by Jake Braithwaite, SJ | Feb 19, 2020 | Blogs, Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I’m really interested in the way technology has warped our relationships with our true selves. I’m talking about the selves that show up when we’re all alone, in front of God, no masks. Because we’re liable to be “on” at all times, we rarely take a moment to be still....
by Sean Barry, SJ | Mar 28, 2019 | In the News, Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 5 mins
There’s just something in the air this time of year. The days no longer feel so short. Those in school (or who work in them) can finally start to taste summer coming. This is also the start of my favorite season in sports: baseball season! It is opening day! 1 And...
by Tim O'Brien, SJ | Feb 28, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 2min
Earlier in February, I overheard something that stopped me cold: “The Simpsons just aired its 500th episode on FOX.” Though I stopped watching the show regularly a while ago, the vaunted animated series is not only a cultural mainstay, but was a staple of my...
by Michael Wegenka, SJ | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 2min
You don’t have to be Catholic to be familiar with the question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Giving something up is only one-third of the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, yet it seems to have a fairly deep grip...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 7 mins
This has gone too far. I have decided to take serious action. The other day it finally dawned on me that I’ve been going to ESPN.com for the sole reason of checking the most updated player efficiency ratings (PER) to see whether LeBron James’s numbers have slipped...
