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Jesus’ Birth Today: Imagining the Nativity

Jesus’ Birth Today: Imagining the Nativity

by Brett Helbling, SJ | Dec 22, 2021 | Christmas, Current Events, Holidays, Justice, Spirituality, Topics    ~ Approx. 4 mins

Nativity scenes are everywhere this time of year. There’s a porcelain one on the mantel, one made of small clay figures on the dinner table, a large one adorns the altar of the parish. I’ve even seen a nativity scene with living animals. Be careful, the donkey bites. ...
Walking the King’s Highway at Belize Central Prison

Walking the King’s Highway at Belize Central Prison

by Dan Finucane, SJ | Dec 8, 2021 | Blogs, Justice, Religious Life, Spirituality, Topics    ~ Approx. 5 mins

It is Thursday morning. I walk into one of the halls at the ARC1, the prison unit where I work.  I make eye contact with Adam.2 He is in the corner of the hall, nods slowly, and raises his eyebrows saying,  “we meeting?” I nod. He stands up, retrieves his fan a few...
My Life Was at a Crossroads. Discernment Gave Me the Courage to Act.

My Life Was at a Crossroads. Discernment Gave Me the Courage to Act.

by Matt Briand SJ | Dec 2, 2021 | Jesuit 101, Religious Life, Series, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into Ignatian Discernment. To learn more about this discernment, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Finding Our Way Through...
Consolation Doesn’t Always Feel Good: Gratitude in Difficult Moments

Consolation Doesn’t Always Feel Good: Gratitude in Difficult Moments

by Sean Barry, SJ | Nov 24, 2021 | Blogs, Faith & Family, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 3 mins

The days are steadily growing shorter.  The temperature is dropping, and people are starting to don hats and heavier coats.  Every year around Thanksgiving, I like to pray with the question, “What am I grateful for?” I think it’s a good question for everyone to pray...
The Surprising Benefits of Risking Safety

The Surprising Benefits of Risking Safety

by Alex Hale, SJ | Nov 8, 2021 | Current Events, Discerning Citizenship, Immigration, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

My Junior year of college I had the opportunity to study in Jerusalem for a couple of weeks. In discussing this opportunity, those around me generally had the same query, “Is it safe to go to the Middle East?” I didn’t think about it that much, but did acknowledge to...
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God's mercy is already deep within us. Kevin, Lee SJ reflects how the Parable of the Good Samaritan invites us to share that mercy with our neighbors - that is everyone we encounter. Based on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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