by Brent Gordon, SJ | Jan 26, 2021 | Fantasy Fiction & Faith, Pop Culture, Series ~ Approx. 6 mins
I have encountered many well-meaning and Christian people expressing a distrust of fantasy literature. What is particularly striking is that this distrust can come from many different directions and from seemingly opposing “camps” which would be surprised to find...
by Tim Breen, SJ | Jan 21, 2021 | Film, Pop Culture, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Warning: This article contains spoilers *** “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver This question echoed through my head as I watched Soul, Pixar’s latest film, which brings a little something for everyone:...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs, Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 1min
Eternal God – We ask you to send forth your sweet and peace-filled Holy Spirit. Help it flow through us as we stand witness to a moment of transition. Help us to remember that today, as every day, the struggles of our world persist. It feels sometimes like the...
by Chris Williams, SJ | Jan 13, 2021 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 1min
Mere Discipleship Mere discipleship Sheds easy excuses, Burns hot and bright. All escapes slam shut. Merely strikes with the searing clarity Of a metallurgist’s mallet, Sparks flying Bending resistant, habit-bound, Rough hewn raw materials Into instruments of peace....
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jan 12, 2021 | Art, Pop Culture, Video Games ~ Approx. 4 mins
Warning: Spoilers to follow for “The Promised Neverland” Sometimes the world doesn’t operate how we might think. In the first season of The Promised Neverland, Emma, Norman, and Ray discovered that the orphanage where they lived was not as warm and loving...
