by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Feb 28, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 8 mins
This article is the third of a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first two parts: Part I Part II PART 3: THE INNOVATORS The last article covered the no-nonsense pizza joints that established Chicago deep dish as a nationally recognizable style of...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Feb 14, 2024 | Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Are you prepared for a retreat? You should be. Lent is a time for us to imitate Jesus, who was baptized and went to the desert to fast for 40 days and nights, a time of preparation. The Gospel of Luke says that the Holy Spirit led Jesus out to the desert “to be...
by Michael Petro, SJ and Collin Price, SJ | Feb 9, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
This article is the first of a three-part reflection. Upon publication, the links to the following parts will be attached here. PART 1: INTRODUCTION In the Spiritual Exercises, there is a practice of repetitio, or repetition, in which the retreatant returns to a...
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Jan 29, 2024 | Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
I hear a common refrain among young adults today: “I love attending retreats, but I haven’t had the time or the opportunity since I finished college. And it’s hard to find fellow young adults to go with. Besides, good retreats are a long drive away.” A group of...
by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Jul 31, 2023 | Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
In Spain, where I live, the Jesuits sell both calendars and board games. The calendar includes a daily quote, usually a small reflection on something about Church history or teaching. The board game is meant to spark group conversations about faith, vocation, and...