted out in the desert. Carlos Martinez-Vela, SJ, reflects that we must also face those dark corners of our hearts in order to invite Christ’s light in. God will show up. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Lent. Are you wrestling with...
Are you prepared for a retreat? You should be. Lent is a time for us to imitate Jesus, who was baptized and went to the desert to fast for 40 days and nights, a time of preparation. The Gospel of Luke says that the Holy Spirit led Jesus out to the desert “to be...
On Palm Sunday we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and we hear the narrative of the Passion. Alex Hale, SJ, reminds us that in the joyful celebration of Palm Sunday, we can’t forget the work that is left to be done, including in our own...
