Papal Points for Prayer

Papal Points for Prayer

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...
Lent is a Time for Retreat

Lent is a Time for Retreat

Are you prepared for a retreat? You should be. Lent is a time for us to imitate Jesus, who was baptized and went to the desert to fast for 40 days and nights, a time of preparation. The Gospel of Luke says that the Holy Spirit led Jesus out to the desert “to be...
What Pilots Can Teach Us About Prayer

What Pilots Can Teach Us About Prayer

I like flying less and less. Perhaps it is because I am getting older, but the thrill I once had of “getting away” no longer holds much luster. Airport trips, I now realize, require me to arrive early – which I do not tend to do – only to wait – which I often struggle...