Being in the image of God implies that humans have certain capacities for the transcendent, which confers them their rights. Because animals have certain capacities for love and self-mastery, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects that they too deserve to be treated with dignity.
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As a new year dawns, Nate Cortas, SJ invites us to reflect on choosing faithful hope over shallow optimism.
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Bored on a Saturday night, Raj Vijayakumar, SJ reluctantly clicked play on a Marvel film—and stumbled into an unexpected theological meditation. Fantastic Four: First Steps, he reflects, raises enduring Christian questions about sacrifice, family, and ethics.
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Families are our first school of love. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that God could have chosen any way to enter the world—but God chose to have a family. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family.
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Every December 25th reminds us of a crucial eternal truth: God is always with us. No matter the circumstances we might find ourselves in, the humble nativity reminds us that Jesus is always there. Based on the readings for the Nativity of the Lord.
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One of the biggest challenges in Joe’s ministry as a Jesuit also proved to bear incredible spiritual fruit. It taught him the importance of waiting for God to come to our rescue, and the importance of celebrating when He does.
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Choosing love is sometimes easy. Other times, we must labor to choose to love. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects that the invitation on this last Sunday of Advent is to choose to love—because God does. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
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What does it mean to embrace radical hope in God during Advent? Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the Advent meditations of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ, who discovered this season’s profound spiritual invitation to trust in God while awaiting execution in a Nazi prison cell.
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On the Third Sunday of Advent, Catholics celebrate Gaudete—or “rejoice”—Sunday. Even though Jesus is not born yet, Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how this Sunday invites us to see the ways that God is already breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent.
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In the season of Advent, we prepare for God to come into our world. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God coming into a world as the child Jesus means we have a God who wants to come into our arms and into our lives. Bases on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
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Time is at a premium for many in December. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ extends an invitation to practice patient awaiting this Advent to look for the ways God is breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.
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As the church approaches the end of its liturgical year, Jose Oros, SJ reflects how each is called to examine their priorities. Christ is King of the whole universe—but also our hearts and lives. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
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Sometimes our world feels like it is crashing down. In times like these, Greg Okumu, SJ reflects this is when Jesus can be closest to us. Based on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the cathedral of Rome, the “mother church of all churches.” Kevin Lee, SJ reminds us how Jesus has zeal for all his temples–which includes us! Based on the readings for the feast.
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All Souls Day is an annual reminder that our deceased loved ones are in the hands of God. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how this special feast day reminds us of an eternal truth: we have a God who remembers. Based on the readings for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
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On All Saints Day, the Church celebrates countless holy men and women. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this feast—especially with the Gospel reading of the Beatitudes—reminds us Catholics that we are all called to be saints. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
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In culture, we are often told to “put our best foot forward.” Jose Oros, SJ reflects how God, however, does not want our best self, God wants our real self. Based on the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
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In prayer, we might ask things of God—but sometimes God will not answer how and when we might want. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects on prayer using his own experience of the 30-day silent Spiritual Exercises retreat. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
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Our inclination might be to turn to Jesus in times of help. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how we should also turn to Christ to share our gratitude and our joy. Based on the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
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