How do you identify a Christian? While there might be many answers to that question, Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on the one answer that Jesus gives in today's gospel.

Jesuit values at public universities? The Newman Center at UCSD is taking to heart Fr. Arrupe's call to form men and women for others, one service project, one retreat at a time.

This essay is not about inflation, or about eating at a Michelin star restaurant. This essay is not about exotic superfoods from the Himalayas or about Jesuit extravagance. This essay is about gardening. Put on your work boots, and prepare for some garden variety theology.

This past Holy Saturday Luke went from marching through downtown Manhattan for the climate crisis to participating in the Easter Vigil liturgy, all within the space of four hours. He shares his spiritual journey in his first article.

We typically desire to lead, not follow, but sometimes it can be freeing to let go of control. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on the freedom that can be found in following the Good Shepherd.

If you went to a Jesuit school, you likely heard about being a ‘person for others.’ Do you really know what that means?

Caring for a newborn baby, Adam remembers when the Good Shepherd called him to tend to the flock.

Praying to God can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated.

In this excerpt from Patrick Saint-Jean's latest book, he shares his journey to the Jesuits and working for justice. He believes that Ignatian Spirituality can help us find hope through healing, reconciliation, and transformation.

Peter denied Jesus, but he is not held back by this mistake. After his encounter and reconciliation with Jesus on the seashore, Peter lives with bold faith. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on our own need to live like we've been forgiven.

In his eleventh installment, Deacon Steve finds that his hopes for a purgative Lent flew by in a whirl of activities. Easter arrived regardless.

With his latest paintings, An reflects on the blackouts that disrupted his childhood in Vietnam. They taught him to depend on the light.

In the story of "doubting Thomas," Jesus shows compassion and mercy on him by showing Thomas his wounds. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on the vastness of God's mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday.

When recycling trash and donating things doesn’t work, we can ask God to help us reject our consumerist tendencies.

For Earth Day, Mark reminds us that our advocacy for the planet can and should be rooted in prayer.

Once again, we turn the aux cord over to Joe to lead us through the liturgical journey to come. Bookmark it and return in the weeks ahead as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection.

The Resurrection doesn't erase our pain and confusion, but it does give us new hope. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on Easter Sunday and the Resurrection.

Happy Easter! In this final talk of our Lenten Retreat, we focus on the joy of the resurrection. The resurrection accounts remind us that Jesus meets us where we’re at to bring us to greater joy and freedom.

In the new film "Llegaron de Noche," we learn the story of Lucía, the sole witness to the murder of the Jesuits and two housekeepers at the UCA in El Salvador. Her courage and commitment to the truth is a model for all of us.

Looking toward the Triduum, Aric offers another song that invites you into the paradox of the Cross.