by Humberto (Beto) Guzmán Parra, SJ | Jul 28, 2022 | Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 6 mins
A couple of years ago when I was a Jesuit novice, we visited the community of senior Jesuits living in Guadalajara as a community activity. Spending time with elder Jesuits and listening to their stories as teachers, Jesuit formators or missionaries has always been an...
by Orlando Portalatin, SJ | Jul 27, 2022 | The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
The Ignatian Year will soon come to an end with the Feast of St. Ignatius on Sunday, July 31. Arturo Sosa, SJ, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, invited us to reflect on St. Ignatius’ conversion asking for the grace to see all things new in Christ. We...
by Conan Rainwater, SJ | Jul 22, 2022 | Jesuit 101 ~ Approx. 7 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the Ignatian Examen. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The Ignatian Examen.” “Where you going in such a...
by Steve Molvarec, SJ | Jun 9, 2022 | A Deacon's Diary, Liturgy, Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 8 mins
This is the thirteenth installment of A Deacon’s Diary. In the twelfth installment, Steve wasn’t sure if he was excited for his impending ordination. I. I get up early-ish and sit at the blue-clothed dining table in the half-light of morning. Unfussy in my pajamas...
by David Romero, SJ | May 3, 2022 | Catholic 101 ~ Approx. 6 mins
Two common questions I had growing up as a Catholic were: “What is prayer?” and “How do I pray?” Fast-forward to today, when I am an ordained priest. And whether I’m on a retreat, at church after Mass, or really just about any other place (including getting a drink...
