by Ignatius (Chí Nhân) Nguyễn, SJ | Aug 26, 2022 | Faith & Family, Prayers, Religious Life, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
When I was a teenager, I thought prayer was only private. When I prayed in private, it was a personal prayer between myself and God and saints. I sometimes wrestled with my prayers because I did not understand God’s love for me and felt uncomfortable accepting my...
by Nick Russell, SJ | Aug 19, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the Jesuit Vows. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: Vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience.” Last summer, I...
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 Steve Molvarec, SJ | Sep 15, 2021 | A Deacon's Diary, Faith & Family, Liturgy, Religious Life, Sacraments, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Today, we introduce a new regular series, A Deacon’s Diary, that will follow Steve Molvarec, SJ, in the year from his diaconate ordination until his priestly ordination next June. I. Proto-deacon. The pastor said. Almost deacon. I returned. Pre-deacon? I asked....
by Mike Martinez, SJ | Aug 28, 2019 | Blogs, Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 4 mins
Before I go to sleep at night, I examine my hands, I make sure they are empty — for this means I have given it all in my day. Before I wake up in the morning, I examine my hands, I make sure they are empty — For this means I am ready to receive it...
