by Tim Breen, SJ | Jan 21, 2021 | Film, Pop Culture, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Warning: This article contains spoilers *** “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver This question echoed through my head as I watched Soul, Pixar’s latest film, which brings a little something for everyone:...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs, Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 1min
Eternal God – We ask you to send forth your sweet and peace-filled Holy Spirit. Help it flow through us as we stand witness to a moment of transition. Help us to remember that today, as every day, the struggles of our world persist. It feels sometimes like the...
by Chris Williams, SJ | Jan 13, 2021 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 1min
Mere Discipleship Mere discipleship Sheds easy excuses, Burns hot and bright. All escapes slam shut. Merely strikes with the searing clarity Of a metallurgist’s mallet, Sparks flying Bending resistant, habit-bound, Rough hewn raw materials Into instruments of peace....
by Christopher Alt, SJ | Dec 30, 2020 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
Imagine it’s Christmas morning again. You reach into your stocking and pull out a hefty lump of clay. Directions are attached. Step 1: Make clay figures of the most important people in your life. You may sculpt parents, partners, children, friends, coworkers, ex’s,...
by Jake Braithwaite, SJ | Dec 16, 2020 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“Mr. Braithwaite, today I want to pray for my mom because she took my phone last night and I was really bored and I pray that she gives me my phone back tonight.” A quick follow-up: “I also want to pray that she gets her phone back because I tried to call her ten...
