by Brett Helbling, SJ | Dec 21, 2022 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
“You belong here.” John managed to squeeze this short affirmation in between several other statements so I almost didn’t notice it. He’s an older priest in the community I recently joined; a kind, compassionate man who recently celebrated 70 years as a Jesuit. I was...
by Ty Wahlbrink, SJ | Dec 19, 2022 | Advent, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 4 mins
Every few years, my family would attend our regional theater’s production of A Christmas Carol to celebrate the holiday season. The large dance party at the Fezziwigs and the snow-dusted fictional Victorian streets conjured romantic dreams of Christmases past. Tiny...
by Brian Engelhart, SJ | Dec 9, 2022 | Advent, Christmas, Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the Contemplation on the Incarnation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more about this contemplation, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The...
by Noah Banasiewicz, SJ | Dec 8, 2022 | Advent, Holidays, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the Contemplation on the Incarnation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more about this contemplation, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Dec 7, 2022 | Advent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Advent is a time for us to examine those parts of our lives that need the light of Christ. What parts of us are still in darkness? Many people when they hear the word “sin” may immediately think of things that have to do with sex. Have we confined the confessional to...
