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Free Coffee: Fertile Grounds for Spiritual Conversation

Free Coffee: Fertile Grounds for Spiritual Conversation

by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ | Aug 1, 2024 | Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

Over a cup of coffee at a busy Boston College quad, a student asked me, “why does God allow nice people to get hurt?” I gently inquired whether there was any suffering in her life or if this was a question from a philosophical standpoint. She answered the latter, and...
What World Youth Day Taught a Jesuit Pilgrim

What World Youth Day Taught a Jesuit Pilgrim

by Tom Elitz, SJ | Aug 9, 2023 | Global Catholicism, MAG+S & WYD    ~ Approx. 5 mins

I walked with my pilgrim group through the cobblestone streets of Coimbra and arrived at the “Old Cathedral” of the city. The sign outside indicated that construction on the Gothic building was completed in the twelfth century. I placed my hand on one of...
Jesuit 101: Getting to Know Jesus, The Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises

Jesuit 101: Getting to Know Jesus, The Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises

by Aric Serrano, SJ | Nov 25, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Series, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 9 mins

Last year, The Jesuit Post started the “Jesuit 101” series in honor of the Ignatian Year. This year, we want to continue this series and focus on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the heart of the Jesuits. We will explore a different aspect of the...
A Deacon’s Diary: My Name is Damian…and I Finally Have Health Insurance!

A Deacon’s Diary: My Name is Damian…and I Finally Have Health Insurance!

by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Oct 6, 2022 | A Deacon's Diary, Religious Life, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 3 mins

This is the first installment of A Deacon’s Diary from our new deacon. For our former deacon, check out his goodbye article. “I don’t need health insurance.” That’s a phrase I said to myself once, quite unconvincingly. I had a job at a child development center and it...
I wouldn’t be a Jesuit if it weren’t for St. Francis of Assisi

I wouldn’t be a Jesuit if it weren’t for St. Francis of Assisi

by Mark Mackey, SJ | Oct 4, 2022 | Creation, Religious Life, Saints 101, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

One of the first memories I have of visiting my grandpa’s house, which we did weekly in my childhood, was seeing calendars and envelopes piled up on one of his tables. The calendars sported brightly colored photographs of wildlife and natural scenes- incredible shots...
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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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