Over a cup of coffee at a busy Boston College quad, a student asked me, “why does God allow nice people to get hurt?” I gently inquired whether there was any suffering in her life or if this was a question from a philosophical standpoint. She answered the latter, and...
Jesus turned a small gift into an abundance that fed thousands. Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on how are called to bring all our gifts to Jesus so they can be transformed and used by the Lord. Based on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do we...
We live in a world full of division. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on how Christians are called to remain close to Christ, who calls all people to follow him. Based on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do you gather? Or do you scatter? Hi, I’m Ian...
In today’s gospel, Jesus instructed the disciples not to bring supplies like extra food and clothing. Rob Lorenz, SJ, reflects on how we’re called to trust God because God has entrusted himself to us. Based on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in...
Do you live the Good News? Carlos Martinez-Vela, SJ, says our response to the Gospel is best expressed by deeds rather than words. Based on the readings from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you respond to the Good News? Hi, I am Carlos Martinez-Vela,...
