Podcast episode: Welcome to the first week of our Lenten Retreat! Today’s talk introduces the theme of the retreat, the Vine and the Branches. It explores what St. Ignatius of Loyola meant by “spiritual exercises” and what he hoped the retreatant would get out...
It can be easy to look at Lent as a time of gloom or punishment, but it’s really a great opportunity. Fr. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on the purpose of Lent in this special One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Ash Wednesday. Fasting and abstinence,...
Welcome to Day 9 of the Saints of Color Novena. Winnie Sullivan introduces us to Sister Mary Antona Ebo, a woman who dedicated herself to the compassionate service of others and stood as a beacon of justice. Novena Prayer: Almighty Father, we pray as one...
How often are we guilty of the same things that we criticize other people for? Jesus challenges us to remove the wooden beam from our own eye first. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on this call to humility. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 27, 2022. Hi, I’m...
Welcome to Day 8 of the Saints of Color Novena. Br. Jacob Mazur-Batistoni, O.P. is going to introduce us to Saint Martín de Porres, the patron saint of social justice, racial harmony, and mixed-race people. Novena Prayer: Almighty Father, we pray as one Church,...
