by Humberto (Beto) Guzmán Parra, SJ | Apr 14, 2023 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the subject of desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Consolation and Desolation.” I love drinking...
by Ignatius (Chí Nhân) Nguyễn | Mar 30, 2023 | Prayers, Religious Life, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I was sitting in the chapel gazing at the Eucharist, praying about where Jesus might send me for my next assignment. I thought about the lost sheep in the Gospel. Jesus said, “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who...
by Timothy Bishop, SJ | Feb 20, 2023 | Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 1min
I am super excited to share my new song “Wounded Hands,” now available on all streaming platforms! Writing this song was a spontaneous prayer. More so than any other song I’ve written so far. I went to Mass and Confession at a parish nearby where I live in Chicago. My...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Jan 27, 2023 | Current Events, Justice, Prayers ~ Approx. 4 mins
On January 27th, 1945—78 years ago today—Auschwitz Concentration Camp was liberated by the Soviet troops on the Vistula–Oder Offensive through Eastern Europe. Since 2005, the United Nations encourages all UN members to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jan 17, 2023 | Jesuit 101, Series ~ Approx. 4 mins
Each of us has heroes, people we admire and look up to. And they color our perception of the world. The Call of the King meditation from the Spiritual Exercises gains some of its richness from putting those heroes in conversation with Jesus. In the first part of the...
