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...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Jun 21, 2023 | Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Each year we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the day after we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is this Immaculate Heart of Mary that allowed her to give her “fiat” or her yes to the angel Gabriel. The heart of Mary can...
by Chris Nguyen, SJ | Jun 1, 2023 | The Jesuits ~ Approx. 6 mins
July 31, 2022, marked the end of the Ignatian Year, a time that Jesuits and our collaborators around the world celebrated 500 years after the conversion of St Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius had sustained injuries from a cannonball defending the city of Pamplona. During...
