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Poem on Temptation and Victory: Nailed and Unnailed Hands

Poem on Temptation and Victory: Nailed and Unnailed Hands

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Mar 26, 2021 | Art, Lent, Pop Culture, Prayers, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

*** The following poem was written in 2015, a few weeks after having professed my First Vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in the Society of Jesus on August 28th of that year. 1 It captured a moment of prayer where I brought to God my doubts, fears and...
In a Field Hospital Church, We Need Healers Like Carlos

In a Field Hospital Church, We Need Healers Like Carlos

by Jake Braithwaite, SJ | Mar 24, 2021 | Blogs, Lent, Religious Life, Sexuality, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

When I met Carlos, I wasn’t sure what my long-term plans with the Church were. The hypocrisy of the abuse crisis nagged at me. The openly unwelcoming stance of the American Church struck me as wildly hypocritical. Plus, my parents were intertwined with the Church. At...
Something I Never Thought About, Jesuits as Plastic Surgeons?

Something I Never Thought About, Jesuits as Plastic Surgeons?

by Ryan Mak, SJ | Mar 23, 2021 | Religious Life, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

Throughout my four years as an undergraduate pre-med student, and my seven years as a Jesuit walking the path to become a physician, I never considered a career in plastic surgery. Like most, I have been influenced by media portrayals (i.e. the TV show Nip/Tuck) in...
The Year of St. Joseph: Five Essential Lessons for Humanity

The Year of St. Joseph: Five Essential Lessons for Humanity

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Mar 19, 2021 | Current Events, Faith & Family, Global Catholicism, Justice, Spirituality, The Jesuits, Topics    ~ Approx. 9 mins

St. Joseph today continues to be a mystery for many Christians. He remains just… … the older saint that stands behind Mary and Jesus in most Christian art,  … a familiar statue to place in our Nativity sets during Christmas, …. a pious devotional figure for...
What’s in a Name, Anyway? Finding Solace in Our Patron Saints

What’s in a Name, Anyway? Finding Solace in Our Patron Saints

by Andrew Milewski, SJ | Mar 17, 2021 | Blogs, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 4 mins

Names are powerful. I had a professor in college who I have gotten to know well since I graduated, and I still cannot call her by her first name. Conversely, I have graduate professors who insist I call them by their first names. Then there’s my local parish priest...
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God's mercy is already deep within us. Kevin, Lee SJ reflects how the Parable of the Good Samaritan invites us to share that mercy with our neighbors - that is everyone we encounter. Based on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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