Eric Lastres, SJ / Mar 17, 2025 / Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
“New year, new me.” I confess that I have a back-and-forth relationship with this phrase. In principle, I like it. It’s filled with hope, conviction, and a deep desire for growth. But I often hear people use this phrase sarcastically, with an accent of...
Brian Kemper, SJ / Oct 20, 2024 / One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Jesus tells us that the greatest will be the least. Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on embracing Christ’s call to self-forgetfulness in service to others. Based on the readings from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is holding us back from serving...
Patrick Hyland, SJ / Jun 13, 2024 / Sacraments, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2min
After graduate school and before becoming a Jesuit, I lived and volunteered for one year in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Living in community with other volunteers, we shared responsibilities, including cooking. Recent college grads are generally not known for their cooking,...
Patrick Hyland, SJ / Feb 15, 2024 / Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
You probably know how long Jesuit formation takes – about eleven years – and what studies are required – philosophy and theology. You might not know that before ordination, the Jesuits provide additional spiritual training, commonly called “Arrupe Month.” This...
Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ / Dec 13, 2023 / Creation, In the News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 5 mins
“Did you know that 25% of your carbon footprint comes from the meat and dairy in your diet? And that almost all the deforestation in the Amazon is because of the meat industry?” I probed gently during a conversation on care for creation. Climate change is the biggest...
