Alongside watching Elf and The Santa Clause for the umpteenth time, I count taking a copy of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ’s prison writings down from my bookshelf as one of the pillars of my annual Advent routine. For the past several years, since first encountering Delp’s...
My story with St. Peter Claver goes back to the novitiate, where I first learned about his life and his care for the enslaved people who arrived from the African continent. What moved me the most was his unconditional dedication to those who arrived disoriented and...
It takes courage to glorify God and love each other. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on what it means to imitate Christ in seeing, knowing, and loving the people around us, especially the poor and forgotten. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Glorifying...
Have you learned to hear Christ’s voice? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, shares that our response to Christ’s call is to love and follow him. Based on the readings from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Do you hear Christ’s voice? Hi, I’m Deacon Tommy...
In today’s gospel, Jesus turns the tables on us. Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, calls us to imitate Jesus in the way he loves others. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C. There is no outsmarting Jesus. I’m Father Michael Mohr, and this is my One...
