by Kevin Kuehl | Apr 22, 2020 | Creation, Current Events, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
“When young and old alike are open to the Holy Spirit, they make a wonderful combination. The old dream dreams, and the young see visions” (Christus Vivit, 192) In the midst of these beautiful spring days, I find myself dreaming. My mind wanders off to bearded irises....
by Chris Williams, SJ | Apr 21, 2020 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2min
God, I don’t love you how you love me. I can’t, more exactly. Can’t seem to give a love That’s unconditional. I love what you have given me- Absolutely yes. Those times where you overwhelmed my heart, Throbbing in my chest. Your grace like a warm breeze Blowing...
by Christopher Alt, SJ | Apr 15, 2020 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
I grieve we didn’t get to gather around a giant sacred fire and walk our candles into a darkened church to the sound of the Exultet. I grieve we didn’t get to don our flowered dresses and pastel-colored bow-ties and leave that same church singing full-throated with...
by Ryan Birjoo, SJ | Apr 14, 2020 | Catholic Writing, Creation, Current Events, In the News, Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 4 mins
Warning: This article contains spoilers “ [Jesus] was in the wilderness with the wild beasts.”-Mark 1:13 Tiger King, Netflix’s docu-series about the life and crimes of former zoo operator Joe Exotic, has achieved mass appeal to the surprise of many. Perhaps the...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Apr 11, 2020 | Holy Week, Seeking God: A Jesuit Retreat, Spirituality, Videos ~ Approx. 1min
The grace of the Fourth Week is to enter into the joy and consolation of Jesus as he savors the glory of the Resurrection. The episode reflects on the reactions of the disciples of Jesus to his death: pain and heartbreak, fear and anguish, doubt and uncertainty, and...