by Mike Martinez, SJ | Aug 31, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Music, Pop Culture, Religious Life, Series ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’ve come to see that all of my temptations come from living one subtle lie: God might not be enough for me.1 My lifelong vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are nothing short of a constant reminder to myself and to the world that God is always enough.2 I did not...
by Kevin Karam | Jul 1, 2022 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 6 mins
When I saw “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (DSMM), I was completely taken by the religious symbolism and imagery used in the fim. The placement of certain symbols and their use conveyed a meaning that I can’t believe the screenwriters nor director...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Feb 8, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Pop Culture, Series, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’m starting to get a little nervous about the state of baseball these days. For more than two months now, the MLB has been in a lockout between the players and owners in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement. Both sides have been at a standstill, with...
by José Dueño Gorbea, SJ | Jan 28, 2022 | Film, Jesuit 101, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the First Principle and Foundation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The First...
by Kevin Karam | Nov 15, 2021 | Creation, Current Events, Film, In the News, Justice, Pop Culture, Science & Technology, Topics ~ Approx. 5 mins
On November 12, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) ended in Glasgow, Scotland. The purpose of the conference was to assess progress in dealing with climate change, with special attention to greenhouse gases emitted by developed nations. This...