by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Oct 23, 2025 | Creation ~ Approx. 6 mins
During my childhood in rural India, we raised backyard chickens and pigs that were usually slaughtered on occasions of Catholic feasts, and in the late summer prior to the lean monsoon season. These occasions of animal slaughter were difficult for me. The distressed...
by Austin Kleman, SJ | May 11, 2023 | Catholic 101 ~ Approx. 6 mins
“I just need to trust in God more, and then I won’t be so anxious,” “This is just my cross, and Jesus calls us to pick up our crosses and follow him,” “God never gives us what we can’t handle.” These phrases are used far too frequently by the faithful struggling...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jul 23, 2021 | Pop Culture, Video Games ~ Approx. 4 mins
Warning: This article addresses difficult themes including severe depression and suicide. If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal depression, call the prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.There are also spoilers for Doki Doki Literature Club Plus....
by Ken Homan, SJ | May 4, 2020 | In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
Content Warning: This piece contains language regarding suicide, self-harm, bullying, and trauma. I hate asking for help. But in August 2018, I finally walked into my superior’s office and asked for the recommendation of a therapist I could start seeing. I had to...
