by 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...
by 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...
by Nate Cortas, SJ | Oct 10, 2023 | Creation, Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 4 mins
If Laudato Si’ was a gentle and pastoral invitation to care for creation, Laudate Deum is a visceral, prophetic call to conversion. Eight years after Laudato Si’s initial publication, Pope Francis once again takes on the looming challenges of the climate crisis that...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Aug 10, 2023 | Current Events, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 7 mins
In June, veteran Vatican journalist and writer John Allen Jr. released his newest book, Catholics and Contempt: How Catholic Media Fuel Today’s Fights and What to Do about It, published by the Word on Fire Institute. As the title suggests, Allen’s goal is to convince...
by Tom Elitz, SJ | Aug 9, 2023 | Global Catholicism, MAG+S & WYD ~ Approx. 5 mins
I walked with my pilgrim group through the cobblestone streets of Coimbra and arrived at the “Old Cathedral” of the city. The sign outside indicated that construction on the Gothic building was completed in the twelfth century. I placed my hand on one of...
