by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Nov 2, 2023 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
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...
by Luke Lapean, SJ | Oct 10, 2023 | Catholic 101, Series ~ Approx. 4 mins
“You Catholics don’t worship God, you worship Mary.” “Why are there more pictures of Mary than there are of Jesus in that church?” “Must be cool being part of a religion with a goddess.” It might surprise some, but these are all comments that I have heard first-hand....
by Andrew Milewski, SJ | Sep 21, 2023 | Catholic 101, Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
If I were to mention the word “icon” to a younger person, especially one who has never entered a church, they might think of their smartphone before they think of prayer. These small graphical representations are ubiquitous, helping a person quickly access their...
by James Millikan, SJ | Sep 19, 2023 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
Prayer as the unveiling of the heart “Hi, I’m Chaplain James. Is there a way I can support you this morning?” The man had asked his nurse to page a chaplain, so I suspected that his looming surgery was weighing heavily on his heart, but I wanted to hear the request...
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...
